InterContinental The Venetian Master Thread (Las Vegas)
Apr 13, 2011, 12:59 pm
#46
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It is - this as a side remark - not clear to me whether Casino rates do qualify. Rates booked on the HOTELS' website do qualify - this appears to be a difference.
Apr 13, 2011, 2:15 pm
#47
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tampa, FL
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"One" might be able, the poster I replied to obviously not because this poster does not hold an Ambassador card. I do never care about upgrade competition, in particular when the upgrade is guaranteed as it is in the Ambassador program. I do however care about people sneaking in through the back door. Ambassador status can easily be bought, no reason to tolerate the back door detour.
It is - this as a side remark - not clear to me whether Casino rates do qualify. Rates booked on the HOTELS' website do qualify - this appears to be a difference.
It is - this as a side remark - not clear to me whether Casino rates do qualify. Rates booked on the HOTELS' website do qualify - this appears to be a difference.
Apr 13, 2011, 3:54 pm
#48
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IME both at PH and Hilton I was able to get stay credits on supposedly ineligible rates booked directly with the property.
With a variety casino promo rates bookable on their own website i simply can't imagine trying to separate eligible from ineligible for PC purpose.
Apr 17, 2011, 11:55 pm
#49
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 23
No resort fee on points stay
No, I didn't have to pay the resort fee for my recent trip.
Oddly I phoned down to the desk on my second day there to ask what the payment was for internet use. They said not to worry as it was included in my resort fee which, they said on the phone at that time, I was going to have to pay on check-out. But on check-out I only had some charges from the Canyon Ranch Spa and some restaurant food, no resort fee.
They had also charged me for a movie I saw in the room, but they politely removed the charge when asked.
I will be certain once I get my credit card bill, as IC's have tacked on charges after the fact (like mini-bar charges) which they've usually been good about removing.
Oddly I phoned down to the desk on my second day there to ask what the payment was for internet use. They said not to worry as it was included in my resort fee which, they said on the phone at that time, I was going to have to pay on check-out. But on check-out I only had some charges from the Canyon Ranch Spa and some restaurant food, no resort fee.
They had also charged me for a movie I saw in the room, but they politely removed the charge when asked.
I will be certain once I get my credit card bill, as IC's have tacked on charges after the fact (like mini-bar charges) which they've usually been good about removing.
Apr 18, 2011, 1:45 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 1,314
Curious what points have posted for anyone who has stayed since 1 April - seems like they should post like an IC stay (so 4000 points for an RA plus any bonuses), but do the nights also show up as qualifying towards the Ambassador Accellerator 20k per 15 nights?
Also noticed that having a booking at the Palazzo has broken mobile.priorityclub.com - as soon as the stay had been booked, I got an error when trying to view forthcoming reservations. I've just cancelled the stay and it's working again. Someone needs to do a bit of coding to recognise the new "brand" I suspect...
Also noticed that having a booking at the Palazzo has broken mobile.priorityclub.com - as soon as the stay had been booked, I got an error when trying to view forthcoming reservations. I've just cancelled the stay and it's working again. Someone needs to do a bit of coding to recognise the new "brand" I suspect...
Apr 19, 2011, 2:58 pm
#52
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Berlin
Programs: SPG Platinum, IC Amb, PC Spire, Turkish Elite, Lufthansa FTL, Amex Plat
Posts: 53
Curious what points have posted for anyone who has stayed since 1 April - seems like they should post like an IC stay (so 4000 points for an RA plus any bonuses), but do the nights also show up as qualifying towards the Ambassador Accellerator 20k per 15 nights?
Also noticed that having a booking at the Palazzo has broken mobile.priorityclub.com - as soon as the stay had been booked, I got an error when trying to view forthcoming reservations. I've just cancelled the stay and it's working again. Someone needs to do a bit of coding to recognise the new "brand" I suspect...
Also noticed that having a booking at the Palazzo has broken mobile.priorityclub.com - as soon as the stay had been booked, I got an error when trying to view forthcoming reservations. I've just cancelled the stay and it's working again. Someone needs to do a bit of coding to recognise the new "brand" I suspect...
just made the experience with Venetian AND Palazzo.
By the way, I had to pay the resort fee...BUT didn't spend any money in their casino.
Apr 26, 2011, 10:04 pm
#53
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Can I Use the BOGOF weekend voucher at any of these hotels if booked online using the designated website.
I have not checked but was just wondering.
Prices are otherwise pretty high.
I have not checked but was just wondering.
Prices are otherwise pretty high.
Apr 27, 2011, 10:37 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 240
I just booked 2 suites by calling them directly in order to check on the upgrades etc for Ambassadors. My entire reservation on an international call from Dubai to US took around 40 minutes! Primarily because the lady on the other end wasn't too sure of the benefits and had to keep me on hold until she checked with her supervisors. Eventually it ended up well enough and my two suites ( booked under myself and my wife an both of us are Ambassadors)were upgraded to the view suites. Interestingly I asked for connecting suites and she arranged that as well but there was a 10 dollar charge to open the connecting door!!!! I have NEVER ever heard of this in my life. I,ve booked suites on the Prestige floor and am looking forward to seeing if it would be worth the difference.
Apr 27, 2011, 11:04 pm
#56
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Apr 28, 2011, 11:08 am
#59
Join Date: Mar 2010
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I also tried to use my ambassador status at the Venetian and it was not recognized. I do think that if they market the fact that they are a partner of IHG they should honor IHG status. With that said, it is a great resort and I had no complaints otherwise.
Apr 28, 2011, 11:54 am
#60
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This seems strange - did you book through an IHG website or direct with the hotel?
Originally Posted by iburkett
I also tried to use my ambassador status at the Venetian and it was not recognized. I do think that if they market the fact that they are a partner of IHG they should honor IHG status. With that said, it is a great resort and I had no complaints otherwise.