Please post your Priority Club Elite experiences (Archive Thread 2010)
Feb 7, 2010, 7:54 am
#76
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 296
CP - Amsterdam City Centre
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "Standard King" - received 'upgraded club room' with CP Club access.
.
How are the rooms?
Quite nice, large by Amsterdam city center standards. Remodeled recently (2009, I think) and great new bedding.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- CP Club (free bkfst, internet, snacks, etc)
- Location is fantastic - 150m from Centraal station
- Staff was great
- 20% Discount on parking, internet, laundry for PC Platinum
Bad
Parking was 40Eur/night (32EU after discount) - high even by amsterdam center standards.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes - paid $130Eur/night - great value for location.
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "Standard King" - received 'upgraded club room' with CP Club access.
.
How are the rooms?
Quite nice, large by Amsterdam city center standards. Remodeled recently (2009, I think) and great new bedding.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- CP Club (free bkfst, internet, snacks, etc)
- Location is fantastic - 150m from Centraal station
- Staff was great
- 20% Discount on parking, internet, laundry for PC Platinum
Bad
Parking was 40Eur/night (32EU after discount) - high even by amsterdam center standards.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes - paid $130Eur/night - great value for location.
Feb 8, 2010, 1:59 am
#77
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: BCN
Programs: IHG, M&M, FB, Avios, ALL, etc.
Posts: 928
Feb 9, 2010, 5:47 pm
#78
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Marriott, IHG, Delta, United
Posts: 577
HIX - Plantation/Fort Lauderdale, FLA
HIX - Plantation/Fort Lauderdale, FLA
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It turned out okay, but involved a lot of hassle.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "2 Double Beds Non Smoking" which is what I got.
How are the rooms?
Bathroom was clean and beds were comfortable. Nothing Special.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: The room was clean and quiet.
Bad: Checked in at 7pm, and even though I am a platinum with a guarenteed reservation, they didn't have a room ready (Obviously they hadn't pre-checked me in). After waiting about a half hour, they found me a room, but it didn't have any towels in it. Had to ask the front desk multiple times to get any towels.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
For the hassle, it wasn't worth the $$. There were plenty of other places I could have stayed for about the same rate.
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It turned out okay, but involved a lot of hassle.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "2 Double Beds Non Smoking" which is what I got.
How are the rooms?
Bathroom was clean and beds were comfortable. Nothing Special.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: The room was clean and quiet.
Bad: Checked in at 7pm, and even though I am a platinum with a guarenteed reservation, they didn't have a room ready (Obviously they hadn't pre-checked me in). After waiting about a half hour, they found me a room, but it didn't have any towels in it. Had to ask the front desk multiple times to get any towels.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
For the hassle, it wasn't worth the $$. There were plenty of other places I could have stayed for about the same rate.
Feb 11, 2010, 6:36 am
#79
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Indonesia
Programs: AY, GA, SQ, IHG, SPG
Posts: 135
HI Downtown Shanghai
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
I've stayed in this hotel multiple times. It's ok
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Usually I book the cheapest room and nearly every time I've got an upgrade to executive room. However I have never been upgraded to a suite. (would be my choice considering the exec. lounge is not that good in my opinion)
How are the rooms?
The newly renovated rooms are decent quality, albeit small in size (25sqm). The deluxe rooms are slightly nicer with glass wall bathrooms.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Value for the money (420-520CNY+tax/night)
Location (near railway station and subway line 1. Easy to commute anywhere, however the area itself has little to offer)
6 cans of free soft drinks in Executive rooms
Bad:
Small rooms
Executive lounge has very little to offer be it the breakfast or evening happy hour.
Service isn't very good and the staff certainly won't go that extra mile to make guests happy.
For example once I tried to check in without having a booking. I enquired if they have any rooms available. The guy at the front desk immediately said no, we are full. Then his colleague said to him(in Chinese) that actually they do have few rooms available. Then the guy tells me: Sir, sorry we are out of rooms. We only have suite available. I wait for his quote for how much the suite is but he just keeps saying they are full (for regular rooms). Don't want to quote me the price? Fine, 10mins later I checked into 60sqm club room at the IC Puxi cross the sreet.
Another weird occasion was when I ordered something from the room service. 20mins later the food arrives but the guy accidentally spills the shake across the table. He did apoligize and said he will get some one to clean it while he gets a new one. 20 mins later he is back with a new shake. Hands me the shake and wishes me good a evening. Before he disappears I managed to ask him if someone is going to come over to clean the mess. Oh, you better call the room service and off he went.
Executive lounge
Happy hour selection is very limited. Small amount of snacks, beer, chinese red and white wine, Red label and Bacardi. That's pretty much all.
Breakfast isn't much better. I recommend finding a local restaurant outside and have the breakfast there.
Staff is ok. After 15 stays (2-3 times/month) they start to remember me.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Sure I will. I wouldn't spend my honeymoon here, but this hotel is perfectly ok for short stays where you only need a decent clean room for a few hours of sleep.
Platinum RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
I've stayed in this hotel multiple times. It's ok
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Usually I book the cheapest room and nearly every time I've got an upgrade to executive room. However I have never been upgraded to a suite. (would be my choice considering the exec. lounge is not that good in my opinion)
How are the rooms?
The newly renovated rooms are decent quality, albeit small in size (25sqm). The deluxe rooms are slightly nicer with glass wall bathrooms.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Value for the money (420-520CNY+tax/night)
Location (near railway station and subway line 1. Easy to commute anywhere, however the area itself has little to offer)
6 cans of free soft drinks in Executive rooms
Bad:
Small rooms
Executive lounge has very little to offer be it the breakfast or evening happy hour.
Service isn't very good and the staff certainly won't go that extra mile to make guests happy.
For example once I tried to check in without having a booking. I enquired if they have any rooms available. The guy at the front desk immediately said no, we are full. Then his colleague said to him(in Chinese) that actually they do have few rooms available. Then the guy tells me: Sir, sorry we are out of rooms. We only have suite available. I wait for his quote for how much the suite is but he just keeps saying they are full (for regular rooms). Don't want to quote me the price? Fine, 10mins later I checked into 60sqm club room at the IC Puxi cross the sreet.
Another weird occasion was when I ordered something from the room service. 20mins later the food arrives but the guy accidentally spills the shake across the table. He did apoligize and said he will get some one to clean it while he gets a new one. 20 mins later he is back with a new shake. Hands me the shake and wishes me good a evening. Before he disappears I managed to ask him if someone is going to come over to clean the mess. Oh, you better call the room service and off he went.
Executive lounge
Happy hour selection is very limited. Small amount of snacks, beer, chinese red and white wine, Red label and Bacardi. That's pretty much all.
Breakfast isn't much better. I recommend finding a local restaurant outside and have the breakfast there.
Staff is ok. After 15 stays (2-3 times/month) they start to remember me.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Sure I will. I wouldn't spend my honeymoon here, but this hotel is perfectly ok for short stays where you only need a decent clean room for a few hours of sleep.
Feb 11, 2010, 3:01 pm
#80
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 149
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - TRINCITY TRINIDAD AIRPORT
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - TRINCITY TRINIDAD AIRPORT
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a "King suite" and was given an "Executive suite"
How are the rooms?
The executive suite was big. Looking at the floor map it was at least 4 times larger than all the other rooms. On entering there was a reception area with side table and closet space, and a table with four chars. Turning to th left and there was a sofa and coffee table, the entrance to the good sized bathroom and a kitchen area. Moving further through the room and you had a reclining chair and a very large bed, a TV (CRT but lots of channels) in a TV stand, a a large desk. the room was a corner location and had four window. The hotel is only three years old so is in good repair.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - Close to the airport. the staff was very friendly and efficient (always calling me by name). The breakfast buffet was good quality HIX stuff. There is a hotel shuttle which will run you about for free, within a limited area, and the WIFI is free. There is a Mall in walking distance (but note it is not safe to walk after dark)
Bad
The hotel is in the middle of nowhere, you need a car or the shuttle to get anywhere at all. There is no restaurant but the hotel will shuttle you to local restaurants. The water temperature in the shower was low.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Fairly good value and I would return.
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a "King suite" and was given an "Executive suite"
How are the rooms?
The executive suite was big. Looking at the floor map it was at least 4 times larger than all the other rooms. On entering there was a reception area with side table and closet space, and a table with four chars. Turning to th left and there was a sofa and coffee table, the entrance to the good sized bathroom and a kitchen area. Moving further through the room and you had a reclining chair and a very large bed, a TV (CRT but lots of channels) in a TV stand, a a large desk. the room was a corner location and had four window. The hotel is only three years old so is in good repair.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - Close to the airport. the staff was very friendly and efficient (always calling me by name). The breakfast buffet was good quality HIX stuff. There is a hotel shuttle which will run you about for free, within a limited area, and the WIFI is free. There is a Mall in walking distance (but note it is not safe to walk after dark)
Bad
The hotel is in the middle of nowhere, you need a car or the shuttle to get anywhere at all. There is no restaurant but the hotel will shuttle you to local restaurants. The water temperature in the shower was low.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Fairly good value and I would return.
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Feb 11, 2010, 9:41 pm
#81
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Holiday Inn Hotel - Des Moines Downtown
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a "King bed room" and was given an "Jr suite"
How are the rooms?
Room was fine. About 3x larger than a regular room. Came with mini fridge and microwave. Updated with the new HI and HIX updates were the bedding and the shampoos. That was about it. Other than that, the room was a bit run down.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Friendly staff, given free breakfast buffet coupon and BOGO coffee coupon. Upgrade was nice to larger room, housekeeping staff was friendly. Overall, down to earth place. Bed was comfortable.
Bad
Definitely a no-frills hotel. Most amenities need to be updated. Carpets are run down, elevators run down, room had old carpet and bathroom that needs updating. Wasn't dirty, just looked used. Same with door and locks etc (though I felt safe).
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Fairly good value and I would return.
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a "King bed room" and was given an "Jr suite"
How are the rooms?
Room was fine. About 3x larger than a regular room. Came with mini fridge and microwave. Updated with the new HI and HIX updates were the bedding and the shampoos. That was about it. Other than that, the room was a bit run down.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Friendly staff, given free breakfast buffet coupon and BOGO coffee coupon. Upgrade was nice to larger room, housekeeping staff was friendly. Overall, down to earth place. Bed was comfortable.
Bad
Definitely a no-frills hotel. Most amenities need to be updated. Carpets are run down, elevators run down, room had old carpet and bathroom that needs updating. Wasn't dirty, just looked used. Same with door and locks etc (though I felt safe).
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Fairly good value and I would return.
Feb 11, 2010, 10:01 pm
#82
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DLH/MSP
Posts: 130
HIE&S Chippewa Falls, WI
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, but either the front desk employee was mistaken or I was lied to at check-in
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "2 QUEEN BEDS NONSMOKING" - received just that
.
How are the rooms?
Hotel is only 2 years old, so still clean. It's your typical new "HIE&S".
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Clean, nice size room, decent pool, hot tub, and work out area.
- They also keep the coffee on all day/night
Bad
Was told at check-in that there were no upgrades available, but the hotel was empty and the IHG site showed many Suites available.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Paid $90.95 for the last minute "Featured Rate". I originally booked using the AAA rate at $95.95, but the hotel flipped the featured rate on yesterday. It's the typical "No heads in beds" low occupancy rate. I'm glad to have saved the additional $5, but then checking-in and being told my standard room is it's the only room available wasn't exactly a nice feeling.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, but either the front desk employee was mistaken or I was lied to at check-in
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "2 QUEEN BEDS NONSMOKING" - received just that
.
How are the rooms?
Hotel is only 2 years old, so still clean. It's your typical new "HIE&S".
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Clean, nice size room, decent pool, hot tub, and work out area.
- They also keep the coffee on all day/night
Bad
Was told at check-in that there were no upgrades available, but the hotel was empty and the IHG site showed many Suites available.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Paid $90.95 for the last minute "Featured Rate". I originally booked using the AAA rate at $95.95, but the hotel flipped the featured rate on yesterday. It's the typical "No heads in beds" low occupancy rate. I'm glad to have saved the additional $5, but then checking-in and being told my standard room is it's the only room available wasn't exactly a nice feeling.
Feb 11, 2010, 10:07 pm
#83
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DLH/MSP
Posts: 130
HIE Ramsey, NJ
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
So-So/Fair
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "King - Non" - received just that
How are the rooms?
Showing their age, but clean
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Clean hotel, nice staff
- They also keep the coffee on all day/night
Bad
Was originally warned that the floor of my room might be wet, because they had recently cleaned the carpets. The floor was completely soaked. They were able to move me into another room with dry floors.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Paid $99 for the AAA rate. Decent price for a Northern NJ HIE, but I'll be back in the area in a couple of weeks and booked the Candlewood in Nanuet to try something different.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
So-So/Fair
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked "King - Non" - received just that
How are the rooms?
Showing their age, but clean
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Clean hotel, nice staff
- They also keep the coffee on all day/night
Bad
Was originally warned that the floor of my room might be wet, because they had recently cleaned the carpets. The floor was completely soaked. They were able to move me into another room with dry floors.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Paid $99 for the AAA rate. Decent price for a Northern NJ HIE, but I'll be back in the area in a couple of weeks and booked the Candlewood in Nanuet to try something different.
Feb 12, 2010, 2:38 pm
#84
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,986
Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City22@
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and received a room with sofa and queen bed
.
How are the rooms?
Not so big (and tiny closet to hang clothes)
Perfectly clean
Basic but very decent and quiet
Flat TV with decent selection of international channels
Quite comfortable bed
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Nice contemporary building
- Free Internet at "business centre" (2 PCs with printer in the lobby)
- Location is not in the historical city centre, but I like the district (very close to the metro station and living Rambla de Poblenou, close to the beach, a lot of elegant contemporary buildings in the nei): 22@Barcelona is a district which sets up a new model of city, mixing business activites, social and cultural innovation)
- Very competitive price
Bad
- Breakfast is very basic (read: horrible), served in a overheated / crowded / noisy room (so you can easily skip it)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes
I of course prefer staying at Hotel Omm or Pulitzer, but for less than EUR 70, Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City22@ is an excellent option (if you do not mind staying in a new district which has not reached its full potential)
PS : I would be more than happy to have an IC in BCN!!
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and received a room with sofa and queen bed
.
How are the rooms?
Not so big (and tiny closet to hang clothes)
Perfectly clean
Basic but very decent and quiet
Flat TV with decent selection of international channels
Quite comfortable bed
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Nice contemporary building
- Free Internet at "business centre" (2 PCs with printer in the lobby)
- Location is not in the historical city centre, but I like the district (very close to the metro station and living Rambla de Poblenou, close to the beach, a lot of elegant contemporary buildings in the nei): 22@Barcelona is a district which sets up a new model of city, mixing business activites, social and cultural innovation)
- Very competitive price
Bad
- Breakfast is very basic (read: horrible), served in a overheated / crowded / noisy room (so you can easily skip it)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes
I of course prefer staying at Hotel Omm or Pulitzer, but for less than EUR 70, Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City22@ is an excellent option (if you do not mind staying in a new district which has not reached its full potential)
PS : I would be more than happy to have an IC in BCN!!
Feb 15, 2010, 4:26 am
#85
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Johnstown, PA
Programs: UA P, Delta SL, US SL, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, IHG PL AMB, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 928
Crowne Plaza Universal Orlando
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard King, received a Junior Suite on the 14th floor.
.
How are the rooms?
Wonderful room. Excellant view of of the International Drive area. Facing the wrong way to see the Universal Studios park, but still an excellant view. Very nice suite with sitting area, desk, and refrigerator with coffee area.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - everything as far as I was concerned. The lounge was only open for breakfast as this was a weekend stay. The only thing that I found a bit odd was that a number of older children (teenagers) would visit the lounge in pajamas, but I guess I am just getting old. My parents would have never let me out of the room like that.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
The weekend rate that I paid was less than my corporate rate. I will return as this is a nice location for weekend stays at Universal Drive and Sandlake Blvd.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard King, received a Junior Suite on the 14th floor.
.
How are the rooms?
Wonderful room. Excellant view of of the International Drive area. Facing the wrong way to see the Universal Studios park, but still an excellant view. Very nice suite with sitting area, desk, and refrigerator with coffee area.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - everything as far as I was concerned. The lounge was only open for breakfast as this was a weekend stay. The only thing that I found a bit odd was that a number of older children (teenagers) would visit the lounge in pajamas, but I guess I am just getting old. My parents would have never let me out of the room like that.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
The weekend rate that I paid was less than my corporate rate. I will return as this is a nice location for weekend stays at Universal Drive and Sandlake Blvd.
Feb 15, 2010, 11:08 am
#86
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,512
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport
What is your Priority Club status?
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King leisure, received what I think is a King feature in that they threw in Internet access. But the place did not seem to have any real upgrades, all the rooms appear identically sized with no suites.
How are the rooms?
Very comfortable bed, large desk, good TV (HD but only 32"). Small bathroom.
What was good and what was bad?
Friendly service at the front desk. Didn't try the little bar. Judging by the parking lot, lots of park-and-fly customers. Did not use the restaurant.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
This is one of the nicer airport properties across chains in terms of room quality. Unless I had a big bonus going, on the weekends I'd probably priceline the Staybridge Suites ten minutes south (Franklin zone, 2.5*, $34++). But I wanted the 6pm cancellation and have a stay two for 10k going on, so for $71+tax it was worth it. For business travel, I'd stay here if the price was competitive with the IC and the Hyatt Regency downtown.
Gold
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King leisure, received what I think is a King feature in that they threw in Internet access. But the place did not seem to have any real upgrades, all the rooms appear identically sized with no suites.
How are the rooms?
Very comfortable bed, large desk, good TV (HD but only 32"). Small bathroom.
What was good and what was bad?
Friendly service at the front desk. Didn't try the little bar. Judging by the parking lot, lots of park-and-fly customers. Did not use the restaurant.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
This is one of the nicer airport properties across chains in terms of room quality. Unless I had a big bonus going, on the weekends I'd probably priceline the Staybridge Suites ten minutes south (Franklin zone, 2.5*, $34++). But I wanted the 6pm cancellation and have a stay two for 10k going on, so for $71+tax it was worth it. For business travel, I'd stay here if the price was competitive with the IC and the Hyatt Regency downtown.
Feb 15, 2010, 4:32 pm
#87
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Marriott, IHG, Delta, United
Posts: 577
HIX - Kimball, TN, USA
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a 2 Double Bed Standard, and that's what I got.
How are the rooms?
Comfortable beds, regular TV, clean bathroom. Standard HIX.
What was good and what was bad?
Friendly service at the front desk. Hotel recently remodeled. Limited fitness center.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Booked a cheap government rate,and got what I paid for. Nothing special but not bad either. Would return if it had a good rate.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a 2 Double Bed Standard, and that's what I got.
How are the rooms?
Comfortable beds, regular TV, clean bathroom. Standard HIX.
What was good and what was bad?
Friendly service at the front desk. Hotel recently remodeled. Limited fitness center.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Booked a cheap government rate,and got what I paid for. Nothing special but not bad either. Would return if it had a good rate.
Feb 16, 2010, 12:22 pm
#88
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL Lost Luggage
Programs: Kettle with Kryptonium Medallion Tags
Posts: 10,368
HI - Durango, Colorado
HI - Durango
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes I typically stay at this location a few times a year.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked king-sized bed; always got the same. I don't think the hotel has any rooms to upgrade guests into.
.
How are the rooms?
Very basic, small, old-style HI. Individual hotel rooms are accessed from the outside. The hotel is a 2-story building, with no elevator access to the 2nd floor, AFAIK.
The bathroom was clean and bed was comfortable.
I really like this hotel and the people working at it... but the fact that it continues to be a HI makes me disbelieve that the HI chain has really rebranded itself.
What was good and what was bad?
Great: The staff is great and very friendly. The hotel's location is good; you're only a short 2-3 block walk from the center of Durango. Bad: Old style HI building, and the wireless internet access is crappy. The signal is good, but the connection to the outside world is often down.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
It's an expensive location, but so is all of Durango. I'd return
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes I typically stay at this location a few times a year.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked king-sized bed; always got the same. I don't think the hotel has any rooms to upgrade guests into.
.
How are the rooms?
Very basic, small, old-style HI. Individual hotel rooms are accessed from the outside. The hotel is a 2-story building, with no elevator access to the 2nd floor, AFAIK.
The bathroom was clean and bed was comfortable.
I really like this hotel and the people working at it... but the fact that it continues to be a HI makes me disbelieve that the HI chain has really rebranded itself.
What was good and what was bad?
Great: The staff is great and very friendly. The hotel's location is good; you're only a short 2-3 block walk from the center of Durango. Bad: Old style HI building, and the wireless internet access is crappy. The signal is good, but the connection to the outside world is often down.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
It's an expensive location, but so is all of Durango. I'd return
Feb 17, 2010, 2:52 am
#89
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: FRA
Programs: LH HON, Discovery Black, IHG Spire, random stuff at Accor, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Hertz, Sixt
Posts: 492
HIX Dsseldorf North
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
mostly
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room and received exactly that. Nothing to wonder about, all rooms are the same (well, that's HIX).
How are the rooms?
Typical HIX. One queenbed, one sofabed and a small desk. Everything was in a good condition.
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
^
- suburbian location but convenient to "S-Bahn" and underground
- free breakfast with an acceptable choice
- quiet room
- not the slightest recognition of status
- staff was not that friendly
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Good, value, booked "2 for 1" which was very cheap. Points and two nights credited. On a cheap rate I will maybe return.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
mostly
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room and received exactly that. Nothing to wonder about, all rooms are the same (well, that's HIX).
How are the rooms?
Typical HIX. One queenbed, one sofabed and a small desk. Everything was in a good condition.
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
^
- suburbian location but convenient to "S-Bahn" and underground
- free breakfast with an acceptable choice
- quiet room
- not the slightest recognition of status
- staff was not that friendly
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Good, value, booked "2 for 1" which was very cheap. Points and two nights credited. On a cheap rate I will maybe return.
Feb 18, 2010, 2:08 am
#90
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: QF Gold, PC Platinum
Posts: 9
Crowne Plaza KL, Malaysia
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What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room using 25,000 points per night, received an upgrade to Club room with all club benefits.
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How are the rooms?
Huge room with good views over city.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - everything was great. The lounge was open for breakfast and all day use with evening cocktails. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Even allowed two garments to be drycleaned per day at no charge
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Great value using my points. I will return as a great location and just a wonderful hotel.
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What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a standard room using 25,000 points per night, received an upgrade to Club room with all club benefits.
.
How are the rooms?
Huge room with good views over city.
What was good and what was bad?
Good - everything was great. The lounge was open for breakfast and all day use with evening cocktails. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Even allowed two garments to be drycleaned per day at no charge
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Great value using my points. I will return as a great location and just a wonderful hotel.