IC Berlin Master Thread - after January 01, 2015
Dec 30, 2017, 1:24 am
#256
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Capetown
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG and Hilton Diamond, LH SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 10,163
200 000? Must be off by *at least* one order of magnitude.
The hotel has 558 rooms so it can sell at the very most 203 000 nights a year in total. Given usual average occupancy rates, they more likely sell around 120 000--140 000 nights year. So even if your "corporate RAs" purchased 10% of all nights (which seems high) we are at 12 000--14 000 nights a year...
The hotel has 558 rooms so it can sell at the very most 203 000 nights a year in total. Given usual average occupancy rates, they more likely sell around 120 000--140 000 nights year. So even if your "corporate RAs" purchased 10% of all nights (which seems high) we are at 12 000--14 000 nights a year...
Dec 30, 2017, 9:50 pm
#257
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Amsterdam&Stuttgart& Edinburgh
Programs: IC Amb.,FB,Hertz,Sixt
Posts: 775
Yes that deluxe room is on the 12th floor I once spent a couple of weeks in it. It was built as a trial room when they were choosing the refurbishment style. I seem to remember about 20 cushions over the bed , mercifully they only got put out for arrival. Glad they did not make the refurb. like it
Jan 29, 2018, 12:04 pm
#258
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,680
Hi. I have a stay next weekend, first time in an IC. Can someone post a description of what equipment there is in the hotel gym ? Is it in a “dungeon” or in a nice lit room with a view ?
Thanks,
Jan 30, 2018, 1:10 am
#263
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: FRA
Programs: LH HON, Discovery Black, IHG Spire, random stuff at Accor, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Hertz, Sixt
Posts: 492
While pool and Saunas (latter at a fee, waived with club package) are really nice the gym is below average for a 5* property in Berlin.
Would call it a nicely lit dungeon
Personally, I don't like the "view on the pool" since that means from the pool you also have a perfect "view into the gym".
Nevertheless, enjoy your first IC stay. Make sure to check out Marlene Bar (good selcection of Cocktails).
Would call it a nicely lit dungeon
Personally, I don't like the "view on the pool" since that means from the pool you also have a perfect "view into the gym".Nevertheless, enjoy your first IC stay. Make sure to check out Marlene Bar (good selcection of Cocktails).
Feb 5, 2018, 5:14 am
#264
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,680
So after this stay, I was not impressed. This was not bad but no "wow" factor either. My preferential chains were Accor and Hilton, and I am now substituting Accor by IHG as I am fed up with Accor.
This was my first stay at an IHG property. I was upgraded from a standard room to a deluxe room, meaning a bigger room, but no extra amenities. The staff was inconsistent (I had a really poor waiter at one breakfast and a great one the next day), the room dated with clear wear and tear, the cleaning dubious. On the other hand the breakfast buffet was great, the room nice and comfortable (although I find the Hilton, Sofitel and Pullman beds more comfortable).
This was my first stay at an IHG property. I was upgraded from a standard room to a deluxe room, meaning a bigger room, but no extra amenities. The staff was inconsistent (I had a really poor waiter at one breakfast and a great one the next day), the room dated with clear wear and tear, the cleaning dubious. On the other hand the breakfast buffet was great, the room nice and comfortable (although I find the Hilton, Sofitel and Pullman beds more comfortable).
Mar 14, 2018, 10:15 am
#265
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Marriott Platinum, IHG Spire
Posts: 160
I have stayed here about 10 times over the past few months and have to agree.
1) Gym is an embarrassment and gets way too busy, in fact they have just crammed another 3-4 machines into the already cramped space.
2) Staff, it goes from outstanding to awful and can do so in the same setting
3) Upgrades are a bit hit and miss, they have a variance within category too between the tower and the main building
4) Nothing special for multiple long stays. This must be my 50th+ night there and no one even acknowledges me, in fact aside from the bar everyone else seems to be different everytime I stay.
I am seriously considering moving back to the Hilton, but it is more expensive.
1) Gym is an embarrassment and gets way too busy, in fact they have just crammed another 3-4 machines into the already cramped space.
2) Staff, it goes from outstanding to awful and can do so in the same setting
3) Upgrades are a bit hit and miss, they have a variance within category too between the tower and the main building
4) Nothing special for multiple long stays. This must be my 50th+ night there and no one even acknowledges me, in fact aside from the bar everyone else seems to be different everytime I stay.
I am seriously considering moving back to the Hilton, but it is more expensive.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:44 pm
#267
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Amsterdam&Stuttgart& Edinburgh
Programs: IC Amb.,FB,Hertz,Sixt
Posts: 775
I guess your experience is different to mine, some of the staff have been there since 2005 when I first started staying there. I'm mostly greeted by name and welcomed back upon arrival, upgrades vary from normal to great. The only place I find the service strange is in the bar, though I haven't used it in a year as have been on the club floor so no need. I have a ten night stay soon in a normal deluxe room so will be using the bar then
Jun 20, 2018, 4:59 am
#268
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: IHG Diamond AMB, M&M SEN
Posts: 137
Hi all,
I booked a Club Superior Room King With Park View for 2 adults - 2 nights. Looking at the confirmation mail I see:
Extra Person Charge: €220.00 (EUR)
which looks like the extra 110 per night for club access.
Is this considered as double occupancy, i.e. do you think they are going to remove it as I am AMB?
Thank you in advance.
I booked a Club Superior Room King With Park View for 2 adults - 2 nights. Looking at the confirmation mail I see:
Extra Person Charge: €220.00 (EUR)
which looks like the extra 110 per night for club access.
Is this considered as double occupancy, i.e. do you think they are going to remove it as I am AMB?
Thank you in advance.
Jun 20, 2018, 5:15 am
#269
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Programs: IHG
Posts: 1,316
Hi all,
I booked a Club Superior Room King With Park View for 2 adults - 2 nights. Looking at the confirmation mail I see:
Extra Person Charge: €220.00 (EUR)
which looks like the extra 110 per night for club access.
Is this considered as double occupancy, i.e. do you think they are going to remove it as I am AMB?
Thank you in advance.
I booked a Club Superior Room King With Park View for 2 adults - 2 nights. Looking at the confirmation mail I see:
Extra Person Charge: €220.00 (EUR)
which looks like the extra 110 per night for club access.
Is this considered as double occupancy, i.e. do you think they are going to remove it as I am AMB?
Thank you in advance.
