Gongzuokuang

I stayed there often as a Platinum Elite and would get a 1 level upgrade. I stayed there for the first time as a Spire last January and was upgraded to a gorgeous suite! It was only for one night, so I'm not sure if it was just availability, or if they really treat Spire members special.

I'm not sure if there is a lounge per se... I was told I could go to the rooftop bar (which is nice) and was allowed to order a few appetisers off the menu. I was brought a special menu. I can't recall what the deal was with drinks... maybe one or two free.

I see lots of people talk about getting notified of an upgrade before they even arrive; I've never had that happen to me.

t_cliff

$500+ maybe the walk up rate. I think you can have it in the $300s for regular rooms.

Mauibaby2008

Sollymonster46

We confirmed benefits via email prior to stay...
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:



- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am

- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28

- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28

- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access

- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles

- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls

- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)

* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers

Gongzuokuang

Same benefits for a 12/30 - 1/1/19 stay. This is always a solid property for me. Very satisfied with my treatment as a Spire.

Sollymonster46

The evening "snacks" we way more substantial that expected. It is basically an appetizer menu with 10-12 items that you can order as much as you want from. Also a nice selection of drinks prepared and served by the bar.

strickers

dagangwood

Are these privileges also applied for reward nights as a Spire elite member?

travellingjake

Does anyone have any “recent” experiences of the lounge offering at this hotel? I’m only a gold so not expecting any comp benefits, just interested to know what the offering was, pre-covid at least.

336

Is the hotel currently closed?

dw

Not exactly- it is currently being used as a quarantine hotel for inbound travelers and is only taking quarantine bookings, through July 31, 2022 (likely to be extended).

jpdx

Thought I'd give an update about a recent stay here. Even though in the decade pre-Covid, I spent hundreds of nights in HK, the CP has never been one of my main hotels. I remember from occasional stays that it was quite good in terms of hardware, although as IHG Spire (and before that: PC Platinum), I don't recall any spectacular upgrades or benefits.

On last week's stay, I was given an upgrade to a high-floor racecourse view room. Rooms are large and furniture is still in decent shape, although of course this is no longer a new hotel. Pleasant view, although I would have preferred a corner room.

As Diamond with lounge pass, was invited to the happy hour on the 28th floor. I don't know if this formally counts as a club lounge. It's a separate section of the rooftop bar with a fairly decent drinks and small plates menu. You can either sit inside, which is air-conditioned to no more than 16C/61F or outside in the steaming heat (with a very pleasant view); I alternated. Breakfast is offered in the restaurant on the 1st floor, decent buffet of hot and cold items, egg and soup station with a chef. Quite decent in terms of food, although the space around the buffets is rather cramped. Wouldn't hesitate to return, and in fact already locked in a couple stays at very reasonable points rates of 31-33k per night (which comes to the low-20k's with Chase 4th night free and 10% redemption discount; about US$100 a night when buying points at .5cpp -- really nice value).

dw

Interestingly, pre-COVID the “club” privileges used to be granted to all Spire members. I’m wondering if now Diamonds without the annual lounge pass are now only granted breakfast (if they choose that as their welcome amenity).

Gongzuokuang

They never really had a club. They have generally had a special menu on Club 29, or whatever it is they call the top floor bar. There is a special menu and you can choose a few appetizers. You also get some complimentary drinks.

Personally, I like that alot. It's not so sterile and stuffy as most IC lounges. Beautiful views. Waitstaff is generally friendly. One night I went with four guests and they comp'ed food and drinks for everyone during the Diamond Happy Hour.

I was just there in April; very satisfied.

PES_B1

IC at Tsim Sha Tsui is cheaper than this by 500 HKD, any comparison of the two?