IC Sydney Master Thread [merged] - after January 2011
Nov 21, 2015, 12:38 pm
#751
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
As already mentioned upgrades for paid stays only and when an ambassador only. Club access will be given as an upgrade if you have booked the highest category non club room. As a regular and a RA, I get a club upgrade on points stays but it's not the norm, and usually happens when they are not busy.
Dec 6, 2015, 5:48 pm
#752
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
So far, I'm not incredibly impressed. Last week I booked a stay here encompassing New Years Eve. Within a couple of hours of receiving my confirmation, I received a separate email directly from the hotel politely telling me, essentially, that I shouldn't expect all of my Ambassador benefits "due to the special event of New Years Eve on 31 December 2015." Ok, fine, I really wasn't expecting much of an upgrade anyway given the likely high occupancy rates (currently, the hotel appears to be sold out).
I immediately sent a reply, asking what New Years Eve events the hotel was hosting that guests could reserve. More than 3 days later and no response.
Does anyone have experiences staying here over New Years Eve? Any ideas what kind of special dinners/events the hotel might host, and the approximate costs?
-FlyerBeek
I immediately sent a reply, asking what New Years Eve events the hotel was hosting that guests could reserve. More than 3 days later and no response.
Does anyone have experiences staying here over New Years Eve? Any ideas what kind of special dinners/events the hotel might host, and the approximate costs?
-FlyerBeek
Dec 7, 2015, 11:00 am
#753
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 3,440
I've stayed here a couple of times as an Ambassador and have always received the usual one-category upgrade. Last month we booked a Club Harbour Suite for two nights and a few days in advance got an upgrade to a (the?) State Suite. Lovely view, lots of room, too bad I don't play piano.
Dec 7, 2015, 1:35 pm
#754
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 1,314
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That is unusual - they will usually reduce the room rate (by $100, from memory) if you book a Club Harbour Suite in lieu of an upgrade
Originally Posted by Tax Dude
I've stayed here a couple of times as an Ambassador and have always received the usual one-category upgrade. Last month we booked a Club Harbour Suite for two nights and a few days in advance got an upgrade to a (the?) State Suite. Lovely view, lots of room, too bad I don't play piano.
Dec 18, 2015, 1:37 pm
#755
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
So far, I'm not incredibly impressed. Last week I booked a stay here encompassing New Years Eve. Within a couple of hours of receiving my confirmation, I received a separate email directly from the hotel politely telling me, essentially, that I shouldn't expect all of my Ambassador benefits "due to the special event of New Years Eve on 31 December 2015." Ok, fine, I really wasn't expecting much of an upgrade anyway given the likely high occupancy rates (currently, the hotel appears to be sold out).
I immediately sent a reply, asking what New Years Eve events the hotel was hosting that guests could reserve. More than 3 days later and no response.
Does anyone have experiences staying here over New Years Eve? Any ideas what kind of special dinners/events the hotel might host, and the approximate costs?
-FlyerBeek
I immediately sent a reply, asking what New Years Eve events the hotel was hosting that guests could reserve. More than 3 days later and no response.
Does anyone have experiences staying here over New Years Eve? Any ideas what kind of special dinners/events the hotel might host, and the approximate costs?
-FlyerBeek
Dec 18, 2015, 5:14 pm
#756
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: milesdownunder.com
Posts: 94
Dec 26, 2015, 10:29 pm
#758
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: 404 - Can't Be Found
Posts: 134
Just reading about that upgrade to a State Suite ...
I PAID for a Governor's Suite earlier this year, and asked if I might be eligible for a State Suite upgrade as a Plat AMB.
Nup.
I got the 'standard line', about the hotel DOES NOT incorporate the 'higher suites' into the upgrade system.
Bloody liers !!!!
I PAID for a Governor's Suite earlier this year, and asked if I might be eligible for a State Suite upgrade as a Plat AMB.
Nup.
I got the 'standard line', about the hotel DOES NOT incorporate the 'higher suites' into the upgrade system.
Bloody liers !!!!
Dec 26, 2015, 10:36 pm
#759
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,600
In what way was the hotel representative a lier (sic) ?
The IHG terms do not require that the hotel provide upgrades to speciality suites
That it may do it occasionally, does not mean it has a policy to do so
The IHG terms do not require that the hotel provide upgrades to speciality suites
That it may do it occasionally, does not mean it has a policy to do so
Dec 28, 2015, 8:34 pm
#760
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sydney
Programs: AA Exp, UA PP, IC Diamond, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Centurion
Posts: 477
The hotel currently offers the best value for points I have ever seen:
Rooms available from AUD 5000/night or 50k points (or 35k points plus USD 90) on New Years Eve, that's about USD 3600/night or USD 1000/10k points. But of course why would anyone pay so much.
Rooms available from AUD 5000/night or 50k points (or 35k points plus USD 90) on New Years Eve, that's about USD 3600/night or USD 1000/10k points. But of course why would anyone pay so much.
Dec 29, 2015, 1:18 am
#761
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
, hmm 6% of $5000........
Dec 29, 2015, 7:35 am
#762
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
No surprises there, the hotel will get compensated at high $$$$ as they are so full. Many hotels reopen award bookings when they hit the better compensation occupancy rates. It would be interesting to see what you get back using MrRebates or similar, of course award bookings don't count, hmm 6% of $5000........
, hmm 6% of $5000........
Feb 18, 2016, 3:00 pm
#763
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SFO/ATL/MEL/BKK
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Globalist UA 1K MM, Delta Diamond
Posts: 2,678
Had my first stay at this property.. The girl who checked us in had a fairly crap attitude (Then again Sydney is not known for good service) All in all a very mediocre place to stay. Left early and moved over to the Marriott right away, and experienced better attitude, a nicer view/benefits.. Checking out the Park Hyatt before I leave, which should be nice.. A couple positives.. The pool has a great view, and the shower was pretty awesome (didn't look special, but great pressure, and temp)
Feb 19, 2016, 11:53 pm
#764
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,611
Decent Stay
I stayed one night (paid) at the end of January 2016 as a Plat Ambassador.
No complaints. Got minor room upgrade + fruit bowl and a nice bottle of house-brand red wine.
No complaints. Got minor room upgrade + fruit bowl and a nice bottle of house-brand red wine.
Feb 20, 2016, 2:00 pm
#765
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
Pretty good drop.