Mauibaby2008

I don't know what miracle blessed me today, but upon check in I was upgraded to the Australia Suite (but no lounge access). Spire ambassador here, used my BOGO coupon!

Arrived at 8AM I couldn't check in yet but they gave me access to the shower room which is nice after flying in from JFK.

:-)

JetAway

I (Ambassador) booked into a King Club Deluxe Eastern Harbor View. Hotel modified the reservation to King Deluxe Eastern Harbor View (No Club), Same price, What's going on? Does anyone have a working email address for this hotel?

OskiBear

This property seems to have issues with the upgrade booking process. I started another thread - I booked a King Deluxe Eastern and was upgraded online to a King Deluxe Bridge View - and the price was changed. Still trying to get it straightened out.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...r-upgrade.html

gourmand73

Hello,

Could anyone who has stayed at the IC Sydney recently respond with their data point:

1. Is the going rate for a club upgrade for an award stay still about $160/night?

2. Are they serving Spirits/Mixed drinks at the Club, besides Wine? (I saw a review mention they only had wine and no spirits, but I saw another review where there was a pic attached that showed Spirits/Mixed Drinks as an option in the Club Menu.)

I read several pages of the thread but I can't seem to find a definitive answer, and it may have changed so that may be why. Anyway, much appreciated any response one way or the other. Cheers.

scubaccr

a)I receive foc Lounge as RA so can't comment on 2017 upsell rate
b)Jan2017 - Beer and wine only, Spirits are chargeable
c)20:00 the Lounge Bar and Terrace is open to all
d)Jan207 - If you have lounge access, then foc choice of lounge b/f or first floor restaurant breakfast.

gourmand73

Thank You!

markis10

Stayed in February and as per usual selected spirits and cocktails are included in the cocktails twilight serving. The opening of the lounge at 2000 is not for all, strictly by reservation and occurs only from Thursday to Sunday, unless Vivid is on.

https://www.icsydney.com.au/Dining/supperclub

Club upgrade $165 a night Monday to Thursday; $225 a night Friday and Saturday

gourmand73

Much appreciated! Thanks so much!

drpopper

Actually hotel guests with Club access have priority even over reservations. The Supper club concept (which opens the club to outside paying guests) is actually a disaster with poor service and horrible dark atmosphere. I've done 50+ nights at IC Sydney this year and finally just gave up and went back to paying triple the rate at the Park Hyatt. This is a VERY mediocre hotel. If it wasn't for Jules (who is a gem) in the Club lounge I would have left a long time ago.

schwimmair

Quick ? Please. I searched without much luck.

Does the IC Sydney provide free internet for IHG Platinum members? It shows free internet for IHG members on their website but some recent reviews on TA so people being charged.

Will grab a sim card in the airport if they do.

Thanks.

ag51

Definitely free to Spires so don't see why it wouldn't be for Plats as well

markis10

Free Internet is a benefit to all members at all hotels, whether it’s premium speed is another issue (looking at you IC Abu Dhabi).

Crofton138

I have a three night stay at the IC Sydney booked in October. I don't have access to the lounge and am unlikely to use the lounge for two of the days due to other plans. Is it possible to book the lounge for just one day/night?

OsakaWino

I'm considering booking the IC Sydney through Virtuoso for a 10-night stay, but I have a slight mobility problem that makes it a bit difficult for me to use a tub/shower combo, so I'm thinking about booking the Deluxe Harbour Suite.

Am I correct that this would have a much larger bathroom with a walk-in shower? Would it also have a hand shower (or wand or whatever it is called)?

And is this on located on most floors, or only on upper floors?

Also, the Virtuoso benefit is club access and I see that the evening cocktail time is 5-7 pm, but that on certain nights (Thu-Sun?) there is a supper club from 8 pm. Does this mean that the club would not be accessible or there would be an extra charge after 8 pm on those nights? When staying on club levels we sometimes like to drop in for coffee or tea if the lounge is open until 10 or 11 pm.

Alternatively we're considering the Shangri-La, where a view room without club access would be about the same rate as the Harbour Suite with club access at the IC. I would love to hear opinions on which is the better choice.

Thanks.

markis10

The deluxe harbour suite is on most floors, and yes it does have a shower that is walk-in, although the shower head is fixed. The bath has a shower head also which is hand held. The lounge is on offer until 10 re free coffee tea.