List of IC hotels that respect RA benefits on AWARD stays
Mar 20, 2007, 5:11 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: PC, BA Low Rent Elite
Posts: 320
You had to ask for the minibar charge to be removed ? Isn't that a little bit cheeky?
Mar 20, 2007, 5:43 am
#92
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: IC Royal Ambassador, SPG Platinum, HH Gold, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 767
IC Al Ain
Upgrade: Yes, to a large suite (940) on top floor with a large wraparound balcony and great views - if it was not for the sandstorm on one day and the thunder and lighting and torrential rain on the second day;-)
Complementary Minibar: Yes (comprehensive but not refreshed during stay)
Club lounge access: N/A
Complementary Minibar: Yes (comprehensive but not refreshed during stay)
Club lounge access: N/A
Mar 20, 2007, 9:41 am
#93
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: ICH Ambassador, HH Gold VIP, Starwood Platinum Preferred, UA Premier, AA, Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 10,629
Mar 26, 2007, 8:41 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, BD Gold, PC Ambassador, SPG Gold
Posts: 4,001
IC Tokyo Bay
Upgrade: To a club room I think, with Bay View (wonderful view of Rainbow Bridge).
Complementary Minibar: Yes
Club lounge access: Yes - although it's really not worth it, not a very good Club to be honest.
More detail here:
http://www.philstraveldiary.co.uk/Asian_Tour/hotel4.htm
Complementary Minibar: Yes
Club lounge access: Yes - although it's really not worth it, not a very good Club to be honest.
More detail here:
http://www.philstraveldiary.co.uk/Asian_Tour/hotel4.htm
Mar 26, 2007, 8:55 am
#95
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23,999
Any experience with the IC Wellington? TIA!
Mar 26, 2007, 1:37 pm
#96
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: TX
Programs: WN A List Preferred and CP, AA, IHG Spire, Hertz #1 Gold 5*, Hilton Diamond, Enterprise Platinum
Posts: 1,269
Ic La
5000 point award stay
upgrade to suite
free mini bar
free movie
offered 4:00 pm checkout
asked which newspaper I preferred
sent up a free amenity (fruit and water)
I was treated royally!
upgrade to suite
free mini bar
free movie
offered 4:00 pm checkout
asked which newspaper I preferred
sent up a free amenity (fruit and water)
I was treated royally!
Mar 27, 2007, 1:43 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: md
Posts: 111
boy are you lucky. I stayed at the IC LA in Jan on a paid stay as an RA and had to beg for a late check out and recieved no amenity gift or newspaper.
Mar 27, 2007, 3:48 pm
#98
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: TX
Programs: WN A List Preferred and CP, AA, IHG Spire, Hertz #1 Gold 5*, Hilton Diamond, Enterprise Platinum
Posts: 1,269
Mar 27, 2007, 4:30 pm
#99
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 177
In January the staff probably just wasn't used to the new loyalty program yet.
Apr 24, 2007, 2:40 pm
#100
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: London
Programs: IHG Ambassador & Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Posts: 158
Amstel IC - Recognised RA Benefits - FANTASTIC
Mrs Mole and I have just stayed three nights (all on points) at the IC Amstel.
The hotel was fantastic.
I contacted the hotel before booking and asked whether I would be able to upgrade from the standard city view room to a room with a canal view. I was quoted 30 euros per night for the upgrade but once they knew my wife held Ambassador status they said the upgrade would be free. I then made the reservation and contacted the hotel as requested and noted that our stay showed we had booked a room with a canal view. This status remained up to when we flew to Amsterdam.
When we checked in we were told as my wife held RA status (so do I by the way) we were being upgraded to a suite. As there were no Junior Suites available we were upgraded to an Executive Suite (corner suite). Our suite was at the back of the hotel therefore we only had one small window that afforded a canal view - would I have wanted to have kept the standard room with canal view - i don't think so!!!!!!
We were treated like Royality and were given 6 bottles (50 CL) of spirits. We were told we had a free minibar which included sparkling wine, wine, beers and soft drinks (restocked each day). We were also told the free minibar included snacks.
We also received a free gift - print, and fruit and bottled water.
We were allowed a 4.00pm checkout.
Overall our best IC stay - I booked the hotel's airport collection service - cost 75 Euros each way. We also dined at La Rive - I reserved a table at the time of booking the room. Yes it's expensive but we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
As I have previously reported I do like to give the hotel I am staying at on a rewards night some income - you never know this could have been the reason for the large upgrade - the best rate for the executive suite is in excess of 1000 euros.
The hotel was fantastic.
I contacted the hotel before booking and asked whether I would be able to upgrade from the standard city view room to a room with a canal view. I was quoted 30 euros per night for the upgrade but once they knew my wife held Ambassador status they said the upgrade would be free. I then made the reservation and contacted the hotel as requested and noted that our stay showed we had booked a room with a canal view. This status remained up to when we flew to Amsterdam.
When we checked in we were told as my wife held RA status (so do I by the way) we were being upgraded to a suite. As there were no Junior Suites available we were upgraded to an Executive Suite (corner suite). Our suite was at the back of the hotel therefore we only had one small window that afforded a canal view - would I have wanted to have kept the standard room with canal view - i don't think so!!!!!!
We were treated like Royality and were given 6 bottles (50 CL) of spirits. We were told we had a free minibar which included sparkling wine, wine, beers and soft drinks (restocked each day). We were also told the free minibar included snacks.
We also received a free gift - print, and fruit and bottled water.
We were allowed a 4.00pm checkout.
Overall our best IC stay - I booked the hotel's airport collection service - cost 75 Euros each way. We also dined at La Rive - I reserved a table at the time of booking the room. Yes it's expensive but we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
As I have previously reported I do like to give the hotel I am staying at on a rewards night some income - you never know this could have been the reason for the large upgrade - the best rate for the executive suite is in excess of 1000 euros.
Apr 24, 2007, 11:45 pm
#101
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: IC Royal Ambassador, SPG Platinum, HH Gold, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 767
Mrs Mole and I have just stayed three nights (all on points) at the IC Amstel.
The hotel was fantastic.
I contacted the hotel before booking and asked whether I would be able to upgrade from the standard city view room to a room with a canal view. I was quoted 30 euros per night for the upgrade but once they knew my wife held Ambassador status they said the upgrade would be free. I then made the reservation and contacted the hotel as requested and noted that our stay showed we had booked a room with a canal view. This status remained up to when we flew to Amsterdam.
When we checked in we were told as my wife held RA status (so do I by the way) we were being upgraded to a suite. As there were no Junior Suites available we were upgraded to an Executive Suite (corner suite). Our suite was at the back of the hotel therefore we only had one small window that afforded a canal view - would I have wanted to have kept the standard room with canal view - i don't think so!!!!!!
We were treated like Royality and were given 6 bottles (50 CL) of spirits. We were told we had a free minibar which included sparkling wine, wine, beers and soft drinks (restocked each day). We were also told the free minibar included snacks.
We also received a free gift - print, and fruit and bottled water.
We were allowed a 4.00pm checkout.
Overall our best IC stay - I booked the hotel's airport collection service - cost 75 Euros each way. We also dined at La Rive - I reserved a table at the time of booking the room. Yes it's expensive but we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
As I have previously reported I do like to give the hotel I am staying at on a rewards night some income - you never know this could have been the reason for the large upgrade - the best rate for the executive suite is in excess of 1000 euros.
The hotel was fantastic.
I contacted the hotel before booking and asked whether I would be able to upgrade from the standard city view room to a room with a canal view. I was quoted 30 euros per night for the upgrade but once they knew my wife held Ambassador status they said the upgrade would be free. I then made the reservation and contacted the hotel as requested and noted that our stay showed we had booked a room with a canal view. This status remained up to when we flew to Amsterdam.
When we checked in we were told as my wife held RA status (so do I by the way) we were being upgraded to a suite. As there were no Junior Suites available we were upgraded to an Executive Suite (corner suite). Our suite was at the back of the hotel therefore we only had one small window that afforded a canal view - would I have wanted to have kept the standard room with canal view - i don't think so!!!!!!
We were treated like Royality and were given 6 bottles (50 CL) of spirits. We were told we had a free minibar which included sparkling wine, wine, beers and soft drinks (restocked each day). We were also told the free minibar included snacks.
We also received a free gift - print, and fruit and bottled water.
We were allowed a 4.00pm checkout.
Overall our best IC stay - I booked the hotel's airport collection service - cost 75 Euros each way. We also dined at La Rive - I reserved a table at the time of booking the room. Yes it's expensive but we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
As I have previously reported I do like to give the hotel I am staying at on a rewards night some income - you never know this could have been the reason for the large upgrade - the best rate for the executive suite is in excess of 1000 euros.
May 6, 2007, 12:34 pm
#102
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: ICH plat RA,HH Dia
Posts: 549
IC Cannes
can anyone post recent RA benefits here on award stays?
May 8, 2007, 11:11 am
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: ICH Ambassador, HH Gold VIP, Starwood Platinum Preferred, UA Premier, AA, Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 10,629
Jun 21, 2007, 6:50 pm
#104
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: PC, BA Low Rent Elite
Posts: 320
IC Miami Award Stay
IC Miami
-Upgrade - Yes to suite with harbour view
-Complementary Minibar - No
-Club lounge access - Yes
-Upgrade - Yes to suite with harbour view
-Complementary Minibar - No
-Club lounge access - Yes
Jun 21, 2007, 8:08 pm
#105
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: SPG Plat, PC Plat, AA ExPlat, LT Gold
Posts: 1,899
