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Apr 5, 2017, 3:20 am
#1066
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,602
I'm still digesting this other-forum experience. Although I'm a longtime FT member, I've been most active (interested) here and mostly long ago contributor to a few airline threads. And, was absent many years when overwhelmed by life, it happens.
The truth is, I've never been much interested in the miles/points race and now that I can afford to, abjure all of that. I'm fine to pay my way. Don't mind upgrades, amenities, courtesies and more but want the very best for what I book and willing to pay for it. Fortunate to be able to do so and will revel in that fortune until the cows come home.
The truth is, I've never been much interested in the miles/points race and now that I can afford to, abjure all of that. I'm fine to pay my way. Don't mind upgrades, amenities, courtesies and more but want the very best for what I book and willing to pay for it. Fortunate to be able to do so and will revel in that fortune until the cows come home.
Remember that these 'loyalty' programs are not loyalty programs, they are marketing programs. Not more. Would rather stay at places that reward true loyalty, which is why my program is called "personal relationships" instead of "points". FS, Aman and many other groups have fantastic programs, they are just a bit more discreet.
When it comes to airlines, I don't object, as there is no difference in treatment. Just stay at PH Sydney on points once and you'll re-think the whole program thing.
Apr 6, 2017, 7:07 am
#1067
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
Today I ventured outside the Luxury Hotels and Travel sanctuary. Whoa. There's not much info here on the Grand Wailea on Maui so I resorted (forgive me) to the requisite thread in the Hilton Honors forum. Unpleasant response due in large part to my engaging in a thread not attuned to my concerns. Nevertheless, it was disconcerting and discouraging. Trying not to feel like an idiot.
But even on the Luxury Hotels Forum some replies were not always very nice to read... Forget about the Hilton forum and stay here
Apr 11, 2017, 1:48 pm
#1068
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Signiel, the six star luxury hotel by Lotte opens in Seoul
Please see:
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/signiel-th...pens-in-seoul/
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/
Fascinating new luxury hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Signiel sounds/looks impressive on their website from what we could see so far. A new landmark.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Signiel, a six star luxury hotel brand launched by Lotte Hotels and Resorts has opened in Seoul at the Lotte Towers.
The hotel is situated on levels 76 to 101 of the 555-metre-tall Lotte World Tower. The 123-floor tower is the world’s fifth tallest building, and is located in the southeastern Songpa-gu district adjacent to the Han River. It takes about 80 minutes by car to reach the hotel from Incheon International Airport, and 50 minutes from Gimpo Airport.
The Signiel has 235 guestrooms, consisting of 126 deluxe rooms, 67 premier rooms and 42 suites, with sizes ranging from 44 sqm to 3,800 sqm. All rooms are equipped with 68-channel satellite TV and coffee maker, while a complimentary shoeshine service and access to the Salon de Signiel lounge is available to all guests.
The hotel is situated on levels 76 to 101 of the 555-metre-tall Lotte World Tower. The 123-floor tower is the world’s fifth tallest building, and is located in the southeastern Songpa-gu district adjacent to the Han River. It takes about 80 minutes by car to reach the hotel from Incheon International Airport, and 50 minutes from Gimpo Airport.
The Signiel has 235 guestrooms, consisting of 126 deluxe rooms, 67 premier rooms and 42 suites, with sizes ranging from 44 sqm to 3,800 sqm. All rooms are equipped with 68-channel satellite TV and coffee maker, while a complimentary shoeshine service and access to the Salon de Signiel lounge is available to all guests.
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/signiel-th...pens-in-seoul/
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/
Fascinating new luxury hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Signiel sounds/looks impressive on their website from what we could see so far. A new landmark.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 12, 2017, 7:51 am
#1069
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London
Programs: No program whatsoever
Posts: 284
Signiel, the six star luxury hotel by Lotte opens in Seoul
Please see:
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/signiel-th...pens-in-seoul/
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/
Fascinating new luxury hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Signiel sounds/looks impressive on their website from what we could see so far. A new landmark.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Please see:
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/signiel-th...pens-in-seoul/
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/
Fascinating new luxury hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Signiel sounds/looks impressive on their website from what we could see so far. A new landmark.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 12, 2017, 9:20 am
#1071
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 12, 2017, 9:26 am
#1072
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Equally in regards of the "six star" classification, I believe to get noticed in a crowded marketplace they needed to do something different. As we all should know by now, it's important to get heard and listened too, especially when this incl. a new brand by Lotte hotels, plus the hotel is located in the new fifth tallest building in the world.
So far IMHO it's a "winning" proposition and doesn't feels "dire" at least to me personally, plus they have only opened a week ago, so we will have to wait and see how it goes and how people/guests/visitors will feel about this new luxury offering in the longer term.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Last edited by uggboy; Apr 12, 2017 at 9:30 am Reason: Added missing letter
Apr 13, 2017, 10:27 am
#1073
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Interesting comment vuittonsofstyle, but the jury is still out, I guess in regards on how well the hotel performs incl. service.
Equally in regards of the "six star" classification, I believe to get noticed in a crowded marketplace they needed to do something different. As we all should know by now, it's important to get heard and listened too, especially when this incl. a new brand by Lotte hotels, plus the hotel is located in the new fifth tallest building in the world.
So far IMHO it's a "winning" proposition and doesn't feels "dire" at least to me personally, plus they have only opened a week ago, so we will have to wait and see how it goes and how people/guests/visitors will feel about this new luxury offering in the longer term.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Equally in regards of the "six star" classification, I believe to get noticed in a crowded marketplace they needed to do something different. As we all should know by now, it's important to get heard and listened too, especially when this incl. a new brand by Lotte hotels, plus the hotel is located in the new fifth tallest building in the world.
So far IMHO it's a "winning" proposition and doesn't feels "dire" at least to me personally, plus they have only opened a week ago, so we will have to wait and see how it goes and how people/guests/visitors will feel about this new luxury offering in the longer term.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 13, 2017, 4:23 pm
#1074
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Apr 14, 2017, 5:41 am
#1075
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,602
Interesting comment vuittonsofstyle, but the jury is still out, I guess in regards on how well the hotel performs incl. service.
Equally in regards of the "six star" classification, I believe to get noticed in a crowded marketplace they needed to do something different. As we all should know by now, it's important to get heard and listened too, especially when this incl. a new brand by Lotte hotels, plus the hotel is located in the new fifth tallest building in the world.
So far IMHO it's a "winning" proposition and doesn't feels "dire" at least to me personally, plus they have only opened a week ago, so we will have to wait and see how it goes and how people/guests/visitors will feel about this new luxury offering in the longer term.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Equally in regards of the "six star" classification, I believe to get noticed in a crowded marketplace they needed to do something different. As we all should know by now, it's important to get heard and listened too, especially when this incl. a new brand by Lotte hotels, plus the hotel is located in the new fifth tallest building in the world.
So far IMHO it's a "winning" proposition and doesn't feels "dire" at least to me personally, plus they have only opened a week ago, so we will have to wait and see how it goes and how people/guests/visitors will feel about this new luxury offering in the longer term.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 14, 2017, 10:24 am
#1076
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
We shouldn't forget that Signiel is a new top of the line luxury product by Lotte, so it's "Made in Korea", a good opportunity to connect global/travel with local/product offerings. Too connect these two is in demand for many explorer who want go beyond the obvious and looking for more immersive experiences during their travels, it's a trend we have read/heard many times already over the past few years and it's a growing trend at that.
This could/should be memorable for the right reasons.
It's important to be noticed and being "talked about as a six star" hotel and being located in the new world's fifth tallest tower does help to get the word out to the appropriate audiences. Nothing wrong with that, now as time progresses they will have to offer superior experiences in terms of their hard and soft products to real guests at this new landmark hotel/offering.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Last edited by uggboy; Apr 14, 2017 at 11:47 am Reason: Added clarity
Apr 14, 2017, 10:33 am
#1077
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
Please see:
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/facility.asp
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 15, 2017, 3:18 am
#1078
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,602
Not to worry I guess, it's their niche and from what we could see on their website so far it's looking good and when they offer what they promise it's going to be a wonderful/immersive experience IMHO and Evian stands for purity, something the Korean themselves can relate too in regards to beauty.
Please see:
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/facility.asp
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Please see:
http://www.lottehotel.com/signielseoul/en/facility.asp
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Apr 17, 2017, 11:45 pm
#1080
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posts: 3,223
Testing the waters here to gauge interest in a thread on Luxury Hotels and (mostly) Natural Disasters. In recent memory hurricanes have struck in Mexico, the Caribbean and Fiji (yes, they are cyclones there). Just now both Pist Ranch Inn and Ventana Inn are closed due to winter storms wiping out a key bridge on Hwy 1. Elsewhere there are floods, earthquakes and other acts of angry gods.
Have you been through such a disaster in a luxe venue? Is this worthy of its own thread? It's something I often wonder about.
Have you been through such a disaster in a luxe venue? Is this worthy of its own thread? It's something I often wonder about.
