Sheraton Xian (Xi'an), China [Master Thread]
Nov 29, 2005, 8:34 am
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Originally Posted by PTravel
I've finally abandoned Marriott and switched over to Starwood. I've got two nights on business in Beijing in January. Can anyone recommend a good Starwood property, reasonably centrally located. I won't say that money is no object, but the firm is paying for this one. 
Do a search here in the SPG forum for "St. Regis Beijing" and you'll find lots of helpful info about the hotel and the area.
Dec 1, 2005, 3:29 pm
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Not that you need another voice of support for the St Regis, but it is one of the nicest hotels in the entire Starwood fleet. It certainly ranks in my list of Top-Five! ^ Excellently appointed rooms, absolutely top-notch staff, the whole nine-yards.
Just check breakfast prices in the morning. We were there on holiday (no per diem) and the prices were outrageously high. Maybe standard for Beijing but amongst the highest of any I have ever paid in a hotel anywhere in the world!
Just check breakfast prices in the morning. We were there on holiday (no per diem) and the prices were outrageously high. Maybe standard for Beijing but amongst the highest of any I have ever paid in a hotel anywhere in the world!
Dec 1, 2005, 8:08 pm
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Originally Posted by kevinsac
Just check breakfast prices in the morning. We were there on holiday (no per diem) and the prices were outrageously high. Maybe standard for Beijing but amongst the highest of any I have ever paid in a hotel anywhere in the world!
On the positive side, the St Regis Beijing does participate in the Starwood Privilege programme which entitle members discounted dining at the property.
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Dec 2, 2005, 11:36 am
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Originally Posted by PTravel
Update:
I booked the St. Regis on-line, and got an incredible rate of around 1300 RMB/night (about $165/night).
Thanks, everyone!
I booked the St. Regis on-line, and got an incredible rate of around 1300 RMB/night (about $165/night).
Thanks, everyone!
I stayed at the Beijing St Regis last April at a similar rate and got the full upgrade treatment. Best value for my $ ever! Enjoy the Tibetan or the Mongolian restaurant right near the hotel. I forget the name of the street but it is perpendicular to the street the entrance is on. (3 streets to the right from the US Embassy)
Dec 2, 2005, 11:55 am
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Originally Posted by mario33
On the positive side, the St Regis Beijing does participate in the Starwood Privilege programme which entitle members discounted dining at the property.
Originally Posted by shoodawg
Avoid the Sheraton Great Wall at all costs. This is an intolerant hotel. The only Starwood location in the world that we have found intolerant in fact.
We avoided the Great Wall and went to St Regis because we wanted to pamper ourselves.....and we booked a suite with SPG50 for about $150/night. And that was a spectacular room.....and one of the best hotel bathrooms in the world!
Dec 2, 2005, 12:05 pm
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I can't say enough good things about the St. Regis. They really know how to treat their Platinums. The travel desk was pretty good too. My wife and I were there several weeks ago (right before Bush was in town), we had booked a three tour combo. My wife wasn't feeling well the morning of the third tour. I called to the desk 90 minutes before we were to be picked up and they cancelled the tour no questions asked and adjusted our charge to the two-tour combo pacakge instead.
Dec 2, 2005, 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by kevinsac
. . . Shoodawg....I am very curious about what you mean? How were they intolerant....and against what?
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Dec 2, 2005, 12:47 pm
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Thanks, AZ. I have my own thoughts about intolerance of any kind.....but will stay out of that battle in this "travel" forum.