St. Regis Mumbai, India [Master Thread]
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just finished my 3rd stay here....once again no upgrade given even though they had every room type available for sale online....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
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just finished my 3rd stay here....once again no upgrade given even though they had every room type available for sale online....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
Yes, upgrades are really non-existent here. But I only got an upgrade in 1 of my 3 stays at the ITC, and the standard rooms at the St Regis are light-years nicer than the tired rooms at the ITC. The Westin has by far the best rooms, upgrades, and the lounge is one of the best I've had anywhere in the world. But the location...
Breakfast at the St Regis (free for Plats) is on a different level. Sure, the spread at the Westin is big, but I find the actual food uninspiring at best. I like the ITC's breakfast, but it just doesn't compare to the St Regis.
Finally, location-wise the St Regis is still the best for me. The sea/racecourse views are amazing. And the convenience of having the Phoenix Mall right there, with bars, restaurants, supermarkets is second to none. Until SPG gets a property in Colaba, I think this is by far the best-located SPG property in Mumbai.
I know it's my personal opinion and we each may have our different priorities, but I'll take the lack of upgrades at the St Regis any day over the "shortcomings" of the Westin & ITC. And at 7k points it's a steal! The Westin at U$200/10K points just isn't worth it: at these rates I'll take the Oberoi. The ITC is still the best cash value at around U$115 weekend rates, but your points go much further at the St Regis...
Just my 2 cents.
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I know it's my personal opinion and we each may have our different priorities, but I'll take the lack of upgrades at the St Regis any day over the "shortcomings" of the Westin & ITC. And at 7k points it's a steal! The Westin at U$200/10K points just isn't worth it: at these rates I'll take the Oberoi. The ITC is still the best cash value at around U$115 weekend rates, but your points go much further at the St Regis...
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
i'm not big on breakfast so that is never a factor on were i stay....i like the lounge at the itc a little better....upgrades are not such a big deal since i end up spending the majority of time outside the room but i do end up getting a suite at the itc most of the time while the st. regis won't even upgrade me up to the next category room....
i'm never using points at these properties since all my trips to mumbai are work related....if i was using points then i might consider the st. regis but for a revenue stay i find the itc to be better value....
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St Regis Mumbai - Category 3 : March 01, 2016
As per the new Starwood changes will change from a Category 4 to a category 3 as of March 01, 2016. Good time for point redemption for anyone wanting to redeem !
Great value for money -.. it is currently pegged at 10,000 SPG points , should drop to 7,000 SPG points or 3,500 points and 55 $ for cash and points
(SPG points are valued at 2.2)
Great value for money -.. it is currently pegged at 10,000 SPG points , should drop to 7,000 SPG points or 3,500 points and 55 $ for cash and points
(SPG points are valued at 2.2)
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just finished my 3rd stay here....once again no upgrade given even though they had every room type available for sale online....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
5 days out i was upgraded to a st. regis suite....at check-in they further upgraded to me an apartment suite....very nicely laid out....small kitchen, dining room, large living room, 2 bathrooms & a very spacious bedroom....one of the nicer rooms i have ever received at any spg property....not sure if this upgrade will bring me back to the st. regis again since i don't know if they will continue to give suite upgrades if i don't use a sna....
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just finished my 3rd stay here....once again no upgrade given even though they had every room type available for sale online....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
i'm now starting to debate shifting all my stays here from the westin & itc....the st. regis is the most expensive of the 3 properties....i like the lounge at all 3 properties....the breakfast at the westin & st. regis is on par....i always get a suite at the westin & a suite at the itc most of the time but the st. regis doesn't even upgrade me to the next category up, let alone give me a suite....
the st. regis is a nice property but not worth the extra price in my opinion....i think i'm going back to the westin or itc from next time, depending on which area of mumbai i need to be in....
What ITC is your favorite?
Thanks
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We thank you for being an elite SPG Platinum Member with us. We Value your
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This is to inform you about your benefits as a Platinum Preferred Guest.
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2. Complimentary late checkout till 16:00 hrs, Subject to availability.
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4. Complimentary access to daily cocktail hours in venue Li-Bai, from 18:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs at level 37
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As per the new Starwood changes will change from a Category 4 to a category 3 as of March 01, 2016. Good time for point redemption for anyone wanting to redeem !
Great value for money -.. it is currently pegged at 10,000 SPG points , should drop to 7,000 SPG points or 3,500 points and 55 $ for cash and points
(SPG points are valued at 2.2)
Great value for money -.. it is currently pegged at 10,000 SPG points , should drop to 7,000 SPG points or 3,500 points and 55 $ for cash and points
(SPG points are valued at 2.2)
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