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Favorite St. Regis worldwide?
Oct 29, 2017, 6:27 pm
#31
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,027
I hope I am wrong, but just in case everything I love about Starwood goes away I am trying to stay at as many of my “ bucket list” SPG properties in the near future as I can.
I am spending my Starpoints as if they were going out of style, which they may be (I fervently hope not!)
Best case, I burned my SPG points prematurely- worst case- I used them for some amazing redemptions.
I am spending my Starpoints as if they were going out of style, which they may be (I fervently hope not!)
Best case, I burned my SPG points prematurely- worst case- I used them for some amazing redemptions.
Regards
Oct 29, 2017, 7:20 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium Elite, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Southwest AL CP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 223
My stays include-
StR Bal Harbour
StR Bahia Beach
StR Washington DC
StR New York
StR Deer Valley
StR San Francisco
StR Florence
StR Monarch Beach (gone)
But our favorite is StR Punta Mita.
StR Bal Harbour
StR Bahia Beach
StR Washington DC
StR New York
StR Deer Valley
StR San Francisco
StR Florence
StR Monarch Beach (gone)
But our favorite is StR Punta Mita.
Last edited by pageboy; Oct 30, 2017 at 11:13 am
Oct 29, 2017, 7:25 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,027
Regards
Oct 29, 2017, 8:10 pm
#34
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Well, I sincerely hope you have a great stay. My wife and I go to NYC fairly often, but usually end up in non-SPG properties there. No matter how hard we try, we just can't seem to embrace "old world charm" decor. I suppose it's ok in Paris, but just doesn't work for me in NYC.
Regards
Regards
Oct 30, 2017, 3:33 am
#35
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA plat pro, HH Diamond
Posts: 429
It is interesting, as I was about to write my favorite St. Regis hotels (as I tend to enjoy them), I realized my most disappointing experiences ever at Starwood were also St. Regis
St. Regis Langkawi (mud pit of a beach, ceiling in our villa fell down, shower flooded whole area, sinks blocked)
St. Regis Singapore
St. Regis Abu Dhabi
St. Regis Shanghai (now Hongta LC)
I am wondering if this is because of higher expectations or what... but when I think of my top Starwood experiences -- esp service wise -- it is always as a less highly positioned brand.
Or perhaps Singapore and SH were early additions to StR so they lowered standard to get them into system and maybe sometimes StR rush construction? That certainly appears to be case with Langkawi.
FOr the life of me I dont understand the high feedback on Langkawi on Tripadvisor.
St. Regis Langkawi (mud pit of a beach, ceiling in our villa fell down, shower flooded whole area, sinks blocked)
St. Regis Singapore
St. Regis Abu Dhabi
St. Regis Shanghai (now Hongta LC)
I am wondering if this is because of higher expectations or what... but when I think of my top Starwood experiences -- esp service wise -- it is always as a less highly positioned brand.
Or perhaps Singapore and SH were early additions to StR so they lowered standard to get them into system and maybe sometimes StR rush construction? That certainly appears to be case with Langkawi.
FOr the life of me I dont understand the high feedback on Langkawi on Tripadvisor.
I haven't stayed at the StR Singapore but based on my experience dining there I don't think I would want to stay - service was poor even for Singapore standards.
Oct 30, 2017, 9:32 am
#36
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: JAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,770
I don't normally stay at St Regis because I can't justify the price premium vs other options.
My favorite is StR Florence, great property well situated in a great city.
My favorite is StR Florence, great property well situated in a great city.
Oct 31, 2017, 6:12 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
I have not stayed at all the St Regis hotels, and I have a feeling they are all outstanding....
But my favourites are ....
St Regis Princeville- had an amazing stay there!! Loved everything about it, including the upgrade to a Suite...
St Regis Osaka- have stayed there many times- love the staff, the location, the Butler, the price and the mini-bar for Platinums...
But my favourites are ....
St Regis Princeville- had an amazing stay there!! Loved everything about it, including the upgrade to a Suite...
St Regis Osaka- have stayed there many times- love the staff, the location, the Butler, the price and the mini-bar for Platinums...
Oct 31, 2017, 6:30 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WAS
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, WN A+, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Tit, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,123
I've only stayed at 3 StR since I prefer Park Hyatts and LCs.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
Oct 31, 2017, 6:40 pm
#40
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
I've only stayed at 3 StR since I prefer Park Hyatts and LCs.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
No doubt, the PH Washington is a nicer and more modern property than the StR Washington. And Blue Duck Tavern is fab, indeed.
StR Bahia Beach is exquisite, but its biggest weakness is lack of an adults only pool, indeed.
StR Princeville has the best views in Hawaii along with great food and service..and nice interiors. But that building is old, indeed, and Hawaii building codes/rules (especially on Kauai) don't allow it to be renovated easily. Still, it's far more luxurious than the Grand Hyatt.
You likely will better enjoy the newer build or renovated StR properties that are more modern and approximate the PH style a bit more closely (but still have more elements of place than PH is known for). Properties like San Francisco, Mexico City, Istanbul, Punta Mita, Miami Bal Harbour, Atlanta, Shanghai, and even Bora Bora, Beijing, Bangkok, Osaka, etc.
Oct 31, 2017, 9:37 pm
#41
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
I've only stayed at 3 StR since I prefer Park Hyatts and LCs.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
- St. Regis Princeville had incredible views (some of the best in the world) but was outdated and the building was hideous. The pool also left a lot to be desired with uncomfortable lounge chairs.
- St. Regis Bahia Beach was quite nice. Nice room and beach, good service, delicious food. The only negative was lots of kids and lack of adults only pool. Hoping it recovers from the Hurricane Maria quickly.
- St. Regis DC was just okay. I thought the service was lacking and the room was nice but nothing special. I much prefer the Park Hyatt because I find the service friendlier and think Blue Duck Tavern is great (including room service).
I've visited a few others but wasn't super impressed with the brand. It's a bit too stuff for me compared to the Park Hyatt. I've got an upcoming stay at the St. Regis Chengdu, which I am looking forward to.
Nov 1, 2017, 9:35 pm
#42
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: UA Global Services, Bonvoy LT Titanium, National EE
Posts: 887
My top 3 favorite St Regis properties:
- New York -- best service from any hotel I've ever been to here. The staff was absolutely on point.
- Singapore
- Bal Harbour
Monarch Beach would be on that list if it were still a StR property. Major shame it is no longer part of the family. I stayed there after the transition and it's definitely gone downhill.
- New York -- best service from any hotel I've ever been to here. The staff was absolutely on point.
- Singapore
- Bal Harbour
Monarch Beach would be on that list if it were still a StR property. Major shame it is no longer part of the family. I stayed there after the transition and it's definitely gone downhill.
Nov 5, 2017, 6:13 am
#43
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
Have stayed at Honta LC this October as SPG Gold and was extremely satisfied with the service and quite happy with hard product as well. With its current prices it's a great deal. The only – obvious – downside is its location.
Nov 5, 2017, 6:16 am
#44
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
Any trick to get a decent pricing?
Apr 17, 2018, 1:24 pm
#45
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
My experiences (very few locations)
Great:
St. Regis Florence
St. Regis Bali
St. Regis Bal Harbour
St. Regis Osaka
Good:
St. Regis Princeville
St. Regis Moscow
St. Regis Bangkok
St. Regis Washington D.C.
So So:
St. Regis Rome
St. Regis Singapore
Upcoming Stay:
St. Regis Istanbul - Jan 2018
My bucket list:
St. Regis Bora Bora
St. Regis Maldives
Great:
St. Regis Florence
St. Regis Bali
St. Regis Bal Harbour
St. Regis Osaka
Good:
St. Regis Princeville
St. Regis Moscow
St. Regis Bangkok
St. Regis Washington D.C.
So So:
St. Regis Rome
St. Regis Singapore
Upcoming Stay:
St. Regis Istanbul - Jan 2018
My bucket list:
St. Regis Bora Bora
St. Regis Maldives