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Best Design Hotel in the world -- what are your favorites?

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Dec 17, 2018, 3:25 pm

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Originally Posted by damon88

We really want to visit La Bandita. We really loved our stay at Gramercy Park but it's because of the beautiful hotel/room/location/bar and not the service. Nothing went wrong, but there was zero Platinum recognition (which was true for our son at another Design Hotel- Palazzina G)

When SPG (Marriott) says "Limited Benefits" I think they mean it

I think the best way to approach Design Hotels is to choose one because you want to stay there and because you’re comfortable paying for exactly what you want. And be thankful that you earn points on what you spend and elite nights toward status.

If there’s a “better” non-limited Marriott portfolio property available, I’m most likely to choose that over a Design Hotel. But I apply the same approach when I compare Ritz-Carlton with St Regis and/or Luxury Collection properties in the same markets. Thus far, only the RC Boston is good enough for me to consider spending more over the W. (I won’t return to the Liberty until the GM is replaced and their replace their pitiful HVAC.)

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Dec 17, 2018, 3:33 pm

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I had a nice upgrade in Rotterdam and also I was offered (and used) a 4 pm checkout. At the time, the connection to SPG was new and the hotel had just started participating, with the staff obviously being thrilled about it. I was also offered a discount on their big buffet breakfast. This experience could hardly be described as no recognition, although I didn't get a suite.

Dec 17, 2018, 5:55 pm

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Originally Posted by supatight80

Wow i would never pay 1100 HKD for Ovolo Southside. Stayed there several times and can easily brg it for 500 HKD ++ plus 2K points

Unfortunately this is no longer possible.
Going forward I just can't pull the trigger to pay 1k+ hkd when I know it's so much cheaper outside but yet cannot do an LNF.

Dec 17, 2018, 6:31 pm

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I am considering the Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour (Malta) late January. I was able to find little information re: MR Plat benefits for the Design-brand. I think you are implying that I'll receive points/nights, but little else, correct? And that is OK as this (and others) seem to be very unique.

Dec 17, 2018, 7:06 pm

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Yep. You might receive more, but you’re not entitled to much more.

https://design-hotels.marriott.com/member-benefits/

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SPG members staying at participating Design Hotels™ will receive the following benefits:

10 points per US$1 spent on eligible hotel charges
Points Bonus for Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite
On-property benefits of complimentary in-room Internet access and in-room bottled water
Redemption of Free Night Awards without blackout dates
Welcome Gift of Points for Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite
Room Upgrades for Gold Elite, Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite (subject to availability at SPG participating Design Hotels™)
Priority Late Checkout (subject to availability at SPG participating Design Hotels™)

The following benefits are not available at participating Design Hotels™:

Choice of Welcome Gift
Guaranteed late checkout
48-Hour Guarantee
Lounge Access
Suite Night Awards
Your24™
Member Rates
Mobile Check-In/Services
Ultimate Reservation Guarantee
Guaranteed Room Type
Gift Shop Discount
Rewarding Events

Additional charges (including but not limited to extra adult or additional bedding) will be charged to your credit card.

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