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Sheraton Grand Taipei, Taiwan [Master Thread]
Jan 23, 2011, 12:56 am
#166
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AC SE, Bonvoy LTT, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 173
Jan 23, 2011, 1:25 am
#167
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CPH (Swedish side)
Programs: PC Platinum, Club Carlson Gold, GHA Black, A-Club Platinum, Hilton Silver, SPG Gold, Rica Gold, EBB
Posts: 194
Jan 23, 2011, 11:28 am
#169
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AC SE, Bonvoy LTT, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 173
They were traveling alone at the time, but I am quite sure it would cover two people in a room.
Note that you may be able to book an Executive room with lounge benefits for about the same NT2000 premium. This will definitely allow 2 people access.
Note that you may be able to book an Executive room with lounge benefits for about the same NT2000 premium. This will definitely allow 2 people access.
Jan 23, 2011, 11:34 am
#170
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AC SE, Bonvoy LTT, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 173
On the other hand, they are quite generous with the complimentary birthday cakes
Feb 21, 2011, 9:23 am
#172
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
anyone know any info on hotel transfers costs? I am awaiting an email from the hotel but figured that FT is always a good source.
I have an upcoming booking for a suite (for my parents) and a room. I have instructed the hotel to apply the plat benefits to the room. Hopefully I'll get upgraded as well.
FDW
I have an upcoming booking for a suite (for my parents) and a room. I have instructed the hotel to apply the plat benefits to the room. Hopefully I'll get upgraded as well.
FDW
Feb 21, 2011, 12:28 pm
#173
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,916
anyone know any info on hotel transfers costs? I am awaiting an email from the hotel but figured that FT is always a good source.
I have an upcoming booking for a suite (for my parents) and a room. I have instructed the hotel to apply the plat benefits to the room. Hopefully I'll get upgraded as well.
FDW
I have an upcoming booking for a suite (for my parents) and a room. I have instructed the hotel to apply the plat benefits to the room. Hopefully I'll get upgraded as well.
FDW
-or the AirBus that takes you through a "scenic" route for NT90 stops right to the side entrance of the hotel...
Feb 21, 2011, 1:56 pm
#174
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,916
Feb 22, 2011, 9:22 am
#176
In memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chicago, IL (ORD), Phoenix AZ (PHX)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Starwood Platinum, a nothing in several others
Posts: 5,176
Feb 22, 2011, 2:03 pm
#177
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLAT, PC PLAT
Posts: 178
I am disappointed that this hotel is moving from Cat 3 to Cat 4... With W and Le Meridien, both new and more expensive, opening as Cat 4 hotels, I think it makes more sense to move Westin to Cat 3 and leave this one as Cat 3. Too bad SPG doesn't agree with me. 
Feb 22, 2011, 7:11 pm
#178
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Posts: 152
First you have to take a shuttle to the TaoYuan HSR station from the same general area as you board the AirBus, for NT30. From TaoYuan to Taipei Train station, your fare would be NT150. When you arrive at the Taipei Train station, you can either walk two long blocks or take a cab.
Feb 22, 2011, 9:36 pm
#179
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, Marriott Plat, Hertz Pres
Posts: 3,649
Or, you can take the high speed rail, which get you to the hotel faster than the AirBus but you have to do three transfers, which I did not mind, and I enjoyed the trip.
First you have to take a shuttle to the TaoYuan HSR station from the same general area as you board the AirBus, for NT30. From TaoYuan to Taipei Train station, your fare would be NT150. When you arrive at the Taipei Train station, you can either walk two long blocks or take a cab.
First you have to take a shuttle to the TaoYuan HSR station from the same general area as you board the AirBus, for NT30. From TaoYuan to Taipei Train station, your fare would be NT150. When you arrive at the Taipei Train station, you can either walk two long blocks or take a cab.
Feb 23, 2011, 7:47 am
#180
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
Heard back from the hotel:
- Minibus (max 6 passengers): 3000 NT for transfer from TPE to the Sheraton
- I got a name from another FTer who quoted me 1100 NT
My account this morning listed my room as a "diplomatic suite".
So pre-upgrade 2 days prior to arrival!
Nice. Now we'll have to see if I can get club lounge priveleges for my other room (which I booked as a suite using points)
FDW
- Minibus (max 6 passengers): 3000 NT for transfer from TPE to the Sheraton
- I got a name from another FTer who quoted me 1100 NT
My account this morning listed my room as a "diplomatic suite".
So pre-upgrade 2 days prior to arrival!
Nice. Now we'll have to see if I can get club lounge priveleges for my other room (which I booked as a suite using points)
FDW