Nov 10, 2014, 8:40 pm
Sheraton Grand Taipei, Taiwan [Master Thread]
Aug 1, 2010, 6:19 am
#151
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE, Alaska MVP Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond
Posts: 158
The also said to check back closer to my dates....
Aug 7, 2010, 12:47 am
#154
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SFO, TPE, HNL
Programs: UA GS 4MM, RCC life member (paid), Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, CLEAR
Posts: 1,822
breakfast buffet NT500 (+10%). Gold upgrade to a better room but may not be Executive room. Executive room has other benefits like happy hour which is practically a dinner.
Aug 7, 2010, 8:28 am
#155
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SZX/HKG/BWI
Programs: UA 1K 1.1MM, CX Diam 1.0MM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC, MGM Pearl
Posts: 2,637
Far Eastern Plaza by Shangri-La is close by on Tunhwa S Road however an easy 10-20 mins commute by taxi.
In that general vicinity, theres a lot of no-names and local hotels I wouldn't recommend at all.
Aug 26, 2010, 10:02 am
#157
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, UA Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond/Ambassador, Hyatt Explor
Posts: 2,168
Aug 27, 2010, 12:23 pm
#158
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Posts: 152
If you exit the main entrance, turn right, pass the MRT entrance/exit, turn right at the end of the block, and the 7-11 store would be at the end of the small block.
Aug 27, 2010, 11:27 pm
#159
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SFO, TPE, HNL
Programs: UA GS 4MM, RCC life member (paid), Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, CLEAR
Posts: 1,822
The Grand Formosa Regent offers much larger and brighter rooms, better buffets, and is more luxurious overall, but it has its own frequent stay program so starwood plats do not get suite upgrades. Its room rate is comparable to Sheraton, sometimes specials are cheaper. It is located to the north of Sheraton by two long blocks, about 15 mintue walk.
Oct 11, 2010, 7:53 pm
#160
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: *wood Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 56
Just booked using points to a Director Room. As Gold any chance I can get an upgrade to an Executive Level room? CSR couldn't get access to any Executive level rooms using points. Any insight to recent Gold treatment is appreciated.
Oct 12, 2010, 1:32 am
#161
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: SPG Platinum, CX Marco Polo Gold, AA Platinum
Posts: 9
My coworkers and I stay here quite often, and I've had over 50 nights here both last year. Golds don't get much here, best I've seen is SPG floor. Plats get great treatment though with respect to upgrades and recognition by the lounge staff.
Oct 12, 2010, 1:00 pm
#162
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 29
I stay here every year when I visit. Typically they don't upgrade Gold SPG. They only stick you on a SPG Floor (which they do for non-Gold but SPG members anyway). They will offer you upgrades to a better room if you pay extra. I think the last time they offer it for $1500 NT.
Oct 13, 2010, 4:08 pm
#163
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, UA Gold/MM, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond/Ambassador, Hyatt Explor
Posts: 2,168
I stay here every year when I visit. Typically they don't upgrade Gold SPG. They only stick you on a SPG Floor (which they do for non-Gold but SPG members anyway). They will offer you upgrades to a better room if you pay extra. I think the last time they offer it for $1500 NT.
Jan 13, 2011, 4:38 pm
#164
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Australia
Programs: Accor Plat,SGP plat, Hyatt Dia, PC Plat, QF Plat, SG TPP, TG Gold
Posts: 284
This is a very well-run and attractive property. Very good platinum recognition, outstanding lounge both breafsat and evening. Very good 'hit-run' for upgrades ( recent 5th night free award stay upgrade to a very nice suite), extremely well-located and in close proximity to both the main station and the metro. Great staff. excellent F&B outlets. Good Gym and Sauna. The hotel is full of life and buzz . Overall a very good choice for Taipei ( and a far cry from the old Lai Lai Sheraton of times gone by)
Jan 22, 2011, 4:30 pm
#165
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
How much for lounge access?
Does anyone know what you have to pay for lounge access? 2 persons.
Since we´d probably eat breakfast anyway maybe the price for lounge access isn´t so much more?
Doesn´t really have any status (Starwood preferred business) but I guess that doesn´t make much of a difference.
Thanks in advance!
Since we´d probably eat breakfast anyway maybe the price for lounge access isn´t so much more?
Doesn´t really have any status (Starwood preferred business) but I guess that doesn´t make much of a difference.
Thanks in advance!