Starwood Vienna: which one? [Master Thread]
Mar 19, 2017, 1:43 am
#241
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Seeking feedback on planning a trip to Vienna.
Between the following three rates, which option is the best for platinum members:
#1 - Hotel Bristol Vienna - $110 cash + 6k points /night
#2 - Le Meridien Vienna - $75 cash + 5k points / night
#3 -Le Meridien Vienna - hotwire price of $115 / night (cannot BRG)
Seems like both hotels are fairly close to each other.
Between the following three rates, which option is the best for platinum members:
#1 - Hotel Bristol Vienna - $110 cash + 6k points /night
#2 - Le Meridien Vienna - $75 cash + 5k points / night
#3 -Le Meridien Vienna - hotwire price of $115 / night (cannot BRG)
Seems like both hotels are fairly close to each other.
option number 3 would not get you any plat benefits so i would go for option number 2....
Mar 19, 2017, 11:44 am
#242
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thanks. i was thinking the same since hotwire will get me no benefits. i guess the next question: is 1k points + $35/night worth the upgrade to the Bristol? seems like a maybe since the cash price difference between LeM and the Bristol is 110Euros.
Apr 16, 2017, 5:14 pm
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Marriott does. Ritz you'd need to pay for club access. Cheers.
Apr 17, 2017, 5:58 am
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OK, so I'm convinced and booked this for 2 nts C+P rather than use a BOGO at the Intercontinental-60 euro for breakfast unless I can get Club access with is not assured as I'm just AMB. Any need to use SNA's at the Bristol and if so, which: Opera Suite (75sq.m+) or Jr. Suite (45sqm top floor?)
Apr 17, 2017, 6:23 am
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Maybe you need to start a Thread like you maintain on the Marriott Board.
Apr 19, 2017, 6:38 am
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Apr 19, 2017, 7:30 am
#251
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On a dif note, I went to school in Vienna, have been back many times, & created a things to do/places to eat/transpo, etc word doc. If you're interested, PM me w/ your email address & I'll send it to you. (That offer is for other FTers as well).
Marriott has a lounge (free to G/Ps); Ritz you'd need to pay for club access. AFAIK, neither LeM nor Bristol have one. So if you want a lounge & to save $, the Marriott is probably the best option. If lounge isn't as important & you're willing to spend the $$, the Bristol & RC would be good. I'd probably give a slight tip to the Bristol due to location.
Cheers.
Apr 23, 2017, 6:36 pm
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If you're considering the RC and especially don't plan to pay for lounge access, think instead about the Imperial (LC). It's very Viennese and a lot of fun if you like the iconic historical palace properties.