W Hong Kong [Master Thread]
Sep 5, 2019, 7:50 am
#767
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
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The last time I used SNAs at this property -- which was pre-Bonvoy, granted -- you could request SNAs for Fantastic Suites at best. I once cleared SNAs into a Fantastic Suite and the property gave me a further upgrade to a Marvelous Suite at check-in, but that was a goodwill gesture, not what was available to request SNAs for.
That said this property has historically been pretty good about elite treatment and fairly generous upgrades so hopefully that hasn't been beaten out of them by the forces of Bonvoy.
That said this property has historically been pretty good about elite treatment and fairly generous upgrades so hopefully that hasn't been beaten out of them by the forces of Bonvoy.
Sep 6, 2019, 2:50 am
#768
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
The last time I used SNAs at this property -- which was pre-Bonvoy, granted -- you could request SNAs for Fantastic Suites at best. I once cleared SNAs into a Fantastic Suite and the property gave me a further upgrade to a Marvelous Suite at check-in, but that was a goodwill gesture, not what was available to request SNAs for.
That said this property has historically been pretty good about elite treatment and fairly generous upgrades so hopefully that hasn't been beaten out of them by the forces of Bonvoy.
That said this property has historically been pretty good about elite treatment and fairly generous upgrades so hopefully that hasn't been beaten out of them by the forces of Bonvoy.
Sep 6, 2019, 8:49 am
#769
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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They're still generous with upgrades, but always to the fantastic suite. Never received anything higher. I'm pre-upgraded to a Fantastic for tomorrow but asked and hoping to see another suite time this time. Apparently Marvelous is in the SNA pool now but my Ambassador told me that there are blackout dates blocking my stay. Shrug.
I wouldn't expect this to be a high occupancy for hotels in Hong Kong. In fact, one the big advantages of staying at the W is the airport train, and apparently it's been operating sporadically due to the protests. Recently it seemed worse with vandalism reported at stations and on the tracks.
Sep 8, 2019, 10:11 am
#771
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
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Sep 8, 2019, 9:08 pm
#772
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
In my experiences, there certainly hasn't been peak pricing anywhere recently, but prices are still at their standard low season levels.
Depends on the hotel of course. The big western ones haven't moved much. Independents etc have moved more.
Nov 1, 2019, 2:00 pm
#774
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
Just booked reservation 2 weeks out. Damn!! kicking myself for not doing it five days ago when I glanced at the pricing... Oh well... I've been staying there now for over 2 years.. Just hard to "justify with myself" staying somewhere else as they really do take care of repeating customers. I've been visiting nearly every 3-4 months for the past two years, and let's just "they always seems to remember me and even contact me in advance asking if I'm coming in early again (8 AM) and they will do their best to have a room ready for me.
Did the plunge and put in SNA again and have the fantastic and marvelous corner suites as options. Last two times I got upgraded into the WOW suite... Talk about being spoiled... and man was it a WOW too!!
Did the plunge and put in SNA again and have the fantastic and marvelous corner suites as options. Last two times I got upgraded into the WOW suite... Talk about being spoiled... and man was it a WOW too!!
Nov 1, 2019, 2:28 pm
#775
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco, California
Programs: Amex Centurion, United Global Services
Posts: 847
The HK W is my favorite, followed by Shanghai (close second) and Barcelona (distant third).
I go to Shanghai about as often as you go to HK. I loved my huge room overlooking the Bund on the 38th floor and mentioned it so now they put me in the same room.
Breakfast at HK is pretty great, too with nice views.
I go to Shanghai about as often as you go to HK. I loved my huge room overlooking the Bund on the 38th floor and mentioned it so now they put me in the same room.
Breakfast at HK is pretty great, too with nice views.
Nov 10, 2019, 3:32 pm
#777
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
Just booked reservation 2 weeks out. Damn!! kicking myself for not doing it five days ago when I glanced at the pricing... Oh well... I've been staying there now for over 2 years.. Just hard to "justify with myself" staying somewhere else as they really do take care of repeating customers. I've been visiting nearly every 3-4 months for the past two years, and let's just "they always seems to remember me and even contact me in advance asking if I'm coming in early again (8 AM) and they will do their best to have a room ready for me.
Did the plunge and put in SNA again and have the fantastic and marvelous corner suites as options. Last two times I got upgraded into the WOW suite... Talk about being spoiled... and man was it a WOW too!!
Did the plunge and put in SNA again and have the fantastic and marvelous corner suites as options. Last two times I got upgraded into the WOW suite... Talk about being spoiled... and man was it a WOW too!!
Just received confirmation that my SNA was accepted. Upgraded to the marvelous corner suite confirmed via email from W. It will be interesting to be back in HKG indeed. My June and Sept trips were postponed due to the protests. But the Nov one has to occur as several projects are not bottle-necked until my visit. Hope there are no AE or MTA issues during my visit. Several of the rioting events have happened in the area of my office these past few weeks.
Sep 14, 2020, 7:47 pm
#779
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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Sep 15, 2020, 2:32 am
#780
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Titanium Lifetime), BA Gold, Ex-Hertz 5* PC, Ex-HH Diamond, Ex-BD*G
Posts: 3,062
Just popular as a nice place to stay at the weekend, you can see my post from a recent stay here (multiple HK threads and I am trying to avoid double posting), there were a few replies too drilling down into it https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32655652-post746.html
In short, their brunch was excellent, but I think you can kiss your suite upgrades goodbye. AFAIK the Marriott quarantine hotels are the Le Meriden Cyberport, Ovolo Southside, Mira Moon and Courtyard Sheung Wan
In short, their brunch was excellent, but I think you can kiss your suite upgrades goodbye. AFAIK the Marriott quarantine hotels are the Le Meriden Cyberport, Ovolo Southside, Mira Moon and Courtyard Sheung Wan