Pitero

Same here. And I saved all my remaining SNAs for that SGS stay (can't even remember the last time I did NOT have a suite here, while I always used SNAs since they began their renovation work).

Was told at check-in that they are indeed operating at high occupancy. Service is flawless though, as always. Couldn't be happier with the high level they're keeping over the years.

Pitero

Just a few observations re Rossini's Executive Breakfast. For me the biggest advantage is the nicer / calmer setting plus obviously the great cooked-to-order items from the menu (the steak being my favorite, precisely prepared medium-rare as requested). The free glass of Prosecco is a nice touch, too.

I can imagine the real benefit materializes when crowds are flocking to and lines are forming at Orchid Café. Since I usually appear very early at Orchid though, I never had a problem with crowds or inattentive waiters (on the contrary, I find the waiters at Orchid always excellent, cleaning the tables fast and bringing additional juice/coffee).

As for Rossini's, I didn't have the impression that e.g. the bread items (including banana bread, not sure if they keep changing the selection) or the coffee are of a different quality compared to Orchid Café. They do have a nice and a bit more varied cheese selection, plus freshly cut serrano ham. I's happy to find they also offer a dim sum selection similar to Orchid.

Rossini's staff is exceptionally friendly and caring.

Speaking of coffee, I found the espresso served during the day at the Library/The Living Room very good and of superior quality compared to the breakfast venues.

Overall another fantastic stay, even if "only" in the Premium room. All staff consistently performs on the highest level. Looking forward to be back soon.

AJLondon

Is Rossini an automatic breakfast option offered for Plats, or is it only the Orchid / Sala? Thanks.

Lobster

Rossini's executive breakfast is offered to all Plats (but they can still choose to have breakfast at Orchid Cafe or La Sala if they wish)

Dr. HFH

Rossini Executive Breakfast is available to everyone (even non-hotel guests); but PLT hotel guests can choose it as their PLT breakfast benefit. IIRC the price for non-PLT hotel guests and non-guests is 980++; but I'm not completely certain of this.

sabdhabi

I think the answer is "yes" to my question, but just wish to clarify. As a Plat (which as of now I am not), does one get the breakfast choices as previously mentioned above, cocktail hour, two pieces of laundry per day, butler service, tea / coffee / soft drinks throughout the day in the library and Living Room etc etc EVEN IF one were to book the Grande Room which is basically a room only rate?

estnet

Platinum benefits are independent of room type - e.g. if you pay more to book a room with breakfast you are paying for something you would get (without fee) as a Platinum - that's why a lot of us work hard to get the status

Always Flyin

Does the two-pieces of laundry per-day mean two-pieces per room or two-pieces per-day for each person registered in the room?

I tried to search for the answer, but this thread is now rather lengthy and I couldn't readily locate the answer. Thanks.

Pitero

It always used to be for each person registered in the room (however, my most recent stay was without +1, so cannot give 100% confirmation if that's still the case).
By the way, the free items are only for "laundry" or "pressing", not for "dry cleaning" (I made that 'mistake' during my last stay).

Always Flyin

The reason I ask is that last time I was there, the generic Platinum benefits card simply said two pieces of laundry. It did not say 2-pieces per-person, although my recollection is that it at least used to be 2-pieces per person. Really trying to find out if that has changed.

As you stated, did not include dry cleaning.

Pitero

Correct, the benefits card just says "2 pieces per day", not mentioning per room or per person.
Only thing I remember is that at least in 2014 (my last +1 stay) we had 2 pieces per person.

drron

It was still 2 pieces per person in July this year.

Dr. HFH

I'm here now, on a two week Christmas/New Year's stay. A few things of note:

1. All of the locks on the rooms have been replaced. They still take key cards, but now use a proximity/RFID system instead of inserting the card into a slot in the lock. I understand that this is the first step towards limiting elevator access to guest floors.

2. The mattresses have been replaced with new. I don't know anything about the brand(s) involved, but the new beds actually do feel a bit as though you're sleeping on a cloud. I love them!

3. Well deserved kudos and my sincere gratitude to the Concierge team. They were able to secure a dinner reservation for my party of six at Gaggan with less than two weeks' notice. Paraphrasing a well-known saying generally ascribed to Charles Alexandre de Calonne (Controller General of Finances for King Louis XVI of France until his dismissal and exile in 1787), “The difficult they do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.”

estnet

Wow I tried to get a reservation at Gaggan (for 1) by their own system on a date that they said was available - it took them a week to reply that it wasn't available. Please post what you think of the meal

UASPG

Presently staying at the Athenee, I was working on a Feb. booking and The Athenee rate was higher than the SGS. A no brainer, I booked the 3 nights at the SGS.