W Hong Kong [Master Thread]
Jan 23, 2009, 6:34 am
#106
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4
To be honest, having newly attained Plat status I do not know that the Marvelous Suites at this property are not considered to be standard suites made available for Platinum complimentary upgrades. I thought I have seen others being upgraded to Marvelous Suites before. However I would have accepted that answer from the check-in staff if he had explained to me.
Jan 23, 2009, 2:14 pm
#107
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K 2MM / Marriott LTP
Posts: 5,071
Just completed another 2 night stay at the W Hong with their introductory 1650 HKD rate and was upgraded to a Marvelous Suite (#2711) with the Glamourous design. No issues at check-in and my suite was ready by the time I got to the hotel around noon. They just had their "grand opening" party on Monday, January 19, 2009 so we'll see what happens with the hotel in terms of occupancy rates.
I was in Hong Kong for another night, but moved to the Sheraton as the rates there less than 1200 HKD.
Will post pictures once Apple gets my laptop functioning again
I was in Hong Kong for another night, but moved to the Sheraton as the rates there less than 1200 HKD.
Will post pictures once Apple gets my laptop functioning again
Jan 23, 2009, 3:08 pm
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Posts: 23,822
Quite correct but some of us have bagged one
However this Hotel, like the St Regis Singapore, can give upgradesbeyond the terms of the SPG program.Some Platinum guests may leave disappointed and others will leave totally delighted.Thats the nature of this program in that it cannot satisfy all Platinum guests all of the time.
However this Hotel, like the St Regis Singapore, can give upgrades
beyond the terms of the SPG program.Some Platinum guests may leave disappointed and others will leave totally delighted.Thats the nature of this program in that it cannot satisfy all Platinum guests all of the time.
for a W, but the bathroom was lovely.However, nothing will make me forget about the smell of my first suite or the attitude of the first check in staff.
YMMV.
Jan 24, 2009, 2:01 am
#110
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Perhaps. I also met another lady who was dressed in a red army uniform. She was in some sort of guest relations role, but at the time there were some models doing a shoot up on the roof. The models were in the jacuzzi drinking Champagne and wanted me to join them, but I wasn't in a position to do so (ahem) so I spoke to the staffer about W hotels in general. Interesting conversation.
Jan 24, 2009, 4:10 am
#111
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 689
Jan 24, 2009, 5:22 am
#112
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SYD
Posts: 3,043
Jan 25, 2009, 8:18 am
#114
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SYD
Posts: 3,043
Jan 25, 2009, 12:32 pm
#115
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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That describes the lady I saw, except she had a typical Chinese haircut, long to the shoulders. Maybe she changed hair styles or there are two of them?
Jan 25, 2009, 7:01 pm
#116
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: EWR
Programs: SPG LT Plat/P100, UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 532
I just got back from a 4 night stay at this property and loved it, I would definitely return. As a Platinum I was upgraded to a suite which had Panoramic views of HK. Spa was excellent and open 24/7 (although the jet loungers and sauna/steam room are closed from 10pm-6:30am I believe). Rooftop pool and hot tub were also very enjoyable. I found the service to be excellent and the front desk and concierge to be very helpful throughout my stay.
Jan 29, 2009, 1:12 am
#117
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: UA GS, AA Plat, Starwood Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Dia, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 34
Cash and points available at W HK?
I stayed 1 night at the W HK this past Nov and was sold. I go to HK every year for family vacation, and loved the W HK is now my favorite place. Yes, the location is a little out of the way, but hey, taxis in HK are cheap. I am planning to stay for 2 weeks later this year and was wondering....anyone know if this property will have the "Cash + Points" option?
Jan 29, 2009, 10:05 am
#118
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Jan 29, 2009, 1:48 pm
#119
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: UA GS, AA Plat, Starwood Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Dia, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 34
They have the rate plan for Cash & Points. When they will allow folks to book it may be another question altogether.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 11, 2009, 7:10 am
#120
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Starwood Platinum, Delta Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum, ANA Loser Status
Posts: 18
We stayed at the W Hong Kong in November. I am only a lowly Gold member, but we got a nice upgrade to a room with a great view of the harbor (but not a suite).
The hotel was great -- the best W I have stayed at yet. I loved the theme. Sevice was great. Breakfast was outstanding.
They were running a special for buy one treatment and get second for 50% off -- we my wife and I booked couples facials. It was the best facial that either of us had ever had. And we got to enjoy the fantastic couples room in the spa.
Overall I would rate the hotel as:
Cleanliness: 10
Decor/Design: 10
Location: 8 (Kowloon is fine -- but it would be a 10 if it had an unobstructed view of the HK skyline -- another tower is in the way).
Staff: 8 (good staff but a little green -- the concierge told us she would book the W shuttle bus for us -- but forgot, so we had ride to skyline light show. But management reimbursed us for the cab ride. So it was all good).
Highly recommended.
The hotel was great -- the best W I have stayed at yet. I loved the theme. Sevice was great. Breakfast was outstanding.
They were running a special for buy one treatment and get second for 50% off -- we my wife and I booked couples facials. It was the best facial that either of us had ever had. And we got to enjoy the fantastic couples room in the spa.
Overall I would rate the hotel as:
Cleanliness: 10
Decor/Design: 10
Location: 8 (Kowloon is fine -- but it would be a 10 if it had an unobstructed view of the HK skyline -- another tower is in the way).
Staff: 8 (good staff but a little green -- the concierge told us she would book the W shuttle bus for us -- but forgot, so we had ride to skyline light show. But management reimbursed us for the cab ride. So it was all good).
Highly recommended.