Award night at the May Fair - status helps?
Feb 28, 2014, 12:29 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Award night at the May Fair - status helps?
Hi everybody,
Needed a 1-night stay in London and booked a standard award at the May Fair.
(mostly to try out the hotel before the price goes up).
I have a Gold status (the hard way), and I was wondering: should I expect any benefits on an award stay at this property? Did anybody get an upgrade based on his Gold status?
I thought about contacting the hotel to ask if they could offer me a paid-upgrade for that award night. Does anybody have some experience with that?
Thanks, and sorry if these questions were answered many times in the past - I did try the search first.
Needed a 1-night stay in London and booked a standard award at the May Fair.
(mostly to try out the hotel before the price goes up).
I have a Gold status (the hard way), and I was wondering: should I expect any benefits on an award stay at this property? Did anybody get an upgrade based on his Gold status?
I thought about contacting the hotel to ask if they could offer me a paid-upgrade for that award night. Does anybody have some experience with that?
Thanks, and sorry if these questions were answered many times in the past - I did try the search first.
Feb 28, 2014, 9:36 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Iowa City, IA
Posts: 337
I don't have any experience at this hotel but if all else fails, just do what they do in Vegas: Put a 10 pound bill between your credit card and passport when you slip it to the clerk, then ask if they have any complimentary upgrades! 
Feb 28, 2014, 5:54 pm
#3
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Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Spire, AMR
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If you have the visa card, book it for two nights... same price
I just booked it for Aug... 25,000 points per night... sounds like a deal to me
I just booked it for Aug... 25,000 points per night... sounds like a deal to me
Mar 1, 2014, 1:46 pm
#4
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Mar 1, 2014, 9:54 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: The Golden status boy
Posts: 854
Got an upgrade as a Gold on points. Bigger room with a jacuzzi tub with a TV in the bathroom. That's it though. No breakfast. Nice hotel
I requested an upgrade prior to arrival via email
I requested an upgrade prior to arrival via email
Mar 22, 2014, 12:34 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
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Upgraded from the standard (superior) room to deluxe as a Gold on a reward stay. Really wish I was eligible for the US Visa card - so annoying not to get the extra night free that you guys can get!!
Mar 22, 2014, 4:47 pm
#9
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Encouraging to see the comp. upgrades, even one free breakfast (pretty rare). Looking forward to our visit next Sep/Oct. Six consecutive nights thanks to the Carlton CC the DW & I were fortunate enough to receive.
Mar 26, 2014, 1:32 pm
#11
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A few years ago, they had no idea what Concierge status was. They thought I worked there....
No upgrades and had to educate them on my benefits.
No upgrades and had to educate them on my benefits.
Nov 25, 2015, 4:28 pm
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This looks to be about the best thread option to ask this question so here it goes...
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
Nov 25, 2015, 6:51 pm
#13
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This looks to be about the best thread option to ask this question so here it goes...
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
You'll love the area. We walked to Buck. Palace and took the tube to more distant locations. I like *bux and was happy to find TWO w/in 2 blocks. Also nice to have a grocery store right across the street. Enjoy!
Nov 25, 2015, 9:40 pm
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Do you have Gold status via the CC card (US Bank)? We had the card and received a one-step room upgrade last year. I'm pretty sure we had twin beds. This hotel is loath to give too much away. You'll be lucky to get a King or Queen bed. You might try emailing the hotel in advance: http://www.radissonblu-edwardian.com...j-8lt/gbmayfai
You'll love the area. We walked to Buck. Palace and took the tube to more distant locations. I like *bux and was happy to find TWO w/in 2 blocks. Also nice to have a grocery store right across the street. Enjoy!
You'll love the area. We walked to Buck. Palace and took the tube to more distant locations. I like *bux and was happy to find TWO w/in 2 blocks. Also nice to have a grocery store right across the street. Enjoy!
Nov 26, 2015, 4:04 am
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This looks to be about the best thread option to ask this question so here it goes...
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
Planning award nights at the May Fair for late next summer. The two bed options offered are "1 dbl bed" or "2 twin beds". I searched across a variety of dates and those were the only two options available via points. For any couple visiting on point a is there really no better option these? Not even a queen bed? I'm sure I can call/email in advance and pay a little extra for a king bed but it really feels like a shakedown when you're not give a reasonable points option.
To anyone that's stayed here - is this just a language issue that I Goulding be concerned with or am I really going to have to negotiate?
Personally, I feel that the double bed room would be adequate for a couple.
I did inquire about a smoking room recently (on an award stay); but they only had them as king deluxe. I would assume, this upgrade price for king deluxe would be consistent for a non-smoking upgrade. (though, this upgrade was a balcony room) No idea, if they would provide this upgrade "comp" to a elite (gold) member. Perhaps, that is a bit YMMV.
Please note that you are currently booked into a Twin Superior Room (non-smoking). Should you wish to have a smoking room, we can offer you an upgrade to a King Deluxe Smoking Room with balcony at a supplement charge of Ł40 per night. Please note that the King Deluxe Room comes with a size bed.
Please let us know if you wish to go ahead with the upgrade.
We look forward to welcoming you to The May Fair Hotel London and for any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please let us know if you wish to go ahead with the upgrade.
We look forward to welcoming you to The May Fair Hotel London and for any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.