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Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Feb 24, 2026, 4:11 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 7,163
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Whenever I see such bullshirtery, I make a point...

Whenever I see such bullshirtery, I make a point to write a review of the hotel and dock a star (explaining why).
I go on vacation to have less stress and fewer annoyances, and tipping nonsense like...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Dec 21, 2025, 12:20 am
Replies: 50
Views: 8,287
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Respectfully, tipping a shuttle driver (or anyone...

Respectfully, tipping a shuttle driver (or anyone for that matter) because "[we] can spare to tip someone who may be less fortunate" makes no logical sense, given the much more vast group of people...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Dec 6, 2025, 3:49 am
Replies: 76
Views: 30,582
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Happy to say that both Diamond AND Gold members...

Happy to say that both Diamond AND Gold members get 25% off of all meals eaten in the restaurants here (but -- note -- not applicable to take-away for some reason).

Less happy to say that -- as a...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Sep 12, 2025, 9:18 pm
Replies: 356
Views: 326,748
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Ah, yeah, they semi-lied to me about the SANU...

Ah, yeah, they semi-lied to me about the SANU ("Oh, it's totally flexible, it's good at ANY Hilton hotel!"). LOL, yeah, then I realized how surprisingly limited the strict "Hilton" hotel category is...
Forum: American Express | Membership Rewards
Jul 23, 2025, 4:25 pm
Replies: 347
Views: 118,234
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Yeah, that's the place. Still no...

Yeah, that's the place.

Still no reimbursement. When I chatted with Amex, they asked me to wait "6 to 8 weeks" for the credit to show up 😠. I suppose I can try calling in.
Forum: American Express | Membership Rewards
Jul 18, 2025, 9:50 pm
Replies: 347
Views: 118,234
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

tl;dr: legit Hilton charge from June 29 (nearly 4...

tl;dr: legit Hilton charge from June 29 (nearly 4 weeks ago) not reimbursed yet.

One datapoint for me suggesting (at least sometimes) very very very slow crediting in this context.

Went to a...
Forum: Travel Tools
Jul 14, 2025, 12:11 pm
Replies: 394
Views: 157,402
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Hmm! On one hand, that's helpful! On the other...

Hmm! On one hand, that's helpful!
On the other hand, most of us had been using the carry-on-bags filter already... and I'm wondering if this new dropdown just needlessly complicates/confuses things...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Nov 23, 2024, 6:42 pm
Replies: 481
Views: 177,863
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Heh, actually came back to this thread to post a...

Heh, actually came back to this thread to post a correction before seeing your note! Yeah, I dunno how Google Maps originally messed me up (couldn't have been user error!); I just got a lovely huge...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Nov 23, 2024, 5:07 am
Replies: 481
Views: 177,863
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Yeah, I think if I had globalist status I'd be a...

Yeah, I think if I had globalist status I'd be a bit more harsh about this place, too.

Earlier this month I paid 30-39K Hyatt points a night for the GH Tokyo, and 95K Hilton points a night for the...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Nov 23, 2024, 4:33 am
Replies: 481
Views: 177,863
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

I may be the only peasant (read: no Hyatt status...

I may be the only peasant (read: no Hyatt status whatsoever except as a member) and I'm pleased to note that my stay was still great! On evening 3 of 3 at the moment.

Great:

OMG the lounge...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 18, 2024, 6:40 pm
Replies: 546
Views: 285,990
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Enjoyed my first night + breakfast at this hotel,...

Enjoyed my first night + breakfast at this hotel, and I think it may well be the best hotel I've stayed in in my life (and I haven't even tried the spa yet!).

Outstanding, friendly service from...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Nov 17, 2024, 6:41 am
Replies: 27
Views: 8,452
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Staying here two nights and have mixed feelings...

Staying here two nights and have mixed feelings about the place.

Location: Very convenient to the Osaka castle and gardens (duh) but... seemingly not that much else. Er, only 3 stops away from...
Forum: Japan
Nov 17, 2024, 3:36 am
Replies: 28
Views: 12,931
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Hope it's not too rude to resurrect this thread,...

Hope it's not too rude to resurrect this thread, but I am visiting Osaka this week and was just thinking... I want to be as happy in life as the way the subway English-announcements woman seems to be...
Forum: Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Dec 26, 2023, 7:10 pm
Replies: 910
Views: 447,490
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Come on now, that's a bit on the unreasonable...

Come on now, that's a bit on the unreasonable side, isn't it? I mean, yes, it's cool that we're looking out for ourselves and hoping for good deals and the like, but... willfully upgrading to a card...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
Oct 23, 2023, 10:56 pm
Replies: 356
Views: 326,748
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

I purchased a package and attended this past...

I purchased a package and attended this past weekend in NYC. Already rather regretting it and I urge caution to anyone considering these promos.

I was placed in a 2nd floor room right above a...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
May 30, 2023, 7:07 am
Replies: 1,514
Views: 946,771
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

So I'm curious; what went "down a bit"?

So I'm curious; what went "down a bit"?
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
May 30, 2023, 2:01 am
Replies: 600
Views: 249,464
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Enjoyed my three night stay here last week. I'm...

Enjoyed my three night stay here last week. I'm a bit conflicted as to whether it's worth 30K points and its category 6 designation given the lack of a pool, etc., but it does have a lot going for...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
May 30, 2023, 1:05 am
Replies: 1,514
Views: 946,771
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

I stayed at the Intercontinental The Strings on...

I stayed at the Intercontinental The Strings on my 2018 visit to Tokyo and also highly recommend it. Incredibly classy hotel, kind and helpful staff, small but good bar, and also small but nice...
Forum: Hilton | Hilton Honors
May 30, 2023, 1:00 am
Replies: 1,514
Views: 946,771
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Had an absolutely outstanding 2 day stay there...

Had an absolutely outstanding 2 day stay there which exceeded my expectations. Here's a photo gallery (https://photos.app.goo.gl/5qmQd2FQDm2dWMQE8) I put together :)

Pros

Received...
Forum: All Nippon Airways | ANA Mileage Club
May 14, 2023, 2:58 pm
Replies: 1,654
Views: 707,811
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

BTW, one quick trick is using Google Flights ...

BTW, one quick trick is using Google Flights [example (https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhoiagcIARIDTlJUEgoyMDIzLTA1LTI3cgcIARIDU0ZPMgJOSHABggELCP___________wFAAUgEmAEC) - click...
Forum: All Nippon Airways | ANA Mileage Club
May 10, 2023, 12:56 pm
Replies: 1,654
Views: 707,811
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Appreciate the info & encouragement; thanks! Will...

Appreciate the info & encouragement; thanks! Will keep fingers crossed.

EDITED TO ADD
And thank you for the comprehensive list below; that's really interesting & likely helpful for a lot of...
Forum: All Nippon Airways | ANA Mileage Club
May 10, 2023, 12:24 am
Replies: 1,654
Views: 707,811
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Well, that seems to be the case, at least...

Well, that seems to be the case, at least NRT-SFO.
I confirmed this by starting a reservation for both the Friday and Saturday NH8 flights on the ANA web site, and only the Friday one has a note...
Forum: All Nippon Airways | ANA Mileage Club
May 9, 2023, 9:31 pm
Replies: 1,654
Views: 707,811
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Ah, now I'm confused & intrigued. So today's May...

Ah, now I'm confused & intrigued. So today's May 9th, and you're saying that my Sat May 27th NRT-LAX flight might get swapped for one of the newer planes? And if so, how would I be notified of that?
Forum: All Nippon Airways | ANA Mileage Club
May 9, 2023, 9:29 pm
Replies: 1,654
Views: 707,811
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

A note of advice to y'all: don't make the same...

A note of advice to y'all: don't make the same mistake I did (assuming same flight # = same plane-type).

Booked flight NH8 NRT-SFO via United for 92K points for Fri May 26. The Room... woo hoo!...
Forum: Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Mar 17, 2023, 10:11 pm
Replies: 910
Views: 447,490
Posted By ThatAdamGuy

Yep, those are typically phrases I use, too, when...

Yep, those are typically phrases I use, too, when I really do wanna keep the card but just negotiate for a retention offer. In this case -- while I like Southwest airlines -- I just don't find myself...
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