St. Regis London (Lanesborough) for 35GBP a night!
Apr 13, 2005, 6:56 am
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Originally Posted by Tak
Bora Bora case, it was much longer period from June to December 2003.
3000 was not exactly sure but William gave us some numbers at that time, and I thought it was around 3000 nights for 7 months period.
But at Bora Bora Nui, I think many people who took advantage of the offer fell in love with Bora Bora and one of my friends visited there every year since then.
I think it was a good promotion(though it was a clear mistake) as the newer hotel like Bora Bora Nui.
3000 was not exactly sure but William gave us some numbers at that time, and I thought it was around 3000 nights for 7 months period.
But at Bora Bora Nui, I think many people who took advantage of the offer fell in love with Bora Bora and one of my friends visited there every year since then.
I think it was a good promotion(though it was a clear mistake) as the newer hotel like Bora Bora Nui.
If so, it was a double-whammy for the consumer.
In this case, a $65/night rate is not considered unconsciounable in the US for any hotel.
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Apr 13, 2005, 7:03 am
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So then - who has the first reservation ?
I am in on July 4 - is anyone earlier ?
I am in on July 4 - is anyone earlier ?
Apr 13, 2005, 7:11 am
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July 4
Apr 13, 2005, 7:17 am
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Well never knew I would end up with a 5 page thread out of all of this but all the power to those who were able to take advantage of this.
Couple questions....
1.) When did the Bora Bora hotel contact guests to try to make the negotiated (65,000) offer?
2.) Does anybody know where you can get a copy of these "consumer-friendly" UK laws?
Couple questions....
1.) When did the Bora Bora hotel contact guests to try to make the negotiated (65,000) offer?
2.) Does anybody know where you can get a copy of these "consumer-friendly" UK laws?
Apr 13, 2005, 7:18 am
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Same here July 4. I wonder what Champagne they have 
Apr 13, 2005, 7:24 am
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They may run short of Champagne with all the people booked!!!!
Apr 13, 2005, 7:25 am
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A bunch of Americans are invading the Lanesborough on July 4th.
Apr 13, 2005, 7:27 am
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By the way... is the 17.5 % VAT included in this "package" rate ???
Apr 13, 2005, 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by sts603
Well never knew I would end up with a 5 page thread out of all of this but all the power to those who were able to take advantage of this.
Couple questions....
1.) When did the Bora Bora hotel contact guests to try to make the negotiated (65,000) offer?
2.) Does anybody know where you can get a copy of these "consumer-friendly" UK laws?
Couple questions....
1.) When did the Bora Bora hotel contact guests to try to make the negotiated (65,000) offer?
2.) Does anybody know where you can get a copy of these "consumer-friendly" UK laws?
Apr 13, 2005, 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by Joelle
By the way... is the 17.5 % VAT included in this "package" rate ???
Apr 13, 2005, 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by Joelle
By the way... is the 17.5 % VAT included in this "package" rate ???
Room Taxes 17.50 Percent Per room per night Not in the rate. Service Charge 12.00 Percent Per room per night Is In The rate.
Apr 13, 2005, 7:29 am
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I shall bring my own bottle of Krug on the way in from duty-free 
Apr 13, 2005, 7:31 am
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Originally Posted by vivrant
I shall bring my own bottle of Krug on the way in from duty-free
Are we to be afraid that a Benedict Arnold-sympathizing British butler will try to poison us with bad champagne on the 4th of July in retaliation for our being able to throw off the yoke of the monarchy before they could?
Apr 13, 2005, 7:35 am
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As a source of possible poisoning, they may offer you British Champagne, instead of French one.... oops......
Apr 13, 2005, 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by Joelle
As a source of possible poisoning, they may offer you British Champagne, instead of French one.... oops......