LEAVING SPG 1/15/10: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas 2009 [Master Thread]
Feb 7, 2009, 9:25 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
ive been checking the prices on both sites...and havent found a difference...
Feb 7, 2009, 9:58 am
#62
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Mrs. Flews and I had had three stays at this property, two before the changeover, one after, and have been upgraded to a giant suite overlooking the strip every time. We like the buffet there - although we have had some serious service issues, so we are planning to try something new next time, non SPG.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Feb 9, 2009, 12:06 pm
#63
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NJ (central) - between EWR and PHL
Programs: UA and SPG are the two primary ones these days
Posts: 2,014
I stayed at Planet Hollywood this past weekend (first time there) and overall, it was a good experience - especially considering the value: $66/night (AAA) and the bonus Starpoints, which have not yet posted to my account but it seems like that takes a few days . . .
Checked in around 11:30 pm on Friday night. The check-in line was VERY long. I had booked a Hollywood Hip room but got upgraded (thank you, Gold status) to a Resort Room on the 11th floor. Pictures can be found <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/mwg25/sets/72157613526686614//">here</A> - it was a perfectly nice room (though the view was of a parking garage) and the bathroom was quite lovely!
Service was fine, the atmosphere was fun, and I made $124 off of a $20 investment in a slot machine - not bad for a half hour or so of entertainment!
One weird thing was that the magnetism of the keycards seemed to be weaker here than at ANYWHERE I'd ever stayed - I twice got to my room to find that the key didn't work and then had to go back downstairs and get a new one (even after taking care not to store it next to my phone or camera...).
Overall, it was a good value for the money and bonus points. Not spectacular (though I wasn't expecting that), but no complaints, and I'd stay there again.
Checked in around 11:30 pm on Friday night. The check-in line was VERY long. I had booked a Hollywood Hip room but got upgraded (thank you, Gold status) to a Resort Room on the 11th floor. Pictures can be found <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/mwg25/sets/72157613526686614//">here</A> - it was a perfectly nice room (though the view was of a parking garage) and the bathroom was quite lovely!
Service was fine, the atmosphere was fun, and I made $124 off of a $20 investment in a slot machine - not bad for a half hour or so of entertainment!
One weird thing was that the magnetism of the keycards seemed to be weaker here than at ANYWHERE I'd ever stayed - I twice got to my room to find that the key didn't work and then had to go back downstairs and get a new one (even after taking care not to store it next to my phone or camera...).
Overall, it was a good value for the money and bonus points. Not spectacular (though I wasn't expecting that), but no complaints, and I'd stay there again.
Feb 9, 2009, 12:33 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Programs: SPG Plat; IHG Spire Amb; Marriott Diamond; HHonors Gold; AA Exec Plat; United 1K
Posts: 176
The best available rate is down to $89 through SPG phone for Feb 20-23. The PH website still shows $99, $99, $89. They are definitely coming down if you are booked a couple weeks out. I initially started at over $400 for my stay. Now I check twice a week for price drops.
Feb 9, 2009, 1:20 pm
#65
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
I have a conference at Nellis and was wondering how far in advance PH has Govt rates? Looking to get a stay in during the 2nd week in July.
Thanks
Thanks
Feb 9, 2009, 9:47 pm
#66
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
Feb 10, 2009, 5:36 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
Feb 10, 2009, 8:42 am
#68
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Programs: SPG Plat; IHG Spire Amb; Marriott Diamond; HHonors Gold; AA Exec Plat; United 1K
Posts: 176
PH never has govt rates. I tried for quite awhile to find one and never could so I asked the hotel about it, and they don't offer them. You can find them at the Westin, but I've never seen one for PH.
Feb 10, 2009, 9:34 am
#69
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
Thanks for the heads up. I was going to call them today..too bad, PH is missing out on a lot of business! Maybe I can catch a $66 rate!
Feb 10, 2009, 10:42 am
#70
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA 2.2MM LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,572
Are they supposed to charge the resort fee for award stays? When I booked over the phone, I was never informed of the resort fee. They told me about it when I checked in, but refused to waive it.
Feb 10, 2009, 10:46 am
#71
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
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Feb 23, 2009, 1:38 pm
#72
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bay Area
Programs: HH, PC, SPG, MR, GP, US, UA, AA
Posts: 3,464
Can anyone verify whether all the stipe suites have been renovated or not? Thanks.
Feb 23, 2009, 7:26 pm
#73
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: California
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier, Hyatt Explorist, United Silver
Posts: 63
The last 4 or 5 times (in the past 4 or 5 months) , I have stayed in a Strip Suite, on various floors.. and they have all been renovated. So, I think most, if not all, Strip Suites have been renovated.
Feb 24, 2009, 2:05 pm
#74
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: York, PA
Programs: MRSPG LT Tit, HH Diamond, Hertz Pres.
Posts: 1,737
silly question, my first stay here is tommorrow. Based on this thread, I am prepared for mediocre. Are there amenities such as a lounge? breakfast or anything?
Other than an amenity, and a shot at an upgrade, anything else for plats?
Other than an amenity, and a shot at an upgrade, anything else for plats?
Feb 24, 2009, 2:10 pm
#75
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Lifetime PP ; Hyatt Globalist ; Nexus
Posts: 950
Nothing and nothing. There is no choice of amenity but 500 points.