Planet Hollywood 2008 [Master Thread]
Mar 3, 2008, 8:30 pm
#137
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I've updated my trip report with a review of a renovated resort view room at the PH (yes pics included):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...7&postcount=18
Cheers.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...7&postcount=18
Cheers.
Mar 4, 2008, 12:39 pm
#138
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Location: Dallas, TX
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There are a few ways to get a Panorama.
1. Book one on the PH website directly
2. Pay the upgrade fee of $150/nt at check-in (if available)
3. Promise the front desk clerk a new bmw after you hit it big on the crap tables.
4. Slip the f/d clerk a nice tip sandwich with your id/plat card/cc
I'm actually going to be there next week myself..
1. Book one on the PH website directly
2. Pay the upgrade fee of $150/nt at check-in (if available)
3. Promise the front desk clerk a new bmw after you hit it big on the crap tables.
4. Slip the f/d clerk a nice tip sandwich with your id/plat card/cc
I'm actually going to be there next week myself..
Mar 4, 2008, 12:44 pm
#139
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Mar 4, 2008, 1:12 pm
#140
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They do not accept points to upgrade to a Panorama.
Mar 4, 2008, 1:59 pm
#141
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The 1500-2750 pt upgrade is for a standard suite upgrade at PH (strip suite.) If you are a plat, the strip suite upgrade is the standard upgrade but you have to ask for it at check-in. They will not just automatically upgrade you to a strip suite.
They do not accept points to upgrade to a Panorama.
They do not accept points to upgrade to a Panorama.
That's a steal.
Mar 4, 2008, 2:01 pm
#142
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In addition to whatever else was used to make the reservation on a per room per night basis, I believe. 
But, yes, still a deal if true since suites are often twice what it takes to get a standard room for points.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
But, yes, still a deal if true since suites are often twice what it takes to get a standard room for points.Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Mar 4, 2008, 2:11 pm
#143
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Mar 4, 2008, 2:22 pm
#144
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Mar 4, 2008, 2:40 pm
#145
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Even the PH's website itself often admits this. "Strip Suites: With views of either the Strip or Pool, these 850 sq ft junior suites offer a sitting area with loveseat, armchair and coffee table. Two TV's are featured, and all oversized marble bathrooms feature a round soaking tub, the centerpiece of the room. Separate shower, vanity kit and bathrobes are also offered."
I have long felt that the Panorama Suites should be available for Plat upgrades. Either the PH is not a fully-participating property, or the Panorama Suites have been defined as Specialty Suites which are exempt. The former used to officially be true -- it was stated to offer "Limited Participation." What is the status today? If still Limited, shouldn't this be stated on the website as it used to be?
Mar 4, 2008, 3:47 pm
#146
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Mar 4, 2008, 4:04 pm
#147
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$350+ Fri-Sat, yes....and since Im on corporate slave schedule, I usually end up going on weekends....
Mar 4, 2008, 4:09 pm
#148
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I'm not trying to argue whether or not it's a deal, but I will clarify that these are not true Standard Suites. They are big, but they are not what I normally expect to call a "suite."
Even the PH's website itself often admits this. "Strip Suites: With views of either the Strip or Pool, these 850 sq ft junior suites offer a sitting area with loveseat, armchair and coffee table. Two TV's are featured, and all oversized marble bathrooms feature a round soaking tub, the centerpiece of the room. Separate shower, vanity kit and bathrobes are also offered."
I have long felt that the Panorama Suites should be available for Plat upgrades. Either the PH is not a fully-participating property, or the Panorama Suites have been defined as Specialty Suites which are exempt. The former used to officially be true -- it was stated to offer "Limited Participation." What is the status today? If still Limited, shouldn't this be stated on the website as it used to be?
Even the PH's website itself often admits this. "Strip Suites: With views of either the Strip or Pool, these 850 sq ft junior suites offer a sitting area with loveseat, armchair and coffee table. Two TV's are featured, and all oversized marble bathrooms feature a round soaking tub, the centerpiece of the room. Separate shower, vanity kit and bathrobes are also offered."
I have long felt that the Panorama Suites should be available for Plat upgrades. Either the PH is not a fully-participating property, or the Panorama Suites have been defined as Specialty Suites which are exempt. The former used to officially be true -- it was stated to offer "Limited Participation." What is the status today? If still Limited, shouldn't this be stated on the website as it used to be?
Regardless, this hotel is no longer under limited participation in SPG, so that's why that message was removed from the web site.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Mar 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm Reason: fix spelling error
Mar 4, 2008, 4:46 pm
#149
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The bathroom area has a large round tub in the center with a separate shower that is approximately 2-3 times the size as a standard tub/shower.
PH has recently started renaming these to "Junior Suites" as noted by sc flier. The room layout is somewhat awkward because there is a supporting post (approx. 2 ft in diam.) between the bed and sitting area. I actually prefer a renovated resort room because the layout is much more clean and flows much better.
Mar 5, 2008, 8:01 am
#150
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Not sure if its a Vegas thing, but 'Suite' seems to be loosely defined with regard to many hotels there. I.e: Rio Suites- just a very big room, some 'suties' at the Four Seasons are also just one large room. While most of us seem to consider a suite to be 2 separate rooms with a door connecting-- that is not always the case. 