Recent content by liamsal

Did SYD-JFK return in 2018 on points and was fantastic. Highlights were definitely the lounge in AUH and the service. Honestly couldn’t fault anything.

I got an i4 last month and this is my only complaint thus far - you can adjust the temperature anytime but have to hit the AC menu to adjust the fan speed. Oh and Apple Maps displays on the speedo screen when being used via Car Play but Google Maps and Waze do not. Weird

Called to cancel my Amex Plat Edge and was offered no retention offer. When I mentioned it they said they aren’t allowed to offer them anymore. I wanted to cancel anyway so not too disappointed about it.

Apparently I have 16… doubt I’ll use any of them though

All stays as Diamond Hilton Surfers Paradise 1 night Booked Guest Room Received Ocean Panorama Room (originally received a suite but swapped to this as I prefer these rooms over the suits) Bottle of wine delivered to the room shortly after check in. Didn’t use the lounge, breakfast was great as...

Hilton Sydney September 2023 Booked King Deluxe Room Received Junior Suite Rate $295p/n Check in was messy as the systems were down and the room wasn’t ready until after 3pm. Must’ve been chaotic as they didn’t respond to my app message from earlier in the day. But a nice upgrade so wasn’t too...

All stays as Diamond Westley Calgary Tapestry Collection 1 night $225 Govt Booked Corner King Room Received Corner King Room (better rooms available at check in but didn’t query an upgrade) Received 2 x bottles of water at check in, plus 2 x vouchers for breakfast (basically allows you to...

I personally would avoid DT after my last experience. But Hilton also offers an exec lounge, better upgrades and complimentary full buffet & barista coffee for Diamonds (hopefully hasn't changed since my last stay).

All stays as Diamond Hilton Brisbane Booked Twin Deluxe Received Twin Deluxe Rate $320 Govt Hotel was packed and only upgrades available were to rooms with 1 bed, but no problems as still on the top floor of deluxe rooms. Retuned to the room after a night out with a bottle of wine, bottle of...

Appreciate the feedback and suggestions! Have a 12 hour layover so will certainly have some time to kill at the airport. I’m gonna try my best to adjust to NY time prior to arriving but landing just after midnight into Singapore is going to make that a challenge. I think my best bet is to stay...

First time on SQ doing SYD - SIN - JFK in J next week. I’ve spent a decent amount of time scrolling through this and other threads to get as many tips and recommendations as possible - but thought I may as well ask for any last minute tips. Reccomendations on lounges, BTC (non-seafood options...

Called to cancel Velocity Platinum and old mate cancelled it straight away (after the standard snappy T&C spiel) - oops. I asked if I could receive a credit for my annual fee which was charged in June and was told no as it had been too long since it was charged (haven’t used any benefits). Asked...

Hilton Brisbane Diamond Booked Guest Room Received Executive Room 1 night Two small bottles of sparkling water + an unknown dessert was waiting for us in the room upon check in. Nil charge for full buffet or barista coffee I only share stays with something significant to keep things interesting...

Great hotel with consistent recognition of status. My experience as Diamond is almost always upgraded to Executive Rooms and no charge for the full buffet and barista coffee for breakfast. Early check in and late check out is rarely knocked back either. Ladies in the lounge are fabulous too.

Not yet, will be there end of July. Really looking forward to it and am definitely leaning towards making the most of the night and sleeping on the flight to JFK. Besides, how else am I going to pass 18 hours on a plane anyway 😂