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  1. jackthomas

    West Hotel, Sydney, a Curio by Hilton hotel

    Have an upcoming stay booked, but the Hilton SYD has dropped substantially so considering switching over. Would anyone who has stayed at the Curio say it is worth foregoing exec lounge etc? Considering I've not stayed at Hilton SYD in almost a year, not liking my chances of any considerable...
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    VA to HKG from Jul 5 2017, ex MEL

    I considered it, but can't work the extra time off unfortunately.
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    VA to HKG from Jul 5 2017, ex MEL

    Looks like the flight times for this flight have changed. Just heard from VA that my booking over Easter has changed from 1:35am departure to 11am. Means missing a whole day in HKG on an already very short weekend away :(
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    UpgradeMe pricing and success

    MEL-BNE, 7pm departure. Getaway fare for $139 booked, upgrade bid of $165 accepted at T-50.
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    The Velocity Status Run Master thread

    If you go MEL-SYD-OOL you'll pool about 210 if I recall correctly.
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    VA Points / SC Credits - Anyone notice how slow it has become recently

    Have also noticed 7+ days wait for points and SC's to credit in the last two or so months.
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    Sydney or Double Bay IC

    I'm a big fan of I.C Double Bay. The staff are fantastic if you are a regular and i find the club lounge great value for all meals, especially breakfast. The Bay view rooms are beautiful, hotel is very modern. IC Sydney has a great lounge but the hotel is tired.
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    IHG Hotels that recognise status

    Update on Virtuoso rate booking IC SYD Room Booked: Eastern Harbour view room on Virtuoso, with club access reveived: King Harbour Bridge view with Club access, FULL ambassador benefits received
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    IHG Hotels that recognise status

    Rate paid for IC SYDNEY on a Saturday night- $340 flexible rate including Club Access. The room I booked was the same as the prepaid rate on IHG website, not including club. Certainly worthwhile I think. Stay is this weekend so will report back on treatment. I usually stay at IC Double Bay which...
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    IHG Hotels that recognise status

    Quick reference question? Have just used Virtuoso for the first time to book at IC SYD- utilising their club access benefit. My IHG number was put on the booking and already showing upgrade on the booking to King Harbour Bridge View. Should I expect normal ambassador benefits on this stay, or...
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    Best J window seats on Air New Zealand 772 and 773

    I like 4K, but have sat in a far few different seats on the 773. You'll always need a bit of a head tilt unfortunately, but I find the service makes up for it.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Property: Hilton AKL Room Booked: King Harbour View Room Received: Bow Suite Rate: Around NZ$300 a night. Received the usual 2x drink vouchers a day, full breakfast, smaller offering since my last stay here, and no welcome gifts as used to receive at this properly. (Bottle of wine, chocolates...
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Any recent trips/feedback to Hilton Auckland? i stayed here frequently through 2014/2015 when visiting NZ for work often, but haven't been back since, visiting in May.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Property: H SYD. Room Booked: Relaxation Room Received: Relaxation Room status diamond i used to stay at this hotel fortnightly and for the last 5 or so months have stayed solely elsewhere in Sydney, in light of their dwindling treatment of regular diamonds, came back as quite frankly I missed...
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    Successful QF 'Bid Now Upgrades' data thread

    MEL-SYD Minimum Bid- 3000points +$105 My winning bid- 3000 points +115
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    Stays showing up as cancelled.

    IHG couldn't give me a reason, but they told me that the original was cancelled and an exact duplicate with new conf number was made, now showing in my account. Very strange.
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    Stays showing up as cancelled.

    Hi all, Just logged into my IHG account and noticed my booking for this weekend at IC Double Bay has been cancelled. Called the hotel and they've said the reservation is still active, but understandably a little concerned. Anyone else had this? :confused:
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    How do Hyatt treat you as an Elite?

    Hyatt Regency Sydney Status: Diamond (albeit not maintained for this year) Room Booked: Basic Room (Great rate of $170 night before stay) Recieved: Harbour View Club Room on top floor in brand new tower. Room finishings very nice and modern, but small.. Even in the new tower, they've kept the...
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    Does anyone still think VA is superior?

    I'm actually a large supporter of QF's Lounge dress code, wish VA enforced the same.
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    Does anyone still think VA is superior?

    I've always been a VA fanboy, however have held status with both. I think VA ground staff are superior, more friendly and helpful. QF staff always seem a big rigid and distant in my experience. QF lounge offerings are generally better, however I much prefer VA lounge designs. Being younger, I...
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