The perfect hotel guest program, consistent benefits provided every visit, good properties in good locations and points awarded without any problems - it does not exist, so we are left with having a mix of memberships to suit our needs.
I guess better than the Formule 1 where I stayed-hope I never get frequent stay status there.:shock:Not skewed specifically towards Hilton, but at least decent minimum benefits are defined unlike the nebulous PC.
FWIW, last week we stayed at the MEL HI ... on points ...
a bird in the hand...at least if they honour a booking at a decent rate, you've already done everything. Who's to say that any promo is going to turn up (less likely given the GFC is fading)...and would saving a couple of bucks be worth all the time you'll spend (make a booking, research new rates, cancel existing booking and make new booking) and be value for your time spent?
Oh well I guess I just want my cake, to eat it and have the show girls do a little dance.
I don't know how many people realise this, but Park Royal hotels participate in the GHA Discovery program (as do Mirvac properties - Citigate, Quay West etc). The base level of Discovery (the gold level) gets you complimentary internet and bottled water. The higher levels start offering room upgrades, late checkout etc.
So, while it is a different program with its own pros and cons, for some people it may be a worthwhile program.
Thanks for the tip I often stay at Mirvac apartments here and had no idea about the loyalty program. Free Internet is a great perk for entry level considering that HHonors only gives it to Gold and Diamond.
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For anyone interested ... yes I know this is no longer a Hilton property, but the new 'resident' has really upped the prices from what we can see. And if the property really is just the same, then ... ouch.
Yep was looking at that last night, prices seem to have jumped up a little!
Given the hotel opened in 2000 it's definitely due for a mild refurbishment inside.
I wonder if the new owners will spend any $$ or just run it further into the ground