trippin_the_rift
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I recently stayed at the InterContinental Brisbane, and it feels more like a good Crowne Plaza than a property worthy of the InterContinental brand.
When I saw that Intercon was in Brisbane, I was admittedly excited to give it a try compared to other options.
For context, I've been a Diamond Ambassador for many years, have stayed at a dozen InterContinents this year, and will easily qualify for Royal Ambassador.
I left thinking, 'How did this property get approval to use the Intercontinental name?
- The lounge, while acceptable, is small and not worth the visit unless you want to pick up a bottle of something to go. While probably great a decade ago, the age is showing.
- TV in the rooms is tiny and old. I remember buying the same model 20 years ago for my home.
- Bathrooms: Straight out of an IKEA catalogue a decade ago, and never updated.
- Bathoom amenities on par with what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn.
- The room had cracked paint, rust in the corners of the bathroom, and the glass panel shower screens... Holiday Inn Express stuff.
- Like many Intercons, the '500 points per night green thing for no room service', not credited (not BNE specific).
I didn't have any problems during my stay and the staff were pleasant and accommodating -- but I would expect this from any 4-star or above hotel.
I can't help but think that the property is more of an old Hilton than a charming Intercontinental.
Am I missing something?
When I saw that Intercon was in Brisbane, I was admittedly excited to give it a try compared to other options.
For context, I've been a Diamond Ambassador for many years, have stayed at a dozen InterContinents this year, and will easily qualify for Royal Ambassador.
I left thinking, 'How did this property get approval to use the Intercontinental name?
- The lounge, while acceptable, is small and not worth the visit unless you want to pick up a bottle of something to go. While probably great a decade ago, the age is showing.
- TV in the rooms is tiny and old. I remember buying the same model 20 years ago for my home.
- Bathrooms: Straight out of an IKEA catalogue a decade ago, and never updated.
- Bathoom amenities on par with what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn.
- The room had cracked paint, rust in the corners of the bathroom, and the glass panel shower screens... Holiday Inn Express stuff.
- Like many Intercons, the '500 points per night green thing for no room service', not credited (not BNE specific).
I didn't have any problems during my stay and the staff were pleasant and accommodating -- but I would expect this from any 4-star or above hotel.
I can't help but think that the property is more of an old Hilton than a charming Intercontinental.
Am I missing something?
