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Most, if not all the guests who stay there and use the exec lounge are HH members who are looking to stay specifically at Hilton properties with lounges and SYD has just one ATM. Back in the days when I worked for a company with high travel budget I tried almost all the nice hotels in SYD and...

I arrived at 5pm sharp yesterday and the lounge was almost completely full, was lucky to score the last normal table (there were couple of high chair tables still free). First thing when entered I was told there’s one hour stay limit but it was not enforced. Will be interesting to see what will...

Stayed in one of the new exec rooms at HSYD last night on L36 where the exec lounge used to be. The decor changed completely, feels like a different hotel. Timber floor much better than the old carpet and generally the room feels more premium. Sadly can’t say that about the new lounge on L1...

Love Heathcote Shiraz with some age. Not sure how much better it can get, drinks very well now.

Yes.

Cracking Beechworth Nebbiolo, I’m impressed!

Definitely has more life in it. TWF suggests 2018 - 2030+ drinking window so no rush if you have only one bottle although it drinks very nicely ATM.

The theme is random selection of 2017 Aussie reds from my wine fridge. Paringa Estate Pinot Noir - Drinks well but I felt it needs at least 5 more years to shine. Tapanappa Definitus Pinot Noir - The most disappointing on this lineup. Cork broke and the PN felt more like past its prime 2007...

Iran and North Korea. Sadly, due to where myself and my +1 originally come from (these countries arch enemies) it’s not going to be safe to visit even with an Aussie passport.

I’m pretty sure they forgot to change the price on the menu. It was 2018, good vintage as an extra bonus 🙂

Last time I was there the “value” wine was Moss Wood CS for $200 (RRP $150).

Rockford BP mini vertical with fellow AFFers in BNE tonight.

SQ 241/242 is being downgraded from 777 to 359 :( Both my F sectors are in J now. Time to make some phone calls…

Sorrenberg Chardonnay themed dinner and some other great wines with fellow AFFers at Ladro restaurant in MEL.

Had them at lunch today, great wines. Are these the best Riesling and Semillon in Australia?

I’m just being realistic and accepting this is where we are heading. Sure it will be inconvenient at first, for some more than others, but eventually using paper BPs will seem like the inconvenient option. Similar to using cash vs tapping your phone to pay…

I’m not so sure about this. People tend to be against progress as it involve changing habits but in reality it can’t be avoided. Smartphones are part of our lives and eventually pax will have to adjust and be responsible to have their BPs ready on their (charged) phones. From a personal point of...

Double Your Stay Promotion. The promo is valid for stays between Jan 1 and Apr 30. https://www.hiltonhonors.com/en_US/2025-hh1-double-your-stay/landing/

Can’t do that with Cristal 😉 https://vinepair.com/articles/10-things-didnt-know-cristal-champagne/#:~:text=Cristal%20was%20first%20created%20by,the%20punt%20beneath%20the%20bottles.

It’s added to the total balance of points earned per stay. If you go to past stays in the app and click on the i button you should be able to see the points breakdown.