'Hilton on the Park' to become 'Pullman on the Park' - 1st January 2015

[ftm]

Wonder if they will do a renovation. Some aspects of the property aren't quite Pullman style/standard. That will be a good change.

 

[JessicaTam]

Count one pleased person, as an Accor rather than a Hilton member (Asking why would be a legitimate question, but that's another (longer) story ...)

Why?........

 

[Timba-Jet]

Accor seems very focused on extending its Pullman brand in Australia. First Brisbane King George Sq, then Sydney Hyde Park, now Melbourne. Definitely a plus for Accor members, instant or loyal.

 

[QF WP]

I was given a bit of notice, although had to keep it to myself until it was announced publicly.

It is a shame, as I believe that the service there is second to none. Regardless of the branding, I hope that the staff are looked after and either taken on by Pullman, or offered suitable positions at HSW or MEL

+1, I couldn't share either because of the news embargo and respect for the person advising me. I'm hoping the DT's prices allow for MR's

 

[JessicaTam]

+1, I couldn't share either because of the news embargo and respect for the person advising me. I'm hoping the DT's prices allow for MR's

The govt rates are sitting around the same as HotP.

 

[boomy]

A random search on the HH app for Jan still shows HOTP and there is no notice at all about the change.
I wonder if they will credit points and stays.

 

[Awesom Andy]

I'm an Accor member although I'm not sure if I'm pleased with the change. HOTP works well for a lot of people at the moment, and Accor already has a few properties in the CBD area that are, well, "under-performing" in a lot of aspects. Adding another property to the current portfolio probably wouldn't bolster it in any way, but it will probably end up turning a perfectly fine HOTP into an unlivable POTP.

Accor also bought The Park Lane in HKG, and will be labelling it a Pullman as well. I can't imagine how that will work out.

 

[Cynicor]

So what level hotel is a Pullman? What is the equivalent SPG and Hilton brand?

Another hotel I really like has recently merged into a new Pullman next door, so I'm curious to see if I should try it out. I have Accor plat too (comp).

 

[Sprucegoose]

That's big news. And not going to make many people happy.

I'll be happy. I am an Accor advantages member and it's close to residence

 

[TomVexille]

I'll be happy. I am an Accor advantages member and it's close to residence

Never said it wouldn't make some people happy as well

Just some HH loyalists who prefer HotP to HSW.

 

[slc767338]

When one door closes, another one opens. The proverbial door being the new Double Tree above Flinders Street Station. Not really too emotional over this demise of HoTP, IMHO it is a bit of a hole compared to HSW.

 

[JessicaTam]

When one door closes, another one opens. The proverbial door being the new Double Tree above Flinders Street Station. Not really too emotional over this demise of HoTP, IMHO it is a bit of a hole compared to HSW.

For me there was no comparison between the service at each HH in MEL. HotP won hands down.

 

[DC3]

I've had many stays at HOTP and enjoyed it, particularly the EL.

I've only ever stayed at several Accor hotels, but I'm surprised that Accor would rate HOTP at Pullman standard, rather than say a Grand Mecure/Mecure, which I would have thought would be the approximate fit.

I'm no authority on Accor, but I thought that Pullman rooms were meant to be bit more plush/luxurious. Maybe they plan to spend some money in updating.


Edit: Something above a Novotel

 

[Deleted member 29185]

26th sounds good but who is going to fly me back from Bolivia for it :?:

Are you not a successful aviator of some repute?

 

[Aussie_flyer]

I've had many stays at HOTP and enjoyed it, particularly the EL.

I've only ever stayed at several Accor hotels, but I'm surprised that Accor would rate HOTP at Pullman standard, rather than say a Grand Mecure/Mecure, which I would have thought would be the approximate fit.

I'm no authority on Accor, but I thought that Pullman rooms were meant to be bit more plush/luxurious. Maybe they plan to spend some money in updating.


Edit: Something above a Novotel

Guess you've never been to Pullman hyde park?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I really must say, I have never stayed at HoTP because it looks so......well.....awful!

Due to the many positive reports here on AFF, I've relented and am staying there this weekend, so who says leopards don't change spots.......now I hear it's all too late (so to speak)!

But what disappoints me most is.........the number of AFF big mouths who chose to keep the secret! Solidarity gang.....where's Lech Wałęsa when you need him?

 

[DC3]

That's going to put the cat among the pigeons.

 

[JessicaTam]

I really must say, I have never stayed at HoTP because it looks so......well.....awful!

Due to the many positive reports here on AFF, I've relented and am staying there this weekend, so who says leopards don't change spots.......now I hear it's all too late (so to speak)!

But what disappoints me most is.........the number of AFF big mouths who chose to keep the secret! Solidarity gang.....where's Lech Wałęsa when you need him?

Swanning_it,

I only found out last week, and was asked not to publish anything until Accor had made an announcement.

Very occasionally I receive embargoed media/commercial information. I have not contravened an embargo yet, and I am not about to start.

Jess.

 

[woodborer]

I'm no authority on Accor, but I thought that Pullman rooms were meant to be bit more plush/luxurious. Maybe they plan to spend some money in updating.

Finding the levels among chains is always fraught with difficulty, and whatever I am about to say will no doubt result in someone pointing out a hotel somewhere where it is not the case, but having stayed at a cross section of hotels, the Pullman is more or less Hilton level, possibly a touch higher. Certainly something achieveable at HoTP. On the luxury side, that brand at Accor is the Sofitel, and that would align more closely, in my view, with the Conrads of the world. The people in for a real shock in all this are the Hilton people. Unless Hilton can weave some magic on the Citigate, I am imagining disappointment all round for people changing their bookings to that property.

 

[drron]

I really must say, I have never stayed at HoTP because it looks so......well.....awful!

Due to the many positive reports here on AFF, I've relented and am staying there this weekend, so who says leopards don't change spots.......now I hear it's all too late (so to speak)!

But what disappoints me most is.........the number of AFF big mouths who chose to keep the secret! Solidarity gang.....where's Lech Wałęsa when you need him?

I'll call him for you.After all he conferred Honorary Polish Citizenship on me.