HOTP (MEL) in closure proposal [Not any more - to remain a Hilton]

[markis10]

On another note, she also mentioned that Parmelia Hilton rates are expected to drop significantly in the new year, bringing them into line with the rest of the country.

I expect they have been raking it in over the last few years like many hotels.

 

[Danger]

Out of curiosity, I wonder what it would be like to stay on the very last night available, since one day they'll be telling somebody the expected date of closure, surely?

I stayed at Burswood Resort on its last night before becoming the InterContinental Burswood. When I checked-out I got two Burswood bathrobes for the price of one.

 

[JessicaTam]

I stayed at Burswood Resort on its last night before becoming the InterContinental Burswood. When I checked-out I got two Burswood bathrobes for the price of one.

If there is a 'last night' announced and I stay I may have to dispense with my HLO policy.

 

[Simo]

If there is a 'last night' announced and I stay I may have to dispense with my HLO policy.

Stay for the night and get a TV and a a full collection of linen...

 

[JessicaTam]

I do like their quilts. Can the underground car park fit a trailer?

 

[lovestotravel]

On another note, she also mentioned that Parmelia Hilton rates are expected to drop significantly in the new year, bringing them into line with the rest of the country.

Rates are already about $150 a night on weekends, that's pretty good!

 

[time_flies]

Rates are already about $150 a night on weekends, that's pretty good!

For business travellers in general, myself included, weekend rates are meaningless. At around $400 per night with my corporate rate, it's well outside the realms of my spending guidelines for accommodation. The rooms need an update and there's no lounge, so it's hard to justify the cost.

Especially when I can stay 15 minutes out of the CBD at Rendezvous Scarborough for half the cost (normally around $170 per night most months) and have a stay as, if not more, comfortable.

 

[Simo]

For business travellers in general, myself included, weekend rates are meaningless. At around $400 per night with my corporate rate, it's well outside the realms of my spending guidelines for accommodation. The rooms need an update and there's no lounge, so it's hard to justify the cost.

Especially when I can stay 15 minutes out of the CBD at Rendezvous Scarborough for half the cost (normally around $170 per night most months) and have a stay as, if not more, comfortable.

That is the problem with a lot of hotels that have huge rates on week days.

 

[basso]

For business travellers in general, myself included, weekend rates are meaningless. At around $400 per night with my corporate rate, it's well outside the realms of my spending guidelines for accommodation. The rooms need an update and there's no lounge, so it's hard to justify the cost. Especially when I can stay 15 minutes out of the CBD at Rendezvous Scarborough for half the cost (normally around $170 per night most months) and have a stay as, if not more, comfortable.

They need no more justification in that they are in line with the market for hotel prices for the Perth CBD. The fact you have gone to Scarborough may indicate that you couldn't find much else in the CBD either. I do suspect that any drop in rates will be because of the market falling away, rather than any edict from Hilton (ie Parmelia have probably told corporate that the rates will decline...)

 

[anat0l]

That is the problem with a lot of hotels that have huge rates on week days.

Yes indeed! Hilton Brisbane is particularly susceptible to this. Yes we have a EL but apart from that, that is all.

Back to more basic justifications, it is Perth (if the resource rush wasn't enough to explain that, then the clear lack of rooms that has been festering for a long time in the sandgroper capital just nails "blatant" in blood all over the walls)

 

[Simo]

Yes indeed! Hilton Brisbane is particularly susceptible to this. Yes we have a EL but apart from that, that is all.

Back to more basic justifications, it is Perth (if the resource rush wasn't enough to explain that, then the clear lack of rooms that has been festering for a long time in the sandgroper capital just nails "blatant" in blood all over the walls)

I had three days work in BNE early this year and I went home one night but stayed on the Thursday night as the rate was more than half of Wednesday nights rate.

Both nights where late nights but could not justify the extreme rate for the Wednesday night.

All of the rates for the CBD was crazy.

 

[Sprucegoose]

For business travellers in general, myself included, weekend rates are meaningless. At around $400 per night with my corporate rate, it's well outside the realms of my spending guidelines for accommodation. The rooms need an update and there's no lounge, so it's hard to justify the cost.

Especially when I can stay 15 minutes out of the CBD at Rendezvous Scarborough for half the cost (normally around $170 per night most months) and have a stay as, if not more, comfortable.

I have been waiting for the Rendezvous to be torn down!!

 

[boomy]

Yes indeed! Hilton Brisbane is particularly susceptible to this. Yes we have a EL but apart from that, that is all.

The EL in Hilton Brisbane offers a restaurant style service which I find very convenient when staying there by myself.
But there is more to it then just a good EL. The best quality of this hotel is the consistent excellent service and the way they treat elite members.
The fact that every stay there is equally as good is not something I take for granted.
I also know for a fact that many overseas customers are insisting to stay there when in town for exactly the same reasons.

It's true the price is high, but if you compare it to other hotels in its category in the CBD, they all cost about the same.

The problem in BNE is the lack of good business hotels. While there is a high demand on weekdays, it drops dramatically on weekends because, let's face it, BNE is not a popular tourism destination (yet).
That's why you can see chains like SPG investing in a brand new flagship hotel in MEL, while BNE was ignored for years (finally a four points will open soon).

 

[markis10]

That's why you can see chains like SPG investing in a brand new flagship hotel in MEL, while BNE was ignored for years (finally a four points will open soon).

SPG have not ignored Brisbane for years, there was a Westin in the works to replace the Sheraton until the GFC hit.

 

[boomy]

SPG have not ignored Brisbane for years, there was a Westin in the works.

That's true, but didn't Sofitel took over the building eventually?

 

[boomy]

All of the rates for the CBD was crazy.

If you are looking for a cheaper option try the Meriton next time you're in town.
For 145$ per night on weekdays you can get a 1 bedroom apartment with great view.
It's located just next to the Marriott hotel.

 

[markis10]

That's true, but didn't Sofitel took over the building eventually?

That was the Sheraton, the Westin was due to open in 2011 opposite the Myer Centre in Elizabeth st but the GFC culled it.

 

[boomy]

That was the Sheraton, the Westin was due to open in 2011 opposite the Myer Centre in Elizabeth st but the GFC culled it.

Oh yes, I think there was a dispute with the developer. It was supposed to be a mixed residential and hotel building but they couldn't pre sell the residential part so the project was cancelled.

I still think it's disappointing that when SPG finally opens a new property in BNE, they chose a lower grade hotel.

 

[drron]

By the end of March next year there will be 12 SPG properties in Australia and 12 Hiltons.On the East coast it will be 11 SPG to 6 Hiltons and that is counting the Surfers property as 2 hotels.
Central and western Australia though Hilton wins 6 to 1.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I have been waiting for the Rendezvous to be torn down!!

You might be waiting a while. They only just completed quite an extensive reno and the hotel itself is now very nice again. Certainly good value for the room rate we paid earlier this year.