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[Aeolus]

HSYD
Booked King Guestroom, received Relaxation Room.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

HSYD
Booked King Guestroom, received Relaxation Room.

Is there a difference? (genuine question)

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Is there a difference? (genuine question)

Relaxation is twice the size with a free standing jacuzzi and separate living area... walk in wardrobe and more

 

[moa999]

Is there a difference? (genuine question)

Relaxation is presumably the Relaxation Suite - so big difference.
And a very good upgrade for HSYD

The basic rooms for which there is very little difference are (using tonight's relatively cheap prices)
Guestroom Plus $195
Deluxe $244
DeluxePlus $263
Executive $351
Supposedly a base Guestroom but I suspect its never available for private bookings.

Relaxtion Suite $636 is double the cost of the Executive, and 53sqm

 

[Aeolus]

There's the relaxation room, then next one up is the relaxation suite which is slightly bigger with a 2 person jacuzzi and a bigger lounge area. I personally prefer the relaxation room as there's total blockout blinds whereas the suite's blinds by the jacuzzi is not total blockout which can be annoying for someone like me who needs total darkness to sleep (glass door lets the light into the bedroom). The junior suite is another room option and my least favourite (lousy shower head) and of course the King suite which is roughly 3 times the size of a normal room.

 

[jackthomas]

There's the relaxation room, then next one up is the relaxation suite which is even bigger with a 2 person jacuzzi. I personally prefer the relaxation room as there's total blockout blinds whereas the suite's blinds by the jacuzzi is not total blockout which can be annoying for someone like me who needs total darkness to sleep.

Every Relaxation Suite (and every other suite type, and I've had them all) at HSYD has had block out blinds by the jacuzzi in the bathroom... Maybe theres a dodgy one or two without? I'm same, need total darkness to sleep.

 

[Daver6]

Slightly OT. How long is the turnaround time when you email [email protected] usually? Do you usually receive an automated acknowledgement email?

EDIT: Ignore. I'm an idiot. Wrong email address

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Every Relation Suite (and every other suite type, and I've had them all) at HSYD has had block out blinds by the jacuzzi in the bathroom... Maybe theres a dodgy one or two without? I'm same, need total darkness to sleep.

I was wondering, if there is a relaxation room, at a lesser degree of comfort than a relaxaion suite. I'm unsure myself, hence my quip about "genuine question".

 

[Aeolus]

Every Relation Suite (and every other suite type, and I've had them all) at HSYD has had block out blinds by the jacuzzi in the bathroom... Maybe theres a dodgy one or two without? I'm same, need total darkness to sleep.

Strange, I thought I've done almost all the relaxation suites and there's only the white plastic shutter type blinds by the jacuzzi. Have I missed the separate switch somewhere? I've never bothered asking- just assumed that's the feature of that room type.

 

[Aeolus]

I was wondering, if there is a relaxation room, at a lesser degree of comfort than a relaxaion suite. I'm unsure myself, hence my quip about "genuine question".

Only gripe with relaxation room is its next to the lift so you do get the whooshing sound. The suite is good for a couple, if one gets too noisy at night, you could shunt them to the full size lounge and close the bedroom door, can't do that with relaxation room. For 1 person, relaxation room is good enough.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Only gripe with relaxation room is its next to the lift so you do get the whooshing sound. The suite is good for a couple, if one gets too noisy at night, you could shunt them to the full size lounge and close the bedroom door, can't do that with relaxation room. For 1 person, relaxation room is good enough.

Ah, so there is a relaxation room as well as a relaxation suite? It seems a lot of the debate with this is centered around a relaxation suite! I was curious as I've either had a "dogbox" (of whatever name they choose to call it) or a King Suite. Never the twain shall meet!

 

[Princess Fiona]

Ah, so there is a relaxation room as well as a relaxation suite? It seems a lot of the debate with this is centered around a relaxation suite! I was curious as I've either had a "dogbox" (of whatever name they choose to call it) or a King Suite. Never the twain shall meet!

The relaxation room is definitely suite size although not named that way.

The Master King Suite is pretty special but I've only managed to get that upgrade once.
The King Suites and both Relaxation Rooms and Suites are also nice.

Fingers, toes and everything else crossed for a Master King Suite upgrade again.
I think there's more chance of me getting CL membership mind you

 

[dfcatch]

The relaxation suite is definitely a much nicer room than the relaxation room.

Although both are very nice and decent rooms.

The relaxation suite is my preferred room.

Like a comment above - I don't care for the junior suite too much.

 

[JessicaTam]

Property: HSW
Date: July 2016
Rate: Govt
Booked: King room
Received: Yarra Suite

A blip on the usually great HSW service this weekend. I checked in at the desk and I noted that I had received a exec king, as opposed to the usual suite upgrade. I commented on this in passing to the CSA and was promptly moved. The woman was apologetic and said that if they were going to upgrade someone then it might as well be me. I am slowly climbing my way to the heady 'straitman' status level.

I got my usual bucket of coffee in the morning, but they forgot my eggs florentine so they were a little cool when I got them after sitting under the heat lamp for a while. Still enjoyable, though.

The account listed premium internet which was quickly removed at checkout. Apologies that it had not been done before being printed. Always pays to check the bill!

 

[Aeolus]

HSW, booked King Guestroom, received my fav Relaxation Suite at the opposite end of Straitman's fav 2-bedroom apartment.

 

[Aeolus]

Had a good chat with HSW's GM today and have voiced our appreciation to him regarding the generous upgrades and also indicated we would most likely have the Christmas pre dinner gathering there. He was delighted with the feedback and look forward to meet us all. Not sure if he is aware what crazy bunch we can be as all he's seen so far is my professional side.

 

[Daver6]

Does anyone have any experience with the Walford Astoria in New Orleans (or any Hiltons there)?

 

[2tall4Y]

Does anyone have any experience with the Walford Astoria in New Orleans (or any Hiltons there)?

Very nearly stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, but ended up going with the HGI French Quarter instead as it was significantly cheaper. The HGI is actually two blocks from the French Quarter, occupying some floors of an office building. The location is close enough to be convenient to the French Quarter, but far enough away from the noise and wile I remember encountering some rough characters when heading to the nearest convenience store (away from the French Quarter), I think that happens everywhere in New Orleans. Our stay was 4 years ago, so I can't remember every little detail, but from memory it was a pleasant enough stay - the rooftop pool springs to mind, as it was in summer and about 40 degrees (Celsius).

 

[eric2011]

Does anyone have any experience with the Walford Astoria in New Orleans (or any Hiltons there)?

I was in New Orleans a couple of months ago. I stayed over the road in the Intercontinental from the Hilton. I can say that it would be a fairly quiet hotel and handy to everything. Max 10 minute walk to Bourbon St, River etc. Would suggest trying for room away from the road as can be noisy with the trams

 

[jackthomas]

One word: WOW.

Just checked into H CNS, never seen front desk staff actually excited to have a diamond guest... GM was called down to greet me (Never had that before) and given his personal contact info.
Even if this isn't the newest hotel, and the rooms not the most flash (nice though) I can already tell this will be a great stay.

Room Booked: King Guestroom
room received: King Spa Room with waterfront view.

Intrigued to to see the lounge tonight, back for another stay here on Sunday so will report back on other details then.