How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

[markis10]

And an SLH property, Ovolo, in Woolloomooloo which I'm told is very nice.

The old W!

 

[DC3]

Slightly OT but it is strange Hilton hasn't invested in another high end in SYD

The Sydney WA is due to open mid 2026, maybe later, originally planned for 2022. Close to the Quay.

 

[Stealthflyer]

There’s West Hotel Sydney, Curio collection.

Yes, speaking of…
Diamond status
Booked: king acacia room. Previously I’ve been upgraded to a Waratah (includes a complimentary mini bar, albeit one with things that you don’t want to drink), but this time just an upgrade to Banksia (free awful snacks).

I much prefer the West Hotel to the Hilton Sydney, despite their terrible choice of mini bar and snacks.

 

[albyd]

15 January, 2025 to 21 January, 2925 (6 nights)
Property: Conrad New York Downtown
Room booked: Deluxe Suite with Sofa Bed
Status: Diamond
Rate: HHonors reward 95,000 points per night
Received: Deluxe Suite with Sofa Bed with welcome card and the usual two bottles of water.

I stayed here with my kids and it was great as we got three beds (2 real beds and the sofa bed) so it ticked alot of boxes for us - was close to many of the ticketed attractions and a reasonable subway ride from the others which were mostly mid-town.

I hadn't stayed at a Hilton for a while. The included breakfasts have been replaced with a $US50 meal credit for in-room dining (excluding the mini-bar) or in the restaurant. Not surprisingly, the $US50 credit didn't touch the sides (especially when you get a small Coke for $US8). We used it on all but the last night.

Wasn't able to upgrade which would've been to a river view on the other side - they apparently didn't have any of my type of room on that side of the Hotel - I don't think any of us lost any sleep over it - though there's always a reason for upgrades to be declined - book the room you want and then you might be surprised with an upgrade is my philosophy. Status is no guarantee of anything I've found with both Hilton and Marriott.

Was able to plug in my Apple TV into the in-room TV so was able to stream Netflix, etc so was happy with that.

There's no EL which I recall from previously and the Gym was pretty puny (though not unlike other Hotel Gyms).

Overall was pretty happy - shame about the weak $A - prices outside the hotel all seemed reasonable as long as you don't convert back into $A. That's not Hilton's doing - just having a rant

 

[Princess Fiona]

15 January, 2025 to 21 January, 2925 (6 nights)
Property: Conrad New York Downtown
Room booked: Deluxe Suite with Sofa Bed
Status: Diamond
Rate: HHonors reward 95,000 points per night
Received: Deluxe Suite with Sofa Bed with welcome card and the usual two bottles of water.

I stayed here with my kids and it was great as we got three beds (2 real beds and the sofa bed) so it ticked alot of boxes for us - was close to many of the ticketed attractions and a reasonable subway ride from the others which were mostly mid-town.

I hadn't stayed at a Hilton for a while. The included breakfasts have been replaced with a $US50 meal credit for in-room dining (excluding the mini-bar) or in the restaurant. Not surprisingly, the $US50 credit didn't touch the sides (especially when you get a small Coke for $US8). We used it on all but the last night.

Wasn't able to upgrade which would've been to a river view on the other side - they apparently didn't have any of my type of room on that side of the Hotel - I don't think any of us lost any sleep over it - though there's always a reason for upgrades to be decline - book the room you want and then you might be surprised with an upgrade is my philosophy. Status is no guarantee of anything I've found with both Hilton and Marriott.

Was able to plug in my Apple TV into the in-room TV so was able to stream Netflix, etc so was happy with that.

There's no EL which I recall from previously and the Gym was pretty puny (though not unlike other Hotel Gyms).

Overall was pretty happy - shame about the weak $A - prices outside the hotel all seemed reasonable as long as you don't convert back into $A. That's not Hilton's doing - just having a rant

I love the Conrad down town !!!
It’s my favorite place to stay. Unfortunately for my next trip to New York it is stratospheric pricing so I’ll be heading back to the Motto Chelsea instead.

They do have some big suites in there, have been upgraded a few times to one but from memory none had twin beds in the room.

 

[VPS]

Well it looks like Hilton have comped me Diamond again without me qualifying.

Thanks guys - much appreciated. I'd better book some travel

I spoke too soon - I drop down on the 31st March

 

[DC3]

I spoke too soon - I drop down on the 31st March

Maybe on 1st April

 

[VPS]

Maybe on 1st April

OK you win - yes 1st April

 

[Gold Member]

15 January, 2025 to 21 January, 2925 (6 nights)
Property: Conrad New York Downtown

There's no EL which I recall from previously and the Gym was pretty puny (though not unlike other Hotel Gyms).

But if there was, would you really want to stay in any American “Executive Lounge”?

 

[I love to travel]

But if there was, would you really want to stay in any American “Executive Lounge”?

Very good point!!

 

[Flashback]

OK you win - yes 1st April

Ditto, down to Gold for me as only stayed 5 nights in 2024. I'm over loyalty programs so just book BFOD with the room type, size and amenities I want. Liberating. Just like I'll be doing with airlines very soon....

 

[justinbrett]

I did a day use stay at Hilton Sydney a few days ago following a cruise. It's come up as both a stay and a night for HHonors. Strange, I thought it didn't count, certainly not for nights.

Weirdly I didn't get a online check in option and even after checking in I couldn't use a digital key.

I didn't go into the lounge but I did see they have put quite a few tables and chairs outside for overflow.

 

[Springthing]

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 which is small, noisy and has no windows. At least the food was decent.

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Thanks for sharing photos of the new rooms where the old Exec Lounge used to be... That didn't take them long at all! I was back at this property last weekend, and the new lounge was again at full capacity, even on a Sunday night, and I was directed to sit outside in the 'overflow' area, so I didn't stay long in the end. It was however the first time in the past 6 stays I've been upgraded to a suite as a diamond member. Half expected something decent for a Sunday night anyway.