IHG Hotels that recognise status

[Beano]

There is an IHG hotel in Sydney which more often than not gives me at least a one level upgrade and sometimes to a suite of which there are at least two varieties. (I pay for the cheapest room) One suite has two rooms, double basins, and separate toilet. Another is one long room (the TV looks very small from the bed), double basins, spa bath and full height and width window with a spectacular view of the Opera House, Bridge and CBD. Great place to view Vivid. Power points still behind the bed.
I think it is more personal than just being an IHG Platinum Elite. I stay there regularly and get to know the staff, including the managers.

 

[bussyboy]

Good review and value received—in the heart of ADL. I was pleased they invited you to join the club as a PA. Smart move.

I'm staying there in late July, so let's see if it's more than a glitch.

Just checking - club lounge access is an exception to the policy and shouldn't be expected?
I understood you need to book a room/rate that includes access, and can't just upgrade into it.

 

[dairyfloss]

Just checking - club lounge access is an exception to the policy and shouldn't be expected?
I understood you need to book a room/rate that includes access, and can't just upgrade into it.

Yes - usually the case. There are some properties that will offer it when upgraded into a Club Room or Suite, but they are easily the exception, these days.

 

[Beano]

Yes - usually the case. There are some properties that will offer it when upgraded into a Club Room or Suite, but they are easily the exception, these days.

I was upgraded and had access to the club room at the Intercontinental Adelaide. Not every IHG hotel has a club room.

 

[dairyfloss]

I was upgraded and had access to the club room at the Intercontinental Adelaide. Not every IHG hotel has a club room.

The example up-thread was from the IC ADL, as well

 

[Beano]

I am disappointed if I don't get an upgrade at any IHG hotel. The trick is to make sure my loyalty number is in the booking. I always phone ahead to make sure, except at one hotel in Sydney where I am known and stay a lot.

 

[ShrinkWrapped]

Voco Melbourne Central

When: June 2024
Status: Diamond Ambassador
Rate: Whatever the flexible rate rate last month with the triple points bonus
Booked Room: 1 king bed standard
Received Room: 1 king bed premium high floor city view (3 step upgrade?)

Amenity - chose breakfast

I’ve stayed at the Voco more times than I should admit partly because it is close to my workplace in Melbourne where I can roll out and walk to the office. It is a reasonably solid hotel in the grand scheme of things.

Nearly always get the upgrade to the premium high floor city view. Reasonably ok bathroom (no bathtub), decent air con, decent bed. I always come for free sparkling water available at all times of the day (can take 750ml bottles back to the room).

Breakfast is generically hotel like, but does the job. Allowed 1 barista coffee without extra charge.

There is a pool but I’ve never used it so don’t know if it is actually any good.

 

[Lynda2475]

(no bathtub)

A huge plus imo

free sparkling water available at all times of the day (can take 750ml bottles back to the room).

Is this for Diamond only? I was a platinum last stay and wanst told about this, on floor seem to only have bottles to refill from a still water fountain - do you need to go somewhere else for sparkling?

Im staying at Voco again in Oct.

 

[ShrinkWrapped]

A huge plus imo



Is this for Diamond only? I was a platinum last stay and wanst told about this, on floor seem to only have bottles to refill from a still water fountain - do you need to go somewhere else for sparkling?

Im staying at Voco again in Oct.

Sparkling water is on the main level 6 foyer to the side of main reception by the conference rooms
just help yourself to bottles in the fridge which was 750ml each.
bring bottles back down to refill if you need

still water also available

 

[drron]

CP Changi Airport.

When -June 2024
Status -Diamond Ambassador

Booked -classic king Senior rate
Received Premium king, pool view, top floor

Chose points as the lounge was still open when we arrived.

Has separate shower and large bath. Shower only is my deal breaker. Mobility and balance issues make showers dangerous places.
Lounge staff are great. We checked in and out in the lounge. There was a line nearly out the door when we arrived in the lobby.
Much better when the lounge manager says just give me the passports and I will do the paperwork out here whilst you go inside and get something to eat and drink. We had arrived just 15 minutes before evening service was to close.

 

[kerfuffle]

Double hotel post (one of of three coming this season)

Hotel: InterContinental Sydney
When: June 6-7
Status: Diamond Ambassador
Rate: 15% off Rewards Night at 32 300 points/night
Booked: 1 King Classic City View
Received: 1 King Classic East Harbour View (not as great as last time and was upgraded pretty late because Vivid). Tried to ask for an Opera House room since there were still some left and got politely rejected after reception made enquiries with Housekeeping. Could still see the Opera House if I squished my face against the window haha.
Amenity Offered: Breakfast, drink or 600 points. Took the 600 points because breakfast was going to be hectic, being Vivid (and I had a morning flight), and the bar would be hectic at night. Still waiting for those 600 points to land in my account ...

Definitely one of the best hotels to stay at during Vivid! Already booked my Opera House room for next year's Vivid opening night, but will probably end up cancelling as it's kinda hard to justify spending good coin on an IC Sydney stay as a Sydneysider (which is why every stay here has been on points); that money would be better spent on Vivid LIVE tickets ...


Hotel: voco Brisbane City Centre
When: June 7-8
Status: Diamond Ambassador
Rate: The one where it was 20% off at $198.95/night (I missed out on the triple points as I cancelled and rebooked when Cashrewards had boosted cashback for IHG)
Booked: 1 Queen Bed Standard
Received: 1 King Bed Premium River View (same as last time but one floor below). Interestingly, the upgrade never showed up in the app so despite getting the reservation upgraded e-mail, I didn't know what I was given until check-in.
Amenity Offered: Breakfast, drink or 600 points. Took the breakfast. Now includes one cup of barista-made coffee for Diamond members.

Still my favourite Brisbane IHG hotel for the reasonable prices, location and service.