Sheraton Melbourne

[Industrybuff]

Hello all

I am newly minted SPG platinum member and have booked a special getaway at Sheraton Melbourne in November on a Saturday night. Can anyone share their experiences as an SPG Plat staying at this hotel ?
Did you get an upgrade to a better room category, is mini suite or club room ?

thanks
industrybuff

 

[ric_melb]

I am a gold SPG member and stay at Sheraton Melbourne regularly. This is a "boutique" style of hotel, with only 174 rooms and 11 suites. There are no club rooms, nor is there an executive lounge. There are 4 categories of rooms, most of which are a similar size, but with different aspects. I have mostly been upgraded one or two categories of room on staying. Imagine as a platinum you would get better or at least similar upgrades depending on occupancy. However with so few suites I don't know what your chances are of getting a suite upgrade.
If you intend to eat there on Saturday night I suggest you book in advance, as following an upgrade to their buffet offering they can be heavily booked.

 

[big_RED]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but in regards to upgrades. Would you basically book a lower rate room, and then when you check in, hope through your Gold or Platnium status that the hotel upgrades you for free? Therefore you always book a lower fee room?

 

[boomy]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but in regards to upgrades. Would you basically book a lower rate room, and then when you check in, hope through your Gold or Platnium status that the hotel upgrades you for free? Therefore you always book a lower fee room?

That's exactly what I do. Platinum basically guarantees you an upgrade up to executive suites if there are enough rooms available.

 

[big_RED]

That's exactly what I do. Platinum basically guarantees you an upgrade up to executive suites if there are enough rooms available.

Nice! Thanks for the response. Makes sense I suppose. Why spend the $$$ when you don't have to.
You just receive less points for the cash booking a lower rate room, but still get the rooms stays and status credits etc.