Hilton Melbourne Airport a Hilton no more! (from 31st March 2011)

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As at today the Hilton site is still taking bookings for 1st April onwards it seems.

I wonder if we already have bookings for 1st April onwards, and the reservation was a non-refundable (and no changes) conditions, would we be within our rights to cancel as the supplier is no longer the supplier i.e we ordered a Hilton branded room but got a TPR room.

You could say a room is still a room ... but a bit like ordering a Holden & getting a Ford.

Personally we select the Melb Airport Hilton Vs the HI to assist with status maintenance.
 
Disappointing news.

One less Hilton property, from an already diminshing list, to accumulate Hhonors points in Australia.
 
Stayed in it on Sunday night, probably my penultimate stay. Was actually my best stay there thus far.
 
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If we are going to have a function for the loss of the QFF Plat benefits, perhaps some of us can get together for a final drink at the Hilton Airport bar?
 
Lindsay Wilson said:
If we are going to have a function for the loss of the QFF Plat benefits, perhaps some of us can get together for a final drink at the Hilton Airport bar?
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Whilst I'm trying to limit my travel and Do attendance because I'm trying to save funds for a big trip, I might consider this day trip-ish "Do" only because I have a voucher that I need to redeem. I wonder if QF will let me stretch it past its due date slightly (my voucher is "valid" until 4 Mar 2011).
 
dfcatch said:
Excuse the ignorance.... HPC rate??
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HPC = Hilton Premium Club, or rather that was the old name of the program.

It's now bundled into the Hilton Macquarie Platinum Visa Credit Card, of which the annual fee is the same as that of the old Hilton Premium Club, except now you have to apply for a credit card rather than join a subscription program (which means passing credit checks, etc.)

Both HPC and the Hilton Macquarie Platinum Visa offer 20% off stay rates for any Hilton in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
 
Stayed there Sunday night myself + 1.
I asked about the brand change happening and was told as at April.
I asked (at the front desk) about future bookings I have past that date and was told "they {the new brand} will probably honour the bookings" ... when I pressed for more info, they all just shrugged and said they didn't know anything else.

In short, my stay was very nice as well and we were looked after. Having used the Melb airport Hilton now about 6 times I can say each one has been more than fine for what it is.

Only gripe ... the Sauna seems to be always less that hot even when left on for about 60 mins. The steam room is nice to use though.
 
Well, when you consider they added a property (Surfers Paradise) in December, it's a nil sum game taking MEL Airport.

Now that's a thought - a drink at that bar and mini Do there to welcome it to the Hilton properties :D - funny, I thought I'd had an email from HPC that it had opened in December, but the Hilton website says July 2011 :confused:

JohnK said:
Disappointing news.

One less Hilton property, from an already diminshing list, to accumulate Hhonors points in Australia.
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Lindsay Wilson said:
Well, when you consider they added a property (Surfers Paradise) in December, it's a nil sum game taking MEL Airport.

Now that's a thought - a drink at that bar and mini Do there to welcome it to the Hilton properties :D - funny, I thought I'd had an email from HPC that it had opened in December, but the Hilton website says July 2011 :confused:
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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences - Gold Coast - Official Hilton site

I think you'll find the Hilton apartments (residences) are open now and the hotel style opens later. I'm booked for June to stay there and can only get the Residences.

Still, not happy about Melb airport changing.
 
Sorry to bump this thread

Why is Hilton MEL actually changing? Did Hilton terminate the lease or the new owners terminate it? I would rather have a Hilton than a no name (well not worldwide) Park Royal that does nothing to give you status points with limited hotel coverage world wide. They (Pan Pacific) could atleast named it Pan Pacific than a pathetic Park Royal, it kinda devalues the property and quality of the property.

The good news is SHERATON is returning to Melbourne! :) The Westin is still good though.
 
Read the thread, the owners of the property sold it and it was purchased by a group who employ "Park Royal" to manage it.
 
Mulpha (which owned the property amongst others including Sanctuary Cove and the Sydney IC as well as Hayman), sold it to Pan Pacific Hotels for $109M, who have rebranded it as a Parkroyal, joining its other hotels in Sydney (Parkroyal Parramatta and Darling Harbour) and Perth (Pan Pacific Perth - formerly the Sheraton Perth). Pan Pac own and operate their hotels as one entity, the change takes place after the Hilton management contract expires:

Pan Pacific Hotels Group : Press Releases
 
Email that just arrived from Hilton Macquarie.

[FONT=&quot]Dear Mr straitman,

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Important announcement: Hilton Melbourne Airport[/FONT]
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We are writing to advise that Hilton Melbourne Airport will cease to operate as a Hilton Hotel on March 31, 2011.

The current owners of the hotel, Mulpha Australia Limited, have sold the property to Pan Pacific Hotels Group who plan to operate the hotel as a PARKROYAL property.

Pan Pacific is highly committed to maintaining the excellent service quality and standards, and will ensure a smooth transition of management.

We would like to reassure members that if you have pre-booked any accommodation including your AU$99** night prior to the 31st of March for stays after April 1, 2011 at Hilton Melbourne Airport (regardless of the arrival date) these will remain valid and applicable for the 20%* discount.

Please be advised that you will not be entitled to the 20%* discount on food and beverage should you be staying or visiting the hotel after April 1, 2011.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your business and your loyalty at Hilton Melbourne Airport. Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to have a strong presence in Australia with eight properties, including the new Hilton Surfers Paradise. Melbourne is a key market and the company is committed to providing world-class accommodation at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf and Hilton on the Park – Melbourne, where you can continue to enjoy your membership benefits. Bookings for these properties can be made at hilton.com or hiltonmacquarie.com

If you have any questions at this stage please contact us on 1800 251 600 or 0800 447 778. Alternatively, via email at [email protected]


Kind regards,

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Robin Watters
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES AUSTRALASIA
HILTON SALES WORLDWIDE

[FONT=&quot]* ** Refer to Hilton Benefits Terms and conditions booklet enclosed in your membership pack or visit hiltonmacquarie.com[/FONT] [/FONT]
 
serfty said:
Read the thread, the owners of the property sold it and it was purchased by a group who employ "Park Royal" to manage it.
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Pity for you blokes that seem to be skewed toward the Hilton, the location was ideal and by all accounts, whilst expensive, did it's job.
 
Sprucegoose said:
Pity for you blokes that seem to be skewed toward the Hilton, the location was ideal and by all accounts, whilst expensive, did it's job.
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Not skewed specifically towards Hilton, but at least decent minimum benefits are defined unlike the nebulous PC.

FWIW, last week we stayed at the MEL HI ... on points ...
 
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