Queenstown is one of my favorite places in the world. It's truly magical, so I was excited to be able to return, and take Ford there for his first visit. We planned this portion of the trip pretty last minute and were going during peak season. One of the only hotels that still had availability…
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If I did not know better, I'd say that we have come a long a way and @Lucky may be 'warming up' to Hilton and HHonors. Congrats on scoring a suite upgrade!
I am now in Seoul, SK, on the 4th night of my 5-night revenue stay at Millennium Seoul Hilton (strangely named since typically Hilton properties are typically named with 'Hilton' preceding the name of the city or location). With YUGE columns, a spacious interior, a great architectural design, 5 restaurants (Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, "International") on the property, and a great location near touristy Itaewon district, this is one incredible Hilton property. In my opinion, this Hilton dwarfs Park Hyatt Seoul, where I stayed a couple of years ago for 5 nights, in almost every respect. Of course, it does not hurt that I was upgraded to a suite here as a HH Diamond, whereas at the PH I had no such luck as low HGP 'Platinum'.
There is Grand Hilton Seoul and Conrad Seoul, which I may check out in the future (likely just the Conrad, as the Grand Hilton does not seem that 'grand'), but in the mean time I wholeheartedly recommend the Millennium Seoul Hilton. As icing on the cake, one of the city's top casinos, the "Seven Luck Casino", is right next door!
Cheers!
Stayed at the doubletree. It was also great! And a bit cheaper. Same breakfast though.
Breakfast was at points overrun by rude Chinese tourists. RCTs
So what was the resolution on the DCC scam once you followed up with corporate ?
As much as the Hilton is great, I can't stay there. I love Spire, St Moritz, and the Sofitel. Of course, if budget isn't a concern, Eichardt's is the best. Another great place is Azur. Love Queenstown. Heading back myself next year.
VERY unlikely I would stay at a hotel like this, based on my personal preference: location.
I would much rather stay at even a modest motel/hotel IN TOWN so that I could walk out the door to enjoy the lovely Queenstown downtown area and waterfront. And my taste in food is more about simple & low calorie than extensive buffets. I usually pack my own cereal when I go to New Zealand: coffee, cereal & a piece of fruit & I'm good to go.
@Lucky - Great review! Did Hilton give you the option of charging your card in NDZ? We stayed at the Rees a few years ago, and they gave us the choice at checkout. I remember their rates were mediocre, so I let the credit card company handle the conversion instead.
Glad you addressed the big issue from the start. I read the headline and thought, "There's a Hilton in Queenstown? I walked all over town and didn't see one". Yeah, that's a bit too far out of town for my liking. Looks nice, though.
Stayed at both the Hilton and Doubletree in Queenstown in 2013. The Doubletree is rather minimal so switched to the Hilton asap (2nd night). Also was upgraded to probably the same suite as Lucky.
Hilton Queenstown is one of my favourite Hiltons - especially in New Zealand. Unfortunately it lacks an Executive Lounge but otherwise it is a wonderful stay.
There is a walkway from the Hotel to downtown along the water that takes a little over an hour each way that was a good way to work off the breakfast ;-). In the time we were there, wife and I walked to town each day even though we had a rental car. It was summer so a tad warmish in the afternoon but since it was NZ the temperatures were very moderate (22C?).
You always have such great pictures in your reviews so thanks.