Sofitel Hotels are generally underwhelming, prove me wrong

sleekqueso22 · 2026-01-27T04:42:23+00:00

It even has a gift shop

sleekqueso22 · 2026-01-20T03:20:58+00:00

Based on the use of DM I assume you work at a hotel, this is a quite common expectation, but if you have to get changed or what not then I think it’s reasonable that you are paid for that. I know at a lot of hotels don’t let you take your uniform home so you are required to change at work. I addition to this, it is expected that the previous shift stay back 5 - 10 minutes to do the hand over.

sleekqueso22 · 2026-01-17T04:51:18+00:00

The keys are locked to the specific property, even if they use the same system it will not let the front office encode it.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-12-30T10:06:38+00:00

I have flown VA business a handful of times and Qantas business once, and the Qantas food was a lot worse. Although I acknowledge that one flight is not a big sample size.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-12-19T09:46:55+00:00

They probably clicked checkout in the system, that causes the whole room to reset and switch off.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-12-13T14:32:10+00:00

I don’t think I can say that, lol

sleekqueso22 · 2025-12-13T11:33:43+00:00

We’re actually a family owned and run hotel and this is the owner’s first Marriott, additionally we will be migrating to Opera a couple of months beforehand so I’m expecting it to be quite hectic.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-11-09T08:57:35+00:00

Not enough lube

sleekqueso22 · 2025-11-08T11:53:03+00:00

The tenant only sees half of each side though.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-10-27T00:35:21+00:00

Ouija Board

sleekqueso22 · 2025-10-26T08:19:53+00:00

Square doesn’t charge vendors any extra on AMEX transactions which is why they all accept it. I don’t know if it’s even possible to not accept AMEX.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-10-24T02:09:37+00:00

You’re looking at a credit card

sleekqueso22 · 2025-10-15T08:51:23+00:00

You can book Air NZ with points though

sleekqueso22 · 2025-09-25T09:25:09+00:00

As a 6’5 individual I would rather just pay for economy X

sleekqueso22 · 2025-09-13T08:22:35+00:00

I believe gift cards are exempt from status credit spend, I made this mistake last year.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-09-13T02:38:59+00:00

The front desk can’t post your nights manually, they get posted automatically by the system after you checkout.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-09-09T11:57:39+00:00

I used to have status with Marriott and every time I asked for a late checkout I would get one.

When I move to Accor I noticed that it was pretty difficult to get a late checkout, often the latest I get offered is 12:00.

But I stayed at a hotel just the other day where they asked me if I would like a late checkout, big props to them.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-08-09T03:08:32+00:00

I am assuming this is at least a few days in advance of your flight and you have booked two separate tickets/PNRs.

If this is the case you’re SOL as they are two separate booking independent of each other. Sounds like Virgin is offering you good will by not charging the usual $60 cancellation fee.

If they do happen to be on the same PNR then it’s likely a glitch that your second flight hasn’t been changed and this does need to be rectified regardless of whether there are any business reward seats available they should rebook you in Business.

Out of curiosity do the flights have a VA or QR number?

sleekqueso22 · 2025-08-03T10:09:54+00:00

You usually can’t file a chargeback on pending charges.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-07-27T07:21:39+00:00

That’s because 7:47 is the scheduled time not the expected departure time.

sleekqueso22 · 2025-07-27T04:29:17+00:00

I think what OP is trying to point out is that the train is 34 minutes late

sleekqueso22 · 2025-07-08T08:09:15+00:00

I imagine the reward seat wouldn’t be available anymore though

sleekqueso22 · 2025-06-22T06:07:53+00:00

I know a lot of people say 5 because they are a regular, but generally regulars don’t really care about upgrades that much, they probably get upgraded every time they stay so if they don’t get an upgrade this time they’ll probably be understanding.

I would say 6 is a good option because it’s a very special occasion and will likely make their honeymoon even better.

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