[GONE] Le Méridien Eilat [Master Thread]
Aug 28, 2008, 9:57 am
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[GONE] Le Méridien Eilat [Master Thread]
Has anyone stayed in this property since it reopened post renovations? Anyone with information on Plat benefits?
Aug 29, 2008, 2:59 am
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I just stayed there as a plat. I was never there pre renovations, but it looks like it can use renovations now. The rooms are old and musty.
As far as benefits go, they are pretty clueless how the whole spg program works, but if you pressure them enough you could probably get an upgrade.
As far as benefits go, they are pretty clueless how the whole spg program works, but if you pressure them enough you could probably get an upgrade.
Aug 29, 2008, 5:32 am
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Welcome to FlyerTalk, mbd4524. It looks like you've been lurking for quite some time.
Old and musty rooms? This is the newly reopened Le Meridien and not the Sheraton Moriah? Oy! I was hoping for a quality redemption option in Eilat.
Old and musty rooms? This is the newly reopened Le Meridien and not the Sheraton Moriah? Oy! I was hoping for a quality redemption option in Eilat.
Aug 29, 2008, 6:46 am
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I just stayed at the Eilat Sheraton on points and the room was old and musty! On the other hand they asked what PLT amenity I wanted, told me about the SPG breakfast special(reduced price or you can use points), allowed me to have 4 in a room at no extra charge.
They were nice, helpful and friendly which is goes along way when the room is old and musty.
They were nice, helpful and friendly which is goes along way when the room is old and musty.
Aug 29, 2008, 7:18 am
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I just stayed at the Eilat Sheraton on points and the room was old and musty! On the other hand they asked what PLT amenity I wanted, told me about the SPG breakfast special(reduced price or you can use points), allowed me to have 4 in a room at no extra charge.
They were nice, helpful and friendly which is goes along way when the room is old and musty.
They were nice, helpful and friendly which is goes along way when the room is old and musty.
Dec 6, 2008, 1:52 pm
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Has anyone booked this hotel lately? It seems that they play games with SPG. As far ahead as i looked (till mid feb) it doesnt show any availability, but when you try booking with other sites and travel agents they claim plenty of vacancy. I am very well aware that the fattal chain in Israel is not exactly known for their strict adherance to all spg rules 
but this is pretty puzzling to me....Anyone know whats going on here?
but this is pretty puzzling to me....Anyone know whats going on here?
Dec 8, 2008, 10:21 am
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Are the rates you are seeing on these other sites pre-paid rates? If so, they are probably wholesale rates where the hotel has already sold its inventory to a third party for re-sell.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Mar 8, 2009, 12:09 pm
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Any FT'ers been to the LM Eilat lately?
Mar 9, 2009, 1:13 am
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Jun 21, 2009, 11:15 am
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I hadn't seen the previous post, but generally the property is right on the Red Sea, next to the big mall at the beach. I may have to try to use some of the Free Weekend nights and try this place out since it seems that nobody else is taking one for the team.
On second thought, at such a low category it would be a waste of free nights. Perhaps C&P.
On second thought, at such a low category it would be a waste of free nights. Perhaps C&P.
Dec 9, 2010, 10:14 am
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Has anyone stayed at this hotel recently? Looking for opinions on whether to stay there...
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 28, 2011, 1:38 pm
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Apr 28, 2011, 10:11 pm
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Ok, if y'all transfer some Starpoints to me I'll TOFTT and drive down and check it out. 