Hyatt to open its first property in Scotland

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• ChrisM says:

  7 Oct7 October 09:08

  We’ve stayed at the Schloss Roxburghe last summer when it was having its new wing built so it wasn’t a pretty sight, though no noise. We had a nice room in the old stables, so had to go outside the main building to get to it. There was a pleasant and welcoming, though small bar. Dining room was good, high quality food, well looked after by staff, but we ate both nights and menu only had 4 main options which were the same both nights. Maybe this will improve when they are catering for more rooms. All in all a pleasant, but not fantastic stay (from memory I think it was about £900 Dinner, B&B at a prepaid rate in a room a couple above entry level) . We have had better value in hotels that don’t take themselves so seriously. It’s almost as if they bump the prices up so you think you are getting luxury.

• Sarju Mistry says:

  7 Oct7 October 10:04

  Does anyone know if the BA offer on the Amex can be used for BA holidays that are in economy? Or is it purely for flights.

• Waddle says:

  7 Oct7 October 10:36

  Did we know that new benefits are coming to Amex Gold? Have I missed an article?
  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/campaigns/gold-card/new-benefits/index.html

  • Rob says:

    7 Oct7 October 10:56

    We did an article ages ago when announced and will repeat it next week when they go live. Might be a little carrot to go with it …

  • Rhys says:

    7 Oct7 October 10:59

    We did https://www.headforpoints.com/2022/06/22/american-express-preferred-rewards-gold-changes/

• Ade says:

  7 Oct7 October 11:38

  I wonder if the Schloss Roxeburgh will be work with the Amex Hyatt offer. It’s not on the list of participating locations but I’m guessing that list was done before the announcement. I’m staying there in December so it would be useful!

• Flying Misfit says:

  7 Oct7 October 14:45

  OT: HSBC Premier transfer to Avios – 25% Bonus. Just worked on two instantaneous transfers I have done.

  • Adil says:

    7 Oct7 October 17:25

    Thanks for the heads up, can confirm 25% bonus as well and transfer was near immediate, haven’t seen/read anything official from hsbc about it

• David says:

  7 Oct7 October 18:27

  How is splitting the bill over two or three cards to get the statement credit multiple times looked upon by the hotel and Amex?

  • Rob says:

    7 Oct7 October 18:46

    Done this multiple times, not an issue. The hotel (independently owned) doesn’t care, Amex (who isn’t funding this) doesn’t care, the brand owner (which is funding it) doesn’t find out.

• brian says:

  8 Oct8 October 09:41

  @Rob

  Thinking of availing of this Hyatt offer at the Park Hyatt Hamburg before it closes which I know you are a fan of.

  I’m wondering if you think many of the Hamburg restraunts in the £150 credit offer would be suitable to bring a 2 year old. You seem to be very familiar with the city. Looks like there’s a few Steakhouse chains on the list but not sure if the others.

  • Rob says:

    8 Oct8 October 10:13

    Bizarrely we never eat out there. I can think of one restaurant meal in 15 years of 3-4 annual visits. The kids make it unnecessarily complex and we are normally just passing through for a night.

    • brian says:

      8 Oct8 October 10:49

      I’ll try do a bit of homework so. Thought it was worth asking.

• Alex Sm says:

  14 Oct14 October 09:22

  Maybe the same reason for capitalisation as HfP itself uses for capitalising the first letter in Autumn, Winter etc – the German way?

  • Rob says:

    14 Oct14 October 11:14

    I capitalise seasons, Rhys does not – although I occasionally rewrite it!

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