Crown Plaza Hong Kong Opening October 2009

[markh]

I have been trying to find out some information about when the Crown Plaza in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong was opening after I saw it being built in September last year. Found an email address the other day and was surprised when I got a response:

Dear Mr. Markh

Greetings from the Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay!

Many thanks for your email and your interest in the Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay. Hotel is scheduling to open October 2009 and very soon you will be able to book online. However, if you have your schedule available on your visit to Hong Kong, I am able to offer you a special rate and make your booking arrangement.

Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.

I look forward to welcoming you to our hotel soon.

Unfortunately my next trip is in September, so will just miss out ! At least there will be another hotel option to choose with Priority Club in Hong Kong, will be interesting to see how much their rooms are.

[docjames]

Any chance you could PM me the email address - have a HK stay coming in October.

[markh]

Any chance you could PM me the email address - have a HK stay coming in October.

........ Done !

[markh]

Hotel is now on the IC website but not able to book rooms online yet ...

Crowne Plaza Hotel HONG KONG Hotels | HONG KONG CAUSEWAY BAY | Welcome

[docjames]

Thanks for emails markh, have emailed them but no reply yet (although was the weekend - see if i get a reply this week).

[docjames]

Well, i ended up emailing twce but i think my spam filter caught the first reply. Second reply landed after three days.

Dear docjames,

Many thanks for email today and we are delighted to hear of your interest in staying at Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay.


We are extremely grateful for your support and pleased to inform you that our hotel plan to open in 4th quarter of 2009 with the exact date to be confirmed. For details of the room rates and information, we will inform you once available.

Should you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Yours sincerely,
XXXXXXX
Reservations and Service Center Manager
Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay
8 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

Pre-opening Office
2409, 24/F Dah Sing Financial Centre
108 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
Mobile: (852) 66213915
Fax: (852) 2511 4546
Email: XXXXXXXXXX

My interpretation: I dont think they're near to completion yet so wont take bookings until certain of opening date. Which will probably be too late for me to change unless it's a killer deal.

Here's hoping they email me with a good offer before I leave for my RTW.