The new HFP chat thread – Monday 6th July

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Roger says:

6 Jul6 July 19:44

Anyone managed to change statement date on VA Black card?
- Lev441 says:
  
  6 Jul6 July 20:00
  
  Yep, I did so the other day actually. Very simple to do just ring up and ask. Took 5 mins
BJ says:

6 Jul6 July 20:11

Are IC ANA hotels in Tokyo IC hotels in the normal sense or are they oddities like the Waldorf Hilton that isn’t a WA? Anybody got any thoughts as to whether the new Kimpton Shinjuku will become available for points or is it likely another Bangkok style non participant? Given the choice I would prefer to stay in Shinjuku.
- Harry T says:
  
  6 Jul6 July 21:17
  
  I’ve been waiting months for that Kimpton to become available for points. Doesn’t look good so far. Hope it opens up for you.
  - meta says:
    
    6 Jul6 July 21:26
    
    I think because Kimpton doesn’t open officially until 1 Oct (soft opening from September), you won’t see points availability then.
    - meta says:
      
      6 Jul6 July 21:26
      
      *until then
  - JJ says:
    
    7 Jul7 July 09:43
    
    Kimpton Shinjuku isn’t available booking with points but Is wide open using the free night from the IHG Mastercard.
    
    Have 4 nights booked here for April.
    - BJ says:
      
      7 Jul7 July 13:50
      
      Thanks, don’t have one of those but sounds promising st least. Enjoy your trip.
- BJ says:
  
  6 Jul6 July 21:50
  
  Unless it has changed very recently the Bangkok Kimpton never did become available for points so I am not too optimistic. Hilton Tokyo would work better for me anyway with Diamond but for the moment it looks like it may stick at 70k. I know it gets down to 54k at times so I’m reluctant to pay more which is why I’m looking at IC ANA which I might get for 42k but no breakfast or lounge. In reality we will spend so little time in the hotel that the Ibis might be a more sensible option.
  - meta says:
    
    7 Jul7 July 00:24
    
    Bangkok Kimpton is available on points.
    - BJ says:
      
      7 Jul7 July 13:52
      
      Thanks, will see if I can get it for our winter trip.
- Lady London says:
  
  6 Jul6 July 22:11
  
  got a funny feeling the ANA IC Tokyo got spectacularly bad feedback over treating guests badly, twice in about 18 months on your other website @BJ
  - BJ says:
    
    6 Jul6 July 22:19
    
    Thanks, will have a look. I’m actually tempted to try an AirBnB place for the first time. Tokyo strikes me as a interesting place to give it a go.
    - Vit says:
      
      6 Jul6 July 22:37
      
      Many of our friend end up staying at airbnb when in Tokyo. I think it offers good value if you’re travelling as a small group. Last time we stayed at Okura Southwing for a few night which is actually within walking distance from IC ANA. Top notch services and quality cocktails! 🙂
      - BJ says:
        
        7 Jul7 July 06:33
        
        Thanks. I have a stack of hotel points I would like to use up, particularly IHG. Might go for the B&B in Tokyo though and use points in other cities.
Stephen says:

6 Jul6 July 21:19

Has anyone else got someone else’s name and eTicket number in their Virgin refund PDF?
Baji Nahid says:

7 Jul7 July 15:22

I’ve just had an LNER email that they are pulling out from the partnership with nectar and and now have their own rewards system where you will get 2% credit back as an evoucher for future LNER use if you book direct with LNER on their website.

I knew they had the plans for this as they used to ask a select number of customers about this idea but I dont know how i feel about the 2%.