Inter-Continental Hotels Dar Al Iman Madinah, Medina

Advantages: Luxurious rooms, great views, helpful staff, great location
Disadvantages: Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

...Yes, it is not cheap. But you get what you pay for. If you want luxurious rooms, great food, (the seafood "all you can eat" buffet is excellent), and friendly staff, then stay here. Go to the top floor, where the swimming pool is located, and take photos of the surrounding area from there. Also the location is good, 3 minutes walk down to Circular Quay, the Opera House, etc., can't be beat. If you need sundry consumables, water, fags, chocolate, toothpaste, etc., then there is a "Open all hours" store on the way up from the harbour. Very useful. Breakfast at the hotel is nice but expensive. Alternatively walk down the hill to Circular Quay and have a full English at one of the Al Fresco cafes, before going for a cruise around Port Jackson, or wherever your fancy takes you. Dinner at the InterContinental is also not cheap... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: 5 Star Luxury
Disadvantages: Have to come home!

...want something stronger. There is room to use your laptop and also a fax and modem if this is a working stay, plus three handsets with your telephone! Linen is changed daily and the cleaners are very efficient. Inter connecting rooms are available, if you have young children. There are 451 bedrooms, but only 3 specified suitable for physically challenged people. There are standard rooms, deluxe with King size beds, and different suites. There is a Presidential Suite but no doubt at a cost! The hotel has 15 floors in the different sections, the 3 top most floors are for Club Inter- continental, which if you travel worldwide and stay regularly you can join for benefits. There are 113 rooms and suites in this section. One of the benefits in this hotel is, meals prepared to order and complimentary buffet breakfast, which is served on top... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Generous level of points which never expire
Disadvantages: Would still take a long time to earn a stay at the 'posh' hotels

...**Priority Club** It is said that there is no such thing as a free lunch: With Priority Club, you earn points that will give you free hotel nights and maybe a free breakfast, so that is better than nothing! Is it really free? Well, this is a loyalty card scheme, so yes and no is the answer. If you get points for something you were going to do anyway, then its free - if your behaviour is changed in order to get the points, then that is the price! **What is Priority Club?** Priority Club is the loyalty program/travel rewards club for the InterContinental Hotels Group, also known as 6C or Six Continents. In the UK, we know best the Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands, but this group also includes the InterContinental Hotels, Indigo Hotels, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites Hotel & Resorts. For most... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful