Caribbean... Starwood, Hilton, Marriott?
Jul 15, 2003 | 10:26 pm
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Caribbean... Starwood, Hilton, Marriott?
I have amex points and could go to one of these three chains for a week in the Caribbean. We want to go somewhere relaxing and not overrun with tourists in early December.
What hotel would you stay at and why?
What hotel would you stay at and why?
Jul 16, 2003 | 5:53 am
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Hilton Caribe or Marriott (Stellaris I think), both in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Have stayed at both.
In terms of to do things, Puerto Rico has more to offer than any other Caribbean island IMO (nightlife, hiking, caving, history, secluded beaches) Food is great. No customs to go through. No conversion rates, as PR uses the US$. Many Direct flights from the states.
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Have stayed at both.
In terms of to do things, Puerto Rico has more to offer than any other Caribbean island IMO (nightlife, hiking, caving, history, secluded beaches) Food is great. No customs to go through. No conversion rates, as PR uses the US$. Many Direct flights from the states.
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Jul 16, 2003 | 6:25 am
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Sweet Willie is right, San Juan is awesome with lots to do, however that particular Marriott is very "Americanized" so it doesnt' make you feel carribeanish. St. John has a Starwood that is incredible, and although I dont' like St. Thomas The Renaissance is okay.
Jul 17, 2003 | 10:54 am
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Caribe Hilton (Just Renovated great bar) but is adding condos next door. So make sure to ask where your room is facing.
Hilton St. Lucia is very quite and the suites have there own plunge pool.
Hilton has a bunch of new hotels called Coral by Hilton (all-inculsive) I don't know much about them.
Marriott San Juan (dated)I would stay away.
Marriott St Kitts (brand new)I have not been but I heard they have rates as low as $99 during the summer as an openning sale.
Westin St. John (fantastic) Quite and Wonderful. Lots of extra fees (resort and transportation)
Grand Cayman only if you are a diver otherwise it is to expensive
San Juan only if you are looking for night life otherwise there are better beaches.
St. John and St. Lucia are great.
Hilton St. Lucia is very quite and the suites have there own plunge pool.
Hilton has a bunch of new hotels called Coral by Hilton (all-inculsive) I don't know much about them.
Marriott San Juan (dated)I would stay away.
Marriott St Kitts (brand new)I have not been but I heard they have rates as low as $99 during the summer as an openning sale.
Westin St. John (fantastic) Quite and Wonderful. Lots of extra fees (resort and transportation)
Grand Cayman only if you are a diver otherwise it is to expensive
San Juan only if you are looking for night life otherwise there are better beaches.
St. John and St. Lucia are great.
Jul 17, 2003 | 11:04 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CaribAA:
Hilton has a bunch of new hotels called Coral by Hilton (all-inculsive) I don't know much about them.</font>
Hilton has a bunch of new hotels called Coral by Hilton (all-inculsive) I don't know much about them.</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">San Juan only if you are looking for night life otherwise there are better beaches.</font>
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