British Colonial Hilton Nassau {BHS} CLOSED as of February 15 2022
Mar 7, 2002, 9:41 am
#16
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Seeing as the points/miles for my most recent stay have posted, I was just about to toss my folio, when I noticed a charge that I don't believe was on my other stays here.
It was for "Rm Attendant Gratuity" for $10.50 per day.
Anyone else have this charge? anywhere else?
This charge is not listed at Hilton.com when you book a room.
It was for "Rm Attendant Gratuity" for $10.50 per day.
Anyone else have this charge? anywhere else?
This charge is not listed at Hilton.com when you book a room.
Mar 22, 2002, 9:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Seattle, WA USA
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I too had that same charge at this property.
I was told it was optional.
This would have been nice information upon check in...I typically leave someting for the room person when leaving in the AM each day.
I was told it was optional.
This would have been nice information upon check in...I typically leave someting for the room person when leaving in the AM each day.
Nov 8, 2002, 12:11 pm
#18
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: McLean, VA
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Nassau Getaway
Is anyone familiar with this reward(NAS3) for 3 free nights at the British Colonial? At 170k pts it seems expensive considering you could get 3 free nights 100k using SP5(3 nights at Premium Hotel). Am I missing something that the getaway package includes? Thanks.
Nov 8, 2002, 12:41 pm
#19
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dave123:
Am I missing something that the getaway package includes? Thanks.</font>
Am I missing something that the getaway package includes? Thanks.</font>
That being said, It's a very nice property IMO, Wife and I like it alot and have stayed a few times here.
However it is not the laidback beachfront experience that most people probably picture for the Bahamas
Dec 13, 2002, 2:59 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2001
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We were in Bahamas a couple of weeks back.
Compared to the snowstorm at ORD, the weather(75F-82F/60) was a welcome respite. Water temp was in low sixties. A tad cold for me but it was still swimmable.
In late Jan, it would definitely be better.
[This message has been edited by Bourne (edited 12-13-2002).]
Compared to the snowstorm at ORD, the weather(75F-82F/60) was a welcome respite. Water temp was in low sixties. A tad cold for me but it was still swimmable.
In late Jan, it would definitely be better.
[This message has been edited by Bourne (edited 12-13-2002).]
Feb 10, 2003, 7:47 pm
#22
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British Colonial, Nassau availability
I've been checking on rooms at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau, Bahamas for the past week, on and off. I have checked over several weekends but I can only seem to get rooms using Expedia. Is the hotel *that* popular?!?!
Any suggestions on where else to check?
Any suggestions on where else to check?
Feb 11, 2003, 5:26 pm
#24
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Welcome to Flyertalk sdux 
I think it is agood property for leisure travelers as well, just realize that you have a very small beach and are in downtown Nassau (which I like because you can walk to many different restaurants).
I think it is agood property for leisure travelers as well, just realize that you have a very small beach and are in downtown Nassau (which I like because you can walk to many different restaurants).
Feb 11, 2003, 6:31 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: florida
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we dont pay at the atlantis...and i still prefer this hotel....i love sitting at their pool and watching the ships turn around ...a great and inexpensive chinese restaurant and nassau type restaurants are across the street..only such show in town...and far from casino..good for some, not good for others
Feb 11, 2003, 9:34 pm
#26
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sdux:
That is the only Hilton property in Nassau. Try using your HH Gold reservation number to book it. It's a great hotel for business travelers, request an upgrade to take advantage of the executive floor. Enjoy!</font>
That is the only Hilton property in Nassau. Try using your HH Gold reservation number to book it. It's a great hotel for business travelers, request an upgrade to take advantage of the executive floor. Enjoy!</font>
How quaint, calling on the phone. Now I know I'm living online too much because it never occured to me to call!! Dopey me!
Anyway, I did call and viola! They had availability for my travel dates!!
Feb 11, 2003, 10:09 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: So Cal
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Glad to hear it worked. Enjoy your stay!
Sweet Willie: Thanks for the welcome. I've been reading for a couple of months, just recently joined. I enjoyed your recommendation on San Juan- I'll be there at the end of the month. Thanks!
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Sweet Willie: Thanks for the welcome. I've been reading for a couple of months, just recently joined. I enjoyed your recommendation on San Juan- I'll be there at the end of the month. Thanks!
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Feb 12, 2003, 11:26 am
#28
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Dining ideas from Flyertalk Dining Forum
Dining ideas for Nassau, Bahamas
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000004.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000006.html
Dining ideas for San Juan
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000003.html
Dining ideas for Nassau, Bahamas
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000004.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000006.html
Dining ideas for San Juan
http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...ML/000003.html
Feb 13, 2003, 4:53 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: London, UK
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But whatever you do, don't be tempted by the "Great Atmosphere" at the "Pirate Pub" down the road. The food stinks, the service sucks and all in all it tainted my impression of Nassau very badly, especially since it was recomended by the Concierge. I suppose I have only myself to blame... With a name like "Pirate Pub", what can you expect!
The Restaurant just accross the road from the hotel however is very good, despite trying to be an all-american Sports Bar (not the place I usually frequent).
The Restaurant just accross the road from the hotel however is very good, despite trying to be an all-american Sports Bar (not the place I usually frequent).
Feb 13, 2003, 11:19 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: rancho cucamonga, ca
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Nassau Bay Hilton
read this hilarious story:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sband_run_over
http://www.galvnews.com/archive.lasso?WCD=7498
any FTers saw the confrontation?
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sband_run_over
http://www.galvnews.com/archive.lasso?WCD=7498
any FTers saw the confrontation?
