Sep 1, 2018, 11:42 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
Hotel email addresses:
Marriott Waikiki: [email protected]
Courtyard Waikiki: [email protected]
Waikiki Marriott is full buffet breakfast daily for elite+1 or 1,000 points - Plat arrival gift option
Resort fee: $37+tax
--- One macadamia nut candy (comes with 2 pieces of candy)
--- Fitness classes daily
--- Cultural classes daily
--- Enhanced internet
--- 60 minutes of long distance and international calls daily
--- Blu-ray or DVD rentals
--- Press Reader newspaper and magazine downloads
--- 1 introductory scuba or snorkel lesson, one per family (this is subject to availability as the shop needs to first have a paid booking before they can offer the free lesson in the morning)
Marriott Waikiki: [email protected]
Courtyard Waikiki: [email protected]
Waikiki Marriott is full buffet breakfast daily for elite+1 or 1,000 points - Plat arrival gift option
Resort fee: $37+tax
--- One macadamia nut candy (comes with 2 pieces of candy)
--- Fitness classes daily
--- Cultural classes daily
--- Enhanced internet
--- 60 minutes of long distance and international calls daily
--- Blu-ray or DVD rentals
--- Press Reader newspaper and magazine downloads
--- 1 introductory scuba or snorkel lesson, one per family (this is subject to availability as the shop needs to first have a paid booking before they can offer the free lesson in the morning)
Courtyard Waikiki or Waikiki Marriott
Apr 22, 2008, 10:46 am
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Apr 22, 2008, 11:24 am
#78
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You wanna talk deceptive Waikiki hotel pictures? I just checked out the Starwood site for the Princess Kaiulani, and they clearly chased away all of the hookers that are always hanging around the hotel before taking the pictures. To me, that's the defining characteristic of that property, and they're nowhere to be seen on the website...
In all seriousness, though, I would venture to say that the rooms at the Marriott are on average closer to the beach than the rooms at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. So it's really just the road that's got you worried. Buyer beware, as always.
In all seriousness, though, I would venture to say that the rooms at the Marriott are on average closer to the beach than the rooms at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. So it's really just the road that's got you worried. Buyer beware, as always.
If only we could fly to the beach from the hotel room, they might be closer than say the rooms in the Kalia Tower at the HHV. After living in Waikiki for 18 months and staying at both hotels, I can say without a doubt that it is easier to get to the beach at the HHV than it is from any room at the Marriott.
I agree but I might remove Maui from your list.
Apr 23, 2008, 12:34 am
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Reason I asked... first time we went to Hawaii was in 2006... We just booked an AAward ticket in Y for HNL and then found a good deal on a hotel at Waikiki. We mentioned this to a good friend and they just looked at us with a blank stare and said, "Why?".
We changed plans and after we flew into Kona from HNL... and drove up to Kohala... and walked into our room at the resort... and looked over the lanai at the ocean.... Then we understood. ^
We changed plans and after we flew into Kona from HNL... and drove up to Kohala... and walked into our room at the resort... and looked over the lanai at the ocean.... Then we understood. ^
Apr 23, 2008, 2:56 am
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Although I agree with the overall statement and sentiment; spending 1 to 2 nites in Waikiki offers one the opportunity to respectfully visit Pearl Harbor and perhaps do the North Shore Drive loop.
IMO, each one offers its' own unique ambiance, "must see's", and vacation memories. Although I certainly have a preference, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the time spent on each island, and recommend doing so to friends.
Apr 23, 2008, 12:52 pm
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Although I agree with the overall statement and sentiment; spending 1 to 2 nites in Waikiki offers one the opportunity to respectfully visit Pearl Harbor and perhaps do the North Shore Drive loop.
IMO, each one offers its' own unique ambiance, "must see's", and vacation memories. Although I certainly have a preference, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the time spent on each island, and recommend doing so to friends.
Second trip not sure I would do it again.
Nov 24, 2008, 8:26 am
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any bonuses at Marriott Waikiki Resort?
I'm Gold, and will stay at MArriott Waikiki Resorts soon.
Does my Gold status get me anything?
Breakfast?
Room Upgrade?
Does my Gold status get me anything?
Breakfast?
Room Upgrade?
Nov 24, 2008, 9:12 am
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No breakfast. (They get asked about it often enough that the fact that its not a benefit at a resort property is likely to be brought up before you ask at check-in.)
If available, you will get a "one category" upgrade as they explain it. So a city view becomes a partial ocean, partial ocean may become a better partial ocean or an ocean view, etc. (This is based on what they explained when I checked-in last year. I won't take an issue whether or not its following the official policy. To be honest, I didn't spend much time in my room anyway, so I didn't care.)
If available, you will get a "one category" upgrade as they explain it. So a city view becomes a partial ocean, partial ocean may become a better partial ocean or an ocean view, etc. (This is based on what they explained when I checked-in last year. I won't take an issue whether or not its following the official policy. To be honest, I didn't spend much time in my room anyway, so I didn't care.)
Feb 14, 2009, 9:40 am
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Waikiki Marriott and Internet fees
Just returned from a very relaxing 8 days at the Waikiki Beach Marriott in HNL. It was my first time staying here as I'm usually a low-key Kona sort of guy. However, it was my girlfriend's first visit to Hawaii, so I wanted to take her somewhere with lots of things to do and a nice beach near the hotel.
We had a great time and had an ocean front room on the 9th floor. The beach got crowded at times, of course, but we were always able to find a fairly quiet place without too much walking. The Marriott is a great place with tons of things to do in the vicinity. My biggest complaints are how much they gouge you on certain things, but I guess that's sort of to be expected. They wanted something like $14.00 a day to connect to the hotel's WiFi. Hands down the highest price I've seen anywhere in the world, especially considering that most tourist hotels seem to offer it for free anymore. But I managed to stick it to them, and I can't imagine many people with Internet needs actually pay this fee. All you had to do was walk out on the balcony and you could instantly find about 3 or 4 free WiFi connections. ^
We had a great time and had an ocean front room on the 9th floor. The beach got crowded at times, of course, but we were always able to find a fairly quiet place without too much walking. The Marriott is a great place with tons of things to do in the vicinity. My biggest complaints are how much they gouge you on certain things, but I guess that's sort of to be expected. They wanted something like $14.00 a day to connect to the hotel's WiFi. Hands down the highest price I've seen anywhere in the world, especially considering that most tourist hotels seem to offer it for free anymore. But I managed to stick it to them, and I can't imagine many people with Internet needs actually pay this fee. All you had to do was walk out on the balcony and you could instantly find about 3 or 4 free WiFi connections. ^
Feb 14, 2009, 10:04 am
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Glad it was a good holoholo!
Since this is mostly about the Marriott Waikiki, I'm going to move to that forum from the Hawai`i forum.
cblaisd
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Since this is mostly about the Marriott Waikiki, I'm going to move to that forum from the Hawai`i forum.
cblaisd
Co-Moderator, Hawai`i forum
Feb 14, 2009, 10:41 am
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Feb 14, 2009, 10:48 am
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Glad you had a good trip. I strongly suggest you never do laundry, connect to wifi, or enjoy a non-comped breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Europe.
Feb 14, 2009, 12:22 pm
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Full service hotels - the 4* kind with full-service restaurants, room service, valets, and pools - typically charge for wifi while budget and limited service brands (Courtyard, HGI) do not.
Glad you had a good trip. I strongly suggest you never do laundry, connect to wifi, or enjoy a non-comped breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Europe.
Glad you had a good trip. I strongly suggest you never do laundry, connect to wifi, or enjoy a non-comped breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Europe.
Feb 14, 2009, 12:46 pm
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I agree that in this day and age it is outrageous. Much more so in Europe (and that goes for the €30 breakfast as well). However, your luck in finding free wifi seems to be better than mine. I find it extremely rarely from my hotel rooms, and, well, if you have to be connected, you pay. Boingo and iPass seem to work pretty well from many places.