Sep 4, 2015, 4:45 am
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
Leaving Starwood on June 1, 2016
The St. Regis Monarch Beach will be leaving the Starwood system on June 1, 2016. Reservations are still being accepted for dates on or after June 1, 2016, however, they will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
Resort Pools closed Until June 1, 2016
The resort pools are closed until June 1, 2016. During this time, guests will continue to enjoy exclusive access to Monarch Beach. The beach is accessed by trams that depart the resort every 15 minutes. Additionally, beach butlers are happy to provide chairs, towels and umbrellas. For lap swimming, the Concierge can arrange transportation to a nearby pool. Please contact the resort by phone at (855) 368-2940 or email [email protected] for further information.
Starwood website
The St. Regis Monarch Beach will be leaving the Starwood system on June 1, 2016. Reservations are still being accepted for dates on or after June 1, 2016, however, they will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.
Resort Pools closed Until June 1, 2016
The resort pools are closed until June 1, 2016. During this time, guests will continue to enjoy exclusive access to Monarch Beach. The beach is accessed by trams that depart the resort every 15 minutes. Additionally, beach butlers are happy to provide chairs, towels and umbrellas. For lap swimming, the Concierge can arrange transportation to a nearby pool. Please contact the resort by phone at (855) 368-2940 or email [email protected] for further information.
Starwood website
St. Regis Monarch Beach - (left SPG June 1, 2016) [Master Thread]
Jan 28, 2015, 11:28 pm
#526
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Jose
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 24
Yes, they have a tram service (to take people from hotel to beach) and beach service (chair, towel and all). They also have a restaurant at the beach.
Jan 28, 2015, 11:39 pm
#527
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,736
Thanks.
Jan 29, 2015, 5:44 am
#528
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,934
Restaurant is very good and reasonably priced. And it's fun to watch folks walk down from the Ritz hoping to eat there get turned away because "we're a private restaurant"
Jan 29, 2015, 6:01 am
#529
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 3,326
And that private restaurant is really good, not only the food, but the friendly service and the beautiful sunset beach view ^
Jan 29, 2015, 12:06 pm
#530
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: SPG/MR Plat, HH Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 159
While the resort is very nice, the beach is subpar. If you are specifically going to enjoy the beach, I've heard that the Ritz actually takes care of their portion - and no tram necessary.
If you are going to the beach for a few hours trying to kill time, could be okay.
edit - my experience at the beach restaurant that it had an excellent water view, but the food left a ton to be desired. Food at the resort was way better.
Mar 30, 2015, 4:33 pm
#531
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Plat, Amex Plat
Posts: 91
Stay here a few years back and loved it. Would like to take the family for a 4-5 night stay late summer (Aug/Sep). I'd like to use C&P but this never appears to be an option on the SPG site. Does anyone know if this property ever offers C&P rates?
Mar 30, 2015, 4:53 pm
#532
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
When I do, September 6 - 12 and September 20 - 25 look to be available.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Mar 31, 2015, 11:35 am
#533
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Plat, Amex Plat
Posts: 91
Have you tried using the Browse Dates/Rates function at spg.com and narrowing the search just to Cash & Points?
When I do, September 6 - 12 and September 20 - 25 look to be available.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
When I do, September 6 - 12 and September 20 - 25 look to be available.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
May 20, 2015, 3:47 am
#534
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
I'd be interested in recent feedback about this property, as I'm currently planning a stay either at the StR or the Montage Laguna Beach and I'm still a bit undecided between the two. Thanks.
Aug 7, 2015, 4:15 am
#535
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
I recently stayed at this property and had a great time. It's not perfect, but most if not all of the subpar aspects of the hotel are being addressed in the current remodeling. Here's a short clip of what it will look like once it's finished:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65U...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65U...ature=youtu.be
Aug 7, 2015, 4:44 am
#536
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Programs: Etihad Guest
Posts: 1,549
the subpar aspects of the hotel are being addressed in the current remodeling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65U...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65U...ature=youtu.be
But how are they going to move it a mile closer to the beach?
Aug 7, 2015, 5:29 am
#537
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 3,317
This property > the Montage IMO. I find Montage to be such a sterile, stale brand....just my .02 cents.
Aug 7, 2015, 5:50 am
#538
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
That's a good one... 
I was told they're working on it... 
I visited the Montage and I quite liked it (haven't seen the rooms though). It's very different than the StR and also quite different than the RC. I think all three properties have their pros and cons, in the end it's a question of personal preferences.
I was told they're working on it... I visited the Montage and I quite liked it (haven't seen the rooms though). It's very different than the StR and also quite different than the RC. I think all three properties have their pros and cons, in the end it's a question of personal preferences.
Aug 7, 2015, 12:19 pm
#539
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,028
Interesting posts. I swore I'd stay at the Montage next time I was in the need for some OC, just because of the beach.
I still think I'll give it a shot so I can compare firsthand. I can't figure out how they decided to build this place NOT on the beach, and yet so upscale. Seems like it would have been worthy of a Sheraton or something else without a beach right there, but not a Reg.
I still think I'll give it a shot so I can compare firsthand. I can't figure out how they decided to build this place NOT on the beach, and yet so upscale. Seems like it would have been worthy of a Sheraton or something else without a beach right there, but not a Reg.
Aug 7, 2015, 2:06 pm
#540
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,934
Anyone see the Koch Brothers here with the candidates last week? Loved the reporters standing out front by the fountain telling us breathlessly about their efforts