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Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy, CLOSED for renovation Aug '18[Master Thread]
Mar 27, 2014, 7:47 pm
#361
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 731
Just checked in today. Buffet breakfast in lieu of 500pts for plat amenity. Booked single french bed closet sized room. Upgraded to Grand Canal Terrace Deluxe room overlooking the canal on top (6th) floor with tje largest terrace ever! Room is literally in front of that big dome building
Terrace is larger than the room and can fit 40-50 pax for partying at night!
Edit: i dont know whats up with italy but from westin palace milan, westin regina & europa, westin excelsior roma, etc....their air conditioning feels like a heater....have to open doors/windows just to get some cool air...
Update: purchase Raid or Baygon....too many mosquitos....
Terrace is larger than the room and can fit 40-50 pax for partying at night!
Edit: i dont know whats up with italy but from westin palace milan, westin regina & europa, westin excelsior roma, etc....their air conditioning feels like a heater....have to open doors/windows just to get some cool air...
Update: purchase Raid or Baygon....too many mosquitos....
Have a great stay!
Mar 27, 2014, 7:59 pm
#362
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
This sounds just like the room we stayed in for 3 nights! We had the one furthest to the right with a gorgeous view of the Vogalonga as they raced by. The terrace had plants in urns, 2 chaise lounges, a sitting area with sofa, etc... Simply a fabulous stay and the buffet breakfast can't be beat for location and selection. We must have had 3 cappucinos each and we now refer to every fancy breakfast as "The Grand Canal Breakfast". Have a great stay!
Have a great stay!I have to admit though...room service food is so aweful...35 euros for chicken sandwhich which was soooooo dry and cold with stale bread and biscuits...22 euro for sandwhich and 12 eur for tray charge....and o.j. at minibar for 10 euros!? I woke up at 1 am coz so hungry...but have to wait for breakfast to open.
Staffs here are so nice however...i really dont get why on spg.com rated this property as 3.6 (or 3.8?) from guest reviews....i would say its a solid 4.5 out of 5 for plats...and the price of 172 euros for this kind of upgraded room not using SNA but as plat upgrade upon checkin cant be beat....super happy
Do you by any chance can recommend a cheap gondola ride? Travelling alone but i hear its 80 euros for 30-40 minutes....i'd rather swim for that price....
Last edited by supatight80; Mar 27, 2014 at 8:10 pm
Mar 27, 2014, 8:22 pm
#363
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
Anyone have a recent stay here as a SPG Plat? I'm debating between this and the Gritti (which currently has C&P availability). I'll be booking two rooms...do you think they will let me have free breakfast for both people in each room? Both breakfast spreads seem to have solid reviews. We are only spending one night here and would like a canal view and we have a few SNAs to burn. Thanks for your thoughts!
One walk in closet area/room, one shoe area/room, 1 bathroom...and walk pass small hallway to reach bedroom...which leads to a super huge terrace.
No need to burn SNA here IMHO..Youll LOVE it here! Safe travels and enjoy!
Mar 30, 2014, 10:01 pm
#364
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 829
It's €75 pp. The most expensive bk I have seen. To buy 3000 points = $20@500=US$120. Pretty close.
Usually people consider 2.5 US cent a point an OK deal for redemptions -- than value is US$75. Then you are in the money.
There is a place outside of the hotel you can eat good breakfast for €10-20 pp.
Usually people consider 2.5 US cent a point an OK deal for redemptions -- than value is US$75. Then you are in the money.
There is a place outside of the hotel you can eat good breakfast for €10-20 pp.
Spasibo!
I just opened a brand new SPG card for our son so I might get it for free w/bonus.
But once again, was it worth it? I can sell 3K points for $48. Or I can spend them on breakfast.
I m not exactly a newcomer to Venice, I know my ways around.
but this trip is gonna be special.
Mar 31, 2014, 12:09 am
#365
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
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Thanks Medved.
Spasibo!
I just opened a brand new SPG card for our son so I might get it for free w/bonus.
But once again, was it worth it? I can sell 3K points for $48. Or I can spend them on breakfast.
I m not exactly a newcomer to Venice, I know my ways around.
but this trip is gonna be special.
Spasibo!
I just opened a brand new SPG card for our son so I might get it for free w/bonus.
But once again, was it worth it? I can sell 3K points for $48. Or I can spend them on breakfast.
I m not exactly a newcomer to Venice, I know my ways around.
but this trip is gonna be special.
Last edited by Oxon Flyer; Mar 31, 2014 at 12:51 am Reason: fix quote frame error
Apr 7, 2014, 8:30 am
#366
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 829
The only thing great with breakfast is the view of canal. Bk is at ground floor. Its now 45e/ppbut as medved had mentioned, not worth it. Typical scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, sausages, cold cuts. Variety of bread and a few pies amd thats it...also prosecco served for breakfast....wouldnt pay it imho. You can sit there after 11 am and still get the same great views. Youll love it there btw! Super nice people! And honest too
Apr 8, 2014, 11:16 am
#367
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Programs: AA ExP (former HP/US), Marriott (former SPG) Lifetime Platinum, and most other major hotel programs
Posts: 455
The only thing great with breakfast is the view of canal. Bk is at ground floor. Its now 45e/ppbut as medved had mentioned, not worth it. Typical scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, sausages, cold cuts. Variety of bread and a few pies amd thats it...also prosecco served for breakfast....wouldnt pay it imho. You can sit there after 11 am and still get the same great views. Youll love it there btw! Super nice people! And honest too
Apr 8, 2014, 5:03 pm
#368
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
For a special trip, I'd eat there not @ side streets eateries. It's in style.
Apr 9, 2014, 12:42 pm
#369
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 829
yeah, it is a special trip. Cafe Florian, etc. so be it "money is no object".
Last edited by MaineCoon; Apr 9, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Apr 19, 2014, 6:29 am
#370
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,971
Does anyone have a direct contact/email address for the hotel? I will be booking four rooms there for a trip and will probably be upgrading two to canal view, but wanted to see if all could be close together if possible. Any categories to avoid here?
Apr 20, 2014, 10:14 pm
#371
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
You can contact the hotel directly at [email protected].
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Apr 20, 2014, 10:56 pm
#372
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Programs: LH HON, AF Gold, GOL Diamante, SPG LTP, Hyatt Platinum, Accor Gold
Posts: 9
"our guests dont want that"
rarely experienced such a lousy service and customer orientation. stayed there for 4 days last August with paid stay for a suite. the room was huge but going to breakfast: asking to sit at the terrace - our guests dont want that.... ups ...whats the difference between "our guests" and me psying for the stay? I might have a conceptional misunderstanding.
anyway. watching the staff...hands donw the pants - yes inside the pants! - and next time serving food. maybe hygenic standards arent the same at "The Westin Rome" but.....hope you enjoy your complimentary breakfast. the pharmacy is around the door
anyway. watching the staff...hands donw the pants - yes inside the pants! - and next time serving food. maybe hygenic standards arent the same at "The Westin Rome" but.....hope you enjoy your complimentary breakfast. the pharmacy is around the door
Apr 26, 2014, 12:47 pm
#373
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 829
Hi SkyTeam777,
You can contact the hotel directly at [email protected].
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
You can contact the hotel directly at [email protected].
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Apr 26, 2014, 1:04 pm
#374
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: UA 1/MM SPG gold, CEO: Grandmother of 4
Posts: 557
rarely experienced such a lousy service and customer orientation. stayed there for 4 days last August with paid stay for a suite. the room was huge but going to breakfast: asking to sit at the terrace - our guests dont want that.... ups ...whats the difference between "our guests" and me psying for the stay? I might have a conceptional misunderstanding.
anyway. watching the staff...hands donw the pants - yes inside the pants! - and next time serving food. maybe hygenic standards arent the same at "The Westin Rome" but.....hope you enjoy your complimentary breakfast. the pharmacy is around the door
anyway. watching the staff...hands donw the pants - yes inside the pants! - and next time serving food. maybe hygenic standards arent the same at "The Westin Rome" but.....hope you enjoy your complimentary breakfast. the pharmacy is around the door
Apr 27, 2014, 4:06 am
#375
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SYD
Programs: VA plat EY G+ RA Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 84
I am staying with an travel agent soon and can choose either this hotel or the Danieli.
she is platinum
which hotel do you think we would get the better room?
i see the Danieli is a better position for one night( going on a cruise next day)
she is platinum
which hotel do you think we would get the better room?
i see the Danieli is a better position for one night( going on a cruise next day)