[Left Marriott] Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort, Kona, Big Island Hawaii [Master Thread]
Nov 20, 2010, 11:01 am
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FWIW, the resort fee here already covers Internet, two free drinks, and self parking.
Originally Posted by glenny84
I'm here on a one-night stay right now. I do have to agree with others that state that the hotel overall is outdated. The rooms are okay I guess. It seems as if the furniture is a bit dated. However, for $119 a night, I'll take it. As a Platinum they've really taken care me so far.
I got upgraded to the Lehua Suite, which is 1 separated bedroom and 2 full bathrooms, plus a living area. Its right on the ocean front..unfortunately it doesn't have a view of the manta rays.
As a plat here's what i got:
Free internet access (standard for all plats anyways)
Free valet parking
2 free drink coupons
2 free water coupons
15% off at all restaurants
I still have to pay the resort fee, however the free valet parking is great. The staff is here is quite friendly and helpful. For a $119/night hotel I'd have to say that I'm pretty satisfied.
I got upgraded to the Lehua Suite, which is 1 separated bedroom and 2 full bathrooms, plus a living area. Its right on the ocean front..unfortunately it doesn't have a view of the manta rays.
As a plat here's what i got:
Free internet access (standard for all plats anyways)
Free valet parking
2 free drink coupons
2 free water coupons
15% off at all restaurants
I still have to pay the resort fee, however the free valet parking is great. The staff is here is quite friendly and helpful. For a $119/night hotel I'd have to say that I'm pretty satisfied.
Nov 20, 2010, 11:56 am
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Didn't realize that. Thanks.
Dec 24, 2010, 7:24 pm
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I'll be staying at this property in two weeks, and just wanted to get an idea of the perks for an SPG gold member.. Can I expect to be upgraded to a suite, or will they keep me in the room that I booked? Any discounts on meals at the hotel?
As far as perks for a Platinum, what kind of room might I get upgraded to? I'm hoping to hit Plat in time for this stay..
As far as perks for a Platinum, what kind of room might I get upgraded to? I'm hoping to hit Plat in time for this stay..
Dec 24, 2010, 11:22 pm
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I'll be staying at this property in two weeks, and just wanted to get an idea of the perks for an SPG gold member.. Can I expect to be upgraded to a suite, or will they keep me in the room that I booked? Any discounts on meals at the hotel?
As far as perks for a Platinum, what kind of room might I get upgraded to? I'm hoping to hit Plat in time for this stay..
As far as perks for a Platinum, what kind of room might I get upgraded to? I'm hoping to hit Plat in time for this stay..
Dec 25, 2010, 9:34 pm
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Jan 22, 2011, 10:47 am
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I'm looking to go to the big island in July and book with either Cash&Points or just Points.
As this is the only SPG hotel on the island (or am I wrong?), I guess i'll stay here even though the reviews aren't spectacular, to say the least.
Option 1:
6 nights for 50K points (5th night free)
Option 2:
6 nights for 24K points & $360 (Cash & Points).
which one should I choose? I don't necessarily want to spend too much money, since this will be one of three islands on a three week vacation. So i'll be pretty broke at the end of the trip anyways. But I'd like to use as little cash as possible.
As this is the only SPG hotel on the island (or am I wrong?), I guess i'll stay here even though the reviews aren't spectacular, to say the least.
Option 1:
6 nights for 50K points (5th night free)
Option 2:
6 nights for 24K points & $360 (Cash & Points).
which one should I choose? I don't necessarily want to spend too much money, since this will be one of three islands on a three week vacation. So i'll be pretty broke at the end of the trip anyways. But I'd like to use as little cash as possible.
Jan 22, 2011, 12:47 pm
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The way I view C&P options is that you are "buying" the points saved for the amount of the additional money spent. If you're a regular *points earner, it can be worth it. Just need to ask yourself whether you want to purchase *points.
Originally Posted by index411
I'm looking to go to the big island in July and book with either Cash&Points or just Points.
As this is the only SPG hotel on the island (or am I wrong?), I guess i'll stay here even though the reviews aren't spectacular, to say the least.
Option 1:
6 nights for 50K points (5th night free)
Option 2:
6 nights for 24K points & $360 (Cash & Points).
which one should I choose? I don't necessarily want to spend too much money, since this will be one of three islands on a three week vacation. So i'll be pretty broke at the end of the trip anyways. But I'd like to use as little cash as possible.
As this is the only SPG hotel on the island (or am I wrong?), I guess i'll stay here even though the reviews aren't spectacular, to say the least.
Option 1:
6 nights for 50K points (5th night free)
Option 2:
6 nights for 24K points & $360 (Cash & Points).
which one should I choose? I don't necessarily want to spend too much money, since this will be one of three islands on a three week vacation. So i'll be pretty broke at the end of the trip anyways. But I'd like to use as little cash as possible.
Jan 22, 2011, 12:58 pm
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And that's almost the case here when compared to the nonrefundable rates. At least for some dates in July, the NR cash price is so low that redemption value of points can drop to at least as low as 1.62 cpp. That's accounting for taxes but not considering the lost opportunity cost of earning points for a paid stay. For some dates, I see the Z3R and Z6R promo codes bring down the cash price to just $119/night. That makes the redemption value of points on a standard award 1.62cpp and on a C&P award 1.68cpp -- only barely any better.
If you are desperate to save cash but can opt for the C&P awards, then you'll have the additional points for a future stay at a better redemption value.
If the "nonrefundable" rate is something that you absolutely wouldn't book anyway, then the value is probably closer to around 2.3cpp for a standard award or 3.1cpp for C&P (including taxes).
See also...
C&P Math
Jan 25, 2011, 5:10 pm
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Ahh, excellent, thank you!
That makes more sense.
I'll have to see how "firm" I can make my commitment to be there at those dates. For $119/night with the two promo codes you mentioned, that makes this a fantastic deal to stay there.
How far in advance do I have to book to take advantage of Z3R and/or Z6R ?
That makes more sense.
I'll have to see how "firm" I can make my commitment to be there at those dates. For $119/night with the two promo codes you mentioned, that makes this a fantastic deal to stay there.
How far in advance do I have to book to take advantage of Z3R and/or Z6R ?
Between standard awards and C&P awards, C&P is almost always the better value. The only time that the C&P is a worse value is when the cash-only price is extremely low.
And that's almost the case here when compared to the nonrefundable rates. At least for some dates in July, the NR cash price is so low that redemption value of points can drop to at least as low as 1.62 cpp. That's accounting for taxes but not considering the lost opportunity cost of earning points for a paid stay. For some dates, I see the Z3R and Z6R promo codes bring down the cash price to just $119/night. That makes the redemption value of points on a standard award 1.62cpp and on a C&P award 1.68cpp -- only barely any better.
If you are desperate to save cash but can opt for the C&P awards, then you'll have the additional points for a future stay at a better redemption value.
If the "nonrefundable" rate is something that you absolutely wouldn't book anyway, then the value is probably closer to around 2.3cpp for a standard award or 3.1cpp for C&P (including taxes).
See also...
C&P Math
And that's almost the case here when compared to the nonrefundable rates. At least for some dates in July, the NR cash price is so low that redemption value of points can drop to at least as low as 1.62 cpp. That's accounting for taxes but not considering the lost opportunity cost of earning points for a paid stay. For some dates, I see the Z3R and Z6R promo codes bring down the cash price to just $119/night. That makes the redemption value of points on a standard award 1.62cpp and on a C&P award 1.68cpp -- only barely any better.
If you are desperate to save cash but can opt for the C&P awards, then you'll have the additional points for a future stay at a better redemption value.
If the "nonrefundable" rate is something that you absolutely wouldn't book anyway, then the value is probably closer to around 2.3cpp for a standard award or 3.1cpp for C&P (including taxes).
See also...
C&P Math
Jan 25, 2011, 5:16 pm
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The promo rate could even get yanked altogether and then returned later.
Apr 5, 2011, 9:45 pm
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Hotel was sold last week. It's a little unclear from the article whether it will continue to be a Sheraton.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html
Apr 5, 2011, 9:47 pm
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Hotel was sold last week. It's a little unclear from the article whether it will continue to be a Sheraton.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html
Vieira said the new owners plan to invest money in renovations.
It could really use it!
Apr 5, 2011, 10:06 pm
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Hotel was sold last week. It's a little unclear from the article whether it will continue to be a Sheraton.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/secti...als-claim.html