Oct 5, 2015, 8:35 am
Last edit by: chrisdeaner
Expert Review (posted in Luxury Forum) from Jan 2018 from Villa stay:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...encounter-2352
Restrictions on the Acceptance of US Currency
Due to recent local regulations, the acceptance of US Dollars in cash is now restricted across Mexico. Payments with credit/debit cards remain unaffected. Please provide arrangements to settle your accounts and other expenses with a credit card or in Mexican Pesos. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our guests.
FYI - the hotel also can't exchange USD<>MXN but they do have an ATM near the lobby (downstairs by the meeting rooms) that dispenses Pesos.
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...encounter-2352
Restrictions on the Acceptance of US Currency
Due to recent local regulations, the acceptance of US Dollars in cash is now restricted across Mexico. Payments with credit/debit cards remain unaffected. Please provide arrangements to settle your accounts and other expenses with a credit card or in Mexican Pesos. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our guests.
FYI - the hotel also can't exchange USD<>MXN but they do have an ATM near the lobby (downstairs by the meeting rooms) that dispenses Pesos.
St Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico [Master Thread]
Feb 24, 2015, 10:10 am
#331
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Read from this post down for 8 to 10 posts (posts 181 onward) to read restaurant recommendations people gave me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...l#post22155092
Feb 24, 2015, 10:24 am
#332
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Well done on getting an award over Thanksgiving.
Read from this post down for 8 to 10 posts (posts 181 onward) to read restaurant recommendations people gave me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...l#post22155092
Read from this post down for 8 to 10 posts (posts 181 onward) to read restaurant recommendations people gave me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...l#post22155092
Feb 24, 2015, 1:09 pm
#333
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
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St Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico [Master Thread]
WOOT-was able to book a 5 night award for next January - happy to get a chance to check out this hotel before the redemption change
I need to read back through this thread & see how likely Plat upgrades are. Also looking forward to reading tips
I need to read back through this thread & see how likely Plat upgrades are. Also looking forward to reading tips
Feb 26, 2015, 1:48 pm
#334
Join Date: May 2001
Location: The Wild West
Posts: 1,334
Thanks! I did note those restaurant recommendations…but being as they were given a bit over a year ago, I was also hoping for more recent recommendations or more recent comments indicating those places were still worth visiting. (I've found too often that restaurant quality can diminish over a period of time, as places rest on their laurels, and therefore I prefer the most recent recommendations whenever possible!)
The St. Regis has put a lot of effort into upgrading casual F&B at the beach club. The Mita Mary is wonderful and the newly developed burger menu is worth a daily visit!
Mar 11, 2015, 10:03 pm
#335
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
Category change is done and the property is still playing games with award availability.
As a US-based member, this is probably the most aspirational SPG property for me in this hemisphere To have them not only do this but continue to get away with it despite being brought to the lurkers attention on this forum and many calls with people trying to book this (as reported in this thread) really is a stain on the program.
As a US-based member, this is probably the most aspirational SPG property for me in this hemisphere To have them not only do this but continue to get away with it despite being brought to the lurkers attention on this forum and many calls with people trying to book this (as reported in this thread) really is a stain on the program.
Mar 26, 2015, 5:16 am
#336
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 109
Which room type to choose?
Hi,
Thinking about booking a few nights here during the summer. I see deluxe garden view available and jr suite for about $50 extra per night.
Hoping to get some insight from people with experience of multiple different rooms at the property.
My first question - is the jr suite significantly better than deluxe room and worth the extra cost?
Also - how are SPG PLAT upgrades generally handled here? Do most people have a good experience?
It will be a trip for my girlfriend and we will check in the day before birthday. Any idea if they are proactive with birthday amenities/upgrades? (The SPG PLAT account is under her name)
Thanks in advance for the advice!
UK212
Thinking about booking a few nights here during the summer. I see deluxe garden view available and jr suite for about $50 extra per night.
Hoping to get some insight from people with experience of multiple different rooms at the property.
My first question - is the jr suite significantly better than deluxe room and worth the extra cost?
Also - how are SPG PLAT upgrades generally handled here? Do most people have a good experience?
It will be a trip for my girlfriend and we will check in the day before birthday. Any idea if they are proactive with birthday amenities/upgrades? (The SPG PLAT account is under her name)
Thanks in advance for the advice!
UK212
Mar 26, 2015, 5:21 am
#337
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
Hi,
Thinking about booking a few nights here during the summer. I see deluxe garden view available and jr suite for about $50 extra per night.
Hoping to get some insight from people with experience of multiple different rooms at the property.
My first question - is the jr suite significantly better than deluxe room and worth the extra cost?
Also - how are SPG PLAT upgrades generally handled here? Do most people have a good experience?
It will be a trip for my girlfriend and we will check in the day before birthday. Any idea if they are proactive with birthday amenities/upgrades? (The SPG PLAT account is under her name)
Thanks in advance for the advice!
UK212
Thinking about booking a few nights here during the summer. I see deluxe garden view available and jr suite for about $50 extra per night.
Hoping to get some insight from people with experience of multiple different rooms at the property.
My first question - is the jr suite significantly better than deluxe room and worth the extra cost?
Also - how are SPG PLAT upgrades generally handled here? Do most people have a good experience?
It will be a trip for my girlfriend and we will check in the day before birthday. Any idea if they are proactive with birthday amenities/upgrades? (The SPG PLAT account is under her name)
Thanks in advance for the advice!
UK212
For $50 extra, I would pay that amount.
In regards to plat benefits, you will get the full buffet breakfast in lieu of 500 points. Other than that, you will get every published benefit on the SPG site.
Mar 26, 2015, 8:18 am
#339
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I asked my Ambassador to set up a birthday celebration there for my then girlfriend a couple of years ago. They did a spectacular job setting up the room before we arrived. Balloons everywhere, cake, flowers, -- it was incredible!!
Mar 26, 2015, 8:29 am
#340
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 109
Thanks to all for the responses.
LovetoTravel, with regards upgrades - is the highest possible upgrade the deluxe suite ocean view if I had originally booked a regular deluxe suite? Or if I book a Jr. suite is there potential for an upgrade from that?
Thanks
UK212
Highest possible upgrade for a plat can be the Deluxe Suite Ocean View. The junior suite is a bit bigger than the garden view room. Have a look at pictures here http://www.oyster.com/riviera-nayari...resort/photos/
For $50 extra, I would pay that amount.
In regards to plat benefits, you will get the full buffet breakfast in lieu of 500 points. Other than that, you will get every published benefit on the SPG site.
For $50 extra, I would pay that amount.
In regards to plat benefits, you will get the full buffet breakfast in lieu of 500 points. Other than that, you will get every published benefit on the SPG site.
Thanks
UK212
Mar 26, 2015, 5:02 pm
#342
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
Yes, they tend to not upgrade anyone to the beachfront rooms or suites. Even though the beachfront rooms are a lower category than the ocean view deluxe suite. It might happen, but on my travels over there, it never did.
Mar 31, 2015, 2:26 am
#343
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Programs: Marriott LTP
Posts: 138
Any chance of overbooking...?
I recently scored a 10-night booking for the St Regis Punta Mita over New Years 2015. 175k StarPoints for 10 nights (prior to the Category change). The least expensive room over this timeframe is going for $4128 per night... so 23.6 cents per StarPoint for this redemption. :-)
My question is - the property appears to be fully booked over this timeframe, and I'm wondering if they would ever overbook. And if they did, would my points reservation be the first to be bumped, and see me driven to the Westin...?
My question is - the property appears to be fully booked over this timeframe, and I'm wondering if they would ever overbook. And if they did, would my points reservation be the first to be bumped, and see me driven to the Westin...?
Mar 31, 2015, 9:46 am
#345
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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If they walk you, the only alternative I see is the Four Seasons next door. They should not walk you the Westin because it is a different category than the St. Regis and the FS.