A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,555
Both of the big mainline Hawaiian Hiltons took good care of us as Golds. Excellent upgrades, a great lounge at HWV, and free breakfast certs at HHV.
My only complaint...and it's not really a complaint, more of an observation...none of the mainline properties in either chain feel all that unique or elegant. Yes, I know you can use HH points at Grand Wailea (which still felt like a megaresort to me from walking around the place) or MR points at the Ritz on Maui. But without a Ritz Travel Package it's very hard to justify the huge amount of points required unless it's truly one of the unique hotels in the world.
I've never stayed at a Hawaiian Starwood, but from what I gather they have a more interesting selection of properties.