Originally Posted by
trojanman
I arranged for a special tasting (not offered on the menu). Chef Jacob was happy to oblige, personally calling me to find out our preferences and restrictions. With a couple small guidelines, we let him have carte blanche, and what a wonderful job he did. Very fish centric, heavily raw/crudo, and a bit of local island beef. $160 per person. Easily 1, possibly 2 michelin star quality in both food and service.
Paid upgrades at the time of arrival are, space permitting, very matter of fact and easy to get. The front desk staff even have a little spreadsheet showing the upgrade prices. Upgrading this way as opposed to pre-booking the higher category appears to yield an approximate 20% rate savings. We could have had a Deluxe Oceanview Suite for $2025 per night, compared to FSPP rate of $2600. Not a bargain, but better than full price. I would guess that during periods of low occupancy you might be able to get manager approval for an even lower rate.
great report, lots of very interesting stuff ^
hualalai update >
http://www.luxuryta.com/hawaii-big-i...ven-new-suites
Kou, Kailani, Ho’onanea, Milo and Wai’olu Suites
- daily fresh tropical basket
- beach cabana
- personal suite concierge (dedicated to assisting suite guests with their dining and activity reservations, as well as their personal needs, before, during and after their visit)
2BR Hawaii Loa Presidential Villa (from $9,100), Makaloa Villa (with pool)
above benefits plus
- round-trip airport transfers
- two 50-minute spa treatments
- tropical floral arrangements refreshed throughout their stay
- daily chef amenity
- valet parking
- customized bar
- pool cabana
http://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/value/ lists cabanas, so i guess the idea is just that theyre dedicated.
considering there are only 7 suites with personal suite concierges, probably a lot better than the usual such offerings.
these suites arent bookable under 5th nt free, at least according to FS site.
(although $1000 credit = $166 off per night.)
(and OTOH the top 6 suites at maui may be bookable under 5th nt free.)
more pictures are now up on FS site as well, incl these suites.
Originally Posted by
Goodmorning2U
Nick, the amazing Chef at [Beachtree]...teaches a great (free) homemade gnocchi class, requests only, which I highly recommend
more good info ^