FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - JW Griffin Club the same as Lounge Access?
Old Jul 14, 2014 | 7:23 am
  #5  
SkiAdcock
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
20 Countries Visited
3M
Conversation Starter
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 73,953
Originally Posted by DJ_Iceman
This has been discussed pretty thoroughly previously, but I'll summarize:

- No executive or concierge lounge at this resort property.
- Griffin Club is a pay-up privilege more akin to a Ritz-Carlton club level.
- No children are allowed in the Griffin Club.
- You can book Griffin Club in advance for whatever rate difference is on the website or ask for an upsell at check-in. The upsell price has varied based on different reports, and it's unclear whether that is due to occupancy, original rate booked, or simply the whim of the front desk associate.
- No one has reported a free upgrade to the Griffin Club for any status or other reason.
- It is monitored by key and the attendant checking your room number (which presumably also lists the number of guests registered).
Originally Posted by dayone
For one person, it's cheaper to pay the $65 upcharge at check-in. For a couple, it's usually a better deal to book a GC rate, which will include two adults.
What they said.

Originally Posted by cova
Sounds like this private lounge is more of a buy in to a prepaid restaurant in the hotel. You pay and likely get good food in the lounge.
Much better food & booze.

Cheers.
SkiAdcock is offline