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Old Aug 11, 2015, 5:10 pm
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nomad420
 
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Originally Posted by CO FF
All-in, the no breakfast rate at Four Seasons is $1150. That's for golf-course view -- compared to ocean front at the other properties.

I know that the Four Seasons is better - but I'm not sure it's $1,000-$1,500 better to have a lesser view.
I stay at the 4 Season on business frequently and while nice it is NOT worth the price. It is actually getting a little run down for the money. The gym and locker room area need to be redone. The restaurants are often crowded and difficult to get reservations at. Golfing is VERY expensive, I think it is now north of $250. A lot of weird rules with owners, renters, hotel guests, and property guest having different status levels of priorities on pool seating, reservations, and golf times/costs (kind of like the airlines). Having said all that it is still one of the nicest places to stay on the island.
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