Originally Posted by
milesmutt
Sad but true!
In the fifteen or so times I've been to the islands in the last ten years, I've yet to receive an upgrade to a suite.
Elite benefits are almost non-existent there, so I've learned to expect little or nothing.
The only property that has consistently upgraded me is the Wailea Beach Marriott, where I got
at least an oceanview or oceanfront room every time I've stayed there.
your spot on with the only place really upgrading across the board. For me I have been visiting the islands for business and pleasure since 1972 and each year it progressively gets worse mostly due to the equity capitol boys as well as certain Asian investors that short cut as much as possible substituting substandard whenever they can get away with it. Sad but so very true.
The glimmer of hope is the Korean investor who has purchased the Hyatt and we are all optimistic. They seem to like the Japanese believe in service and value first.