Originally Posted by
RichWNJ
Currently here for 3 nights before moving to the bonvoy Cadillac for remainder of week. Used 2 certs from Aspire card plus 90k points over Presidents’ Day weekend where rooms were going for $1k per night. So a good value. Had basic room reserved but upgraded to 2 room ocean view suite with full kitchen as Diamond . Ocean view is only if standing right next to window. $30 per day credit in instead of free breakfast but covers a $15 breakfast in restaurant before service charge . Aspire resort credit applies also . Was not charged resort fee so beach chairs and umbrella were free. Nice beach and location . Relatively quiet and calm area but walking distance to all the south beach action . Pool is small with lots of kids, but we prefer beach anyway . Great use of Hilton points if you can get basic 90k room rate for entire stay
What day was your check-in day? I've been here half a dozen times as well with mixed upgrade success. I had previously believed checking in on a Thursday would provide a better chance than on a Friday but after my last trip I wonder if that's not the case. Love this place, hoping to come back in April.