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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 6:14 pm
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Originally Posted by yscleo
And it'll probably cost US$1,400+ or 100,000+ points a night. Check-in at 4pm, check-out at 10am.
Looking at October and November 2024, the big Studios are $420 per night (Marriott Bonvoy member rate) for most nights. Estimated Government Taxes and Fees for $420 rooms are $75.44, bringing the total to 495.44. Some nights are only $408 per night. So far, staying with Marriott Bonvoy points is not an option. "Check-in at 4pm, check-out at 10am" is a brand standard at Marriott Vacation Club, where most rooms are large condos (1BR, 2BR, and 3BR) that take a long time to clean.
Originally Posted by yscleo
No parking, no breakfast, no late check-out.
I would rather stay in a 548sqft "Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed" (with a washer/dryer and partial kitchen) at Marriott Vacation Club Waikiki than in a 328sqft "1 King Bed, Guest Room" nearby at The Laylow, Autograph Collection, even though The Laylow costs somewhat less that time of year and provides a specific breakfast or a breakfast credit to Platinum Elite members and above (+1 guest in the same room).
Originally Posted by yscleo
No Destination fee, but doesn't say anything about Resort fees (that are charged by Marriott hotels in Waikiki)
I have never seen a destination fee or resort fee at a Marriott Vacation Club, even at MVC properties that are genuinely resorts. Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki is not a resort.

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