Originally Posted by
AdrianVanzulli
The individual (I will refuse to name out of decency) came back with a list of items I could purchase to enhance my stay. Let me just say that some of them were down right offensive to say the least...and the point of the room upgrade was COMPLETELY missed.
Here's where I got confused by the original post...
When I read this, I thought the OP just meant that the
prices of the enhancements were offensive. For example, I find it offensive that the Westin Las Vegas promotes packages that include a rental car for $325 on the same day that a room is available without a car for $175. (I'll admit, though, that
sometimes their packages are a reasonable deal -- relative to a high base rate.)
Similarly, I thought that the cost of the old "all-inclusive" rates at Our Lucaya were offensive. It doesn't look as if they offer them on the website anymore. (However, they are one of several Starwoods that offer a "
procreation vacation" that might offend some people.
)
Also offensive:
$4.95 for a bottle of water at the Aladdin.
$14.95 for HSIA in NYC.
$2.00+ for a local phone call.
Fees for receiving packages.
Massage therapist trying to upsell a tiny bottle of massage oil for $45 right after a relaxing massage. (I think that this was on a cruise, not Starwood.)
Current typical NYC hotel prices.
The no-Starpoints rule for stays > 30 days.
Most mandatory resort fees.