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May 13, 2007, 9:35 pm
#1891
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I would DEFINTELY mention that you are staying for your honeymoon. I don't know that I would go out of my way to fax the manager, but certainly have comments added to your reservation stating that customer is VIP Gold staying for x nights on a honeymoon, request an upgrade... Even if you don't get a room upgrade, I'm sure you'll get something - free bottle of champagne perhaps?
But everyone's comment field has a "special request," it seems.
A quick fax is a way of standing out.
May 14, 2007, 5:20 am
#1892
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I'd say Gold & Diamond probably mean more here than many other Hilton properties. Loads of tourists types to dilute the numbers I'm sure. My upgrade experiences as a Gold here were excellent, as were many others.
May 14, 2007, 8:05 am
#1893
Join Date: Dec 2003
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This stay will get me diamond status as long as I spend approx $500 on food and drink,are there any of the on site restaurants that do not award points on spend.
May 14, 2007, 8:28 am
#1894
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: CO
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>insert sigh of relief<
Thanks for the good info. I sent a letter over to the hotel mentioning das honeymoon. We're staying on three islands - Hiltons all the way. I'm glad that I'll get to keep my HHV stay. I used to live on Oahu, but never spent any time in the city. I'm really looking forward to the experience. Now all I need to know is: "are we there yet?"
Thanks for the good info. I sent a letter over to the hotel mentioning das honeymoon. We're staying on three islands - Hiltons all the way. I'm glad that I'll get to keep my HHV stay. I used to live on Oahu, but never spent any time in the city. I'm really looking forward to the experience. Now all I need to know is: "are we there yet?"
May 14, 2007, 11:32 am
#1895
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Timeshare
I have had a bad experience at this hotel on more than one occassion. Too many rooms and unsupervised kids. I hope it does go timeshare!
May 14, 2007, 11:41 am
#1896
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I have stayed at the HHV both for travel and pleasure on several occasions. I have not had a bad experience there yet. I have also stayed at the Prince Kuhio which is off the beach and caters to business travelers a little more than the HHV.
I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa on the big island in August for my first time. Does anybody have experience there?
I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa on the big island in August for my first time. Does anybody have experience there?
May 14, 2007, 12:06 pm
#1897
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I have stayed at the HHV both for travel and pleasure on several occasions. I have not had a bad experience there yet. I have also stayed at the Prince Kuhio which is off the beach and caters to business travelers a little more than the HHV.
I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa on the big island in August for my first time. Does anybody have experience there?
I am staying at the Hilton Waikoloa on the big island in August for my first time. Does anybody have experience there?
If you do a search on Waikoloa ( abbreviated to HWV) there will be a large number of threads with lots of details ( I do not want to take this thread off topic) but I have stayed there twice and enjoyed it very much.
Regards
TBS
PS: A good thread is;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...light=waikoloa
May 21, 2007, 11:00 am
#1899
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I would DEFINTELY mention that you are staying for your honeymoon. I don't know that I would go out of my way to fax the manager, but certainly have comments added to your reservation stating that customer is VIP Gold staying for x nights on a honeymoon, request an upgrade... Even if you don't get a room upgrade, I'm sure you'll get something - free bottle of champagne perhaps?
The question I have is, do you think calling or faxing is better? Also, another, somewhat related questions is - does anyone have experience with special requests, like champagne, flowers in the room on arrival or similar? Not looking for freebie on this one, upgrade would be plenty, but was wondering if anyone knew what's available, and any experiences? Would a manager or concierge be a better starting point on this one?
Any experiences with their wedding coordinator (or any recommendations for any other)? I know I said this is our honeymoon, so we don't need a big ceremony, but I think we'd like a small private exchange of vows again, in a more romantic setting.
May 21, 2007, 11:53 am
#1900
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Also, another, somewhat related questions is - does anyone have experience with special requests, like champagne, flowers in the room on arrival or similar? Not looking for freebie on this one, upgrade would be plenty, but was wondering if anyone knew what's available, and any experiences? Would a manager or concierge be a better starting point on this one?
From the hotel Web site:
http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com...menitygift.asp
May 21, 2007, 4:32 pm
#1901
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From the hotel Web site:
http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com...menitygift.asp
http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com...menitygift.asp
$137 for Moet White Star...
I know is the HHV but talk about being taken to the cleaners!
May 21, 2007, 4:59 pm
#1902
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May 21, 2007, 6:43 pm
#1904
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I'm aware that dining, room service and the ilk are way overpriced at hotels but this is outrageous! I can get White Star at Costco for Costco for $35/bottle, it is on the restaurant at my local for around $75/bottle...
May 21, 2007, 8:06 pm
#1905
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