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Jun 5, 2003, 2:05 pm
#691
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JamesD10:
...grab one of those Oahu discount books from the kiosk in the center of the terminal when you land or from the concierge at the hotel. In it, you'll find a coupon good for a taxi from your hotel to the airport for about $12.00, flat rate.</font>
...grab one of those Oahu discount books from the kiosk in the center of the terminal when you land or from the concierge at the hotel. In it, you'll find a coupon good for a taxi from your hotel to the airport for about $12.00, flat rate.</font>
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Jun 5, 2003, 2:16 pm
#692
Join Date: May 1999
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Sweet Willie:
Was just about to ask how much a taxi was from HNL to Waikiki, but you answered it. Thanks.</font>
Was just about to ask how much a taxi was from HNL to Waikiki, but you answered it. Thanks.</font>
fscher's suggestion on using Oahu Shuttle Service or Star Taxi (800-671-2999, requires advance reservation, but if you call from the airport, they may have a car close enough to get there while you're waiting for your luggage) may be your best bet from HNL.
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Jun 5, 2003, 3:25 pm
#693
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by littleleaguemom:
Hertz is on-site. You should be able to get a car for $50 or less for the one day you may need it. Alamo is around the corner.</font>
Hertz is on-site. You should be able to get a car for $50 or less for the one day you may need it. Alamo is around the corner.</font>
Jun 5, 2003, 3:27 pm
#694
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mid-Michigan
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Seems I used Budget which is also right around the corner. They also let me drop the car off at the airport.
Jun 5, 2003, 11:20 pm
#695
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Southern California - UA1K, Delta GM, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold, AA Platinum
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I totally agree.. my first time as a silver for years... not sure how I will be treated.. but will find out...
Jun 6, 2003, 6:11 am
#696
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With Hilton properties, your status will be reflected at check-in.
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Jun 6, 2003, 8:01 am
#697
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 9
Hilton Hawaiian Village -extra people
I am going to the HHV using the ALON award and I may have a couple join us for 2 days. Do i need to let the hotel know or will they have hotel and beach access as long as they have a key card. Any help would be appreciated.
Jun 6, 2003, 9:49 am
#698
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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As a Silver, you will be treated to the worst room in the hotel, forced to change your own bed, and clean your own washroom. The benefit is that you get to keep whatever you decide to tip yourself. I guess you won't get upgraded to an Exec level room if one were to be available at the property, nor get the breakfast benefit. Silver is Silver, and you get what goes with that status level. Gold is better, and Diamond the best...
Just expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised if you get something. If you go in expecting too much, you are bound to be disappointed and feel miserable for that otherwise could be an enjoyable week.
Just expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised if you get something. If you go in expecting too much, you are bound to be disappointed and feel miserable for that otherwise could be an enjoyable week.
Jun 6, 2003, 10:16 am
#699
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I just made Diamond, but I have a lot of upcoming award stays at Hawaii, Rome, etc...that were made as a Gold member. Should I call to have them check the reservation or does the consensus indicate that I will be taken care of??
Jun 6, 2003, 11:34 am
#700
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ny
Posts: 12
Can I book an ALON for 4 nights instead of 6?
Can an ALON be used only for 4 nights? We have a 6 night stay at HVV in August but only the last 4 nights are available as award nights.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 6, 2003, 11:44 am
#701
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
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Shouldn't be a problem. We used one for 5 nights, but felt like we were wasting a day. 
Even at 4 days however, the reward remains a reasonable value.
Probably a good idea to contact the hotel directly to confirm, rather than HHonors Reservations.
Even at 4 days however, the reward remains a reasonable value. Probably a good idea to contact the hotel directly to confirm, rather than HHonors Reservations.
Jun 6, 2003, 12:53 pm
#702
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jkzahn:
I just made Diamond, but I have a lot of upcoming award stays at Hawaii, Rome, etc...that were made as a Gold member. Should I call to have them check the reservation or does the consensus indicate that I will be taken care of??</font>
I just made Diamond, but I have a lot of upcoming award stays at Hawaii, Rome, etc...that were made as a Gold member. Should I call to have them check the reservation or does the consensus indicate that I will be taken care of??</font>
Jun 6, 2003, 2:41 pm
#703
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, HHons diamond
Posts: 86
As a gold member I booked two stays in March for stays last month. When the stays came around I was silver...but when I arrived at the hotel I was treated as gold with invitation to lounges. So my experience was that the status at time of booking was the important thing.
Jun 6, 2003, 2:56 pm
#704
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca USA: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 97
This should not be a problem at all. I had an unexpected guest accompany my family last year on an ALON w/ no problems. The resort is very open so you don't need ID or key cards to do anything there. If the truth be told, anyone could just walk up to the Hotel from the beach or street and use the pools, etc.
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Jun 6, 2003, 2:57 pm
#705
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I posted my actual HHV trip report on this board. For the purposes of this thread, I'll summarize: they absolutely knew my status at check-in. They knew I was Gold when I booked the room in April and they knew I was Silver when I was standing there at check-in asking for a nice, big ocean view room. I was surprised by this: I thought they would either think of me as pure-Gold or pure-Silver.
To summarize, the hotel was at 60% occupancy, so they gave me "partial Gold" treatment. No Rainbow Tower corner room, but a nice ocean view Tapa Tower room instead. They gave me the free breakfast card, but said they could not give me free passes to the weight room. I was reasonably pleased: they could have totally d*cked me, but they didn't.
To summarize, the hotel was at 60% occupancy, so they gave me "partial Gold" treatment. No Rainbow Tower corner room, but a nice ocean view Tapa Tower room instead. They gave me the free breakfast card, but said they could not give me free passes to the weight room. I was reasonably pleased: they could have totally d*cked me, but they didn't.