The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel {US-CA}
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel {US-CA}
Jun 23, 2001, 11:57 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: South Florida USA
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I drove by it today. It appears nice from the outside and it is just down the street from the pier. If you end up with a South view you will see what looks to be an old power plant under major renovation. It is a real eyesore.
TW
TW
Jun 24, 2001, 2:06 am
#4
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
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been there once a number of years ago - rel nice lobby area and rooms were fine
The beach is nice - but it depends on what you are looking for in a beach -
to play in the sand - go to Manhattan Beach - (thats where the sand in Hawaii comes from )
to surf- go north to Malibu or south to ?
Huntington Bach is a cute touristy kind of beach
Also - the hotel is NOT on the beach - it is across Pacific Coast Hwy - which is a major road- from the beach
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The beach is nice - but it depends on what you are looking for in a beach -
to play in the sand - go to Manhattan Beach - (thats where the sand in Hawaii comes from )
to surf- go north to Malibu or south to ?
Huntington Bach is a cute touristy kind of beach
Also - the hotel is NOT on the beach - it is across Pacific Coast Hwy - which is a major road- from the beach
[This message has been edited by jan_az (edited 06-24-2001).]
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Jun 24, 2001, 4:08 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Bristol, UK
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We stayed here in summer 1999, and are going back again for a few nights this summer. The kids thought it was great, but all they want to do is be surf bums for a few days!
Accomodations are good - I suspect Hilton spend a packet keeping it looking good. Public rooms and restaurants are spacious and quality is good.
Good pool, tennis courts (with equipment available), free use of beach umbrellas and other amenities.
And handy for all those Orange County attractions - Disney/Knotts within 30 minutes.
If you visit ask for a 'sunset view' room, rather than 'sunrise' or 'gardsn view'. Sunrise view rooms look towards an industrial plant a few miles down the coast.
martin
Accomodations are good - I suspect Hilton spend a packet keeping it looking good. Public rooms and restaurants are spacious and quality is good.
Good pool, tennis courts (with equipment available), free use of beach umbrellas and other amenities.
And handy for all those Orange County attractions - Disney/Knotts within 30 minutes.
If you visit ask for a 'sunset view' room, rather than 'sunrise' or 'gardsn view'. Sunrise view rooms look towards an industrial plant a few miles down the coast.
martin
Jun 24, 2001, 9:21 am
#6
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by jan_az:
been there once a number of years ago - rel nice lobby area and rooms were fine
The beach is nice - but it depends on what you are looking for in a beach -
to play in the sand - go to Manhattan Beach - (thats where the sand in Hawaii comes from )
to surf- go north to Malibu or south to ?
Huntington Bach is a cute touristy kind of beach
Also - the hotel is NOT on the beach - it is across Pacific Coast Hwy - which is a major road- from the beach
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been there once a number of years ago - rel nice lobby area and rooms were fine
The beach is nice - but it depends on what you are looking for in a beach -
to play in the sand - go to Manhattan Beach - (thats where the sand in Hawaii comes from )
to surf- go north to Malibu or south to ?
Huntington Bach is a cute touristy kind of beach
Also - the hotel is NOT on the beach - it is across Pacific Coast Hwy - which is a major road- from the beach
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danville 1K
Jun 24, 2001, 12:10 pm
#8
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by Tolarian Wind:
I drove by it today. It appears nice from the outside and it is just down the street from the pier. If you end up with a South view you will see what looks to be an old power plant under major renovation. It is a real eyesore.
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I drove by it today. It appears nice from the outside and it is just down the street from the pier. If you end up with a South view you will see what looks to be an old power plant under major renovation. It is a real eyesore.
TW</font>
The power crisis in California is for real..... the eyesore you refer to is badly needed and we're happy to get it up and running again..... To some of us it looks pretty darn good
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danville 1K
Jun 24, 2001, 8:25 pm
#9
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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It's great if you want to be in Huntington. Why are you there and what are you looking for?
And as for "I drove by it today. It appears nice from the outside and it is just down the street from the pier. If you end up with a South view you will see what looks to be an old power plant under major renovation. It is a real eyesore." - That's what everything from LB to Newport is like. Still great beach and decent small wave surfing.
And as for "I drove by it today. It appears nice from the outside and it is just down the street from the pier. If you end up with a South view you will see what looks to be an old power plant under major renovation. It is a real eyesore." - That's what everything from LB to Newport is like. Still great beach and decent small wave surfing.
Jun 25, 2001, 10:03 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Tejas, I just can't get away from the place
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Not quite on-topic, but having grown up in Huntington Beach (and frequently return), I prefered the "old" "Surf City" over the new touristy HB. It all began with the construction of the Hilton.
Oh well, times change.
Oh well, times change.
Jun 26, 2001, 1:37 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2001
Location: cmh: nw gold, dl gold, aa plat, hh diamond. BBJ Capt
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we've stayed there numerous times and loved it. it's near attractions, yet not too close to the traffic. hotel was very nice, pool nice, nice beach across the street. if you don't want to shop, they'll provide (for a fee) firewood and food for an evening picnic on the beach.
Jan 14, 2002, 6:25 pm
#13
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 162
Huntington Beach Hilton Resort
Just booked an SP5 award stay at the Huntington Beach Hilton Resort. As a Diamond, I was wondering what I might expect. Also, any information or tips about the property would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
cethen
Thanks,
cethen
Jan 14, 2002, 9:28 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle WA, USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, AS Lounge
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I stayed there last summer. Even as a lowly gold they upgraded me to a room on the concierge level. The executive lounge there has a nice little breakfast buffet (albeit no hot dishes) and snacks in the evening. I recommend you ask for a room on the pool side with a view of the ocean facing to the north. This view is much nicer (IMHO anyway) than the view to the south on the other side of the building.
I called the property before my stay and asked for an upgrade to the concierge level if available. They had it already assigned when I got there. Nice staff.
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I called the property before my stay and asked for an upgrade to the concierge level if available. They had it already assigned when I got there. Nice staff.
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Jul 15, 2002, 5:46 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 162
Any tips for staying at the Huntington Beach, CA Hilton?
Will be at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort next week on an SP5 award. Haven't been able to find out much about this place except I've been told it's pretty nice. Has anyone any advice regarding rooms, meals, perks, or any other stories to share?
Thanks!
Thanks!