DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in California, USA {US-CA}
Feb 17, 2015, 12:31 pm
#736
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Long Beach
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,171
when you go call the bellman from your room they will send a golf cart to pick you up and take you anywhere on the property. its the same group that takes you to your room in the golf cart upon arrival.
Feb 17, 2015, 5:06 pm
#737
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
Programs: DL PM & 2MM™, Lifetime HHonors Diamond
Posts: 20,889
Jun 16, 2015, 9:52 am
#738
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
Posts: 2,970
Any really good hotels in California?
Ones that you would live to stay in.
Essentially looking to plan a 50th birthday trip.
Not too keen on Las Vegas though - have no desire to visit there.....
Ones that you would live to stay in.
Essentially looking to plan a 50th birthday trip.
Not too keen on Las Vegas though - have no desire to visit there.....
Jun 16, 2015, 3:17 pm
#739
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: On the road, 24/7/365
Posts: 3,467
I like the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley in California for the setting; the hotel itself and elite treatment isn't great, but, if you like mountains and trees, it's sure pleasant. There are undoubtedly better hotels (just wait for the posts!), but I can't afford them.
Jun 16, 2015, 4:34 pm
#740
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
Jun 23, 2015, 12:45 am
#741
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: BOS
Programs: B6/Mosaic/AF/VX/AS Gold Hertz PC HH Dia. AMEX Plat SPG/Marr Gold Nat. EE FPC Plat
Posts: 833
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp District
I did a three night stay there during a vacation last summer.
In a word, outstanding. It's contemporary with a kind of hotel within a hotel. Great location. Fabulous concierge. One of the City center Hilton's I would gladly burn points to be there. ^
In a word, outstanding. It's contemporary with a kind of hotel within a hotel. Great location. Fabulous concierge. One of the City center Hilton's I would gladly burn points to be there. ^
Apr 18, 2016, 10:10 am
#742
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Guilford, CT
Programs: Delta and Hilton Diamond
Posts: 81
SoCal Hilton property near beach
I'm planning a trip to DinseyLand with the family and would like to do the beach for a few days after. I would be great if we could find a property between OC and San Diego near the beach. My daughter can spend hours in the pool and looking for shells. So far I've found the Waterfront Resort in Newport, the Doubletree Resort at Doheny Beach, and the Cape Rey Hilton in Carlsbad.
Anybody have any positive of negative experiences with any of these?
Thanks!
Anybody have any positive of negative experiences with any of these?
Thanks!
Apr 18, 2016, 10:53 am
#743
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Do you mean Huntington Beach? If so, I've heard good things about The Waterfront. While I've never stayed there, I know the area and like the location. And if you think for any reason (restaurants, etc.) you might want to pop back into the greater LA area during any of these days, that is at least doable from there.
Apr 18, 2016, 11:00 am
#744
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SFO/STS
Programs: UA Gold-1MM, Hhonors Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold
Posts: 1,090
Hi,
Do a search of the Doubletree Resort at Doheny Beach. There is lots of details on it. It is one of my favorite's (and my nieces all time fave), but has some quirks. It may tick all your boxes; pool, near beach, suites, kid friendly, ect....
Do a search of the Doubletree Resort at Doheny Beach. There is lots of details on it. It is one of my favorite's (and my nieces all time fave), but has some quirks. It may tick all your boxes; pool, near beach, suites, kid friendly, ect....
Apr 18, 2016, 6:18 pm
#746
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
Programs: DL DM 1.929MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, IHG Platinum, Avis CHM, Marriott Titanium (lifetime gold)
Posts: 7,859
But the DT does look very nice ^ ^ and I may have to give it a try. An ocean view room is a lot cheaper, and the parking charge is significantly less exorbitant.
I wonder if they give Diamonds a full breakfast, or if there is an upcharge for a hot breakfast.
David
Apr 19, 2016, 12:48 am
#747
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
I stayed last month with the kids at Hilton Del Mar and it was very good. The pool is very nice, kids had lots of fun there. Breakfast in the lounge is like everywhere else in US, however you can pay only 8$ upgrade fee and get a full breakfast in the restaurant, very nice. Hotel has free shuttle to the beach, which otherwise is about 1 mile away.
Apr 19, 2016, 7:43 am
#748
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,546
I would definitely recommend Huntington Beach, great staff and a lovely property. The town is a nice place too. We did the drive from here to Disney and it was very easy.
Apr 19, 2016, 3:29 pm
#749
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: PHX
Programs: DL Gold, Hhonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 152
We have stayed at DT Doheny. We loved it. Good ocean views, small hotel, hot buffet for breakfast, friendly staff. If you are willing to walk 1/4 to 1/2 mile, there is free parking. ��
We were upgraded to a lovely suite with a private balcony, living room, and a large bathroom with separate tub and shower. Husband is diamond.
In fact we loved Dana Point so much, we moved here 4 months later.
We were upgraded to a lovely suite with a private balcony, living room, and a large bathroom with separate tub and shower. Husband is diamond.
In fact we loved Dana Point so much, we moved here 4 months later.
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May 7, 2016, 11:02 am
#750
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: AA PLT PRO, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plt. Premier
Posts: 587
Thinking about going to Desert Trip in Cali in Oct. every Hilton sold out
Every hilton is SRO for 60 miles around with this diamond benefit can I really book a room at one even though they are all sold out?
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Need a room at the last minute? You are guaranteed a room when you make a reservation at least 48 hours prior to your arrival