Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort {US-HI}
Oct 10, 2018, 3:03 pm
#391
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,884
IHOP was the only place that I had taken my card out of my wallet, up to that point. National Car rental and Hilton both have it on file.
I called the restaurant the next day and spoke to the manager to let her know what happened, and she didn't seem interested at all. I wasn't asking for anything, just letting her know what happened. When I said "I just thought you should know, because if you have someone willing to steal from me, they are probably willing to steal from you", she hung up on me.
It may not still be a problem, but I have a long memory.
Oct 10, 2018, 5:24 pm
#393
Join Date: May 2010
Location: FSD
Programs: BAEC, Delta SkyPesos, VS FC, SQ KF, AA, HHonors
Posts: 1,884
Oct 10, 2018, 6:35 pm
#394
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
OP - there's a California Pizza Kitchen at the Ala Moana Center ( ~1 mile distance from HHV) and those gift cards can often be found 20% off at Costco and SamsClub. Order online w/ a Discover card for 5% cash back on warehouse clubs
Oct 10, 2018, 10:17 pm
#395
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CGK/KOA
Programs: AA ExPlat HH Diamond
Posts: 1,683
My hands down favourite place to eat when stay Waikiki (sometimes walk-long, sometimes uber) is Side Street Inn. Always a wait. Fantastic food. Fried rice and lilikoi ribs each time I go. Bring a huge appetite and lots of people, VERY large portions.
Oct 11, 2018, 11:53 am
#397
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PEK, AUS, WAS, HKG
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,122
Is anyone familiar with this area? Any national chains?
Yes, I have searched on google maps, but all I see are local restaurants. While we will enjoy experiencing local food, In the hope of saving a little money I was hoping to get some gift cards with points rewards to use for a few meals.
And no, visa/mc gift cards are not an option.
Yes, I have searched on google maps, but all I see are local restaurants. While we will enjoy experiencing local food, In the hope of saving a little money I was hoping to get some gift cards with points rewards to use for a few meals.
And no, visa/mc gift cards are not an option.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:19 pm
#398
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicagoland/ORD
Programs: UA Million Miler (Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,458
The Benihana gift card situation is not a result of HHV. That's true of all Hawaiian Benihanas; they have different gift cards. Same thing with Ruby Tuesday.
Oct 11, 2018, 5:40 pm
#399
Join Date: May 2010
Location: FSD
Programs: BAEC, Delta SkyPesos, VS FC, SQ KF, AA, HHonors
Posts: 1,884
I perhaps should have clarified as "the HHV experience." Nonetheless, it can be added to the variety of on-property exclusions/kick-to-the-gonads to be mindful of.
Oct 16, 2018, 6:40 am
#400
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
I’m sad to learn that Wailana Coffee House closed down on Sunday. The reason was rising maintenance costs and an expected bill of one million dollars for a renovation. The owners felt it was better to shut down. We would always go there for a nice, affordable breakfast if we were sticking around the resort. What is the next best breakfast option? I’d prefer not to go to IHOP or McDonalds.
Oct 16, 2018, 7:49 am
#401
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
I’m sad to learn that Wailana Coffee House closed down on Sunday. The reason was rising maintenance costs and an expected bill of one million dollars for a renovation. The owners felt it was better to shut down. We would always go there for a nice, affordable breakfast if we were sticking around the resort. What is the next best breakfast option? I’d prefer not to go to IHOP or McDonalds.
#$^%$#^%#^%#^%# I have been going there since the late 70's (*&()&*^&*%&*^ another one gone. Not sure where one can go now IHOP is horrible same for McDonald's. Well I am sure F&B at the HHV is ecstatic now that more people will be forced to eat their marginal at best buffet.
Oct 16, 2018, 12:39 pm
#402
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver, B.C. - Canada
Posts: 499
I'm staying here this coming weekend!
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
Oct 16, 2018, 1:26 pm
#403
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
I'm staying here this coming weekend!
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
Oct 16, 2018, 4:41 pm
#404
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
I'm staying here this coming weekend!
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
Anyone recently stay there know if they are still offering free continental breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai as an option?
I'm diamond, hoping for, but not expecting an upgrade. Should I try online check in, or try my luck at the front desk?
It's strongly recommended to book the room type you want at this resort. But if you're feeling adventurous, it seems the consensus from other upgrade threads is to wait until the day of check-in and see if you've been upgraded. One way to check on the app is to go to your reservation, and then click on My Stay. It will show your room type. If you see something other than what you booked, then it will be your upgrade. If there's no change, then take your chances at the front desk.
Oct 16, 2018, 8:47 pm
#405
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,453
You get a daily credit per adult. It was a bit of a hassle this time around to do room charges. I had two or three servers from different on-property restaurants tell me that they needed ID to confirm the room charge because there had been some cases of fraudulent charges. This also required them making a call (to the front desk?) to verify your information.
My last two stays here have been not so great.
Re upgrades, I've never been upgraded in advance at this property, but have received one at check-in about 75% of the time.