Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort {US-HI}
Apr 28, 2019, 10:12 am
#466
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Haze gray and underway
Programs: UA 1K 2MM, HH Diamond, Marriott 'clink clink' Titanium
Posts: 1,784
Would appreciate advice:
Have 2 Be My Guest Certificates with exp at the end of May 2019. 4 properties are available using these certificates on the dates I need - HHV, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn.
Is it a good idea to use them at this property while the revenue rate is $157 at HHV vs Embassy Suites that isn't on the beach is $384?! The rest of the stay will be at Hyatt Place.
PS Perhaps it would be better value to use them in Southern California (San Diego for instance).
Also, guests just have Silver status.
Have 2 Be My Guest Certificates with exp at the end of May 2019. 4 properties are available using these certificates on the dates I need - HHV, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn.
Is it a good idea to use them at this property while the revenue rate is $157 at HHV vs Embassy Suites that isn't on the beach is $384?! The rest of the stay will be at Hyatt Place.
PS Perhaps it would be better value to use them in Southern California (San Diego for instance).
Also, guests just have Silver status.
May 11, 2019, 7:49 am
#467
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 231
Question about an upgrade or tower change
Hello,
I expect to stay in this hotel sometimes in this July....so I come up one question..
I'm a HH Diamond member and currently I booked a resort view at the Rainbow Tower.....just wondering is it possible to ask to change the building to Ali Tower when I check in? Or is it just a non nonsense to request such a tower change?
I expect to stay in this hotel sometimes in this July....so I come up one question..
I'm a HH Diamond member and currently I booked a resort view at the Rainbow Tower.....just wondering is it possible to ask to change the building to Ali Tower when I check in? Or is it just a non nonsense to request such a tower change?
May 11, 2019, 8:33 am
#468
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,989
Hello,
I expect to stay in this hotel sometimes in this July....so I come up one question..
I'm a HH Diamond member and currently I booked a resort view at the Rainbow Tower.....just wondering is it possible to ask to change the building to Ali Tower when I check in? Or is it just a non nonsense to request such a tower change?
I expect to stay in this hotel sometimes in this July....so I come up one question..
I'm a HH Diamond member and currently I booked a resort view at the Rainbow Tower.....just wondering is it possible to ask to change the building to Ali Tower when I check in? Or is it just a non nonsense to request such a tower change?
May 11, 2019, 10:17 am
#469
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,420
Yes, they should give you an Ali'i room if available. Upgrades here are very hit and miss though. It's not a property I recommend anymore.
May 11, 2019, 10:28 am
#470
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,683
I've never stayed here when the hotel was not sold out. This is one of the few hotels where I would not count on any upgrade and would book a room I actually want to stay in. You can of course ask for a room in the Ali'i tower and if one is available they should not refuse you.
May 11, 2019, 11:11 am
#471
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,989
Agreed and it's sad. I began staying here in the early 70's on business and pleasure and have witnessed like many the steady downward spiral, Ali'i is a prime example of what HHV once was with a doorman, the "girls" serving breakfast poolside every morning. The on site eating options have shrunk and frankly dismal over priced. Sad, but then a lot of the beach properties have changed over the years. I don't think none more than the Hilton.
May 11, 2019, 7:24 pm
#472
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 231
I've never stayed here when the hotel was not sold out. This is one of the few hotels where I would not count on any upgrade and would book a room I actually want to stay in. You can of course ask for a room in the Ali'i tower and if one is available they should not refuse you.
Agreed and it's sad. I began staying here in the early 70's on business and pleasure and have witnessed like many the steady downward spiral, Ali'i is a prime example of what HHV once was with a doorman, the "girls" serving breakfast poolside every morning. The on site eating options have shrunk and frankly dismal over priced. Sad, but then a lot of the beach properties have changed over the years. I don't think none more than the Hilton.
May 12, 2019, 10:23 am
#473
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,989
Thanks! So, request to changing tower is not a totally nonsense asking....i would try when i checking in!
Thanks. I also read this whole thread and realized that HHV is no more recommended hotel in Waikiki area. Unfortunately, my business session will held in this hotel so that's why i decide to stay here rather then moving from here to there.
Thanks for your info! I will try to ask an upgrade and will leave a thread later!
Thanks! So you witnessed all changes....I visited Waikiki since early 2000, but never stayed in HHV. Mostly i was looking for near the Waikiki beach. This thread seems to me that HHV is no longer favored property in Waikiki but I would like to experience by myself.
Thanks. I also read this whole thread and realized that HHV is no more recommended hotel in Waikiki area. Unfortunately, my business session will held in this hotel so that's why i decide to stay here rather then moving from here to there.
Thanks for your info! I will try to ask an upgrade and will leave a thread later!
Thanks! So you witnessed all changes....I visited Waikiki since early 2000, but never stayed in HHV. Mostly i was looking for near the Waikiki beach. This thread seems to me that HHV is no longer favored property in Waikiki but I would like to experience by myself.
May 12, 2019, 10:04 pm
#474
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Makes sense. Ali'i is overall best experience IMO, but if you can't get that Rainbow Tower has spectacular views on the Diamond Head side and the rooms are redone.
May 13, 2019, 8:51 am
#475
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,989
The rooms were redone a few years ago, and tower has some great views, but I personally prefer Ali'i for it's private pool and it's quiet.
May 13, 2019, 9:45 am
#476
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2
I am a Diamond Member and stayed at this property 2 weeks ago for 6 days with two different reservations.
The property itself was so busy packed, literally a zoo. Considering how crazy it was the staff seemed to be pretty on top of things.
My first reservation, I stayed at Tapa Tower with resort view. Rooms and the building seemed outdated, nothing spectacular.
My second reservation was supposed to be in the same tower, but I asked about an upgrade at the front desk and was actually upgraded to Rainbow Tower with a Corner Room getting great view of the Ocean and Diamond Head. The tower, room and view were all great and was really surprised at how nice the overall building was compared to Tapa.
The property itself was so busy packed, literally a zoo. Considering how crazy it was the staff seemed to be pretty on top of things.
My first reservation, I stayed at Tapa Tower with resort view. Rooms and the building seemed outdated, nothing spectacular.
My second reservation was supposed to be in the same tower, but I asked about an upgrade at the front desk and was actually upgraded to Rainbow Tower with a Corner Room getting great view of the Ocean and Diamond Head. The tower, room and view were all great and was really surprised at how nice the overall building was compared to Tapa.
May 13, 2019, 2:01 pm
#477
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,989
I am a Diamond Member and stayed at this property 2 weeks ago for 6 days with two different reservations.
The property itself was so busy packed, literally a zoo. Considering how crazy it was the staff seemed to be pretty on top of things.
My first reservation, I stayed at Tapa Tower with resort view. Rooms and the building seemed outdated, nothing spectacular.
My second reservation was supposed to be in the same tower, but I asked about an upgrade at the front desk and was actually upgraded to Rainbow Tower with a Corner Room getting great view of the Ocean and Diamond Head. The tower, room and view were all great and was really surprised at how nice the overall building was compared to Tapa.
The property itself was so busy packed, literally a zoo. Considering how crazy it was the staff seemed to be pretty on top of things.
My first reservation, I stayed at Tapa Tower with resort view. Rooms and the building seemed outdated, nothing spectacular.
My second reservation was supposed to be in the same tower, but I asked about an upgrade at the front desk and was actually upgraded to Rainbow Tower with a Corner Room getting great view of the Ocean and Diamond Head. The tower, room and view were all great and was really surprised at how nice the overall building was compared to Tapa.
There was a time when there Tapa as the new kid on the block it ! You got one the of the rooms I had preciously spoken about great view.
May 21, 2019, 9:35 pm
#478
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 4
I am new here, and just booked 5 night s in Feb at the HHV on points. I have an "Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa eStandby Upgrade® Program" offer on my confirmation email. If we upgraded, would we then have to pay resort fees? Part of the appeal of staying on points is not having to pay the fees! Thanks!
May 22, 2019, 12:07 am
#479
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,683
I am new here, and just booked 5 night s in Feb at the HHV on points. I have an "Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa eStandby Upgrade® Program" offer on my confirmation email. If we upgraded, would we then have to pay resort fees? Part of the appeal of staying on points is not having to pay the fees! Thanks!
May 22, 2019, 4:19 am
#480
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 4
Thanks! Not sure we're even interested in the options offered, but good to know before I even consider. We are Diamond level (I know, how unique!), but it seems like a very busy resort so I'm not expecting any significant upgrades.