Hilton Launching Chain Of Luxury Hotels under Waldorf-Astoria Brand
Jan 17, 2006, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by JDiver
Have you read the thread HHonors Reward Category Changes Coming Soon ? It seems to fit this one, hand in glove.
Jan 17, 2006, 3:28 pm
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[QUOTE=infinityplusone]I am very excited about the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui being added. I have stayed there before and it is a very nice property. I would choose this property over HHV or HWV anytime.
Me too. Do you guys know when these new properies will take award reservation from hilton? I will visit Maui this summer, can't wait to try the new Waldofr-Astoria Maui
Me too. Do you guys know when these new properies will take award reservation from hilton? I will visit Maui this summer, can't wait to try the new Waldofr-Astoria Maui
Jan 18, 2006, 2:59 am
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I hope this new brand doesn't consider things like the Conrad Istanbul to be Waldorf-Astoria Collection material. I am interested to see how Hilton goes about this.
Jan 18, 2006, 3:10 am
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In the press release when they say 'the worlds greatest hotel NAME'. At least they didnt try to kid themselves by calling the WA the World's greatest Hotel. Just returned from a visit there (closest Hilton property to my client) and was so disappointed and under impressed. Was told from the moment I checked in that they have more diamonds a day there than they know what to do with and that they are not impressed with seeing a diamond card (did learn some neat stats on how many diamonds there are and so on). Glad I wasnt spending my money to be so let down.
Jan 18, 2006, 4:42 am
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Originally Posted by BearX220
Beat me to it, brother. At a real Waldorf-Astoria copy it could take up to half an hour for one of the four people behind the desk to notice you and check you in. You might get a nice room, but you might also get a broom closet with thick, dusty, filthy velvet drapes and groaning 1890s plumbing, and a thermostat no man can control. And your greasy, lukewarm room service cheeseburger will take an hour and cost $30.
Jan 18, 2006, 4:43 am
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A name alone won't keep a brand alive forever ... especially if it fails to deliver. And if a name/brand/hotel fails to deliver for those with top-tier status in the hotel's loyalty program, that is not a good sign.
Jan 18, 2006, 11:33 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
...if a name/brand/hotel fails to deliver for those with top-tier status in the hotel's loyalty program, that is not a good sign.
I cannot agree with you more! Especially at "Flagship" properties like W=A for Hilton and Park Hyatt for Hyatt......if a Diamond receives less than satisfactory service at the Flagships, the corporate will have a LOT of make up to do....
Jan 18, 2006, 2:28 pm
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Originally Posted by BearX220
Beat me to it, brother. At a real Waldorf-Astoria copy it could take up to half an hour for one of the four people behind the desk to notice you and check you in. You might get a nice room, but you might also get a broom closet with thick, dusty, filthy velvet drapes and groaning 1890s plumbing, and a thermostat no man can control. And your greasy, lukewarm room service cheeseburger will take an hour and cost $30.
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Jan 19, 2006, 10:51 am
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The implementation of this is going to be extremely interesting. I'd like to see Hilton come up with something more high-end to appease all of us (me included) who are occasionally tempted to jump to Starwood because they have some nicer high-end properties. I would welcome Hilton being able to satisfy us at every price point and luxury level.
Jan 19, 2006, 8:08 pm
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Any news on when this happens
I used my "chat now" button to ask when I could book the Maui property. The agent checked and said no dates yet.
Anyone hear anything?
Anyone hear anything?
Jan 20, 2006, 2:17 pm
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I emailed Hilton for info. They got right back to me.
I was concerned we might not be able to use Honoros points. It looks like we will. I'm very excited about the Maui property. It's a fantastic resort
I was concerned we might not be able to use Honoros points. It looks like we will. I'm very excited about the Maui property. It's a fantastic resort
Dave,
We are quite pleased with the developments of our new Waldorf=Astoria Collection, and having a presence on Maui again (since 1976) has been very important for us.
I'm delighted to let you know that these three resorts will definitely become a part of our HHonors program. Please watch for communiques shortly from HHonors on how you may redeem your points/miles for a wonderful stay at any of them.
We look forward to seeing you soon at our hotels and resorts.
We are quite pleased with the developments of our new Waldorf=Astoria Collection, and having a presence on Maui again (since 1976) has been very important for us.
I'm delighted to let you know that these three resorts will definitely become a part of our HHonors program. Please watch for communiques shortly from HHonors on how you may redeem your points/miles for a wonderful stay at any of them.
We look forward to seeing you soon at our hotels and resorts.
Jan 23, 2006, 8:47 am
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Just recieved this teaser in my January emailed statement:
Redeem HHonors® points for items from the Waldorf Collection™.
The link just goes to a new site that lets you burn points for Waldorf products. Figures that they would try to have members burn points on the products, but give no hotel redemption info. They are saving the best for last.
Redeem HHonors® points for items from the Waldorf Collection™.
The link just goes to a new site that lets you burn points for Waldorf products. Figures that they would try to have members burn points on the products, but give no hotel redemption info. They are saving the best for last.
Jan 23, 2006, 11:39 am
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I got info that the tentative date to start reservations for Maui will be May 1st.
Also, I asked about the "changes" to Hilton honors points. I was told that it appears 900 hotels are being recategorized. It didn't sound like any point requirements were changing nor any changes to the Glon type VIP rewards.
hopefully Grand Wailea will be avaliable with a Glon2. It'll be my new yearly family vacation spot and Hilton will get all my business throughout the year.
Also, I asked about the "changes" to Hilton honors points. I was told that it appears 900 hotels are being recategorized. It didn't sound like any point requirements were changing nor any changes to the Glon type VIP rewards.
hopefully Grand Wailea will be avaliable with a Glon2. It'll be my new yearly family vacation spot and Hilton will get all my business throughout the year.