La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton {US-CA}
Jul 31, 2018, 10:11 pm
#196
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 259
Hi. In general, you may want to be away from the main pool, lobby building and facing a road/parking.
The 100s or those nearer the waterfall area are usually peaceful, even on weekends when the resort takes on a new life, no matter the time of year.
Below is a where you can find a resort map to download showing accommodation numbers/layout.
https://www.laquintaresort.com/resort-map/
The 100s or those nearer the waterfall area are usually peaceful, even on weekends when the resort takes on a new life, no matter the time of year.
Below is a where you can find a resort map to download showing accommodation numbers/layout.
https://www.laquintaresort.com/resort-map/
Aug 1, 2018, 3:16 pm
#198
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,751
I had a Virtuoso booking in June and they positively didn't stack. They treat Virtuoso as a non-Hilton booking channel and therefore do note provide Diamond amenities. I had three discussions with front desk staff over this very issue. I couldn't even get a room category upgrade through Virtuoso because I wanted a ground floor unit and the only "upgrade" they were willing to give me was the a 2nd floor Spa Villa with some extra square footage. No accommodation for alternate upgrade given we had a wheel chair and it was off season.
Aug 1, 2018, 5:45 pm
#199
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: United GS+
Posts: 1,889
I had a Virtuoso booking in June and they positively didn't stack. They treat Virtuoso as a non-Hilton booking channel and therefore do note provide Diamond amenities. I had three discussions with front desk staff over this very issue. I couldn't even get a room category upgrade through Virtuoso because I wanted a ground floor unit and the only "upgrade" they were willing to give me was the a 2nd floor Spa Villa with some extra square footage. No accommodation for alternate upgrade given we had a wheel chair and it was off season.
Aug 10, 2018, 3:04 pm
#200
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: United GS+
Posts: 1,889
Confirmed that I didn’t get lucky. Here are the benefits they just gave me on check in:
With the Virtouso Amenities you will receive a $60 credit towards breakfast and $100 resort credit. For being Diamond member you also receive a $15 credit towards breakfast which we can honor towards all F&B.
Aug 15, 2018, 9:01 am
#201
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Plat, LH FTL
Posts: 7,370
We're a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids. No status and we're quite interested in the Starlight casita for 3 nights.
Looking at rate options, I see the AAA family plan and Virtuoso rates are identical. The AAA plan includes breakfast for all 4 of us, and the Virtuoso rates seem to include a $60 credit for breakfast per day plus $100 F&B credit. Putting aside the upgrade possibility with Virtuoso, would it be safe to assume breakfast for 4 would cost about $100/day and therefore the AAA plan would be slightly better for us ($300 vs. $280)?
In looking at the upgrade possibilities, based on what I see from nor1, it looks like the Hideaway casita would be the next category of room. I think that would give us less space for the family, so perhaps the only upgrades of interest would be one of the larger suites with a separate bedroom or private pool - which I don't think we should expect.
Am I thinking about this right - that the AAA rate is clearly the way to go?
Thanks,
Looking at rate options, I see the AAA family plan and Virtuoso rates are identical. The AAA plan includes breakfast for all 4 of us, and the Virtuoso rates seem to include a $60 credit for breakfast per day plus $100 F&B credit. Putting aside the upgrade possibility with Virtuoso, would it be safe to assume breakfast for 4 would cost about $100/day and therefore the AAA plan would be slightly better for us ($300 vs. $280)?
In looking at the upgrade possibilities, based on what I see from nor1, it looks like the Hideaway casita would be the next category of room. I think that would give us less space for the family, so perhaps the only upgrades of interest would be one of the larger suites with a separate bedroom or private pool - which I don't think we should expect.
Am I thinking about this right - that the AAA rate is clearly the way to go?
Thanks,
Sep 4, 2018, 2:04 pm
#202
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: AY Plat, LH FTL
Posts: 7,370
FWIW, the Starlight Casita is ideal for a family of four, assuming the kids can share a queen sized sofa bed.
The AAA family plan provided a $100/day breakfast credit, so for stays of 3+ days it was a better deal for us than Virtuoso.
Service was great, food was pretty good but not worth the menu prices given all of the options within a few miles of the resort.
The AAA family plan provided a $100/day breakfast credit, so for stays of 3+ days it was a better deal for us than Virtuoso.
Service was great, food was pretty good but not worth the menu prices given all of the options within a few miles of the resort.
Nov 16, 2018, 8:41 pm
#204
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA LT PLT; HH Diamond; AS 75K
Posts: 2,877
I stayed in the San Pedro Casita. I believe it is the only solo casita on the property and was very nice. There are some photos by googling la Quinta resort casita photos. Here's a resort map - I like the area where the 100's are but you do have to walk to the pool. https://www.laquintaresort.com/wp-co...stMap_2017.pdf
Nov 17, 2018, 2:26 pm
#205
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
I've stayed in one about a decade ago. We moved into it since we showed up early and our booked room wasn't available. I think they have since been renovated a bit, but they are fun and closest to the main lobby/building complexes. Only downside is that there is a lot of foot traffic that passes by, so if one is sitting out on the porches there will be people walking past - sometimes very late at night as well. There are some fun OLD pictures of the compound from 75 years ago when it was just those units. Must have been quite an experience.
Nov 20, 2018, 10:03 am
#206
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,546
We are staying here for Christmas and I was hoping for one of the rooms around the pool, but we would prefer a quite room.... any recommendations? I have requested an upgrade via the app for the Eisenhower Suite for an extra $171 a night which doesn't seem bad if that goes through, has anyone stayed in this suite?
Nov 20, 2018, 10:21 am
#207
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
Programs: DL PM & 2MM™, Lifetime HHonors Diamond
Posts: 20,889
We are staying here for Christmas and I was hoping for one of the rooms around the pool, but we would prefer a quite room.... any recommendations? I have requested an upgrade via the app for the Eisenhower Suite for an extra $171 a night which doesn't seem bad if that goes through, has anyone stayed in this suite?
Mar 3, 2019, 11:49 pm
#210
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 161
I just checked in. There seems to be confusion as to how the Diamond breakfast credit works. Based on reports here, it seemed like it would be a general F&B credit and wasn't a "use it or lose it" each day - that you could apply it across various parts of the stay. On property, I'm being told that it only works between 7 and 11 am, with additional confusion about which venues. Can anyone who has stayed recently say how it actually worked?