Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort {US-HI}
Feb 18, 2023, 11:48 am
#1142
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
No upgrade was possible, we were splurging on this trip. Aside from spa, some rooms are still being renovated. Construction noise has not been an issue—yes have heard it at times when walking around the property, never bothersome.
Feb 18, 2023, 5:46 pm
#1143
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
Posts: 27,603
Feb 18, 2023, 6:26 pm
#1144
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
pools are great, didn’t get crowded until today. Water elevator still out, waiting on a part. In Napua, so no idea about the breakfast buffet price. Did go down & have a look at it, wide variety of goodies, can’t justify paying for it on top of Napua $
Feb 19, 2023, 1:46 pm
#1145
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,313
enjoy your trip
Feb 19, 2023, 5:11 pm
#1146
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
Feb 20, 2023, 6:38 am
#1148
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
Feb 20, 2023, 3:48 pm
#1149
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
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have a great time with the SO!!
agreed that there’s a lot of beauty in this part of Maui. We loved the black rock beach area.
ps noted about water elevator etc. My spouse is disappointed to hear about this.
Feb 21, 2023, 2:30 pm
#1150
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: AS gold
Posts: 228
Quick update regarding Diamond upgrades. Upon checkin, Feb 22, as a Diamond, using a free night certificate, I was offered:
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
Feb 21, 2023, 2:56 pm
#1151
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
Quick update regarding Diamond upgrades. Upon checkin, Feb 22, as a Diamond, using a free night certificate, I was offered:
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
Feb 21, 2023, 3:48 pm
#1152
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
Quick update regarding Diamond upgrades. Upon checkin, Feb 22, as a Diamond, using a free night certificate, I was offered:
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
1. An ocean view room overlooking construction, including a huge 4 story crane between the room and the beach at no additional charge.
2. A terrace room overlooking the huge parking lot at no additional charge.
3. An unobstructed ocean view room for $75 per night.
3. A mountain view Napua room for an additional $400 per night.
5. An ocean view Napua room for an additional $500 per night.
These offers are consistent with our recent stays at Hilton resorts in Tucson and California, where we have been offered at most a one category
upgrade and the Hilton is monetizing anything above that.
Feb 21, 2023, 7:50 pm
#1154
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington DC Metro
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 166
First visit to GW. Staying 4 nights in March. If I were to get a complimentary Diamond upgrade → Ocean View or Deluxe Ocean View, what wing should I ask for? Thanks in advance.