Park Hyatt Aviara - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jun 23, 2011, 11:35 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SFO
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Posts: 4,576
Agreed. The difference is like comparing the St. Regis is Dana Point and the W in Westwood.
Jun 23, 2011, 12:36 pm
#92
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 31
Jun 23, 2011, 12:47 pm
#94
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 31
Ultimately though, I think I didn't phrase my question accurately enough. I'm fairly adaptable, so I'm not too concerned with what is around me. I meant my question more in terms of which you veterans would prefer in regards to the hotel itself. i.e., if you were going to spend all your time on hotel grounds and in the building[s], which would you prefer?
Jun 23, 2011, 12:58 pm
#95
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Ultimately though, I think I didn't phrase my question accurately enough. I'm fairly adaptable, so I'm not too concerned with what is around me. I meant my question more in terms of which you veterans would prefer in regards to the hotel itself. i.e., if you were going to spend all your time on hotel grounds and in the building[s], which would you prefer?
Jun 23, 2011, 1:01 pm
#96
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 31
The Andaz San Diego is a hotel with a club during the week. On the weekend, it is a nightclub that happens to sell rooms to sleep. The lobby is jammed with the urban young, and the building reverbrates with the beat of the instruments. The Aviara is a sprawling resort with a serene environment.
Jun 27, 2011, 5:11 pm
#97
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: FAT
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Not sure that anyone would want to do this, but Vivace Restaurant is offering a groupon available on Travelzoo...
www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/deal/3080
www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/deal/3080
Jun 29, 2011, 9:47 am
#98
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, American Air, National Car
Posts: 1,131
Not sure that anyone would want to do this, but Vivace Restaurant is offering a groupon available on Travelzoo...
www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/deal/3080
www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/deal/3080
Jun 29, 2011, 10:09 am
#99
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 178
Ultimately though, I think I didn't phrase my question accurately enough. I'm fairly adaptable, so I'm not too concerned with what is around me. I meant my question more in terms of which you veterans would prefer in regards to the hotel itself. i.e., if you were going to spend all your time on hotel grounds and in the building[s], which would you prefer?
Jun 29, 2011, 11:24 am
#100
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 40
You are right, they are not oceanfront. They do however offer a complimentary beach butler service that will take you to the beach and provide you with the beach essentials.
I clicked on the description link. It says:
The complimentary service includes personalized transportation to Mooonlight Beach with all of the necessary amenities: chairs, umbrella, towels, blankets and all of the accoutrements for morning coffee, an afternoon picnic or a sunset snack. Beach goers choose from a wide variety of light fare, sandwiches or fullscale ocean-side entrees.
Jul 6, 2011, 11:49 pm
#101
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 172
Sounds like they can also provide complementary food for a beach picnic with this service? If this is correct that is a great benefit. Has anyone used this service and can further elaborate?
I clicked on the description link. It says:
The complimentary service includes personalized transportation to Mooonlight Beach with all of the necessary amenities: chairs, umbrella, towels, blankets and all of the accoutrements for morning coffee, an afternoon picnic or a sunset snack. Beach goers choose from a wide variety of light fare, sandwiches or fullscale ocean-side entrees.
I clicked on the description link. It says:
The complimentary service includes personalized transportation to Mooonlight Beach with all of the necessary amenities: chairs, umbrella, towels, blankets and all of the accoutrements for morning coffee, an afternoon picnic or a sunset snack. Beach goers choose from a wide variety of light fare, sandwiches or fullscale ocean-side entrees.
the beach is relatively far from the resort, on the real roads (not a resort path) and over the highway. it was suggested that we take our own vehicle and that the valets would have chairs and umbrellas. when i asked to reserve they said they were first come first served. well, we like to go to the beach at the end of the day not in the heat of the day, so that activity was out, since we would obviously hardly be 'first come" in this mega-resort at 3 in the afternoon. it also renders meaningless the implied convenience of a "beach butler."
as for snacks, i have no idea. it's a pointless faux-offering.
Jul 22, 2011, 8:44 am
#103
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 136
For any diamonds who have stayed recently, could you pls list the benefits you received on your paid stays? Eg buffet breakfast only or can order off menu or $ limit, $85 lunch credit still available (previous posters in 2010 mentioned as benefit even on award stay)? Also, what kind of suite do you get if use confirmed suite cert. Thxs!
Jul 22, 2011, 10:33 am
#104
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Jul 22, 2011, 12:44 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: valencia ca
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 244
Yes, diamond member has free access to their spa.
There is no lunch credit, and breakfast is up to $60 from the menu, or TWO buffet.
You will receive PARK SUITE for your diamond suite upgrade.
I was there 7/4/11, and this information was given from the front desk.
There is no lunch credit, and breakfast is up to $60 from the menu, or TWO buffet.
You will receive PARK SUITE for your diamond suite upgrade.
I was there 7/4/11, and this information was given from the front desk.