Andaz Maui - coming in September 2013
Oct 24, 2010, 5:18 pm
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I don't travel to Bali. My preferences are Park Hyatts, St Regis, W and Andaz properties, where I always book premium suites. Upon inspection of Hawaii properties the Hyatt ones look outdated, and for the price for even the base rooms seem unreasonable. SPG properties only look marginally better, except, perhaps the St Regis. Obviously they are in high demand, so may be able to justify that price.
Oct 24, 2010, 9:10 pm
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Wailea is an excellent place to stay in Maui, so the Andaz option is welcome news.
Oct 25, 2010, 9:30 am
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In other words, a blanket statement such as "FS in Hawaii is outdated and overpriced," as you said, may be true relative to one geographical area, but not necessarily to others. Indeed, if Hualalai were objectively "outdated and overpriced" in an absolute sense, it obviously wouldn't be so busy. (I personally don't find the Hualalai "outdated," but that's probably because the place suits my tastes well.)
As for the Andaz Maui, we'll have to see how it comes out and what it costs. If it matches up to other luxury properties in Maui, it will probably be just as expensive. Of course, the design and decor might suit different tastes than the other hotels on the Islands, so that would be a factor for some. And added competition could cause prices to drop somewhat overall.
Oct 25, 2010, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by m0hamed
Upon inspection of Hawaii properties the Hyatt ones look outdated, and for the price for even the base rooms seem unreasonable. SPG properties only look marginally better, except, perhaps the St Regis. Obviously they are in high demand, so may be able to justify that price.
Oct 16, 2011, 1:55 pm
#20
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Update - 10/16/11
Maui News - 10/16/11
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Oct 16, 2011, 4:04 pm
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A veritable panoply of hotel company names in this property's extensive history.
Oct 17, 2011, 10:33 pm
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Maui News - 10/16/11
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Oct 18, 2011, 12:23 am
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Oct 18, 2011, 1:00 am
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Maui News - 10/16/11
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Construction-site prepped for 'un-hotel':
http://mauinews.com/page/content.det...l-.html?nav=10
Oct 18, 2011, 4:55 am
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Shame, I was delaying a Hawaii trip expecting a 2012 opening date. The other Hyatt properties look very dated.
Oct 18, 2011, 9:35 am
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Looks like they're expecting it to open the first quarter of 2013:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/p...andaz-lux.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/p...andaz-lux.html
Oct 18, 2011, 10:12 am
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FWIW, Andaz.com says "Under development for 2014"
Oct 18, 2011, 5:48 pm
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is this hyatt going to be a golf resort like the grand Hyatt Kaui ? if so I wonder who will be designing the golf course
Oct 20, 2011, 11:54 am
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Oct 21, 2011, 9:31 am
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Fantastic!!^
Sitting on balcony at the HR Waikiki [great stay thus far] and saw the following headline in the Honolulu Star:
"Maui hotel to be redeveloped under Hyatt's Andaz Brand"
For more information, here's a link to the press release
FYI: I searched using a variety of terms including Andaz Hawaii, Maui and Wailea and didn't find a prior post - if I missed an existing thread, my apologies - please merge
"Maui hotel to be redeveloped under Hyatt's Andaz Brand"
For more information, here's a link to the press release
FYI: I searched using a variety of terms including Andaz Hawaii, Maui and Wailea and didn't find a prior post - if I missed an existing thread, my apologies - please merge