Andaz Napa Valley REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 18, 2016, 2:00 am
#151
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
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I will have one more DSU to use this year 2016/2017.
The refurbished rooms and suites at the Hyatt Austin are getting excellent reviews.
At the Andaz Napa I can use my DSU and get an upgrade for which I would otherwise pay $40/night.
At the Hyatt Austin I can use my DSU and get an upgrade for which I would otherwise pay $400/night.
I can go to the Andaz Napa on another occasion when I have already used my DSUs....
What would you do? Both locations will be first time visits for me....
Apr 19, 2016, 12:00 am
#152
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 337
And I have been to Andaz Napa many times, including the night of the Napa earthquake!! I never used a DSU here, as I am usually out the entire day. I choose to stay here because it's within walking distance to my favorite steak house in Napa - Cole's Chop House.
May 17, 2016, 12:41 pm
#153
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 31
Seconded. I was looking up Cash + points today, seems to be good availability in October, but this is bummer news.
May 30, 2016, 3:10 am
#154
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Has anyone been above to get a full suite (two separate) rooms using a DSU, confirmed at booking?
As an aside--I assume the rules of DSUs do not require that the property offer a a full suite if both junior suites and full suites are available?
As an aside--I assume the rules of DSUs do not require that the property offer a a full suite if both junior suites and full suites are available?
May 30, 2016, 9:41 am
#155
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The program rules contain no restrictions whatsoever on what the property can call a "suite." Which is why this property (and certain others . . . hello PH NYC) can get away with giving out non-suites on DSUs.
May 31, 2016, 2:17 am
#156
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Seems like I need to go read some FT posts on the PH NYC and what to expect regarding DSUs (or not).
May 31, 2016, 8:35 am
#157
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I much prefer Andaz 5th for Diamond treatment.
May 31, 2016, 10:38 pm
#158
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Just did a quick one-night stay this past Sunday, and got an awesome rate of $234 considering BottleRock concert bought a lot of people in town. Much to my delight, I was given a two-room "suite", nice sitting area, and a big tub next to the bed (odd). My room had a nice view of the church. I have stayed at this hotel many times and this was the first time as a Diamond and first time getting a "suite" type of room. Staff has always been very friendly, once they learned that I stay here often, they even put a note in and that I like the room ;-) Maybe when I return in August for a winemaker's dinner, I will be surprised again, maybe even with a tower suite?? ;-)
Jun 14, 2016, 4:19 pm
#159
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We just spent two very nice nights here. I am a Platinum based on having the credit card and was using the 2 free nights that I got for signing up. It was difficult to get the nights due to high occupancy, but it worked out.
We were upgraded to a "Andaz Loft," but it had the separate sitting room and bedroom that some are referring to as a "suite." It was in the curved part of the building on the eastern side of the building with a view of the post office and church.
The staff were friendly and accommodating (2PM checkout). The health club next door was nice for a late morning following a run, and the location was very convenient to a nice running route and the Uptown Theatre.
Definitely a place to come back to.
Cheers.
We were upgraded to a "Andaz Loft," but it had the separate sitting room and bedroom that some are referring to as a "suite." It was in the curved part of the building on the eastern side of the building with a view of the post office and church.
The staff were friendly and accommodating (2PM checkout). The health club next door was nice for a late morning following a run, and the location was very convenient to a nice running route and the Uptown Theatre.
Definitely a place to come back to.
Cheers.
Jul 7, 2016, 9:40 am
#161
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Its peak time in Napa. You can find stuff mid-week but likely not on weekends. Ive got two award night stays in August on a Wed/Thurs coming up.
Jul 8, 2016, 11:37 am
#163
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, SPG Plat, UA GS
Posts: 238
The hotel did have availability a few months ago for awards (I'm booked for a weekend mid september), however, looks like it was gobbled up. Makes sense as it's their high season.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:03 pm
#164
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Is it worth $50/nt to upgrade to Jr. Suite or $70/nt to upgrade to Andaz Suite? As a Plat I don't usually expect much in the way of free upgrades.
Not sure we really need the extra space as it's just the two of us, and we don't plan to spend much time in the room. Now if they threw in breakfast...
Not sure we really need the extra space as it's just the two of us, and we don't plan to spend much time in the room. Now if they threw in breakfast...