Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Oct 2, 2011, 10:30 am
#136
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Thank you for the pictures. This was my first time to see the new lounge and the outdoor seating area. The outdoors looks very inviting with the comfortable wicker furniture and the view to the beach. I didn't see any umbrellas. Is all the seating in direct sunlight, or are there some shaded areas?
Oct 2, 2011, 10:44 am
#137
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There aren't any umbrellas. We were told they can't have them, nor put in a rolling awning.
Except for some shade in the morning, you will pretty much roast out there in the afternoon until the sun sets.
The outdoor lounge is nice... in the morning and after sunset
Oh... if the wind tunnel effect is working well, the side area of the outdoor lounge will probably be comfortable even in the sun, but still, you'd be in the sun.
Except for some shade in the morning, you will pretty much roast out there in the afternoon until the sun sets.
The outdoor lounge is nice... in the morning and after sunset
Oh... if the wind tunnel effect is working well, the side area of the outdoor lounge will probably be comfortable even in the sun, but still, you'd be in the sun.
Oct 2, 2011, 10:56 am
#138
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There aren't any umbrellas. We were told they can't have them, nor put in a rolling awning.
Except for some shade in the morning, you will pretty much roast out there in the afternoon until the sun sets.
The outdoor lounge is nice... in the morning and after sunset
Oh... if the wind tunnel effect is working well, the side area of the outdoor lounge will probably be comfortable even in the sun, but still, you'd be in the sun.
Except for some shade in the morning, you will pretty much roast out there in the afternoon until the sun sets.
The outdoor lounge is nice... in the morning and after sunset
Oh... if the wind tunnel effect is working well, the side area of the outdoor lounge will probably be comfortable even in the sun, but still, you'd be in the sun.
As far as the area on the side. You are spot on with that one as well. Your toast may well blow away if the winds are right (from experience).
Oct 3, 2011, 7:21 am
#139
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And the Toto washlet is awesome.
Oct 4, 2011, 2:09 pm
#141
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Yes, it's a Toto Washlet ^^ I think I have the exact model number at home. I did look it up and from an online source, such as faucets.com, it runs about $1500, IIRC.
The issue with them is you need to get the electricity over to the bowl. Most don't have any nearby. Next remodel, I WILL GET A SEAT THAT WASHES AND DRIES
The issue with them is you need to get the electricity over to the bowl. Most don't have any nearby. Next remodel, I WILL GET A SEAT THAT WASHES AND DRIES
Oct 4, 2011, 2:16 pm
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Yes, it's a Toto Washlet ^^ I think I have the exact model number at home. I did look it up and from an online source, such as faucets.com, it runs about $1500, IIRC.
The issue with them is you need to get the electricity over to the bowl. Most don't have any nearby. Next remodel, I WILL GET A SEAT THAT WASHES AND DRIES
The issue with them is you need to get the electricity over to the bowl. Most don't have any nearby. Next remodel, I WILL GET A SEAT THAT WASHES AND DRIES
Oct 4, 2011, 2:22 pm
#143
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That price seems very high. You can get it for much less. The model the Hyatt has is not even high end. As for the dryer. You can probably skip that. Getting electricity over to the seat was not difficult on our old home. We had the new home wired for the seats this last time.
Oct 4, 2011, 2:24 pm
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I don't recall the price exactly - I could very well be off by several hundred dollars.
True about the dryer. What I really want is the heated seat The way our house is set up it will be difficult. We don't have anything above or next to the bowl area. We're almost ready for a remodel anyway.
I WILL HAVE THAT SEAT
:d
True about the dryer. What I really want is the heated seat
The way our house is set up it will be difficult. We don't have anything above or next to the bowl area. We're almost ready for a remodel anyway.I WILL HAVE THAT SEAT
:d
Oct 4, 2011, 3:24 pm
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I hope so on price. The electrician got electricity off a sink outlet or light switch. Had to fish the line. Don't forget the Korean Coco line of seats.
Oct 4, 2011, 4:23 pm
#146
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Resort Fee $18
Just noticed that there is now a resort fee. We have never had a resort fee at this property. Anyone have any experience with getting it waived for diamonds?
This is how it reads:
A Resort Fee of $18.00 plus tax per room, per night will be assessed. The fee covers the following items: two large bottles of water - replenished daily, high speed internet access, complimentary use of in-room safe, complimentary local phone calls, complimentary 1-800 calls, complimentary international calls (up to 60 minutes) per stay, local newspaper (Monday-Friday), pick up at the Front Desk, complimentary incoming faxes, Health Club access, resort cultural activities, access to beach amenities.
Seems to be you are getting charged for just about everything you received for free before except maybe the international calls which I for one do not need. Now you can go and pick up your paper and pay for it as opposed to getting it delivered for free!
This is how it reads:
A Resort Fee of $18.00 plus tax per room, per night will be assessed. The fee covers the following items: two large bottles of water - replenished daily, high speed internet access, complimentary use of in-room safe, complimentary local phone calls, complimentary 1-800 calls, complimentary international calls (up to 60 minutes) per stay, local newspaper (Monday-Friday), pick up at the Front Desk, complimentary incoming faxes, Health Club access, resort cultural activities, access to beach amenities.
Seems to be you are getting charged for just about everything you received for free before except maybe the international calls which I for one do not need. Now you can go and pick up your paper and pay for it as opposed to getting it delivered for free!
Oct 4, 2011, 4:35 pm
#147
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Just noticed that there is now a resort fee. We have never had a resort fee at this property. Anyone have any experience with getting it waived for diamonds?
This is how it reads:
A Resort Fee of $18.00 plus tax per room, per night will be assessed. The fee covers the following items: two large bottles of water - replenished daily, high speed internet access, complimentary use of in-room safe, complimentary local phone calls, complimentary 1-800 calls, complimentary international calls (up to 60 minutes) per stay, local newspaper (Monday-Friday), pick up at the Front Desk, complimentary incoming faxes, Health Club access, resort cultural activities, access to beach amenities.
Seems to be you are getting charged for just about everything you received for free before except maybe the international calls which I for one do not need. Now you can go and pick up your paper and pay for it as opposed to getting it delivered for free!
This is how it reads:
A Resort Fee of $18.00 plus tax per room, per night will be assessed. The fee covers the following items: two large bottles of water - replenished daily, high speed internet access, complimentary use of in-room safe, complimentary local phone calls, complimentary 1-800 calls, complimentary international calls (up to 60 minutes) per stay, local newspaper (Monday-Friday), pick up at the Front Desk, complimentary incoming faxes, Health Club access, resort cultural activities, access to beach amenities.
Seems to be you are getting charged for just about everything you received for free before except maybe the international calls which I for one do not need. Now you can go and pick up your paper and pay for it as opposed to getting it delivered for free!
well thats just another sign of where this property is going, downhill. It's penny nickel and dime to induce more income. While it's understandable to charge some type of fee t cover the extra costs that a resort property has, in this case they have actually reduced ( pool size for one) and other amenities that they offer. HHV is sure looking better and better, especially since the Rainbow has been redone!
Aloha
Oct 4, 2011, 4:43 pm
#149
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A Resort Fee of $18.00 plus tax per room, per night will be assessed. The fee covers the following items: two large bottles of water - replenished daily, high speed internet access, complimentary use of in-room safe, complimentary local phone calls, complimentary 1-800 calls, complimentary international calls (up to 60 minutes) per stay, local newspaper (Monday-Friday), pick up at the Front Desk, complimentary incoming faxes, Health Club access, resort cultural activities, access to beach amenities.
This is nothing more than an across-the-board, per-night price increase.
As a Diamond member, there is absolutely nothing in that list that I don't already receive for free or that is of any value to me whatsoever.