ericande

Interesting, almost all my suite stays have been overseas, I didn't realize it was different in the US. I did receive club access when I had a suite at the Grand Hyatt last year so I kind of assumed it was just a suite thing. Good to know now so we're not disappointed.

WorkToLive

We’ve been to the andaz multiple times and enjoy it but I’m always frustrated with how I feel they nickel and dime us. Currently have another week booked at the andaz for July, but is there any reason to try the regency?

josephstern

Very, very different places is so many ways. The Regency is much larger, less personal and feels like it's hosting at least a convention or two to me always.

In what ways do you feel the Andaz nickel and dimes you? I think the Regency might be worse, frankly. Wait until you see the pool towel situation, for example.

777 global mile hound

Have had good experiences at both properties other than Andaz Maui upgrade policies since the new GM.
I don’t have plans to return based on how current management @ Andaz is conducting business behavior with World of Hyatt.On the other hand I would return to Hyatt Regency happily as they made every effort to please and deliver
and it seemed genuine though it was just as the pandemic started.Andaz Maui was last year for my visit.

I get that some are desperate for a Maui experience and I understand that desire especially if you’ve never been.
And in that case either property may be a good choice based on some competing alternatives locally.
All subjective I suppose as to what extra costs seem fair.Some think nothing of paying for their upgrade they have already earned by earring status.And others upset over the nickel and dime of other products and services the hotel may apply
Im paying for my elite breakfast now daily at one Hyatt property this week and while I still see value of food quailty I’m disturbed by having to stand and get my own silverware and not seeing a server once during my meal except to clear dishes.

JIMCHI

I have no idea why people are spending over $700 a night for a mountain view room at this resort. We stayed at this property twice a year for many years before the pandemic and usually paid around $375 for an ocean view room. These prices are insane but they will keep charging them so long as people keep paying these ridiculous prices. We are quite happy now visiting a beautiful resort right on a beach in Florida for around $375 a night.

mowogo

For during the same time as my upcoming stay it is running about $50 higher than the Westin and $80 higher than the Sheraton and still $300 less than the Andaz. While the timeshare resorts are more reasonably priced right now, their availability for bookings in general is a lot more limited. The problem is demand for that area, which is what everyone has been sold on as the dream maui vacation with a lot of options nearby. While demand for Maui had been increasing pre-pandemic, the ability of remote work that works perfectly with Hawaii Standard Time has only increased demand for Maui resorts. If the trend continues, we may be looking at the Regency moving up to Category 8 in no time.

nsx

i have fond memories of December 2020, when I paid $250 and got a full oceanfront room, earned quadruple points, and reached Globalist status, all while working remotely. Rental cars were nearly given away.

I returned twice more using points, as cash prices recovered. The staff at HRM were uniformly outstanding.

If you are looking to spend less money in tropical paradise, go to the Yasawa islands in Fiji. Wait for the next recession or pandemic to visit Hawaii.