Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#2821
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 5
#2822
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
#2823
But I found your review to be a bit over the top, "lifelong friends" in hotel employees you see once a year when staying there?
#2825
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 5
I wouldn't have gone into such personal detail, but you keep bringing it up. Anyway I'll try to contribute more often when I have any new information to share.
#2826
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
They might, but not something you can count on. Elite recognition is not the strongest feature of this place. For example, in several years as a Diamond/Glob, this is the only place I have had trouble (twice) getting a late checkout.
Do you have any suite upgrades? This is a good place to use them, if you do.
Welcome to FT ^
Do you have any suite upgrades? This is a good place to use them, if you do.
Welcome to FT ^
Also, I find using a suite upgrade (TSO/DSO) to often mean one is getting a pool suite, and those suck - bottom floor with no view. If using one of those I would be calling the property a couple times in the days before arrival and discussing the room block and if what I describe is not one's preference then ask for a downgrade (hopefully to a view type of one's choice - I would guess it's very, very unlikely one would be downgraded all the way back to loading dock (Garden) view).
#2827
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
Can't argue with your experience -- I've only been out there a couple of times. Also, my experience wasn't bad, just spotty.
And then, variety really is the spice of life: Like NLaumann, we really liked getting the pool suite. Back in O`ahu, we're high up the valley, with a great view -- but no pool!
And then, variety really is the spice of life: Like NLaumann, we really liked getting the pool suite. Back in O`ahu, we're high up the valley, with a great view -- but no pool!
#2828
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SJC/BUR
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 1,089
#2829
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO/MIA/JFK
Programs: AA EXP/*wood Plat/Hilton Gold/Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 289
Some people go there to relax and not hop. Also, people pay to stay there too. My best stays here have been on Amex FHR vs using points...plenty of other places in the world to use points.
#2830
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,044
I definitely see the desire to island hop, but for those of us who have been there plenty of times and take other trips to other islands, crashing at one hotel for a while is quite relaxing.
#2831
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 26
Hi-
I'm a Globalist for what it's worth these days, just booked the Garden Queen rate for 6 nights in October.
Any one here have any experience on likelihood of getting an upgraded room - or is it tied to occupancy?
Last time I was here we had 2 room reservations and they upgraded us to a villa instead..not expecting that again...
I'm a Globalist for what it's worth these days, just booked the Garden Queen rate for 6 nights in October.
Any one here have any experience on likelihood of getting an upgraded room - or is it tied to occupancy?
Last time I was here we had 2 room reservations and they upgraded us to a villa instead..not expecting that again...
#2832
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
Upgrades are always tied to occupancy... That said, as a Glob, I would think (based on my many visits' experience) your odds of getting at worst a Partial View are very, very high.
Getting upgraded to a villa... ever... WOW!
Getting upgraded to a villa... ever... WOW!
#2833
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 615
Wow this is a huge thread! After reading some of it, I've come to the conclusion that in this category, it's Fairmont, Andaz and FS. For a family of 5, and booking through a virtuoso, which is the generally accepted vote getter? Going for 7N in July.
Secondly, I'm sitting a bunch of UR so my other option would be to transfer over UR to Hyatt to do a points stay. For points stay, I'd also consider the Marriott Wailea Resort as well since I have Marriott points (and Gold).
So, either 1) book a simple room with points and pray/hope for an upgrade (no status and I'm taking 3 kids) at Hyatt, or 2) use a virtuoso TA, pay cash for the room and (more than likely) get an upgraded room at one of the previously mentioned 3 properties.
Secondly, I'm sitting a bunch of UR so my other option would be to transfer over UR to Hyatt to do a points stay. For points stay, I'd also consider the Marriott Wailea Resort as well since I have Marriott points (and Gold).
So, either 1) book a simple room with points and pray/hope for an upgrade (no status and I'm taking 3 kids) at Hyatt, or 2) use a virtuoso TA, pay cash for the room and (more than likely) get an upgraded room at one of the previously mentioned 3 properties.
Last edited by gumercindo; Aug 28, 2017 at 12:48 pm
#2834
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
First, the choice depends on your preferences and what you're looking for - you haven't given enough information.
Small feel hotel like Andaz or large hotel with hundreds of rooms?
Super close and small beach access, or more of a pool person?
Kids age?
Activities preference (care about reefs, need kids diversions)?
Using a car to go all over Maui or neighborhood, or more a never leave the compound type? ..especially if one is going out to hit restaurants and town.
Then, as for Marriott, it's not in the class of those three... especially if there's still noisy construction going on at all hours.
Last, if your using money (vs. points), VRBO has some great options (again, depending on your style/preferences).
Small feel hotel like Andaz or large hotel with hundreds of rooms?
Super close and small beach access, or more of a pool person?
Kids age?
Activities preference (care about reefs, need kids diversions)?
Using a car to go all over Maui or neighborhood, or more a never leave the compound type? ..especially if one is going out to hit restaurants and town.
Then, as for Marriott, it's not in the class of those three... especially if there's still noisy construction going on at all hours.
Last, if your using money (vs. points), VRBO has some great options (again, depending on your style/preferences).