Originally Posted by m0hamed
(Post 21379562)
The hotel is open....
Just wondering if booking a suite via diamond upgrade is smooth after the opening.. and the success experienced in booking and getting desired dates? Size of the suites are comparable to Fairmont Kea Lani. With 2 small kids, its hard to transfer hotels staying only a night or so.. will have to choose place of accommodation. Up to 7 nights on a Diamond Suite Upgrade, or up to 5 nights with an FPC Platinum Suite Upgrade.. although Kea Lani, if I asked could probably match the length of stay of the Diamond Suite Upgrade. |
Dear Flyertalker's,
This morning, we issued a press release announcing the official opening of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa. The hotel is the 10th in the Andaz portfolio and marks the first Andaz property to be located in a resort destination. Andaz Maui at Wailea is situated on the southwestern coastline along Mokapu Beach and features 297 guestrooms and suites, a 14,000-square-foot, full-service spa with an adults-only pool, apothecary retail and a fitness facility, more than 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and two full-service restaurants, including Morimoto Maui by acclaimed chef Masaharu Morimoto. |
So I was told the suite I am staying in is an Andaz Suite which is the only "suite" they have. They said this room is bookable using a suite upgrade certificate that Diamond receive.
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Originally Posted by Milezjunkie
(Post 21384515)
So I was told the suite I am staying in is an Andaz Suite which is the only "suite" they have. They said this room is bookable using a suite upgrade certificate that Diamond receive.
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Originally Posted by Milezjunkie
(Post 21384515)
So I was told the suite I am staying in is an Andaz Suite which is the only "suite" they have.
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The suites all appear to be Oceanview or partial. There are some rooms that I was told were suites that have balconies which open directly to a pool. Their Oceanview is somewhat obstructed because of the villas.
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Transportation/parking fees
Just spoke to the hotel about the shuttle fee from the airport to the hotel, which is actually a limo service for $125 each way. Taxi service was quoted as $40 each way, and valet parking for a rental car was quoted as $30 per night.
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Originally Posted by FD1971
(Post 21385753)
I fear Hyatt did not provide you with a correct answer. ;)
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Originally Posted by jean9nine
(Post 21391202)
Just spoke to the hotel about the shuttle fee from the airport to the hotel, which is actually a limo service for $125 each way. Taxi service was quoted as $40 each way, and valet parking for a rental car was quoted as $30 per night.
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A couple other interesting facts about the resort. They have a manager's reception a couple nights a week and have a free cocktail at 5pm each night. They also have fresh fruit out for guests to help themselves to. It is a nice touch.
The resort has FREE self-service laundry. There are three washers and three dryers. Currently they have free laundry detergent and dryer sheets but I'm not sure if they have plans to sell detergent in the future. The laundry machines are not coin-operated so I expect they will always be free. Nobody likes to do laundry on vacation but to have my laundry cleaned while I am lounging at the pool on my last day and then pack nothing but clean clothes I'm happy. Andaz also has a free shuttle that will drive you 24 hours a day around the Wailea area up to the start of Kihei (they said they go as far as Sorrento's restaurant). The "shuttle" is a brand new Lincoln Navigator SUV. Very, very nice ride. Andaz gives each guest a personal water bottle. On even number floors there are filtered water stations. The waiters and bartenders are great at filling these up or just refreshing them without even being asked. |
Originally Posted by Achilles
(Post 21391387)
$30 per night for valet!!?? Any cheaper alternative parking options nearby?
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Originally Posted by Milezjunkie
(Post 21391363)
Why's that? More than one person told me this. Where did you hear differently?
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Originally Posted by Milezjunkie
(Post 21391415)
That rate is pretty standard in the Wailea area at least what I have experienced. They do not have self-parking at this resort. If you don't need a car every day, a cab to the hotel for $40 is pretty good. The nearest car rental to the Andaz that I know of is at the Grand Wailea and the Andaz will drive you right over to get your car.
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We use our car daily - we're not hang out at the pool types.
But, $200+ for a week of parking is enough to get me to change hotels. There must be some parking nearby - hopefully someone can provide an update on their experiences in the weeks to come. I suppose I can take the SUV shuttle to some street parking less than a mile away. Thanks for the info on the laundry machines - they'll come in handy on a multi-week trip. |
Originally Posted by Achilles
(Post 21391387)
$30 per night for valet!!?? Any cheaper alternative parking options nearby?
The Hyatt in Maui has a $25/day resort fee + $14/day charge for self parking, so that's even more. |
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