Andaz Maui REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 20, 2014, 9:30 pm
#1126
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 212
Agree that Costco is terrific rental option. I needed a roomy car. Paid about $260 all in for Nissan Maxima (Avis).
Kind of agree about the patio furniture, but we had a ground floor suite and so there was a comfortable lounge chair as well. Had kids with us and it was a very convenient room by one of the pools.
Kind of agree about the patio furniture, but we had a ground floor suite and so there was a comfortable lounge chair as well. Had kids with us and it was a very convenient room by one of the pools.
Aug 21, 2014, 6:29 am
#1127
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Delta DM, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 129
Staying here on points 11-18 October and booked in a Garden Queen. I'm currently a Diamond member. Anyone know what the potential upgrade situation is like at this property? Occasionally, when staying in points I've been upgraded into King suites, Deluxe rooms, etc.
Just curious if anyone has had any luck here for upgrades when staying on points.
Thanks!
Just curious if anyone has had any luck here for upgrades when staying on points.
Thanks!
Aug 21, 2014, 8:07 am
#1129
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DTW
Programs: DL GM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 20
Staying here on points 11-18 October and booked in a Garden Queen. I'm currently a Diamond member. Anyone know what the potential upgrade situation is like at this property? Occasionally, when staying in points I've been upgraded into King suites, Deluxe rooms, etc.
Just curious if anyone has had any luck here for upgrades when staying on points.
Thanks!
Just curious if anyone has had any luck here for upgrades when staying on points.
Thanks!
Aug 21, 2014, 8:19 am
#1130
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
I'm sure the usage is not a problem since it is domestic US - allow some extra time at checkout since some agents are not well trained in how to do it and it could take a few minutes. I'm doing the same thing next week.
Aug 21, 2014, 8:38 am
#1131
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: PVD/BOS
Posts: 879
Thanks! I imagine it wouldn't be difficult, but I also don't want to get stuck with these gift cards.
Aug 21, 2014, 11:27 am
#1132
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
I have actually emailed Andaz maui about gift cards and they do accept it. They said I can either tell them the gift card codes and they can apply to my acct/room now or just do it at check-out. I plan to just do it at check out; will mention it again when i check in and if their story changes, I have the email they sent to me as confirmation.
Aug 21, 2014, 11:31 am
#1133
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
You're not understanding the company in question... they're not a car rental company with their own cars, they are a reseller of Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, etc. - the same car rental companies you know. You get a Hertz or Avis or Enterprise or whichever confirmation number. You can call Hertz (or whichever) and use your confirmation number same as if you booked directly, Hertz (or whichever) won't even know you didn't book direct. You take the Hertz (or whichever) bus, arrive at the Hertz (or whichever) lot, and pick your car just as if you booked direct.
There is no surprise with the car, as if you rented from Wild E. Coyote's Acme Car Rental of Maui.
There is no surprise with the car, as if you rented from Wild E. Coyote's Acme Car Rental of Maui.
Aug 21, 2014, 1:26 pm
#1134
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
Got a stay starting here on DSU Saturday. Anyone with recent experiences on the Kihei parking option? If not, I will report back after my stay.
Also, previous comments indicate that as long as our vehicle is not in the valet lot overnight, you are not charged. If you are using the valet during the day, how do they know not to charge you?
Also, previous comments indicate that as long as our vehicle is not in the valet lot overnight, you are not charged. If you are using the valet during the day, how do they know not to charge you?
Aug 21, 2014, 3:17 pm
#1135
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,434
Aug 22, 2014, 1:25 pm
#1136
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Everywhere
Programs: Delta GM, *G, BA Blue, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Silver, LHW
Posts: 753
Aug 22, 2014, 2:13 pm
#1137
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,664
Aug 23, 2014, 10:22 am
#1140
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
Hlnsa, see PM. Feel free to discuss or report on the Kihei Option for parking here, just don't copy paste the details here in fear that over-parking in the location will cause reaction by the neighbors or the authorities to make this option difficult or no longer "legal".