Jun 30, 2023, 9:42 pm
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
Dinner reservations and activities: email [email protected]
Big Sur Smokehouse is closed at least thru end of July 2023.
Your stay includes all meals, whether in-room 24 hours a day, lunch on the Sur House Terrace from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or dinner at The Sur House—our award-winning restaurant that is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Please see our dining menus here.
Signature experiences:
· Morning Movement (Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Big SurCus Poi Dance)
· Coast Ridge Hike
· Bees and Big Sur
Falconry
· Foragers Hike
· Redwood Hike
· Sur House Social
· S'mores
· Astronomy
July 2023 activity schedule:
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/pdf/JU..._AtAGlance.pdf
Big Sur Smokehouse is closed at least thru end of July 2023.
Your stay includes all meals, whether in-room 24 hours a day, lunch on the Sur House Terrace from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or dinner at The Sur House—our award-winning restaurant that is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Please see our dining menus here.
Signature experiences:
· Morning Movement (Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Big SurCus Poi Dance)
· Coast Ridge Hike
· Bees and Big Sur
Falconry
· Foragers Hike
· Redwood Hike
· Sur House Social
· S'mores
· Astronomy
July 2023 activity schedule:
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/pdf/JU..._AtAGlance.pdf
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Aug 20, 2022, 9:13 am
#2342
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 1,780
What I meant to say was that it now makes how there are people traveling with a third or forth person in the party, whether related or not. There are some rooms like the Villa and Cottage House that accommodate more than 2 people per room. I was wondering at the time whether that 3rd had to book a separate room.
Aug 20, 2022, 10:05 am
#2343
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,339
I wonder how an actual case would play out. The original issue was an apartment complex denying children. I can't find examples of court cases of exclusive resorts being sued for denying kids. Maybe that's because these hotels at the end of the day never do follow through, maybe that's because nobody has ever sued after being denied 🤷 .
Probably doesn't even matter unless parents bring their kids AND the kids are rambunctious enough to break the tranquility. Depending on the circumstances, one might expect some hefty compensation from Ventana if that happened.
Anyway, it's just a war of entitlement.
Probably doesn't even matter unless parents bring their kids AND the kids are rambunctious enough to break the tranquility. Depending on the circumstances, one might expect some hefty compensation from Ventana if that happened.
Anyway, it's just a war of entitlement.
Aug 20, 2022, 2:02 pm
#2344
formerly a193991
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Zulu Romeo Hotel
Programs: Hyatt LT Globalist; LX SEN (*A Gold), AA LTG
Posts: 4,559
Well, I can tell you why you've seen children on the adult-only property: It's illegal to refuse lodging based on age in California... at least when the minor is accompanied by an adult and agrees to keep them supervised. So really the website's text is a marketing suggestion. I admire that they're willing to put up the fight by keeping adults-only listed on the website, but in reality if someone shows up with kids they're not going to take the legal risk of turning them away -- especially since it's already been fought all the way to the state supreme court.
What they might be able to do is charge so much for "additional guests" that the only people you'd see there with kids are their few wealthy cash guests. Maybe they already do.
What they might be able to do is charge so much for "additional guests" that the only people you'd see there with kids are their few wealthy cash guests. Maybe they already do.
interesting insights you give here. Is it truly in whole California, or is it more by County. I am asking as we see many hotels in Palm Springs where the minimum age to stay is 21.
TIA.
Aug 20, 2022, 4:25 pm
#2346
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,158
Aug 21, 2022, 12:53 pm
#2347
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 40
First time Globalist. I’m considering booking a 2 night GOH stay for my parents 35th anniversary. Assuming I’m able to find points availability for a standard room, how high is the possibility of an upgrade, let’s say in September or October?
Aug 21, 2022, 12:58 pm
#2348
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
The only way you will find availability is last-minute, which I'm presuming you won't do cause there is a specified date (their anniversary).
Aug 21, 2022, 1:31 pm
#2349
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 40
I guess what I’m asking is, does GOH even make a difference here?
Last edited by akleopard; Aug 21, 2022 at 1:41 pm
Aug 21, 2022, 2:04 pm
#2350
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,911
Forget GOH or whatever for now. Book and decide later if you see availability now.
Aug 21, 2022, 2:23 pm
#2351
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,688
Globalist means zero at this property. Your upgrade chances will be very limited. As others have posted this is a property that if you find points availability you book it. And if you want a category you book it.
Aug 21, 2022, 2:38 pm
#2352
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 1,780
I disagree. Was upgraded to a Villa, during Memorial Day Weekend.
Aug 21, 2022, 3:39 pm
#2353
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,619
In 2021 as a Globalist I was upgraded more often than not. Even in 2020 as a low-tier elite. But 2022 is not 2020 or 2021.
I've seen most of the room types, and I still believe that all rooms are excellent at this property. You should be roaming the grounds, not staying in your room.
I've seen most of the room types, and I still believe that all rooms are excellent at this property. You should be roaming the grounds, not staying in your room.
Aug 21, 2022, 4:02 pm
#2354
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,158
Given there's more than a dozen different types of rooms and suites, it might help with an upgrade. Another way to look at it is what does it hurt? It's simple to add GoH to a reservation. Even if no additional benes materialize, you're out just a few minutes of time.
Aug 21, 2022, 5:05 pm
#2355
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 40
Makes sense. I was simply trying to gauge likelihood of upgrades here compared to alternative properties, but it sounds like even without an upgrade the experience is great.