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
Ventana Big Sur- Alila - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Apr 16, 2024, 11:12 am
#2972
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: 21,632
From the hotel’s website today:
ALILA VENTANA BIG SUR HAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED OPERATIONS THROUGH MAY 26TH, 2024 DUE TO A ROAD CLOSURE ON HIGHWAY 1.
PLEASE CALL OUR RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-628-6500 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
Apr 16, 2024, 6:40 pm
#2973
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 55
I am a globalist right now and have 2 different reservations
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?
Apr 16, 2024, 6:54 pm
#2974
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: 21,632
I am a globalist right now and have 2 different reservations
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?
Apr 17, 2024, 5:20 am
#2976
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: 21,632
Apr 17, 2024, 9:49 am
#2977
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,875
Yeah that section of Big Sur gets very heavily traffic especially during summer months, it's already bumper to bumper during summer weekends without single lane restrictions. And if they plan to do extensive roadwork managing traffic becomes a huge headache, so suspecting there will be extended shutdowns of the read which causes headaches for getting catering and employees on site. I don't want to paint too bleak a picture but probably prudent to have backup options for a few months.
Apr 17, 2024, 10:00 am
#2978
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SFO
Posts: 49
To interpret the Caltrans statement that the repairs will be finished by Memorial Day as an precise opening date on that holiday Monday (May 27th) is a stretch. I would expect if at all within this time frame, the repairs will be completed in the week before the holiday so the road should be open for the long weekend.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
Apr 17, 2024, 11:55 am
#2979
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 55
Apr 18, 2024, 10:16 am
#2980
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 92
To interpret the Caltrans statement that the repairs will be finished by Memorial Day as an precise opening date on that holiday Monday (May 27th) is a stretch. I would expect if at all within this time frame, the repairs will be completed in the week before the holiday so the road should be open for the long weekend.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
Apr 18, 2024, 1:06 pm
#2981
Join Date: Aug 2023
Posts: 4
To interpret the Caltrans statement that the repairs will be finished by Memorial Day as an precise opening date on that holiday Monday (May 27th) is a stretch. I would expect if at all within this time frame, the repairs will be completed in the week before the holiday so the road should be open for the long weekend.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
I hope Ventana revises their "suspension" date once a more accurate status of the repair completion exist. Not only for the sake of their own business but also their guests who are looking forward to their planned stays.
I am a globalist right now and have 2 different reservations
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?
1. January big sur suite (used a suite upgrades award)
2. August standard king room
Is the stay in the summer time that much better compared to winter? Having a suite is always such a nice perk but is it that much different compared to a standard room
What would people choose?