ralphs

We had some diet cokes, ice teas, water, and weren't charged.

I could stay here for an entire week if it weren't so dang expensive, but clearly I'm in the minority of opinion here.

myperks

seems like there is now a 3 night minimum for standard 30k rooms. I can see lots throughout the summer 2021 but none show up if searching for 1 or 2 nights. I do 2 nighters standard room available for 2022.

Please report back if you can cut from 3 to 2. Twitter won’t do it and globalist line called the hotel and they said no. I guess 3 nights at 30k is still better than 2 nights at 48k for standard suite, point wise and value wise.

coleslaw

Damn. That’s new. I’ve had no problem cutting stays short in the past (mainly at Andaz Maui but never at this property)

platbrownguy

Yeah, I also see plenty of points availability for 3 night stays... I just preemptively booked 3 nights in October in case we decide to go then.

Interesting rate rules, I imagine the deposit language is just a placeholder though.

30k gets you the King with Fireplace (listed at $2,300/night)
48k gets the Big Sur Suite
60k gets Big Sur Spa Suite, Forest Shower Suite, or Vista Hot Tub Suite (all of these were available on the dates I checked, with the Vista Hot Tub listed at an absurd $4,000/night)

CIT85

Wow, $2300 for King with Fireplace is $800 more than what I usually see when Standard Room Award is available. I'm surprised that they had Standard Room Award when base room rate is that high.

236Dakota

Three nights is about right to settle in and enjoy the area.

shiframeir

I just booked for May, does anyone have suggestions on which suite is most worth it? Some tripadvisor reviews alleged that the vista suite now looks at a parking lot they are building, is that a real issue? looking for suite with the best views (preferably with a hot tub). Also note im using points.

Lucas1

Any activities you recommend to do from the hotel? Was there availability for the hot tub or Japanese bathhouse while you were there?

$50 additional charge for ribeye? Not part of all inclusive?

Lucas1

Any good hikes you recommerecommend?

Also, curious if you did any hotel activities like falconry, wine tasting, massages, pool, etc and availability for reservations.

Cometstar

we just did the guided property walk which was longer than expected! But it was a nice walk/mini hike. Pool, hot tubs, and Japanese baths were nice otherwise did some of the must sees in the Big Sur area.

nsx

When everything was shut down due to fires I hiked the dirt road behind the restaurant all the way up to the ridge. Not much shade but the view is great.

silverm0623

Activities from the hotel are a bit pricey for what they are, but they do have a free morning guided hike on the trail that goes around the property at 10AM everyday. Japanese bathhouse is first come first serve but there are technically 3 baths within it and there will rarely be more than 6 ppl there at a time. Keep in mind it is....clothing optional just like the Mountain Pool right above it (or people just assume it is). We were very surprised by it but you're more than welcome to keep your swimsuit on and no one will care. We went to the Bathhouse 3 times since it was so relaxing (once in the afternoon, after dinner, and after breakfast).

If you do not like fish or chicken, then paying $50 for a spectacular cut of steak was worth it in my opinion. However the arctic char and the chicken were also extremely good and I would have been fine with just those for the two nights. The short rib was more like a....roast to be honest. However my other half actually preferred it to the ribeye, but just a matter of preference. I still think it's one of the best steaks I've had.

There's still plenty of hiking to do within the area, but the place we wanted to hike (Pfeiffer Burns State Park) was mostly closed unfortunately due to the flash flooding.

236Dakota

Partington Cove, about 10 miles to the south is our favorite. There are two accesses there to the shore, one through a tunnel. We have seen otters and orcas there. It also has a trail up the canyon along a stream through redwoods.

ralphs

We stayed here last month and the no paid food upgrade was mentioned or offered. I wouldn't bother, the base food is good enough and I feel we actually ate too much.

olouie

Well that sucks. I have the vista suite booked for Sept. I guess it just depends on which one you get.