IC Montelucia Resort & Spa Scottsdale Master Thread (No longer an IC)
Aug 27, 2012, 8:40 pm
#151
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 43
Montelucia has lots to recommend it. But I've given up on this hotel honoring or acknowledging any Ambassador status. Just completed our third stay here in the last couple of years. Every stay has included amusing or annoying service incidents. The last straw was them denying late check out with a claim of "fully committed" when it's August and the resort is a ghost town. Really? When pressed (barely), the late check out was granted. Thanks. It'll be my last.
Jun 12, 2013, 2:07 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,452
Will be staying at this property over Labor Day 2013 using Chase free night certificates. Any recent stays using this method of "payment" or points and if they charge you the resort fee?
I know the JW Marriott across the street always removes the resort fee at check-in if you let them know you won't be using the amenities included in the fee.
I know the JW Marriott across the street always removes the resort fee at check-in if you let them know you won't be using the amenities included in the fee.
Sep 5, 2013, 8:51 pm
#154
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,971
I wonder what your experience was with the resort fee and elite benefits... I made a reservation with my free night certificate and it did not seem to say anything about resort fees. Thanks.
Oct 6, 2013, 1:44 pm
#155
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,971
Here is the scoop:
1 - resort fee of $25 per room - does not seem waived for Platinums. Includes things like use of the gym, basic Internet, phone
2 - parking is $10 for overnight guests only
3 - it seems the gym is separate from the spa - to use any of the spa facility (showers, sauna), that is another $25 per person
Maybe I was lucky when I stayed there 2 years ago - no resort fee, late checkout and used the spa facilities for free.
1 - resort fee of $25 per room - does not seem waived for Platinums. Includes things like use of the gym, basic Internet, phone
2 - parking is $10 for overnight guests only
3 - it seems the gym is separate from the spa - to use any of the spa facility (showers, sauna), that is another $25 per person
Maybe I was lucky when I stayed there 2 years ago - no resort fee, late checkout and used the spa facilities for free.
Oct 9, 2013, 7:16 pm
#156
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
What to Expect as Platinum Royal Ambassador?
I have an upcoming stay as a Platinum Royal Ambassador and am wondering what I can expect for benefits. I am using a BOGO certificate, and then one night on points for 50,000 (seems like a bad point vallue)
- Unlimited Free Mini Bar for only the BOGO nights or do they give it for the points nights too at this property?
- Minibar refills per request if you call, more than once per day? IE if I drink the 2 heinekens, and want a third, can I call for a refill right away?
- What type of guaranteed Plat RA 2 level room upgrade is common and what should I expect? Does it matter which room to initially book?
- Any other tips on the welcome amenity?
Thanks in advance!
- Unlimited Free Mini Bar for only the BOGO nights or do they give it for the points nights too at this property?
- Minibar refills per request if you call, more than once per day? IE if I drink the 2 heinekens, and want a third, can I call for a refill right away?
- What type of guaranteed Plat RA 2 level room upgrade is common and what should I expect? Does it matter which room to initially book?
- Any other tips on the welcome amenity?
Thanks in advance!
Oct 10, 2013, 3:13 pm
#157
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Astraveln
Programs: AA ex Plat, IC Plat , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 491
I have an upcoming stay as a Platinum Royal Ambassador and am wondering what I can expect for benefits. I am using a BOGO certificate, and then one night on points for 50,000 (seems like a bad point vallue)
- Unlimited Free Mini Bar for only the BOGO nights or do they give it for the points nights too at this property?
- Minibar refills per request if you call, more than once per day? IE if I drink the 2 heinekens, and want a third, can I call for a refill right away?
- What type of guaranteed Plat RA 2 level room upgrade is common and what should I expect? Does it matter which room to initially book?
- Any other tips on the welcome amenity?
Thanks in advance!
- Unlimited Free Mini Bar for only the BOGO nights or do they give it for the points nights too at this property?
- Minibar refills per request if you call, more than once per day? IE if I drink the 2 heinekens, and want a third, can I call for a refill right away?
- What type of guaranteed Plat RA 2 level room upgrade is common and what should I expect? Does it matter which room to initially book?
- Any other tips on the welcome amenity?
Thanks in advance!
another helpful link:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...er-thread.html
The bar does run a decent happy hour with drinks and food.
Oct 10, 2013, 3:18 pm
#158
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
You may want to check the Royal Ambassador thread, as that will be most accuracte. Mini-bar isnt unlimited at this property its capped at $100, since its affiliate property.....same a Vegas etc.
another helpful link:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...er-thread.html
The bar does run a decent happy hour with drinks and food.
another helpful link:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...er-thread.html
The bar does run a decent happy hour with drinks and food.
What is the high end to expect and what is the low end to settle for?
Jan 5, 2014, 11:25 pm
#160
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: Amtrak Select Executive, Hertz PC, National EE, IC Diamond Ambassador, ALL Gold, Hyatt Disc
Posts: 531
Regardless the change to OMNI should be in the coming days.
Jan 6, 2014, 6:56 am
#162
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat (+LTP), VS Silver
Posts: 1,393
Very sad news. I have always enjoyed my stays here and they've treated me well (even after I was downgraded from RA).
It does seem sad that IC just can't attract any resorts in the US (or even any new hotels). With Montelucia's exit, the Alliance Resorts are back to the original two in Vegas.
It does seem sad that IC just can't attract any resorts in the US (or even any new hotels). With Montelucia's exit, the Alliance Resorts are back to the original two in Vegas.
