kosy91

I stayed there a couple of years ago. Although I didnt write a blog on it. It’s good and at FS standards but not over-the-top amazing. It obviously caters to corporate clients; that’s their primary focus in my view. If staying there I would go for the club room. If you want the base room then there are other options in the city where at a similar price point you can get much larger room

LillianJ

Anybody have thoughts about the new FS in Rabat. We are planning a Morocco trip but did not include Rabat instead we planned Fes.

jashah

Any insight into why room rates in Hawaii remain so high? I know during COVID there was huge demand as Americans flocked there rather than travel internationally. I would like to return to their Maui property or try the FS on the Big Island but I question whether it’s worth it give the rates.

Thx

siege101

Hmm, I kinda figured business travel was their forte. Thanks for the info.

scented

When are you planning to go?

We were supposed to be first guests, but alas... they have since rescheduled their opening various times. Current plan is to open late June or early July... but mind you upon opening the Spa and other facilities will not be operational. So I would caution you for this this summer. I guess things will look different towards Q4.

LillianJ

Not looking at it till next year. Just planning and did not have Rabat on our plan so trying to decide if we should add.
Thanks for the heads up

scented

Will surely let you & this forum know, how it is!

LillianJ

Thanks

Nagasaki Joe

Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa, originally scheduled to open in 2025, is now scheduled to open in 2027 due to the temporary suspension of construction and development caused by the pandemic. The resort will consist of 127 hotel rooms, 124 condominiums, and 28 villas with pools. In a press release from the developer (the same company that developed Four Seasons Kyoto) dated March 2024, basic pricing information for the condominiums and villas was released for the first time. Although the square footage of the residences for sale has not yet been released, the price for condominiums will start at US$3,500 per square foot, and for villas, US$4,000 per square foot.

As a data point, two one-bedroom units now for sale at Four Seasons Kyoto are each going for about US$5,300,000 for approximately 1,100 sqft (a little over $4,800 per square foot). I don’t know if these prices are higher or lower than the original purchase price. Given the higher cost of land and living in Kyoto, I had expected the Okinawa units to start at a lower price, so their pricing seems a little high to me.

Below are two press releases in Japanese, one with a couple of artist renderings and a map. TBH, the renderings are not that appealing, but maybe the resort will look nicer in real life.

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https://www.asiainfonet.com/2024/03/06/01-900/ (with pricing information)

(Also posted in the Japan forum)

flyforwork

Trying to get honest impressions of the FS Anguilla. We love FS properties but have seen very little in this thread for a
Anguilla. reciews rate it highly but curious about the experience this grouo has had

We are thinking about a stay this November.

Thanks

ABG

With or without children? are you a beach or a pool person?

sandeep.thilakan

Interestingly, it's now showing up on the FS website in the upcoming properties on the horizon section. But, the resort website is still not there.

flyforwork

Wife and me, grown daughter may join seperately.
more pool than beach.
More culture and food than action and adventure.

Looking for relaxing in luxury.

ABG

It is a good choice for a pool lover as the beach area is not the best on the island, unless you move into the stand-alone multi bedroom villas where you get a little better set up. It is a "high" rise resort for Anguilla standards so keep that in mind. You won't walk out of your room onto the sand like you do at Cap Jaluca. Salt and the sunset lounge offer good onsite meals. Anguilla is a lot about going out and dining off property. Not so much culture, but a great place do rent a boat and enjoy a day on the ocean with lunch. Lots of free night promos. Preferred partner opens up room service breakfast against standard offer

Valveking

Food at the Four Seasons is very good compared to Cap Juluca or Malliouhana, but the resort itself is very large. Both of the others have more atmosphere if fewer fancy amenities.