Westin Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands [Master Thread]
#166
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
I would state the exact opposite. Swimming with the stingrays is one of our most memorable memories from our trips to Cayman. If someone is looking for unique and "must do" things, I definitely would recommend swimming with the stingrays. It is a great afternoon and very memorable.
Cheers,
#167
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
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#168
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: SPG, HH, Aeroplan
Posts: 37
It has been probably 10 years since we stayed here. If they still do it, the clay facial at the Hibiscus Spa at the hotel is not to be missed. I can highly recommend it to both men an women after the first day in the sun.
#169
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: DL Kryptonium & Diamond & 2MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 251
Has anyone experienced the bar at the Ritz as well as the Westin? I'm meeting folks for drinks (business contacts) while on vacation in a few weeks and thought one of the two might be a good spot.
#171
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA LT PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,564
Doesn't say it does NOT participate, it says it has LIMITED participation. Just means you have to call to make the award reservation, where they stress to you that if you do not cancel the requisite days ahead of time, or no show, they will charge you $$ for the room. Just got back from a 5 day award stay there a couple weeks ago. We really enjoy it there.
#173
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
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#174
#175
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA LT PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,564
Which exact period would your holidays be?
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#176
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
Hi broadwayblue,
Thank you for the information.
I have reviewed hotel inventory. The standard room categories are fully sold out on 26th December, 2014 and there is a minimum length of stay applied for all rooms during this period.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Thank you for the information.
I have reviewed hotel inventory. The standard room categories are fully sold out on 26th December, 2014 and there is a minimum length of stay applied for all rooms during this period.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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#177
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA LT PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,564
Hi broadwayblue,
Thank you for the information.
I have reviewed hotel inventory. The standard room categories are fully sold out on 26th December, 2014 and there is a minimum length of stay applied for all rooms during this period.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Thank you for the information.
I have reviewed hotel inventory. The standard room categories are fully sold out on 26th December, 2014 and there is a minimum length of stay applied for all rooms during this period.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#178
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Thanks for looking into it. But it was odd to be told that points awards were not available for that period (when I called over the weekend) when they did have rooms available for $799/night. Perhaps those $799 rooms are not considered standard? I was told about the 7 night stay requirement. Not the end of the world, I can find another option for that week.
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Last edited by Starwood Lurker II; Jul 22, 2014 at 10:14 pm
#179
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1
Westin - Grand Cayman
Staying here now - as an SPG Platinum we got upgraded to room 108 which is a great room steps away from the water. I did ask at the front desk about the alternative Platinum amenity and the person at the front didn't know what I was talking about.. she talked to a supervisor who also said they have never heard of an alternative amenity. I mentioned the resort fee being waived and the extra points but no dice... Wonder why they offer that to some but not others? A uniform policy would be much better.
#180
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: GSO
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
Staying here now - as an SPG Platinum we got upgraded to room 108 which is a great room steps away from the water. I did ask at the front desk about the alternative Platinum amenity and the person at the front didn't know what I was talking about.. she talked to a supervisor who also said they have never heard of an alternative amenity. I mentioned the resort fee being waived and the extra points but no dice... Wonder why they offer that to some but not others? A uniform policy would be much better.
Can you comment on what the policy would be at this hotel? I will be staying here in about 2 weeks as a Platinum member, and am curious what the policy should be.
Thanks!