What RC properties (non-Reserve) are considered the best in the world?
Jun 29, 2017, 11:56 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Virgin Atlantic, Amex Plat
Posts: 58
What RC properties (non-Reserve) are considered the best in the world?
I've only stayed at the ritz Reynolds Plantation in Georgia so far and had a great family holiday there. We now have a ton of points (prob enough for 5-7 days in any tier) so are there any in particular I should be looking at?
We are almost completely flexible about location but would prefer some warmth rather than a ski trip. It will likely be our last big trip as a couple if the baby-making idea next year goes to plan.
So, come on then, which ones have impressed you the most? Any particularly good club levels?
We are almost completely flexible about location but would prefer some warmth rather than a ski trip. It will likely be our last big trip as a couple if the baby-making idea next year goes to plan.
So, come on then, which ones have impressed you the most? Any particularly good club levels?
Jun 29, 2017, 12:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
I've only stayed at the ritz Reynolds Plantation in Georgia so far and had a great family holiday there. We now have a ton of points (prob enough for 5-7 days in any tier) so are there any in particular I should be looking at?
We are almost completely flexible about location but would prefer some warmth rather than a ski trip. It will likely be our last big trip as a couple if the baby-making idea next year goes to plan.
So, come on then, which ones have impressed you the most? Any particularly good club levels?
We are almost completely flexible about location but would prefer some warmth rather than a ski trip. It will likely be our last big trip as a couple if the baby-making idea next year goes to plan.
So, come on then, which ones have impressed you the most? Any particularly good club levels?
Jun 30, 2017, 1:21 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
We had just left the Fairmont in Wailea and the difference in both soft and hard product was like night and day! As an example, when I needed to move a pool lounge chair at the Fairmont that's exactly what I did. At the Ritz Carlton, the moment I laid hands on a chair to move it an employee would be there to move it for me.
The food at Kai Sushi was spectacular.
Jul 6, 2017, 7:21 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
Stayed here 2 years ago. The Club Level food is some of the best I've experienced outside the US - New Orleans has been one of my favorite. The island is very windy all the time. I think beach cabanas were 200-250/day. This property was far better than Grand Cayman.
Jul 10, 2017, 5:42 am
#9
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Beijing, China
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat Ambo, HH Gold, Marriott VC AP Owner, AA Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 123
Jul 11, 2017, 8:49 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Programs: UA Plat (1mm), Marriott Titanium, HH Gold, Hertz Pres
Posts: 430
May I also add RC Kyoto as my favorite RC in the world. As for the US, I've enjoyed the Key Biscayne in Florida and the Cancun hotel for the pool, beach and food presentation.
Jul 12, 2017, 12:28 pm
#12
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 442
Nice hard product, warm service. The hotel isn't massive with long elevator rides (I save those for Tokyo). Good location along the river makes almost everything within walking distance.
Jul 17, 2017, 2:47 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,649
Been to RC Kyoto several times. Thinking of going back for a extended weekend getaway in November - just because.
Jul 21, 2017, 10:06 am
#15
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: Marriott Plat; SPG Plat; AA Gold; United Gold
Posts: 2
I had a fantastic trip to RC South Beach in April (Spring Break Week) with my wife and kids (7 and 5). Stayed on the Club Floor and the food, drinks and service were absolutely fantastic.