Westin Ka'anapali Ocean resort villas [Master Thread]
Jan 22, 2013, 9:49 am
#227
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Beverly Hills,CA, USA
Posts: 160
Also, people on this board really seem to obsess over room types/amenities. I would try and focus on your vacation instead...when I'm in the tropics, they only time I spend in my room is when I'm sleeping. In fact, that goes for most any vacation. A nice room and hotel certainly makes the vacation more enjoyable, but is not the end all, at least IMHO.
Aloha and enjoy Hawaii!
Jan 22, 2013, 1:44 pm
#228
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 312
You have to book through Avis directly using the resort's wizard number. When I did it, I was booking for longer than the five days, so I just had to pay the overage. You give them your voucher number when you book.
Jan 22, 2013, 2:34 pm
#229
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YWG
Programs: AC Elite, SPG Plat
Posts: 643
This hotel has enhanced it's Platinum recognition in the last year. We were offered a choice of three Welcome Amenities and chose the daily continental breakfast. Also given a discount card that is given to SVO 3 Elites. Also invited to a reception for SVO 3 & 5 Elites. None of these benefits existed a year ago.
All good changes!
All good changes!
Jan 22, 2013, 7:53 pm
#230
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Greenacres,WA
Programs: Marriott Plat; Hyatt Globalist ; National Exe; Avis Preferred; Delta Diamond
Posts: 431
This hotel has enhanced it's Platinum recognition in the last year. We were offered a choice of three Welcome Amenities and chose the daily continental breakfast. Also given a discount card that is given to SVO 3 Elites. Also invited to a reception for SVO 3 & 5 Elites. None of these benefits existed a year ago.
All good changes!
All good changes!
Jan 30, 2013, 5:42 pm
#233
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA, UA, SQ, VA, QF, AF, BA
Posts: 2,865
I am still tossing up between booking this property on SPG points or P&C if they ever release space; or booking Maui Hyatt next door. I am more concerned with having lush, tropical grounds and being on the beach than the moderness of the rooms. If I did book this on points, would they be likely to upgrade me as a Gold member? We don't need a suite but ocean view would be nice!
The other option is try my luck on Priceline, it's usually either the Westin, Sheraton or Hyatt that people win.
The other option is try my luck on Priceline, it's usually either the Westin, Sheraton or Hyatt that people win.
Jan 30, 2013, 7:47 pm
#234
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 66
The Westin Maui hotel is next to Whaler's Village and near the Hyatt. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas is a different property (a timeshare) and is a little further north. Just want to make sure you're aware there are two different Westin options.
Jan 31, 2013, 12:28 am
#235
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA, UA, SQ, VA, QF, AF, BA
Posts: 2,865
Oops, yes I know there are 2 Westins, I posted in the wrong thread. Sorry!
Jan 31, 2013, 8:32 am
#236
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 255
Is Cash & Points eligible to earn Starpoints?
Hi,
i learned that “A qualifying rate is any rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints in the Starwood Preferred Guest program”. I wonder if Cash+points can earn any Starpoints? What about BRG?
Thanks.
i learned that “A qualifying rate is any rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints in the Starwood Preferred Guest program”. I wonder if Cash+points can earn any Starpoints? What about BRG?
Thanks.
Feb 5, 2013, 6:06 pm
#238
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Greenacres,WA
Programs: Marriott Plat; Hyatt Globalist ; National Exe; Avis Preferred; Delta Diamond
Posts: 431
I'm hearing conflicting info. . .so as SVO "owners" thats not really an "Eligible" rate for SPG Platinum status so no breakfast perks. . I knew it wouldn't help any with upgrade chances but was surely hoping as owners they started offering breakfast 
Oh well maybe we can squeak it in when we get there next Sunday.
Oh well maybe we can squeak it in when we get there next Sunday.
Feb 6, 2013, 2:17 am
#239
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
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2. BRG- Yes.
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Feb 6, 2013, 4:43 pm
#240
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium Elite, VSE/MVC Chairman's Club
Posts: 547
I'm hearing conflicting info. . .so as SVO "owners" thats not really an "Eligible" rate for SPG Platinum status so no breakfast perks. . I knew it wouldn't help any with upgrade chances but was surely hoping as owners they started offering breakfast
Oh well maybe we can squeak it in when we get there next Sunday.
Oh well maybe we can squeak it in when we get there next Sunday.