Sep 21, 2014, 10:38 am
[LEFT Marriott; to become Rosewood] Blue Palace, Crete, Greece [Master Thread]
Jun 25, 2013, 8:27 am
#196
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,229
At least using points, they offered me a paid upgrade to Superior w/ Pool for 45 euros/night at time of reservation.
Jun 25, 2013, 3:53 pm
#197
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Belfast , UK
Programs: AMEX PLAT , HILTON GOLD, STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST GOLD, IHG PLAT AMBASSADOR, DAVID O FAN CLUB
Posts: 383
thanks sent i will look back and perhaps request your room number!
and thanks doctor15. i have emailed the hotel. 45 euros would be fine if offered
and thanks doctor15. i have emailed the hotel. 45 euros would be fine if offered
Jun 26, 2013, 6:40 am
#198
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Belfast , UK
Programs: AMEX PLAT , HILTON GOLD, STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST GOLD, IHG PLAT AMBASSADOR, DAVID O FAN CLUB
Posts: 383
"Greetings from Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa!
In reply to your e-mail we are delighted with your intention to visit our resort. With regards to your request we would like to advise you that all our Gold and Platinum SPG members are entitled to an upgrade, upon availability at time of check in.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further assistance or information.
Kindest regards,"
Seems like you would get the upgrade without too many problems without paying
In reply to your e-mail we are delighted with your intention to visit our resort. With regards to your request we would like to advise you that all our Gold and Platinum SPG members are entitled to an upgrade, upon availability at time of check in.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further assistance or information.
Kindest regards,"
Seems like you would get the upgrade without too many problems without paying
Jun 26, 2013, 11:54 am
#199
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Malibu, CA
Programs: AA CK / Marriott Worthless Ambassador
Posts: 1,158
Blue Palace, Crete Greece [Master Thread]
We are going back in July. Last time we rented a car. In terms of other transport, has anyone just grabbed a car service / taxi at the airport? I know it's far so not sure if it's possible?
Oct 25, 2013, 8:49 am
#200
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,965
Rihanna at the Blue Palace. ( I recognize the mountains of Plaka)
http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/25/rihann...tagram-tmz-tv/
http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/25/rihann...tagram-tmz-tv/
Mar 2, 2014, 4:06 pm
#202
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
Also interested to hear this.
It appears that the SNA upgrade-able category for Blue Palace is the Maisonette duplex suite, which looks great. Anyone know how many such rooms there are? The description almost makes it sound like there's only one (and thus, maybe, not worth putting in an SNA request during busy Summer season...).
It appears that the SNA upgrade-able category for Blue Palace is the Maisonette duplex suite, which looks great. Anyone know how many such rooms there are? The description almost makes it sound like there's only one (and thus, maybe, not worth putting in an SNA request during busy Summer season...).
Mar 2, 2014, 5:26 pm
#203
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,229
Also interested to hear this.
It appears that the SNA upgrade-able category for Blue Palace is the Maisonette duplex suite, which looks great. Anyone know how many such rooms there are? The description almost makes it sound like there's only one (and thus, maybe, not worth putting in an SNA request during busy Summer season...).
It appears that the SNA upgrade-able category for Blue Palace is the Maisonette duplex suite, which looks great. Anyone know how many such rooms there are? The description almost makes it sound like there's only one (and thus, maybe, not worth putting in an SNA request during busy Summer season...).
As far as breakfast, you can get the full buffet in the main dining room (forgot the name of the restaurant) for 2 complimentary, or continental breakfast from room service for a nominal service fee as your PLT amenity. The front desk agent offered breakfast or 500 points, and made sure to point out that breakfast was $20+/person/day and recommended against the points. The continental breakfast has a MASSIVE amount of bread, but no protein so I wouldn't recommend it unless you sleep past breakfast. The buffet is excellent.
Mar 2, 2014, 5:32 pm
#204
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
There are many of these. I was upgraded to one, and the entire building was Maisonettes. I think there are other buildings with them too. Also, there is no downside of putting in the SNA. If you dont get upgraded to your requested room then are refunded.
As far as breakfast, you can get the full buffet in the main dining room (forgot the name of the restaurant) for 2 complimentary, or continental breakfast from room service for a nominal service fee as your PLT amenity. The front desk agent offered breakfast or 500 points, and made sure to point out that breakfast was $20+/person/day and recommended against the points. The continental breakfast has a MASSIVE amount of bread, but no protein so I wouldn't recommend it unless you sleep past breakfast. The buffet is excellent.
As far as breakfast, you can get the full buffet in the main dining room (forgot the name of the restaurant) for 2 complimentary, or continental breakfast from room service for a nominal service fee as your PLT amenity. The front desk agent offered breakfast or 500 points, and made sure to point out that breakfast was $20+/person/day and recommended against the points. The continental breakfast has a MASSIVE amount of bread, but no protein so I wouldn't recommend it unless you sleep past breakfast. The buffet is excellent.
Mar 3, 2014, 9:14 am
#205
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
There are many of these. I was upgraded to one, and the entire building was Maisonettes. I think there are other buildings with them too. Also, there is no downside of putting in the SNA. If you dont get upgraded to your requested room then are refunded.
As far as breakfast, you can get the full buffet in the main dining room (forgot the name of the restaurant) for 2 complimentary, or continental breakfast from room service for a nominal service fee as your PLT amenity. The front desk agent offered breakfast or 500 points, and made sure to point out that breakfast was $20+/person/day and recommended against the points. The continental breakfast has a MASSIVE amount of bread, but no protein so I wouldn't recommend it unless you sleep past breakfast. The buffet is excellent.
As far as breakfast, you can get the full buffet in the main dining room (forgot the name of the restaurant) for 2 complimentary, or continental breakfast from room service for a nominal service fee as your PLT amenity. The front desk agent offered breakfast or 500 points, and made sure to point out that breakfast was $20+/person/day and recommended against the points. The continental breakfast has a MASSIVE amount of bread, but no protein so I wouldn't recommend it unless you sleep past breakfast. The buffet is excellent.
Mar 30, 2014, 10:14 pm
#209
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,965
Mar 31, 2014, 5:50 am
#210
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LEJ BRU
Posts: 1,158
Yes, there is outside F&B just a 5 min walk in the village. Several restaurants as already mentioned in this thread. Also a small supermarket to keep the "B" costs low.