Las Vegas Marriott Grand Chateau [Master Thread]
Feb 26, 2006, 10:34 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North Carolina / BrentWood, CA
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Posts: 157
Ya mean I wasnt the first to ask you that...ROFLOL
I bet you wish you had a nickel for each time you've been asked that.
The 79.00 rate is an out of this world price and I hope all involved enjoy it. You'll have to let us know how it is, cause I've got the 3/3 booked for July.
Off to look for that pic...Where shall I send it...LOL
I bet you wish you had a nickel for each time you've been asked that.
The 79.00 rate is an out of this world price and I hope all involved enjoy it. You'll have to let us know how it is, cause I've got the 3/3 booked for July.
Off to look for that pic...Where shall I send it...LOL
Jul 13, 2006, 1:07 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,323
Las Vegas Grand Chateau question
If anyone has stayed at the Marriott Grand Chateau timeshare property in LV, kindly advise me what is the difference between a "Deluxe Guest Room" and a "one bedroom"?
According to the property's own website, they have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas. They list all of them has having living/kitchen areas with washer/dryers.
So, if I am only interested in a one night stay, and they are selling rooms labelled as "deluxe guest rooms", which is not an option on the rooms description for this property, then what exactly am I getting?
**Will it be just the bedroom half of a 2 or 3 bedroom villa without the kitchen or washer/dryer?
We are really just keen on having a nice room WITH a washer and dryer, since we only want to stay one night. (we are not interested in the timeshare spiel either!!)
According to the property's own website, they have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas. They list all of them has having living/kitchen areas with washer/dryers.
So, if I am only interested in a one night stay, and they are selling rooms labelled as "deluxe guest rooms", which is not an option on the rooms description for this property, then what exactly am I getting?
**Will it be just the bedroom half of a 2 or 3 bedroom villa without the kitchen or washer/dryer?
We are really just keen on having a nice room WITH a washer and dryer, since we only want to stay one night. (we are not interested in the timeshare spiel either!!)
Jul 13, 2006, 2:42 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
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Originally Posted by Amicus
If anyone has stayed at the Marriott Grand Chateau timeshare property in LV, kindly advise me what is the difference between a "Deluxe Guest Room" and a "one bedroom"?
According to the property's own website, they have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas. They list all of them has having living/kitchen areas with washer/dryers.
So, if I am only interested in a one night stay, and they are selling rooms labelled as "deluxe guest rooms", which is not an option on the rooms description for this property, then what exactly am I getting?
**Will it be just the bedroom half of a 2 or 3 bedroom villa without the kitchen or washer/dryer?
We are really just keen on having a nice room WITH a washer and dryer, since we only want to stay one night. (we are not interested in the timeshare spiel either!!)
According to the property's own website, they have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas. They list all of them has having living/kitchen areas with washer/dryers.
So, if I am only interested in a one night stay, and they are selling rooms labelled as "deluxe guest rooms", which is not an option on the rooms description for this property, then what exactly am I getting?
**Will it be just the bedroom half of a 2 or 3 bedroom villa without the kitchen or washer/dryer?
We are really just keen on having a nice room WITH a washer and dryer, since we only want to stay one night. (we are not interested in the timeshare spiel either!!)
The 2 bedroom is made up of a 1 bedroom full condo and a deluxe guest room put together. They are like connecting hotel rooms. If someone has a 1 bedroom, they close the connecting door and rent out the room as a deluxe guest room. This is called a lockoff.
The 1 bedroom will have the dining area, full kitchen, great masterbath etc. The deluxe room will be a larger than normal hotel room with a microwave and maybe a small fridge.
If you look at the floorplans, you will see what I am saying.
The three bedroom works the same way-a 1br and 2 deluxe guest rooms.
Hope this helps.
Jul 13, 2006, 3:56 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,323
Originally Posted by Mr. Vker
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The 1 bedroom will have the dining area, full kitchen, great masterbath etc. The deluxe room will be a larger than normal hotel room with a microwave and maybe a small fridge.
If you look at the floorplans, you will see what I am saying.
The three bedroom works the same way-a 1br and 2 deluxe guest rooms.
Hope this helps.
The 1 bedroom will have the dining area, full kitchen, great masterbath etc. The deluxe room will be a larger than normal hotel room with a microwave and maybe a small fridge.
If you look at the floorplans, you will see what I am saying.
The three bedroom works the same way-a 1br and 2 deluxe guest rooms.
Hope this helps.
So, this may sound silly, but if the 1 bedroom (of a two bedroom villa) has the "full condo" features, including the masterbath, then does the "deluxe guest room" have the second bath (assuming that two bedroom villas all have 2 bathrooms)??
Also, the washer dryer is not in the locked off guest room, but in the condo side, so I won't have the washer/dryer??
Sorry for my confusion, I wish the Marriott site was clearer.
Jul 13, 2006, 3:57 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: BA, DL, AA, MR, SPG
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If you want a room with a washer/dryer, you must get a 1 bdrm villa at a minimum. As Mr Vker posted, the deluxe guest room is the lock-off portion of a 2 bdrm unit, so it's basically a bigger hotel room with perhaps a mini-fridge, sink, and microwave. You might even want to book through a live rep rather than the website to make absolutely sure the unit you reserve has the w/d.
Jul 13, 2006, 4:03 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAS
Posts: 1,323
If I book a one bedroom, instead of the "deluxe guest room", should every unit have the washer/dryer? (it seems like that should be true . . . )
We are doing quite a bit of travelling and were trying to plan in advance for hotels with easy laundry access, thus the obsession with what a "guest room" means.
We are doing quite a bit of travelling and were trying to plan in advance for hotels with easy laundry access, thus the obsession with what a "guest room" means.
Jul 13, 2006, 6:13 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
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Check out:
http://www.vacationclub.com/resorts/vg/default.jsp
This is the Vacation Club website resort info-better than through Marriott.
Have fun!
http://www.vacationclub.com/resorts/vg/default.jsp
This is the Vacation Club website resort info-better than through Marriott.
Have fun!
Jul 13, 2006, 6:16 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
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Originally Posted by Amicus
If I book a one bedroom, instead of the "deluxe guest room", should every unit have the washer/dryer? (it seems like that should be true . . . )
We are doing quite a bit of travelling and were trying to plan in advance for hotels with easy laundry access, thus the obsession with what a "guest room" means.
We are doing quite a bit of travelling and were trying to plan in advance for hotels with easy laundry access, thus the obsession with what a "guest room" means.
Correct if you book the 1 bedroom (not deluxe guestroom) it will have a washer and dryer.
I agree its probably best to call just to make sure you get exactly what you want.
FYI: Vacation clubs are usually a great value when using Marriott Points-if they have availability.
Oct 31, 2006, 12:11 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: BA Gold, A3*G
Posts: 1,121
Since this is the most recent thread about the Grand Chateau, I'll post here...
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
Is this a good deal if I am already going to Vegas some time? Is it easy to get a room with this? Does it earn MR qualifying nights (3) and points (~2000) on the $$ spent?
Would you choose the 10,000 MR points or the show tickets? Thank you very much for your help.
I also wonder what a point is worth... I am a college student, so I wont bring any family around places.
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
Is this a good deal if I am already going to Vegas some time? Is it easy to get a room with this? Does it earn MR qualifying nights (3) and points (~2000) on the $$ spent?
Would you choose the 10,000 MR points or the show tickets? Thank you very much for your help.
I also wonder what a point is worth... I am a college student, so I wont bring any family around places.
Oct 31, 2006, 5:52 am
#25
Join Date: Feb 2004
Programs: AA 'kettle', Marriott Gold, ICH Gld, Hertz 5*
Posts: 5,258
IME, our getaways haven't shown up as revenue stays, but I have received appropriate points by paying for them with the MR VISA. It's been a couple of years since our last one, so things may be different now.
I'd hold out for a 1 bedroom villa (they usually try to stick you in a lockoff) and would only take the points if normally using the Marriott hotel system. The 10K would be worth about 100.00, so it depends on what you want and what show they're offering.
Our last getaway was the same price and length and paid either a 150.00 shopping cert or 15K points. We took the cert and got a kind clerk at the local mall to actually give us cash change from our small purchase
Normally, the "preview" is only 90 minutes, so that may have changed lately, but just mention "resale" a few times and they'll move you on to the gift part quickly.
Have fun!
Pat
I'd hold out for a 1 bedroom villa (they usually try to stick you in a lockoff) and would only take the points if normally using the Marriott hotel system. The 10K would be worth about 100.00, so it depends on what you want and what show they're offering.
Our last getaway was the same price and length and paid either a 150.00 shopping cert or 15K points. We took the cert and got a kind clerk at the local mall to actually give us cash change from our small purchase
Normally, the "preview" is only 90 minutes, so that may have changed lately, but just mention "resale" a few times and they'll move you on to the gift part quickly.
Have fun!
Pat
Nov 4, 2006, 8:39 pm
#26
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 137
Originally Posted by sjefenole
Since this is the most recent thread about the Grand Chateau, I'll post here...
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
Is this a good deal if I am already going to Vegas some time? Is it easy to get a room with this? Does it earn MR qualifying nights (3) and points (~2000) on the $$ spent?
Would you choose the 10,000 MR points or the show tickets? Thank you very much for your help.
I also wonder what a point is worth... I am a college student, so I wont bring any family around places.
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
Is this a good deal if I am already going to Vegas some time? Is it easy to get a room with this? Does it earn MR qualifying nights (3) and points (~2000) on the $$ spent?
Would you choose the 10,000 MR points or the show tickets? Thank you very much for your help.
I also wonder what a point is worth... I am a college student, so I wont bring any family around places.
Nov 6, 2006, 10:05 am
#27
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: IND
Programs: Marriott Platinum, SWA CP
Posts: 577
Originally Posted by sjefenole
Since this is the most recent thread about the Grand Chateau, I'll post here...
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
I am a college student
I have a "Your Exclusive Las Vegas Preview Package"
It says I have 4 days/3 nights for $198 (I already paid 99) and it includes a choice of two show tickets or 10,000 MR points and it "includes (i.e. must) a 120 minute preview of Marriott's Grand Chateau sales presentation".
I must stay by 6/20/07 (or extend it by another year, the salesman said I could do this by calling in).
I am a college student
Nov 7, 2006, 3:38 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: BA, DL, AA, MR, SPG
Posts: 94
Typically it's $75-80k annual income, you must own a home, and you must bring your spouse to the presentation. They can't prove the first or second requirements and in probably most cases, won't care. The third requirement is an issue only if you decide to buy for legal reasons. They don't want you to show up and not be able to buy because your spouse isn't present.
Nov 7, 2006, 6:15 pm
#30
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North Carolina / BrentWood, CA
Programs: USAir Preferred, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 157
Well for my 1.4 miles worth. I loved it there. We stayed in the 3 bedroom and it wasnt without its problems, though it was close to grand opening. It wasnt quite what I've come to expect from a Vacation Club, though they have assured me that are right on top of things...LOL,ROFL...