Marriott Bonvoy hotels on Maui
Feb 19, 2014, 3:41 am
#377
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Neither.
The inventory into which they put award bookings is simply horrible rooms.
If you want to go to Hawaii, use the SPG355N rate for a paid good room with 5th or 6th night free, 35% off rack rate and double points.
If you must use points, go to the St Regis on Kauai.
I much prefer the Westin Maui to the Sheraton but if it has to be on points choose the Sheraton as their worst rooms are less terrible than the Westin's worst rooms.
The inventory into which they put award bookings is simply horrible rooms.
If you want to go to Hawaii, use the SPG355N rate for a paid good room with 5th or 6th night free, 35% off rack rate and double points.
If you must use points, go to the St Regis on Kauai.
I much prefer the Westin Maui to the Sheraton but if it has to be on points choose the Sheraton as their worst rooms are less terrible than the Westin's worst rooms.
Feb 19, 2014, 6:14 am
#378
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Sheraton Maui - building 6 would be my choice between the Westin and Sheraton. Sure, if money is no object, the St Regis Kauai is the way to go - big fan. But I'm headed to the Sheraton this summer and always enjoyy trips there.
Feb 19, 2014, 8:16 am
#379
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I'm having a very difficult time finding flights so Maui might not be the best choice. I would be willing to spend the points for the St Regis, but since I'm not going along, I'm not willing to use that amount of points on a gift redemption. That said, what do you all think of Sheraton Kauai Resort. Thanks.
Feb 19, 2014, 11:29 am
#380
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Then was offered Deluxe Ocean Suite with a Copay....which started at $300, then $200, and when I still seemed unimpressed they offered it at $100. Felt like a cheap version of Let's Make a Deal
Feb 19, 2014, 12:11 pm
#381
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Second this recommendation! Spectacular views from building 6. I stayed here in January on an award booking and managed to get an upgrade to an oceanview as SPG gold (I did email the property beforehand to request an upgrade, but it was not confirmed until arrival). Great beach and awesome location.
Feb 19, 2014, 8:20 pm
#382
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Hello all-
We have been at the Westin previously and loved our stay. We are platinum members staying for 5 nights at the end of January 2014. Any updates on the construction at the Westin? We are contemplating staying at the Sheraton -- does one tend to have better upgrades than the other?
Any advice would be great!
Shannon
We have been at the Westin previously and loved our stay. We are platinum members staying for 5 nights at the end of January 2014. Any updates on the construction at the Westin? We are contemplating staying at the Sheraton -- does one tend to have better upgrades than the other?
Any advice would be great!
Shannon
Feb 19, 2014, 9:32 pm
#383
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Second this recommendation! Spectacular views from building 6. I stayed here in January on an award booking and managed to get an upgrade to an oceanview as SPG gold (I did email the property beforehand to request an upgrade, but it was not confirmed until arrival). Great beach and awesome location.
is 64k SPG points worth the stay or can i use for better use to airline transfer?
seems the sheraton is popular than westin...i am gold with SPG
Feb 20, 2014, 7:01 am
#384
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Awards Cost INCREASE March 4, 2014
If you plan on making an awards reservation at either property, now is the time to do so. Reservations made March 4, 2014 or later at either property will see an increase in cost as both properties go from a Category 5 to a Category 6.
Feb 20, 2014, 10:07 am
#385
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what is the total points would be per night? its at 16k now correct?
Feb 20, 2014, 10:21 am
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Feb 26, 2014, 8:55 pm
#389
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Hands down the Sheraton. They have the Ohana (family) suites to which they upgrade Plats to unless they are completely full and the Westin rarely upgrades and even if they do it's only to a location (like Ocean front) but the rooms are small and outdated even if they have killer views or proximity to the ocean. I also got an Exec Suite one time up on Black Rock that was huge. It wasn't the greatest location but it was a massive suite.
Also I do believe you are allowed to go use the pools at the Westin Hotel as well as the Resort Villas (there's a shuttle). And The Resort Villas has great family-friendly pool stuff for young families like the pirate ship kiddie pool area.
Also I do believe you are allowed to go use the pools at the Westin Hotel as well as the Resort Villas (there's a shuttle). And The Resort Villas has great family-friendly pool stuff for young families like the pirate ship kiddie pool area.
Feb 26, 2014, 9:18 pm
#390
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Hands down the Sheraton. They have the Ohana (family) suites to which they upgrade Plats to unless they are completely full and the Westin rarely upgrades and even if they do it's only to a location (like Ocean front) but the rooms are small and outdated even if they have killer views or proximity to the ocean. I also got an Exec Suite one time up on Black Rock that was huge. It wasn't the greatest location but it was a massive suite.
Also I do believe you are allowed to go use the pools at the Westin Hotel as well as the Resort Villas (there's a shuttle). And The Resort Villas has great family-friendly pool stuff for young families like the pirate ship kiddie pool area.
Also I do believe you are allowed to go use the pools at the Westin Hotel as well as the Resort Villas (there's a shuttle). And The Resort Villas has great family-friendly pool stuff for young families like the pirate ship kiddie pool area.