Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa, CA [Master Thread]
Dec 31, 2022, 7:36 am
#121
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Fascinating, thanks for the map and explainer.
If anyone has any thoughts on preferences between the two, the prices are pretty similar for our weekend in February, I'd appreciate the input
If anyone has any thoughts on preferences between the two, the prices are pretty similar for our weekend in February, I'd appreciate the input
Dec 31, 2022, 7:50 am
#122
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 932
I would have to guess that the more desirable rooms would be in the two new 2018 guestroom structures, #4 for the Sheraton and #3 for the Westin, since they are both a decade newer than the original 2008 guestroom wings #1 and #2, although they renovated those structures too.
Dec 31, 2022, 8:11 am
#123
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 932
For further clarity, here are identical aerial views of the old 2008 Sheraton complex (taken in 2015) and the expanded 2018 complex (taken in 2021). You can see which wings date to 2008 and where the new wings were added. You can also see the V-shaped timeshare wing that was originally supposed to be part of the Westin, and which is not shown on the 2022 map.
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Last edited by James Luckard; Dec 31, 2022 at 8:24 am
Dec 31, 2022, 11:29 am
#124
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Programs: United MM, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 562
Good photo. Upper right are the original Grand Pacific timeshare buildings (the Pointe) and lower left are the Hilton Grand Vacations buildings (the Cove).
Dec 31, 2022, 9:27 pm
#125
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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https://www.marbrisacarlsbad.com/
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/san...risa-carlsbad/
I've only been in the Sheraton/Westin buildings, never to the surrounding buildings.
The map of the complex here, and the related discussion, make it seem like the entire complex is marketed under the Hilton name:
https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/hg...ing-80.294784/
Jan 1, 2023, 8:14 am
#126
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Programs: United MM, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 562
I've never been clear, I see the Pointe and Cove complexes of buildings seemingly marketed as both Hilton Grand Vacations and the Mar Brisa Resort. Do both names apply to both portions? The websites for each show the main lobby building and pools and such:
https://www.marbrisacarlsbad.com/
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/san...risa-carlsbad/
I've only been in the Sheraton/Westin buildings, never to the surrounding buildings.
The map of the complex here, and the related discussion, make it seem like the entire complex is marketed under the Hilton name:
https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/hg...ing-80.294784/
https://www.marbrisacarlsbad.com/
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/san...risa-carlsbad/
I've only been in the Sheraton/Westin buildings, never to the surrounding buildings.
The map of the complex here, and the related discussion, make it seem like the entire complex is marketed under the Hilton name:
https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/hg...ing-80.294784/
Jan 2, 2023, 7:58 am
#127
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,938
I would have to guess that the more desirable rooms would be in the two new 2018 guestroom structures, #4 for the Sheraton and #3 for the Westin, since they are both a decade newer than the original 2008 guestroom wings #1 and #2, although they renovated those structures too.
We are Platinum, so if one has better perks that should come into the discussion
Jul 8, 2023, 2:51 pm
#128
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
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As both Sheraton and Weston are a mixture of 2008 and 2018 buildings, with nominal rate differential, which one is preferrable for elite members?
