GONE 1/09: W Hotel Honolulu Diamond Head [Master Thread]
Dec 25, 2008, 9:55 pm
#46
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Dec 27, 2008, 3:05 am
#47
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If its to be away from the crowds of Waikiki, then I'd stick with the W.
If its for the W feel? then its boutique nice but don't expect the wildness of other W's in larger cities. They do have a nice party on a Fri/Sat night but don't know what will happen to this with the new hotel managers/owners.
If its for a room upgrade? then best as a PLT is the cool corner room as there is only one other suite - the Mega Wow suite - on the 12 point 5th floor (I call it point 5th floor because you need to walk up a flight of stairs to the suite penthouse. Again do expect your reserved room as the new hotel managers/owners may not (and are not expected) to honour the PLT upgrade.
If its for the PLT amenities? then its only 500points you are losing out since your reservations is a points redemption. Again no points under the new owners.
Dec 27, 2008, 6:29 pm
#48
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thanks for the commentary
Jan 25, 2009, 11:08 am
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Jan 25, 2009, 10:03 pm
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Castle Resorts & Hotels said Wednesday that it will take over management of the former W Honolulu hotel starting Friday and will rename the Waikiki boutique hotel The Lotus at Diamond Head......
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/s...5/daily41.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/s...5/daily41.html
Jan 25, 2009, 10:07 pm
#51
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Originally Posted by Castle Hotels & Resorts
We will be repositioning and rebranding the hotel that will include an enhancement and refining of the hotel product and services over the next several months. . ."
It's a sad loss.
Apr 1, 2009, 1:23 pm
#52
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W Honolulu no longer a W or *wood
As of three weeks ago, when I tried booking online and through the 800#. It's now owned by a "private company."
Apr 1, 2009, 2:10 pm
#53
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For those who may be missing it...
http://www.castleresorts.com/Home/ac...t-diamond-head
http://www.castleresorts.com/Home/ac...t-diamond-head
Apr 1, 2009, 5:24 pm
#54
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The rates are much lower under the new owners, usually around $230-$240 mark when previously the best the W offered was consistently over $300.
Also previously the eWow suite was around $1500 but now you could snag this former room for $600.00. Not too sure if the new owners allow you to party up there cos when I was up there (in which I believe is a sound proofed penthouse) - we had a Huge sound system, DJ, and go-go dancers!
Also previously the eWow suite was around $1500 but now you could snag this former room for $600.00. Not too sure if the new owners allow you to party up there cos when I was up there (in which I believe is a sound proofed penthouse) - we had a Huge sound system, DJ, and go-go dancers!