Dec 28, 2021, 7:38 am
Westin Maui, Ka'anapali, Hawaii [Master Thread]
Apr 4, 2017, 9:19 pm
#573
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K - 2mm, AA Platinum- 2mm, Starwood Lifetime Platinum (Ambassador)
Posts: 457
Looks like just a realestate transaction. http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/0...r-317-million/
Apr 4, 2017, 9:21 pm
#574
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 68
I assume he's referring to Marriott selling the real estate:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ut-317-million
Not much of a change from what Starwood was already doing - actively selling any owned properties and continuing management.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ut-317-million
Not much of a change from what Starwood was already doing - actively selling any owned properties and continuing management.
Apr 5, 2017, 7:31 am
#575
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, AA Plat, UA Silver, AS MVP, HA premier
Posts: 509
Just a change in the ownership of the underlying real estate. No change in the management or Westin flag. This happens all the time and isn't of interest to the customers.
Apr 15, 2017, 6:09 am
#576
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: Bonvoy LT Plat, MP Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 123
Aug 22, 2017, 9:39 pm
#577
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: U.S. (sometimes)
Programs: UA 1k 1MM, AA Exec Plat, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Accor ?????
Posts: 1,398
We stayed at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa on the special 5-night rate where you get the Avis rental car and do a timeshare presentation. Great deal. The room was just average but the pool area was one of the best I've seen and so was the beach. The ocean here is pretty stunning. They have a great waterslide (best I've seen at a resort) and its a lovely setting for just hanging out.
Some negatives for us was the $15 charge for the beach chairs and the lack of chairs with shade at the pool. The few with umbrellas cost extra. We were able to find shade in the early morning (from the building) and in the late afternoon, but not in the middle of the day. We adapted.
I take it these stays don't earn stay/night credit? So far, seems like a 'no'. I already knew it wouldn't earn any points, but spg seem very generous about stay credit (even on awards and promotional nights).
Some negatives for us was the $15 charge for the beach chairs and the lack of chairs with shade at the pool. The few with umbrellas cost extra. We were able to find shade in the early morning (from the building) and in the late afternoon, but not in the middle of the day. We adapted.
I take it these stays don't earn stay/night credit? So far, seems like a 'no'. I already knew it wouldn't earn any points, but spg seem very generous about stay credit (even on awards and promotional nights).
Aug 23, 2017, 9:54 am
#578
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
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Dec 30, 2018, 2:31 pm
#583
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Programs: BA Gold/Life. Marriott T/Life, DL Diamond, Hilton Diamond,UA 1K
Posts: 104
Platinum benefits
At the resort now on points
medium floor in ocean tower with ocean view upgrade
Resort fee yes but no valet fee this trip at check in I was told that free valet parking is a Platinum benefit.
Daily Breakfast vouchers say continental but wait staff instructed to help ones self to all including omelette station and didn’t even bring a bill, when asked waitress said breakfast is included so there is no bill. Cash tip only. Very friendly breakfast staff waitress bus boys etc
Room serviced promptly new bottles of water each day
busy but hey it’s December 30th
medium floor in ocean tower with ocean view upgrade
Resort fee yes but no valet fee this trip at check in I was told that free valet parking is a Platinum benefit.
Daily Breakfast vouchers say continental but wait staff instructed to help ones self to all including omelette station and didn’t even bring a bill, when asked waitress said breakfast is included so there is no bill. Cash tip only. Very friendly breakfast staff waitress bus boys etc
Room serviced promptly new bottles of water each day
busy but hey it’s December 30th
Last edited by GLOBALFLYERCT; Dec 30, 2018 at 2:36 pm
Jan 13, 2019, 9:17 am
#584
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: MAR Lifetime Platinum, Delta Plat., IHG Spire Amb., Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 311
Any signs of construction? Was there in July, had a great time, but was told they’d be starting construction/rénovation “soon.”
Thinking about returning in 2H 2019, but if the place is a construction site, would look elsewhere.
Thinking about returning in 2H 2019, but if the place is a construction site, would look elsewhere.