vacationbear
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Folks
Just came back from a 10 day HHV stay.
Our intergalactic- standard 7-night home week in the Lagoon Tower plus three nights in the Grand Waikikian.
Some points to note:
Upon arrival we were able to change our assigned room in 2360 to 1165. We think it was a good move, having spent a miserable week in 860 and one night in 360 in prior visits. While those rooms border to the parking structure, 2360 would be far above and the noise should not be an issue.
Anybody with 2360 experience?
We saw the Friday fireworks from our 1165 lanai and it was spectacular. Again.
The rooms (both LT and GW) were very clean, updated, functional in overall excellent condition. Another tribute to the consistent and high Hilton standard.
BUT THEN- the toilet seat in the LT!
See attached picture for what one now encounters!
I consider myself to be an educated man, able to program a VCR (after being told how to from my wife...), but using this fixture caused great anxiety!
When sitting down, this thing starts to make noises (a spraying sound and possibly a starting fan). I can't really tell, because, well, the position is awkward.
While this first unexpected and startling experience resulted in great laughter, I had to contemplate if I would press any of those buttons. Would I dare? What would happen if the spray is misaligned? Or set to strong? What if the pressure relief valve fails? Water temperature? Where exactly would it hit? :ignore:
While I processed all these thoughts, carefully, I noticed that the seat was heating up! Nice feature for a HGVC resort in Fairbanks/ Alaska during February at minus 40F outside, but at Oahu???
Well, I did not found the courage to press ANY button during those 7 days! I value my body parts and their continued and optimal function during the stay was deemed a priority!
Other- and less troublesome- notes:
- yes, self parking is $32 per day. No issues finding a space at any time.
- much more (uniformed and unarmed) security personal on the premise. Noting happened, its just something I noticed.
- the crowds at HHV were there- as expected during prime season. Yet, I don't want to envision how it turns out with the Grand Islander coming online next year. Everything will be packed, from the pizza shop to the parking garage (where the self-parking folks will be directed towards!)
- Atlantis submarine tour: this time we took the first tour at 9am. One really sees more fish that way. Many more fish! Take that tour if you can!
- Polynesian Cultural Center: we booked the Luau and show as part of the GoOahu card (bought online at Costco). Nice village, food during Luau was acceptable- and the show (Ha: Breath of Life) was great! Skip the village and the mediocre food during the Luau and go for the show instead. Saves a bit!
- Sea Life Park: Cute and small park. If you want to touch Dolphins- that's the place. But it will cost you big time! The space for the various creatures is very small, we felt pity for the inhabitants. Will not go there again. Not worth the paid admission AFAIAC.
- Katamaran sail with "Sail Makani" was great! Included benefit of GoOahu card and well worth the experience!
A word about LT and GW:
We were lucky and stayed at 3101, 31th floor, 2bd Premier front side (considered OF in the LT). Views: great! yet, Diamond Head is block by the Tapa and GI towers!
The kitchen is smaller than LT and WiFi reception was downright BAD in the kitchen/ living room area. The furnishing is plush and new, but two windows in our bathroom could not be darkened (bathroom is part of master bedroom). The very, very friendly front desk was able to help out and had cardboard put in between the shade and window. Worked great!
Overall impression: GW is NOT worth the extra points when compared to LT! Kings Land (phase 1), by equal point comparison, wins!
It was another great trip to HHV- again!
Aloha
Just came back from a 10 day HHV stay.
Our intergalactic- standard 7-night home week in the Lagoon Tower plus three nights in the Grand Waikikian.
Some points to note:
Upon arrival we were able to change our assigned room in 2360 to 1165. We think it was a good move, having spent a miserable week in 860 and one night in 360 in prior visits. While those rooms border to the parking structure, 2360 would be far above and the noise should not be an issue.
Anybody with 2360 experience?
We saw the Friday fireworks from our 1165 lanai and it was spectacular. Again.
The rooms (both LT and GW) were very clean, updated, functional in overall excellent condition. Another tribute to the consistent and high Hilton standard.
BUT THEN- the toilet seat in the LT!
See attached picture for what one now encounters!
I consider myself to be an educated man, able to program a VCR (after being told how to from my wife...), but using this fixture caused great anxiety!
When sitting down, this thing starts to make noises (a spraying sound and possibly a starting fan). I can't really tell, because, well, the position is awkward.
While this first unexpected and startling experience resulted in great laughter, I had to contemplate if I would press any of those buttons. Would I dare? What would happen if the spray is misaligned? Or set to strong? What if the pressure relief valve fails? Water temperature? Where exactly would it hit? :ignore:
While I processed all these thoughts, carefully, I noticed that the seat was heating up! Nice feature for a HGVC resort in Fairbanks/ Alaska during February at minus 40F outside, but at Oahu???
Well, I did not found the courage to press ANY button during those 7 days! I value my body parts and their continued and optimal function during the stay was deemed a priority!
Other- and less troublesome- notes:
- yes, self parking is $32 per day. No issues finding a space at any time.
- much more (uniformed and unarmed) security personal on the premise. Noting happened, its just something I noticed.
- the crowds at HHV were there- as expected during prime season. Yet, I don't want to envision how it turns out with the Grand Islander coming online next year. Everything will be packed, from the pizza shop to the parking garage (where the self-parking folks will be directed towards!)
- Atlantis submarine tour: this time we took the first tour at 9am. One really sees more fish that way. Many more fish! Take that tour if you can!
- Polynesian Cultural Center: we booked the Luau and show as part of the GoOahu card (bought online at Costco). Nice village, food during Luau was acceptable- and the show (Ha: Breath of Life) was great! Skip the village and the mediocre food during the Luau and go for the show instead. Saves a bit!
- Sea Life Park: Cute and small park. If you want to touch Dolphins- that's the place. But it will cost you big time! The space for the various creatures is very small, we felt pity for the inhabitants. Will not go there again. Not worth the paid admission AFAIAC.
- Katamaran sail with "Sail Makani" was great! Included benefit of GoOahu card and well worth the experience!
A word about LT and GW:
We were lucky and stayed at 3101, 31th floor, 2bd Premier front side (considered OF in the LT). Views: great! yet, Diamond Head is block by the Tapa and GI towers!
The kitchen is smaller than LT and WiFi reception was downright BAD in the kitchen/ living room area. The furnishing is plush and new, but two windows in our bathroom could not be darkened (bathroom is part of master bedroom). The very, very friendly front desk was able to help out and had cardboard put in between the shade and window. Worked great!
Overall impression: GW is NOT worth the extra points when compared to LT! Kings Land (phase 1), by equal point comparison, wins!
It was another great trip to HHV- again!
Aloha
