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neuhausamy · January 7, 2006, 07:47 PM

My husband and I will be staying at the Westin Kaanapali ocean villa resort this Jan. of 2006.
Has anyone experienced a recent stay there while under construction?
Will I need ear plugs?
Any advice on requesting a certain area of resort?

AMY

DavidnRobin · January 7, 2006, 07:55 PM

I have heard that you will want to stay in an OV on the inside or facing south.
perhaps others know more. I would strongly bring it up when checking in.
enjoy

DavidnRobin · January 7, 2006, 07:56 PM

also - search WKORV - there is info out there

planada · January 8, 2006, 12:48 AM

we just returned from WKBFV and our room 2218-2216 faced the construction. Honestly, the noise wasn't that bad but the whole ambience thing was lost. We never used our balcony! On the other hand, we had friends in the "3" building that faced the pool and we spent all our time on their balcony. Really, really try to not be in the "2" building unless you can have an interior room that faces the pool. The 3 building had shade all morning and afternoon and was delightful. All in all.............it was an awesome resort even facing construction and cranes!

DeniseM · January 8, 2006, 10:49 PM

Unless the numbers have changed, building 1 is the original building and it is adjacent to construction, on the north side. Building 2 is the on the south side of the pool, and building 3 is closest to the highway. If you are an exchanger, you are probably not going to be able to select a location.

If you are an owner, you will get the view you own - Ocean Front, Ocean View, or Mountain View, but location may vary. If you are an owner, you should call owner's services and request the location that you want ASAP - don't wait until you get there. I recommend that you request not to be placed in building 3, or on the north side of building 1, and request the top floor, as close to the beach as possible.
Good luck!

I saw some consturction pictures somewhere, and I'll post the link as soon as I find it.

baz48 · January 10, 2006, 02:16 PM

Denise, are you sure about those building numbers? I thought Building 1 was actually the lobby building and that Building 2 was the unit building next to the construction and the first one that opened. Buildings 3 and 4 are the newer ones on the south side of the resort, 4 being the one parallel to the highway.

DavidnRobin · January 12, 2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeniseM

Unless the numbers have changed, building 1 is the original building and it is adjacent to construction, on the north side. Building 2 is the on the south side of the pool, and building 3 is closest to the highway. If you are an exchanger, you are probably not going to be able to select a location.

If you are an owner, you will get the view you own - Ocean Front, Ocean View, or Mountain View, but location may vary. If you are an owner, you should call owner's services and request the location that you want ASAP - don't wait until you get there. I recommend that you request not to be placed in building 3, or on the north side of building 1, and request the top floor, as close to the beach as possible.
Good luck!

I saw some consturction pictures somewhere, and I'll post the link as soon as I find it.

The link is on the bottom of the page:

http://www.starwoodvo.com/resorts/we...sp?resortID=12

New photos as of Dec05

January 7, 2006, 07:47 PM	#1
neuhausamy Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jan 7, 06 Posts: 6	Kaanapali Westin construction loud? My husband and I will be staying at the Westin Kaanapali ocean villa resort this Jan. of 2006. Has anyone experienced a recent stay there while under construction? Will I need ear plugs? Any advice on requesting a certain area of resort? AMY

January 8, 2006, 10:49 PM	#5
DeniseM Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 14,068 Resorts: Starwood-WKORV, SDO, & SVR, Branson-Roark Vacation Club, Tahoe-Kingsbury Crossing, Kauai Beach Villas - 2 weeks	Unless the numbers have changed, building 1 is the original building and it is adjacent to construction, on the north side. Building 2 is the on the south side of the pool, and building 3 is closest to the highway. If you are an exchanger, you are probably not going to be able to select a location. If you are an owner, you will get the view you own - Ocean Front, Ocean View, or Mountain View, but location may vary. If you are an owner, you should call owner's services and request the location that you want ASAP - don't wait until you get there. I recommend that you request not to be placed in building 3, or on the north side of building 1, and request the top floor, as close to the beach as possible. Good luck! I saw some consturction pictures somewhere, and I'll post the link as soon as I find it. __________________ DeniseM "Starwood is hired to administer reservations, clean the toilets, and take out the trash. They are not paid to interfere with owners' usage. They're acting as if they own the place." - Pit

January 10, 2006, 02:16 PM	#6
baz48 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 165 Resorts: Worldmark, Westin Ka'anapali, Eagle Crest, Westin Kierland, Wyndham Alexandria, VA	Denise, are you sure about those building numbers? I thought Building 1 was actually the lobby building and that Building 2 was the unit building next to the construction and the first one that opened. Buildings 3 and 4 are the newer ones on the south side of the resort, 4 being the one parallel to the highway. __________________ Caroline

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January 7, 2006, 07:55 PM	#2
DavidnRobin TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Dec 20, 05 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 3,427 Resorts: Westin St. John (WSJ) x2; Westin Ka'anapali (WKORV); Westin Kierland (WKV) x2; Westin Princeville (WPORV) EOY	I have heard that you will want to stay in an OV on the inside or facing south. perhaps others know more. I would strongly bring it up when checking in. enjoy

January 7, 2006, 07:56 PM	#3
DavidnRobin TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Dec 20, 05 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 3,427 Resorts: Westin St. John (WSJ) x2; Westin Ka'anapali (WKORV); Westin Kierland (WKV) x2; Westin Princeville (WPORV) EOY	also - search WKORV - there is info out there

January 8, 2006, 12:48 AM	#4
planada TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Phoenix,Arizona Posts: 78 Resorts: Marriott Kauai Beach Club, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Cibola Vista Resort.	we just returned from WKBFV and our room 2218-2216 faced the construction. Honestly, the noise wasn't that bad but the whole ambience thing was lost. We never used our balcony! On the other hand, we had friends in the "3" building that faced the pool and we spent all our time on their balcony. Really, really try to not be in the "2" building unless you can have an interior room that faces the pool. The 3 building had shade all morning and afternoon and was delightful. All in all.............it was an awesome resort even facing construction and cranes!