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arubaislove · 01-10-2011, 04:55 PM

Hey all. So as of right now, we are up in the air about our trip due to a snowstorm heading to Jersey. Fingers crossed we will be on a plane headed to paradise on Wednesday, as planned. Our back up is Saturday, the 15th as far as flying. But, Marriott Stellaris may not be able to accommodate us is we change our flight. We have stayed at the Renassiance once, and like it but we prefer to be in the high rises right on the beach. And we usually choose Marriott so we can use points.So we don't have much experience at any of the other hotels. A lot of them will be able to accommodate us, but just wanted to see what you guys had to say since you are all experienced Aruba travelers. Thank you!

*Andrea J.* · 01-10-2011, 06:03 PM

radisson and hyatt and westin are all great and get good reviews.

jdoll · 01-10-2011, 06:07 PM

If it is Marriott Rewards you are using, you can also use them at the Ocean Club and Surf Club next door and the Renaissance downtown. If memory serves me correctly a room at the Stellaris and lock-offs at both the Ocean/Surf Clubs cost the same number of rewards points.

Also get out tomorrow if you can. US Air has dropped change fees pre-storm.

arubaislove · 01-10-2011, 06:35 PM

Thank you both. The Hyatt & Ocean Club have openings so we are going to do some research.

Aruba4ever · 01-13-2011, 07:42 PM

The Hyatt is the nicest property on the island IMO, but does not have a balcony unless you reserve a suite. We have stayed there 3x and really enjoyed everything about it.

The Radisson is GREAT but they are currently undergoing an update that won't be complete until later in the year. They have completed 2 of 3 of the towers with the Aruba tower left. We love the radisson Aruba tower because of the balcony/views and they have the best beach area on Palm beach. We are going back this summer and staying at the Westin to conserve some $$$.

All that said, all 3 are great.

Michaelusa · 01-14-2011, 01:48 AM

I stayed at the Radison and it was great, not in town but the beach hotel. They also have their own private Island that runs a boat shuttle every few minutes. There are 2 beaches on their Island, one adult and one family. We mostly stayed pool side but the beach area at the hotel was good too, it is right next to the Pools (2) of them. Coming back Jan 22, 2011 for a week but staying at a friends home this time. Have fun, we did. Michael

*Andrea J.* · 01-14-2011, 08:38 AM

michael you are confusing the renaissance and the radisson.

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Originally Posted by Michaelusa

I stayed at the Radison and it was great, not in town but the beach hotel. They also have their own private Island that runs a boat shuttle every few minutes. There are 2 beaches on their Island, one adult and one family. We mostly stayed pool side but the beach area at the hotel was good too, it is right next to the Pools (2) of them. Coming back Jan 22, 2011 for a week but staying at a friends home this time. Have fun, we did. Michael

paulmorin · 01-14-2011, 08:45 AM

If you need just a night or 2, the Holiday Inn is next to the Marriot and you will pay around $125/nt.

Aruba4ever · 01-15-2011, 09:53 AM

If you do stay at the HI, request one of the updated towers. The curaco tower gets poor reviews these days and is in need of a makeover...

*Andrea J.* · 01-15-2011, 10:19 AM

the original poster is now in aruba and did not have to change hotels as her flight was a-ok.

01-10-2011, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
arubaislove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: On a lounge chair..In a hut..Somewhere on the beach.. Posts: 102 Images: 13	Can anyone recommend a good hotel Hey all. So as of right now, we are up in the air about our trip due to a snowstorm heading to Jersey. Fingers crossed we will be on a plane headed to paradise on Wednesday, as planned. Our back up is Saturday, the 15th as far as flying. But, Marriott Stellaris may not be able to accommodate us is we change our flight. We have stayed at the Renassiance once, and like it but we prefer to be in the high rises right on the beach. And we usually choose Marriott so we can use points.So we don't have much experience at any of the other hotels. A lot of them will be able to accommodate us, but just wanted to see what you guys had to say since you are all experienced Aruba travelers. Thank you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Tracey~

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01-10-2011, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	radisson and hyatt and westin are all great and get good reviews. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

01-10-2011, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdoll Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 214	If it is Marriott Rewards you are using, you can also use them at the Ocean Club and Surf Club next door and the Renaissance downtown. If memory serves me correctly a room at the Stellaris and lock-offs at both the Ocean/Surf Clubs cost the same number of rewards points. Also get out tomorrow if you can. US Air has dropped change fees pre-storm. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bon bini bèk na paradiso Next Aruba trip in

01-10-2011, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
arubaislove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: On a lounge chair..In a hut..Somewhere on the beach.. Posts: 102 Images: 13	Thank you both. The Hyatt & Ocean Club have openings so we are going to do some research. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Tracey~

01-13-2011, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Aruba4ever Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 46	The Hyatt is the nicest property on the island IMO, but does not have a balcony unless you reserve a suite. We have stayed there 3x and really enjoyed everything about it. The Radisson is GREAT but they are currently undergoing an update that won't be complete until later in the year. They have completed 2 of 3 of the towers with the Aruba tower left. We love the radisson Aruba tower because of the balcony/views and they have the best beach area on Palm beach. We are going back this summer and staying at the Westin to conserve some $$$. All that said, all 3 are great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2011, 01:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Michaelusa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Hotel I stayed at the Radison and it was great, not in town but the beach hotel. They also have their own private Island that runs a boat shuttle every few minutes. There are 2 beaches on their Island, one adult and one family. We mostly stayed pool side but the beach area at the hotel was good too, it is right next to the Pools (2) of them. Coming back Jan 22, 2011 for a week but staying at a friends home this time. Have fun, we did. Michael Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2011, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	If you need just a night or 2, the Holiday Inn is next to the Marriot and you will pay around $125/nt. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ next aruba trip nov. 24 -- dec 16

01-15-2011, 09:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aruba4ever Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 46	If you do stay at the HI, request one of the updated towers. The curaco tower gets poor reviews these days and is in need of a makeover... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-15-2011, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	the original poster is now in aruba and did not have to change hotels as her flight was a-ok. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.