lreinstein
TUG Member
Can anyone share any general opinions about the quality of the properties and service at these resorts? I am new to timeshare and did not even know until now that Wyndham had TS properties.
At a Wyndham property now; own at Marriott (2). This unit in Las Vegas looks great when you first enter--beautiful furniture, large, nice views; however then we started noticing things:
1. Lack of pillows in 2 BR so we requested 4 more. It took four phone calls to get them (over 2 hours).
2. Microwave oven bottom framework falling off.
3. Top shelf of dishwasher broken.
4. Beds not like Marriott
5. Aggressive and pesty sales staff
Marriott has its problems, but not broken items like above.
In general, the Marriott resorts are more upscale than the Wyndham resorts. In general, the Wyndham resorts are cheaper to own---both in terms of acquisition costs and ongoing fees.
Exceptions to both exist, naturally.
There are a few Wyndhams that meet or exceed the Mariotts and overall Wyndham has 10 times the number of locations.
Just curious---how many Wyndham resort locations are there? How many Marriott resorts?
Pat
At a Wyndham property now; own at Marriott (2). This unit in Las Vegas looks great when you first enter--beautiful furniture, large, nice views; however then we started noticing things:
1. Lack of pillows in 2 BR so we requested 4 more. It took four phone calls to get them (over 2 hours).
2. Microwave oven bottom framework falling off.
3. Top shelf of dishwasher broken.
4. Beds not like Marriott
5. Aggressive and pesty sales staff
Marriott has its problems, but not broken items like above. The few places we stayed on sales promos with Hilton are first class and above the Wyndham and Marriott IMHO.
Wyndham has a good product and the resale price is great, but I don't think it meets your requirement for being upscale. I think one of the hotel systems would meet your needs better. This chart compares the hotel systems - Comparison of the 4 major timeshare systems Chart (download)
bnoble: Wouldn't it be a concern if low fees mean delayed maintenance due to shortfalls in the budget? That is what I am feeling -- being here in a Wyndham unit in Las Vegas. Every day something else happens -- drawers sticking, toilets making noises for minutes after you flush, bottom drawer on stove sits crooked, etc. What do the unit 'checkers' do after a family checks out? I thought it was their job to notice the obviouse defects???
If that happens, then it is a concern. But, lower costs does not necessarily mean delaying necessary maintenance---it could also mean fewer amenities or furnishings that are not as luxurious, and therefore cost less to operate/maintain/replace on a regular basis.Wouldn't it be a concern if low fees mean delayed maintenance due to shortfalls in the budget?
How long has it been since you've stayed at a Wyndham resort that asked these things? They used to do this years ago. But in the last 3-4 years, we've stayed at many Wyndham resorts and none have asked any of this anymore.Wyndhams... We hated the Patriot Place resort and resented all the rules Wnydham imposes on their owners. In order to leave your villa you have to do housework like stip the beds, remove trash, towels must be put in the tub, and wash the dishes. Who needs that?
Wyndhams are nice sometimes and horrible sometimes too. We loved some of them, like the Wyndham Bonnet Creek but disagree that the experience is the same as being at Walt Disney World in a DVC resort. We hated the Patriot Place resort and resented all the rules Wnydham imposes on their owners. In order to leave your villa you have to do housework like stip the beds, remove trash, towels must be put in the tub, and wash the dishes. Who needs that? Also, speak to any Wydham owner who bought from Wyndham. They will tell you they have been royally screwed by the company. They do not protect their owners and allow them to have their ownership lose 99% of its value. Plus the amenities are not the same as Marriott, DVC, Starwoood or Hilton.
I miss having a decent place to get a bite to eat, or maybe an adult beverage. Some resorts have something like this. Many do not. Yes, I know I have my kitchen, but it's not the same.What hotel type amenities do you like to have while on vacation? Which ones do you really miss while staying at a traditional timeshare?
I miss having a decent place to get a bite to eat, or maybe an adult beverage. Some resorts have something like this. Many do not. Yes, I know I have my kitchen, but it's not the same.