Anybody stay at WKORV-N yet?

[Denise L]

We're making lasagne for 15 people tomorrow night at Marriott's Grand Residence. We definitely will need the oven...maybe two!

 

[Grandmama]

Bed size in studio unit

When we purchased at the WKORVN our information clearly stated that the studio units would have a king size bed just like the one bedroom units. Now after reading on this board that the studio units only have a queen I went to the SVO website and looked up the unit amenities where they have listed a king bed in the one bedroom unit and a queen bed in the studio. This may not be a big deal to some people but I think they should stick with what they sold us. Anyone else have a problem with this? I understand that the units are smaller than the ones at WKORV, but they knew that when they started selling them and had all their owner packages printed up. What gives?

 

[Grandmama]

I guess they changed the oven, too.

It sounds like the one bedroom premium at WKORVN doesn't have a full oven. That's another thing that has changed since we purchased. I wonder what else they have taken the liberty to change after the fact. I am disappointed. I like to know exactly what we are spending our money on. Starwood is full of surprises lately.

WKORV has a full oven in the one bedroom premium and it also has a king bed in the studio unit. I am glad we bought there first.

 

[Negma]

Stuff from Monday-
The hotel is just over half open and they are making great progress, this place will look great when done. The Spa is suppose to open in January and be bigger that the one at the Westin Hotel.

We were at the Westin to do some Spa stuff and they had big signs about the hurricane and telling folks what to expect, nothing up here, looks like some high waves tommorrow and some rain.

The construction noise is about what you would expect when you are outside, but inside it is very quiet.

The tennis courts are the tennis courts, nothing special but we did not notice them being dirty.

Ate at Mala's yesterday (behind Safeway) and the Kobe cheeseburgers were great! Also saw a lot of sea turtles in the cove outside the restaurant.

Sorry about turning this into the TUG version of the food network about the microwave, but my wife was mad and said I should post it so there you have it. Heavenly showers and beds are great. Last note, my son (23 and 6'4") has been sleeping on the pull out couch on the small br side and has NOT complained. This is big news!

 

[Henry M.]

Last note, my son (23 and 6'4") has been sleeping on the pull out couch on the small br side and has NOT complained. This is big news!

Has he tried the WKORV sleeper sofa? They're pretty bad so I hope WKORV-N is much better.

 

[TUG Talker]

Has he tried the WKORV sleeper sofa? They're pretty bad so I hope WKORV-N is much better.

My two boys (16 and 14) spent five days on the WKORV sleeper, and while they didn't complain, they offered to swap us for the bed several times.

Glad to hear the courts may have finally been cleaned up...maybe the rains from the hurricane will do some more cleaning.

 

[LisaRex]

Has he tried the WKORV sleeper sofa? They're pretty bad so I hope WKORV-N is much better.

It's rare to find a comfortable sleeper sofa. I've actually had much better luck taking the mattress all the way off and placing it on the floor rather than using the metal supports on the couch.

 

[Henry M.]

We usually get rollaway beds rather than use the sleeper sofa. The beds don't take up much room against the wall in the 1BR units and they are very comfortable. My daughter would rather sleep on the sofa than pull out the bed. I tried laying down on the sleeper once and could feel the support bars right against my back. I hope the sleepers at WKORV-N are better. I don't expect the same comfort as a bed but the ones at WKORV are particularly bad.

 

[DavidnRobin]

We usually get rollaway beds rather than use the sleeper sofa. The beds don't take up much room against the wall in the 1BR units and they are very comfortable. My daughter would rather sleep on the sofa than pull out the bed. I tried laying down on the sleeper once and could feel the support bars right against my back. I hope the sleepers at WKORV-N are better. I don't expect the same comfort as a bed but the ones at WKORV are particularly bad.

Ours on both sides of our OF Dlx were fine last year.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Did I read this correctly?
The 1Bd side at WKORV-N does not have a full oven (like the 1Bd at WKORV)?

GM - When we almost bought at WKORV-N (Dec 05)- we had the understanding that the studio only had a Queen bed.

 

[Negma]

Did I read this correctly?
The 1Bd side at WKORV-N does not have a full oven (like the 1Bd at WKORV)?

That is correct. There is a link in a prior post that shows the microwave. I have a picture, but it will have to wait until next week.

Other note: Hurricane did not come near here, but an unbelievable sunset last night.

We tried to use the Bose-DVD set up but they did not connect them properly, does not look like they have the right connectors.

Saw dolphins too.

 

[DavidnRobin]

The picture that I saw was for the studio-side (microwave/convection) - that one? I look foward to seeing photos of the WKORV-N units.

The more I read/hear - the happier I am that we bought OF WKORV.

Not to revise that sad thread, but is HBO available?

 

[MON2REY]

I just got off the phone with WKORV-N and I specifically called to get clarification on the oven/range situation. They assured me that the convection/microwave unit is on the studio side and the one-bedroom side has the full oven/range with a separate microwave. I asked about cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving and she said there would be no problem in the one-bedroom side. I hope this clears up the confusion for all of us (I also suggested that someone correct the website which contradicts itself).

 

[ciscogizmo1]

We just got here and a few EARLY observations-

Check in went great, room ready at two, we ended up in building 5 with an Ocean view instead of an Island view (that is what we own,island)-very nice

Lunch at the pool was $75 with tip for 5 (refillable soda)

Kitchens only have microwave ovens/oven combo-very small, dinner tables have seating for four instead of six, there are two counter chairs.

Every room has a plasma TV and free internet.

Parking is wacky, the majority of spots say compact car, the majority of vihicles are SUVs and Vans--Hmmmmm

Possible hurricane headed to Hawaii Tuesday, but we are not too worried.

more later....

MON2REY above is a quote from Negma who is staying there now. It appears in their unit that the full kitchen has a microwave/convection oven. Hopefully, when they get back they can post better pictures of it.

Hopefully the staff was right... but I'd wait until I saw the pictures of the unit.

 

[fran]

I'm in the 1 BR side of a WKORVN villa, (thank you Starwood for allowing us to stay in a 1 BR for 2 full weeks), and we definitely have a microwave/convection oven over a glass cook top. Not an issue for me and having stayed at both WKORV and WKORVN I am still thrilled with my decision to purchase at WKORVN!

Fran

P.S. What do people do with their "stuff"? Boogie boards, beach chairs that you don't want to take back. Hate to see them get thrown away.

 

[DavidnRobin]

I'm in the 1 BR side of a WKORVN villa, (thank you Starwood for allowing us to stay in a 1 BR for 2 full weeks), and we definitely have a microwave/convection oven over a glass cook top. Not an issue for me and having stayed at both WKORV and WKORVN I am still thrilled with my decision to purchase at WKORVN!

Fran

P.S. What do people do with their "stuff"? Boogie boards, beach chairs that you don't want to take back. Hate to see them get thrown away.

What is below the glass cook top? The 1Bd side of WKORV also has a microwave above the 4-burner stove, but has a full-sized oven below.

 

[MON2REY]

Thank you for contacting Westin Vacation Ownership.


We apologize for the confusion this has caused. The one bedroom portion of your 2 bedroom lockoff includes an oven in the full kitchen provided to you. The studio side includes a microwave/ convection oven, as the square footage is not enough for a full kitchen to comply with fire safety standards.

We hope this information was helpful. Should you need further assistance, please contact Owner Services at 800.847.8262 in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, 0.800.89.5065 in the United Kingdom, 001.800.847.8262 from Mexico and 407.903.4640 for all other areas. Owner Services is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Sincerely,
Catherine Warren
E-Communications Specialist
Owner Services


I just received this message in my Message Center mailbox. I don't know what else to say. Though I didn't take pictures and my memory isn't the best, I'm quite sure I saw an oven (below the cooktop range) when we viewed the units several weeks ago.

 

[ciscogizmo1]

Thank you for contacting Westin Vacation Ownership.


We apologize for the confusion this has caused. The one bedroom portion of your 2 bedroom lockoff includes an oven in the full kitchen provided to you. The studio side includes a microwave/ convection oven, as the square footage is not enough for a full kitchen to comply with fire safety standards.

We hope this information was helpful. Should you need further assistance, please contact Owner Services at 800.847.8262 in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, 0.800.89.5065 in the United Kingdom, 001.800.847.8262 from Mexico and 407.903.4640 for all other areas. Owner Services is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Sincerely,
Catherine Warren
E-Communications Specialist
Owner Services


I just received this message in my Message Center mailbox. I don't know what else to say. Though I didn't take pictures and my memory isn't the best, I'm quite sure I saw an oven (below the cooktop range) when we viewed the units several weeks ago.

Did you see an OF unit. That's the only thing I can think of. Maybe the OF units have the full oven.

Hopefully, Negma's pictures will clarify the mystery.. All I was saying is that I'd wait until confirmed from a person staying there what is available. I don't always think the people answering e-mails know what going on as they are probably not at the resort. Did you try and call the resort directly or just e-mail?

 

[MON2REY]

Ciscogizmo1,

Yes, when we viewed the units it was an OF unit we looked at. I did call the resort directly (see #88 above). Their answer was the same as the email. I believe all the units at WKORV-N are identical, no matter what the view.

 

[wannagotoo]

I was there 4 days ago, OF unit. There is NO oven. There is a convection/microwave. This was a disappointment because we purchased alot of appetizers that needed to be baked. We looked all around because we were told there would be an oven. Under the cooktop are two drawers that hold the pots/pans/pyrex. The microwave has options like "pizza, potatoes" etc. If there was an oven and I missed it We had the full lockoff, both sides. I think that had we read the directions for the microwave as did Negma, the microwave COULD HAVE toasted the appetizers but we didn't take the time for directions.

 

[wannagotoo]

FRAN: This is the same question I had. We had so many NEW things that were not used it is a shame to just throw them away. The unopened items are kept by the staff (food) when left in the room but the unused beach "toys", CD for Hana, Entertainment book, etc. could go to another Tugger. I think we should initiate some kind of a thread for people who are going to specific resorts and might have new or unopened incidentals to exchange.

 

[Negma]

There are NO OVENS. Under the four top burners are cabinet drawers that store pots, pans, etc.

 

[Negma]

Not to revise that sad thread, but is HBO available?[/QUOTE]

YES, we watched last night, War of the Worlds.

 

[Grandmama]

It sounds like the person from Starwood doesn't have their facts straight

So, I guess the updated amenities list on the Star Central website is right...........No ovens at WKORV-N. And no king beds in the studio units. Not only were we told that both of those things would be in the new units at WKORV-N, it is stated clearly in our owner's manuel. We have called Starwood about this and they are "looking into it". At this point it really doesn't matter because it is already done. What are the chances that they will go in and change it? The ovens are really a great convenience that we counted on. At least we have it in our OF unit at WKORV. We are also buying at WPORV and the website shows that they will have no ovens either. Same with Cancun, and I'll bet every other new resort. Wasn't it enough that all the new ones are voluntary? Sigh.

 

[califgal]

I think they just want people to spend more money in the restaurants. That's the impression we got at Harborside. They don't even have grills. When we questioned them about grills we were told many people have asked and supposedly they were "on the docks somewhere" but no one knew where! And that when they do eventually get them we'd probably have to pay some one to grill FOR us!!
Luckily there's still grills in Maui!