Newport Coast help please.

[SDKath]

Hi there,

My mom and I are trying to do a mini getaway at Newport Coast as my parents are really interested in purchasing a timeshare there. I contacted Marriott 800# directly and they informed me that they could not put us up for a night and directed me to the online reservations for over $300 a night.

Does Marriott not have one of those 1-2 day sales promo trips that we can take advantage of? My mom would like to actually listen to the 90 minute talk as she doesn't know much about timeshares. Would I need to contact Newport Marriott to get this? The lady at the 800# said it was not possible but I could hav sworn I have received invites from them in the past for much less $$$. I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks! Katherine

 

[tkwan]

$299 Preview Package (4 days, 3 nights) at

http://www.marriott-vacations.com/packages/newport-coast.asp

 

[SDKath]

Thank you! I looked everywhere for something like this. I thought Am Ex had these specials (they do with Starwood) but didn't see one for Newport.

Katherine

 

[JimIg23]

With that package you may not actually stay at NCV, but a hotel near by. I would ask.

 

[camachinist]

http://newportcoastvillas.com/en-us/npcv/getaway2.asp

If you go this time of year, you can usually get a villa no problem. They might try to stick you in a hotel (the Dana Point Marriott is real nice, as is the Ritz, but I don't think they use the Ritz for these anymore), but just tell them buying hinges on actually staying at the resort.

The link I provide above is outdated (note the 2005 expiration date) and has been the same since shortly after we bought there. I wonder if the number still works

Pat

 

[Cathyb]

Kath: Didn't your parents just buy a timeshare in Arizona? I thought I read that over on the Starwood board.

 

[Bill4728]

Hi there,

My mom and I are trying to do a mini getaway at Newport Coast as my parents are really interested in purchasing a timeshare there. I contacted Marriott 800# directly and they informed me that they could not put us up for a night and directed me to the online reservations for over $300 a night.

Does Marriott not have one of those 1-2 day sales promo trips that we can take advantage of? My mom would like to actually listen to the 90 minute talk as she doesn't know much about timeshares. Would I need to contact Newport Marriott to get this? The lady at the 800# said it was not possible but I could hav sworn I have received invites from them in the past for much less $$$. I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks! Katherine

You contacted the Marriott hotel people by calling that number. They rent hotel rooms and will never direct you to a TS promo.

As the several other posts have said, you need to talk to the TS sales people.

 

[SDKath]

Kath: Didn't your parents just buy a timeshare in Arizona? I thought I read that over on the Starwood board.

No, WE just bought WMH in CA!! Close. Kath

 

[winger]

With that package you may not actually stay at NCV, but a hotel near by. I would ask.

when I called late last year to inquire about this $299 promo, they were thinking about putting us up in one of the two Marriotts in Newport Beach, about 5-10 mins from NCV (I think)

 

[camachinist]

They always say that. They said that back in 2003 when they contacted us. Just ask them whether they want a commission or not. Commission + want = stay at resort; not = hotel. Appeal to their sense of greed You'll get it...