Starwood mandatory resorts

[sueann3]

Hi - I've seen the old mandatory list, but since there are a couple of new properties, does anyone have an updated mandatory list?

 

[LisaRex]

Hi - I've seen the old mandatory list, but since there are a couple of new properties, does anyone have an updated mandatory list?

The newer properties are all voluntary.

 

[DeniseM]

Starwood hasn't built a mandatory resort since WKORV-N opened. I don't think they plan to build any new mandatory resorts. It's a sales point - they can say that you only get Staroptions with a developer purchase.

 

[sunloverrmc]

Hi - I've seen the old mandatory list, but since there are a couple of new properties, does anyone have an updated mandatory list?

Sheraton Broadway Plantation - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Sheraton Desert Oasis - Scottsdale, Arizona
Sheraton Mountain Vista - Avon, Colorado
Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Sheraton Vistana Resort * - Orlando, Florida
Sheraton Vistana Villages - Orlando, Florida
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas + North - Maui, Hawaii
The Westin Kierland Villas - Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas - Rancho Mirage, California
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas - St. John, USVI
Harborside Resort - Paradise Island, The Bahamas
Lakeside Terrace - Avon, Colorado
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Kauai, Hawaii
The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort, Cancun, Mexico

 

[DeniseM]

This iist is not correct - these are not all mandatory resorts. A mandatory resort has Staroptions on a resale. There are only 5 mandatory resorts.

Sheraton Broadway Plantation - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Sheraton Desert Oasis - Scottsdale, Arizona
Sheraton Mountain Vista - Avon, Colorado
Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Sheraton Vistana Resort * - Orlando, Florida
Sheraton Vistana Villages - Orlando, Florida
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas + North - Maui, Hawaii
The Westin Kierland Villas - Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas - Rancho Mirage, California
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas - St. John, USVI
Harborside Resort - Paradise Island, The Bahamas
Lakeside Terrace - Avon, Colorado
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Kauai, Hawaii
The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort, Cancun, Mexico

The list in the Starwood FAQ is correct.:

* Harborside at Atlantis
* Vistana Villages (Bella and Key West phases only)
* Westin St. John (Virgin Grand - Hillside only)
* Westin Ka'anapali & Westin Ka'anapali-North
* Westin Kierland Villas​

 

[bdogma]

Hi Denise,

Do ALL of the true Mandatory resorts ALWAYS include Star Options as a resale? Can owners actually opt out of paying for the SVN membership and give up Star Options?

Some of the ads that I see on websites will say N/A on the point value of properties that are Mandatory. It could be the confusion about Star Points not transferring but I want to be sure that the Mandatory property we are purchasing will include Star Options.

I will also check with SVN but it is so hard to speak to someone who is truly knowledgeable. I searched and read on TUG but could not find a definitive answer. Thanks again!

 

[siesta]

all mandatory resorts come with staroptions. buying resale you do not get the option to convert to starpoints.

 

[Fredm]

Hi Denise,

Do ALL of the true Mandatory resorts ALWAYS include Star Options as a resale? Can owners actually opt out of paying for the SVN membership and give up Star Options?

Yes, always.

Membership in SVN is mandatory. Hence the designation. You cannot opt-out.
You can choose to not participate, but you will pay SVN member dues annually.