Update in Margaritaville Nashville

[Eric B]

We had our update at Margaritaville Nashville this morning. Spent several hours doing it and ultimately felt like we were providing education in how Wyndham works. Sales pitch was based on our not having "activated" something we were entitled too last year to get another 200K or 300K points for free and make it to platinum; our credit card rewards for everything we would spend in a year plus the value of the Wyndham Rewards we would get by doing updates would cover the cost ($193 per thousand points for CWA). Rep had never heard of telesales. Margaritaville CWS in Rio Mar was an option for the same cost, but MFs quotes are higher than CWA. Thanked them and said no, leaving with a $125 AMEX. Also stocked up on half-and-half packets for our coffee in the room for the rest of the weekend.

Had a latte and a breakfast sandwich from Starbucks as part of the presentation. Coffee in Austin was much better. Coffee here was from a Bunn coffeemaker and they lock up the presentation area when they aren't open, but we were able to get extra coffee ground packets and filters from front desk, plus a couple free margarita coupons.

Not much new info - another Margaritaville going in in Atlanta that will have timeshare access and possibly a couple somewhere in Hawaii. The one in Belize will just be hotel. Nothing new on Privileges, of course.

 

[dgalati]

Scratching my head and thinking Why? Hard to believe anyone would waste more then one hour of vacation time let alone several hours listening to a sales pitch filled with half truths and lies?

 

[Eric B]

Scratching my head and thinking Why? Hard to believe anyone would waste more then one hour of vacation time let alone several hours listening to a sales pitch filled with half truths and lies?

Scratch and wonder to your heart's content. Some of us have different values and priorities and seek to learn what they can from whatever source is available. And then share the information with other TUGGERs without regard to sniping from some about the whole thing. Half truths may contain some nuggets of value and you might be better off appreciating the efforts of folks willing to do the dirty work than marvelling that anyone would do it. Enough said on that subject, though I only briefly checked the posting in the event there was something of value rather than a scoffing comment re: me wasting my time (not yours) and I will return to ignoring such. Please add no more scoffing to me thread as that is something I find much more wasteful than combing through the sales presentations for worthwhile information to share. No doubt some are interested even in the meager tidbit that they're giving $125 for attendance here now, which was about all I got out of it.

 

[Pathways]

Hard to believe anyone would waste more then one hour of vacation time let alone several hours listening to a sales pitch filled with half truths and lies?

I say why waste two hours in the AM with a coffee cup reading the paper (while waiting for others to rise and shine) when I could be making enough 'cash' to pay for one or two dinners' out!

 

[dgalati]

Scratch and wonder to your heart's content. Some of us have different values and priorities and seek to learn what they can from whatever source is available. And then share the information with other TUGGERs without regard to sniping from some about the whole thing. Half truths may contain some nuggets of value and you might be better off appreciating the efforts of folks willing to do the dirty work than marvelling that anyone would do it. Enough said on that subject, though I only briefly checked the posting in the event there was something of value rather than a scoffing comment re: me wasting my time (not yours) and I will return to ignoring such. Please add no more scoffing to me thread as that is something I find much more wasteful than combing through the sales presentations for worthwhile information to share. No doubt some are interested even in the meager tidbit that they're giving $125 for attendance here now, which was about all I got out of it.

Thanks for taking one for the team!

 

[kaljor]

I say why waste two hours in the AM with a coffee cup reading the paper (while waiting for others to rise and shine) when I could be making enough 'cash' to pay for one or two dinners' out!

That's exactly my thinking. I have a pretty laid back personality and I have all the knowledge I need about Wyndham from reading this very forum for 8 years, so nothing they say tempts me or bothers me. But I completely understand how others would consider it a horrible experience.

 

[cbyrne1174]

It's worth your time if you don't have a joint membership . I just attend them without my significant other because he's not on my ownership. That way the kiddo can sleep in and I get an easy $100-125. I always just say if I'm going to make a purchase, I know to buy telesales after I have 2 three bedroom PICs to enroll.

 

[55plus]

Any pluses staying at Margaritaville Nashville rather than by the Grand Ole Opry location other than it's located downtown?

 

[OutSkiing]

We're looking forward to a stay at that downtown Margaritaville location in July. We expect room to be smaller but look forward to the downtown convenience.

 

[Eric B]

Location is the primary advantage. You can get there from airport on the #18 bus and back for $2 each way; valet parking is $42, though the lot next door is just $20. Very limited cooking facilities in rooms - just a microwave, coffeemaker and a blender; might have been a toaster, too.

 

[Rolltydr]

Location is the primary advantage. You can get there from airport on the #18 bus and back for $2 each way; valet parking is $42, though the lot next door is just $20. Very limited cooking facilities in rooms - just a microwave, coffeemaker and a blender; might have been a toaster, too.

Do you know the name of the parking lot next door? We’re staying at Margaritaville next month and I want to see about reserving a parking space. Tia.

 

[Eric B]

There wasn’t a name on it; just a large dirt parking lot with a sign saying it was $20. Plenty of others around that area as there are lots of event spaces.

 

[dgalati]

Do you know the name of the parking lot next door? We’re staying at Margaritaville next month and I want to see about reserving a parking space. Tia.

Just pay the $42 Valet you deserve it. While on vacation there is no need to stress or worry about $20 a day. Maybe attend the presentation for free parking if the $ for valet is a deal breaker.

 

[Rolltydr]

Just pay the $42 Valet you deserve it. While on vacation there is no need to stress or worry about $20 a day. Maybe attend the presentation for free parking if the $ for valet is a deal breaker.

Do you ever post anything positive? Every post of yours is a snarky comment aimed either at Wyndham or another TUGger. Are you trying to get ignored by as many members as possible?


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[raygo123]

Any pluses staying at Margaritaville Nashville rather than by the Grand Ole Opry location other than it's located downtown?

You can catch one of those peddle bars first thing in the morning and kill two birds with one stone . Exercise while getting smashed.

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[schoolmarm]

There is $5 per day parking in the Library lot downtown. I don't know if they allow overnight parking or not. It's my "go to" when I'm downtown.

 

[Rolltydr]

There is $5 per day parking in the Library lot downtown. I don't know if they allow overnight parking or not. It's my "go to" when I'm downtown.

Thank you. I’ll check into that.


Harry

 

[dgalati]

Thank you. I’ll check into that.


Harry

List of parking attached. Valet maybe your best option.

Where to Park | Getting Around | Downtown Nashville

Interactive map of downtown Nashville parking options.

www.parkitdowntown.com

 

[Rolltydr]

List of parking attached. Valet maybe your best option.

Where to Park | Getting Around | Downtown Nashville

Interactive map of downtown Nashville parking options.

www.parkitdowntown.com

Thank you. I actually looked at this earlier today and we’re just going to have to decide if we want to save a little money or pay for the convenience. We’ll be there for the SEC Basketball Tournament. I seriously doubt that we’re going to need the car but it would be nice to have it there if we do. Just a decision we’ll have to make.

 

[shorts]

Do you know the name of the parking lot next door? We’re staying at Margaritaville next month and I want to see about reserving a parking space. Tia.

Here’s the information to reserve the lot right across the street from the resort. There are no in/outs though. It’s just a 24 hour fee but unless you’re there for a week and planning some area site-seeing, you really don’t need your vehicle.

The website is www.premierparking.pmreserve.com/facility/ and the lot address is 504 6th Ave South

 

[schoolmarm]

The Library lot has raised it's rate, but it is still $20 per day. It is less if you go in after 6 pm. Unless they have changed it, the metered spots on the street are free after 6 pm. They are "well hunted" and hard to find, but worth it.

 

[Rolltydr]

Here’s the information to reserve the lot right across the street from the resort. There are no in/outs though. It’s just a 24 hour fee but unless you’re there for a week and planning some area site-seeing, you really don’t need your vehicle.

The website is www.premierparking.pmreserve.com/facility/ and the lot address is 504 6th Ave South

This is great. Thank you. We’ll be there Wed-Sun and I don’t anticipate needing it. There is one restaurant we usually go to that isn’t walking distance but we could take an Uber for that.

 

[dgalati]

This is great. Thank you. We’ll be there Wed-Sun and I don’t anticipate needing it. There is one restaurant we usually go to that isn’t walking distance but we could take an Uber for that.

I have found Uber is a better deal unless you are doing a lot of driving and sightseeing. For the best rates on rental cars Costco cant be beat. I am a Budget Fast Break member and can't rent from Budget cheaper then Costco's Budget Rate

 

[CPNY]

Since we are talking margaritaville......anyone ever stay at margaritaville grand cayman?

 

[55plus]

Longterm parking at the airport and take an Uber from there.