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Mickey's sunshine · 04-22-2008, 11:02 AM

Has anyone stayed there lately? I have not been there for years and what I do remember is that it was a nice hotel.

thanks for any info.

garmich · 04-22-2008, 11:18 AM

We have never stayed at the Sheraton Safari. But, we will be staying there in August 2008 for three nights, for FREE.

We are using StarPoints through my American Express Starwoods Preferred Guest Card. When you open a new account, you receive 10,000 points plus 2,500 points for a second card. That amount is enough for 3 nights at the Sheraton Safari. You receive 1 point for every $1 you charge on the card. 3,000 to 4,000 points is usually enough to qualify for a FREE hotel room. Also, there is a $45 annual fee, but that's still a bargain for 3 nights.

Go to this website to apply:
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...est/index.html

Gary

SB in KY · 04-22-2008, 12:57 PM

I would say it is on OK place...not up to Sheraton standards IMHO but it is not awful either. The main issue seems to be service related....everytime we have stayed there (3 times in the past 3 or 4 years on Starwood points) we have had to wait for a room....long check in lines every time, rooms not ready by 4 PM so people congregate in the lobby every afternoon waiting on rooms. Weak housekeeping that was either banging on the door at 7:30 wanting to clean the room or never showed up at all....did not do a great job when they did come. The pool area is nice and the kids always loved the water slide. Good Sheraton beds and bedding. Carpets and furniture were looking a little tired the last time we were there....it is a good location and it shows up a lot on Priceline at a reasonable price and it is a good bargain using Starwood points, but no way would I pay rack rates there.

Robert P · 04-22-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey's sunshine

Has anyone stayed there lately? I have not been there for years and what I do remember is that it was a nice hotel.

thanks for any info.

Stayed there in July for only 1 night, before our WDW ressies.
It was fine. About like a moderate on property, with a large snake (python I believe) waterslide. Room decor needs updating (the Graceland Jungle Room motiff is a bit out of style), but the room was clean, and everything worked.

Would not hesitate to stay there again, if need be.

Mickey's sunshine · 04-22-2008, 01:58 PM

thanks everyone. I get a pretty decent discount through my work so I thought I would go back there again.

I will have to look into the Starwood points thing. thanks again for all the info.

04-22-2008, 11:02 AM	#1
Mickey's sunshine Had a blast at MGM's Super Soap Weekend. Hey, is that Cameron Mathison? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 8,955	Sheraton Safari hotel Has anyone stayed there lately? I have not been there for years and what I do remember is that it was a nice hotel. thanks for any info. __________________ ~ Christine ~ Proud Sister of a U.S. Marine, 2 time Iraq & 1 time Afghanistan war Veteran. Adopted member of the Swan & Dolphin Cheerleaders. Proud new HOMEOWNER!! 12/4/09

04-22-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
garmich Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 419	We have never stayed at the Sheraton Safari. But, we will be staying there in August 2008 for three nights, for FREE. We are using StarPoints through my American Express Starwoods Preferred Guest Card. When you open a new account, you receive 10,000 points plus 2,500 points for a second card. That amount is enough for 3 nights at the Sheraton Safari. You receive 1 point for every $1 you charge on the card. 3,000 to 4,000 points is usually enough to qualify for a FREE hotel room. Also, there is a $45 annual fee, but that's still a bargain for 3 nights. Go to this website to apply: https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...est/index.html Gary __________________ May 1986 - Offsite July 1992 - Offsite July 2006 - Pop Century Aug 2007 - Offsite - Fairfield Inn & Suites and Grosvenor Resort (Regal Sun) Aug 2008 - Offsite - Wyndham Bonnet Creek & Ocean Walk (during Tropical Storm Fay) Aug 2010 - Offsite - Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Wyndham Cypress Palms, & Four Points Sheraton Studio City http://wyndhamvideo.com Last edited by garmich; 04-22-2008 at 09:42 PM. Reason: incorrect website address

04-22-2008, 01:58 PM	#5
Mickey's sunshine Had a blast at MGM's Super Soap Weekend. Hey, is that Cameron Mathison? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 8,955	thanks everyone. I get a pretty decent discount through my work so I thought I would go back there again. I will have to look into the Starwood points thing. thanks again for all the info. __________________ ~ Christine ~ Proud Sister of a U.S. Marine, 2 time Iraq & 1 time Afghanistan war Veteran. Adopted member of the Swan & Dolphin Cheerleaders. Proud new HOMEOWNER!! 12/4/09

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04-22-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
SB in KY DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,882	I would say it is on OK place...not up to Sheraton standards IMHO but it is not awful either. The main issue seems to be service related....everytime we have stayed there (3 times in the past 3 or 4 years on Starwood points) we have had to wait for a room....long check in lines every time, rooms not ready by 4 PM so people congregate in the lobby every afternoon waiting on rooms. Weak housekeeping that was either banging on the door at 7:30 wanting to clean the room or never showed up at all....did not do a great job when they did come. The pool area is nice and the kids always loved the water slide. Good Sheraton beds and bedding. Carpets and furniture were looking a little tired the last time we were there....it is a good location and it shows up a lot on Priceline at a reasonable price and it is a good bargain using Starwood points, but no way would I pay rack rates there.