This from another post on the Mouscellaneous board:
On TripAdvisor, folks are complaining about construction noise while staying at the JW Marriott. The new DVC resort is next to the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina (see this old thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1847620)
Review Dated Mar 1, 2009
"The hotel itself is very nice but the construction noise next door was horrible. They are building a new Disney resort right next door. All you hear all day long is the beep of the dozer trucks backing up. So if you don't get an ocean view room it probably will be extremely noisy. They also have added a couple more beach condo towers to the development since my 2007 trip so there are a lot more people at the resort than before. The pool area seemed crowded with kids and it was difficult to find a lounger. It isn't the sleepy Hawaii hotel that I had experienced a couple of years ago. Overall, the hotel is very nice and comfortable. Just be prepared for lots of kids, noise and expensive parking. On the plus side: a great lagoon experience, beautiful views, a wonderful walking trail, away from downtown, nice rooms, great bedding, good food (but expensive), awesome customer service, and only about 1/2 hour to the airport"
Review Dated Feb 28, 2009
"Note: The side of the hotel we stayed on - with only ocean views, faces private property where some nights, there are parties and lauaus. They can be quite loud, starting after dusk and finishing around 10. However, only 1 event over the 11 days was really too loud. Mountain view rooms might hear the construction from the disney resort next door."
Review Dated Feb 13, 2009
"CONSTRUCTION WARNING - There is construction going on right beside this hotel in 2009. In a "mountain view" room all you see is trucks and dirt and there in constant noise from the work. I assure you, this will ruin your vacation. As of now, you don't hear the construction on the ocean side, so if you are going to stay here, make sure you get a room facing the water. I would call first to see what the status is."
Review Dated Jan 6, 2009
"There is a new Disney hotel about to be constructed about 50 yards away. Watch for this, because when construction begins you don't want to be anywhere near the Ihilani."
Review Dated Jan 3, 2009
"One other note is to be aware that they're just starting construction of a Disney hotel next-door to the Marriott. For now, it's not an issue and you wouldn't notice it unless you're using the beach. However, I can envision a different story once they break ground on a large high-rise structure. Might be worth calling ahead to check teh status in the future. I would definitely recommend this place as a pleasant alternative to the noise and congestion of Waikiki."
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