This trip started as a 4 night freebie we got as a gift for attending a presentation of some sort or another. We decided to add one big splurge at the end a night at AKL Concierge on points.
We arrived yesterday to discover our free hotel was less than stellar. All we had to pay were taxes, and after looking at the room, we decided it wasnt even worth that. I called MS and hopefully asked if anything might be available at Saratoga Springs. YES!! A studio for all 4 nights!! Borrowing and having a few extra points is a truly wonderful thing.
We wanted to stay at SS just to see it because it was new. Now that were here, I have fallen in love. We own at both BCV and BWV, and I think SS has just as many charms as either of our homes. I thought it would be somewhat isolated, more like the feel of OKW. Not so, IMO. It actually seems to combine the best of BWV and OKW. The feel is more laid back, like OKW, but with DD in walking distance, it offers the great entertainment possibilities of BWV.
The rooms are lovely. Beautiful. Clean and smell good (a big plus after our first hotel option). Comfortable bed. We had a very minor maintenance issue - one of the drawers in the armiore would not open. It was fixed within 30 minutes of my call.
We're in room 1336 looking out toward the West End. We can see Cirque.
The quiet pool in our area is beautifully situated - it looks out over the lagoon. I think it is a more attractive setting than the BCV quiet pool.
If I needed more points, I would definitely buy here before purchasing a resale. SS owners, I envy you. This is a very special place.
One other item: We had rented points this week (for our Nov cruise) to a family who was nervous about arriving with Ivan on the horizon. MS changed their reservation with no problems, and no holding account (only OKW was available for the familys revised schedule). MS also told me had I borrowed points, they would have restored them to the original year. DVC may be more expensive than other timeshares but the quality and service they provide make it well worth it!
We arrived yesterday to discover our free hotel was less than stellar. All we had to pay were taxes, and after looking at the room, we decided it wasnt even worth that. I called MS and hopefully asked if anything might be available at Saratoga Springs. YES!! A studio for all 4 nights!! Borrowing and having a few extra points is a truly wonderful thing.
We wanted to stay at SS just to see it because it was new. Now that were here, I have fallen in love. We own at both BCV and BWV, and I think SS has just as many charms as either of our homes. I thought it would be somewhat isolated, more like the feel of OKW. Not so, IMO. It actually seems to combine the best of BWV and OKW. The feel is more laid back, like OKW, but with DD in walking distance, it offers the great entertainment possibilities of BWV.
The rooms are lovely. Beautiful. Clean and smell good (a big plus after our first hotel option). Comfortable bed. We had a very minor maintenance issue - one of the drawers in the armiore would not open. It was fixed within 30 minutes of my call.
We're in room 1336 looking out toward the West End. We can see Cirque.
The quiet pool in our area is beautifully situated - it looks out over the lagoon. I think it is a more attractive setting than the BCV quiet pool.
If I needed more points, I would definitely buy here before purchasing a resale. SS owners, I envy you. This is a very special place.
One other item: We had rented points this week (for our Nov cruise) to a family who was nervous about arriving with Ivan on the horizon. MS changed their reservation with no problems, and no holding account (only OKW was available for the familys revised schedule). MS also told me had I borrowed points, they would have restored them to the original year. DVC may be more expensive than other timeshares but the quality and service they provide make it well worth it!
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