81 thoughts on “Next Big Tourist Problem: Hawaii Hotels And Filthy Rooms”
Chris
Most accommodation in Hawaii including hotels look like the furnishings have been sourced from a 1970’s garage sale. Bath tubs with shower curtains…ick! Who in their right mind would take a bath in a hotel, Airbnb or VRBO bath tub? The whole state looks retro and not in a good way.
Call me snobbish but when I go on vacation I don’t wish to be treated as a resource and subjected to sub par accommodation I wouldn’t put up with at home or anywhere else.
Paying more accommodation in Hawaii appears to provide the same bad taste but more of it.
Van W
Also breakfast has not returned either, still grab and go!!!!!
MichaelM
Aloha and thank you for a quick reply.
As regards my trip. I am booked to arrive in Hawai’i early January (4th.£ However, all this is made more complicated by the fact that to get full value for my Weston points, I have to know my final arrangements 60 days prior to departure and that falls next week!
Nothing is ever easy, eh?
Mahalo for your continued help
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Michael.
We sure hope it all goes smoothly and that the next thing we hear is that you are having a great time in Hawaii. Perhaps we’ll meet you on a future HA HNL-LHR flight.
Aloha.
MichaelM
Aloha Rob.& Jeff. Can you help?
With U.S. opening up to international visitors in early November, those fully vaccinated are to be welcomed. A lateral flow (negative) test 3 days prior to departure is required. Fine so far. I hope to overnight in Los Angeles before onward travel to the Islands (Kaua’i).
Question: As I am vaccinated (Pfizer) in Northern Ireland is that enough to travel to Hawai’i? Is the Hawai’i Government making new ‘trusted partners’? Will a new PCR test be required at Lax?
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Michael.
Valid questions. We are waiting to hear the answers from the state of Hawaii. It should not be much longer. When are you planning to travel?
Aloha.
Rich
I researched this with the state as in the same situation. The State is going to fall into line with Federal requirements. The Governor will make an announcement likely near the date in November when Hawai’i welcomes visitors again. Which is fair as they are still dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s in Washington. I am flying through DFW so I have a back up plan of doing a while you wait test at the airport if it falls through. My advice would be to have a plan B as well.
Trey B
I travel a lot for work, 100+ nights a year. The industry as a whole has moved to this, not just Hawaii. If asked I have not yet been denied anywhere that they would not clean the room daily is asked. Most places give you that option when checking in. If they don’t ask the question!!
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Kevin S.
I travel frequently for business and pleasure and prefer NOT to have daily housekeeping, but I also know I’m in the minority. I’ve always hung the Do Not Disturb sign up and only take it down every three or four days. I don’t need a fresh towel every day and rarely drink the sludge they provide for coffee makers. If I run low on supplies and am not ready for a total stranger or two enter my room I know how and where to get it. My wife OTOH prefers daily or at least every other day.
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Fay B
This is unacceptable and pitiful.
Jack M
Going really well in Hawaii🤣
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Ellen d
Just returned from a week on Maui. Our room was never cleaned which also meant no trash removal either. We were not told where to put our trash and often took it to the lobby trash cans, which were often packed to capacity. Prices, however, remain high at the resorts.
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JACQUELYN D
It’s because the Hotels are hiring other cleaning companies that hire anyone to clean. They are not trained Hotels workers.
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Most accommodation in Hawaii including hotels look like the furnishings have been sourced from a 1970’s garage sale. Bath tubs with shower curtains…ick! Who in their right mind would take a bath in a hotel, Airbnb or VRBO bath tub? The whole state looks retro and not in a good way.
Call me snobbish but when I go on vacation I don’t wish to be treated as a resource and subjected to sub par accommodation I wouldn’t put up with at home or anywhere else.
Paying more accommodation in Hawaii appears to provide the same bad taste but more of it.
Also breakfast has not returned either, still grab and go!!!!!
Aloha and thank you for a quick reply.
As regards my trip. I am booked to arrive in Hawai’i early January (4th.£ However, all this is made more complicated by the fact that to get full value for my Weston points, I have to know my final arrangements 60 days prior to departure and that falls next week!
Nothing is ever easy, eh?
Mahalo for your continued help
Hi Michael.
We sure hope it all goes smoothly and that the next thing we hear is that you are having a great time in Hawaii. Perhaps we’ll meet you on a future HA HNL-LHR flight.
Aloha.
Aloha Rob.& Jeff. Can you help?
With U.S. opening up to international visitors in early November, those fully vaccinated are to be welcomed. A lateral flow (negative) test 3 days prior to departure is required. Fine so far. I hope to overnight in Los Angeles before onward travel to the Islands (Kaua’i).
Question: As I am vaccinated (Pfizer) in Northern Ireland is that enough to travel to Hawai’i? Is the Hawai’i Government making new ‘trusted partners’? Will a new PCR test be required at Lax?
Hi Michael.
Valid questions. We are waiting to hear the answers from the state of Hawaii. It should not be much longer. When are you planning to travel?
Aloha.
I researched this with the state as in the same situation. The State is going to fall into line with Federal requirements. The Governor will make an announcement likely near the date in November when Hawai’i welcomes visitors again. Which is fair as they are still dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s in Washington. I am flying through DFW so I have a back up plan of doing a while you wait test at the airport if it falls through. My advice would be to have a plan B as well.
I travel a lot for work, 100+ nights a year. The industry as a whole has moved to this, not just Hawaii. If asked I have not yet been denied anywhere that they would not clean the room daily is asked. Most places give you that option when checking in. If they don’t ask the question!!
I travel frequently for business and pleasure and prefer NOT to have daily housekeeping, but I also know I’m in the minority. I’ve always hung the Do Not Disturb sign up and only take it down every three or four days. I don’t need a fresh towel every day and rarely drink the sludge they provide for coffee makers. If I run low on supplies and am not ready for a total stranger or two enter my room I know how and where to get it. My wife OTOH prefers daily or at least every other day.
This is unacceptable and pitiful.
Going really well in Hawaii🤣
Just returned from a week on Maui. Our room was never cleaned which also meant no trash removal either. We were not told where to put our trash and often took it to the lobby trash cans, which were often packed to capacity. Prices, however, remain high at the resorts.
It’s because the Hotels are hiring other cleaning companies that hire anyone to clean. They are not trained Hotels workers.