The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

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there was nothing about our experience that made it feel luxurious. First, the online check in system did not work, which meant that we had to do traditional check in and wait in line for that. there were only two people working check in, with a line of guests waiting, while there were three concierge members not doing anything at the time. then when we checked into our room, which was supposed to be a two bedroom suite, we found the connecting door was not unlocked, and we had to make a phone call to get that resolved. Then upon using the pool, we found out that the pool heater was broken and would not be functional our entire trip. Given that it was unseasonably cool, this was quite an issue. Next, on a day when it was warm enough to utilize the beach, upon asking for 5 towels for the five members of our party (not an extreme request) at the towel hut, I was met with disdain and the comment " I am running short of towels" and a blank stare. He finally gave me five towels after a moment of silence. This is not my problem, but the problem of the resort if there are not enough towels to serve one towel per guest. Finally, on day of check out, I asked for a late check out for two hours after check out, and was only able to get one hour, and not even offered any solution that would work, such as changing rooms or paying extra, just told "no". While none of these are huge issues by themselves, as a composite, they added up to an experience that did not meet the luxury one expec

Wonderful Staff, Chef Ignacio at Banyan Tree is the Best, Guests, Energy, Location Food, Everything was so nice.

Yes it's secluded. Yes it is a large property that requires a lot of walking. The rooms are slightly dated. It's all made up by the attention and care from the staff at the Ritz. My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon. We were treated with the utmost care from the kind folks there. The property is well manicured and clean. The pools were fun and the golf cart ride for the long walk to the beach is a must. Unfortunately we left with a slight sour note at the end of the trip. I left my Nike Dri-Fit hoodie in the armoire the entire time during my stay... Never took it out, and only had it there for the weather back home. Although it was my mistake, I left my sweater behind. I contacted the hotel an hour after I checked out. And somehow, the staff "did not locate" the sweater. It was frustrating to have to keep asking for updates for a sweater. Until lost and found finally admitted they didn't find a sweater.