Westin UPDATE

olivias dad · Post by **olivias dad** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:53 pm

I stole the below announcement from the TUG board, just wanted to keep everyone updated on the weather and the effects to the Westin:

For your information, we've had more damage in the last week due to subtropical storm Otto than we had with hurricane Marilyn in 1995. Right now the big pool is full of mud, the beach is eroded and Snorkels is precariously perched above the sand and the tennis courts are ruined with the carpet in heaps.

Here is the official Westin version:

Limited Services Due to Flooding

Due to heavy rainfall, the area around the Westin St. John Resort & Villas has experienced flood related damage. The resort is open but under limited operations. The resort operations team is working quickly to return to normal operations and to restore our pristine resort landscaping esthetics. The following limitations are currently in effect:

a.. Our pool will not be available until it can be drained and cleaned. It is scheduled to reopen by October 28, 2010.
b.. Snorkel's Bar & Grill and Beach Café are closed. Cruz Bay Prime is being used as the main restaurant until further notice.
c.. All beaches on St. John are closed until the necessary water safety tests can be performed. For the most up to date information please visit www.dpnr.gov.vi/notices.htm.

Due to the above limitations, the hotel is not accepting any new
reservations from October 6 to 10, 2010. The hotel is waiving any
cancellation fees for customers who would like to cancel their reservations from October 6 to October 28, 2010. If you would like to reschedule your upcoming reservation to a later date please contact our Reservations Team at 888-627-7206

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:34 am

some pictures to go along with that. awful.
http://www.on-stjohn.com/

SusanNJ · Post by **SusanNJ** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:38 am

Just terrible! I feel bad for anyone staying there. We usually spend at least a few nights at the Westin while on island. I couldn't imagine what to do if we were supposed to stay there next week.

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:18 am

More pics of the Westin:

http://seestjohn.com/st_john_life/life- ... more-rain/

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:50 am

Wow, look at the picture of the tennis courts! What a mess. I have to say that I am glad John and I decided not to come back down this month.

olivias dad · Post by **olivias dad** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:25 pm

More updates of the Westin from the TUG board:

http://stjohnvirgingrandvillaowners.com/blog/?p=75

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:43 pm

Awful.....

We were just in that (formerly) pretty pool in August!

I know they'll get it back soon.....

SusanNJ · Post by **SusanNJ** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:31 am

Hard to believe its supposed to be like this:

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:02 am

wow- such a difference! Hope today brings more sun
.....

BuffaloGal · Post by **BuffaloGal** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:41 pm

That beautiful pool! What a mess. Very sad.

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:24 am

The Weston after the rain stopped:

http://www.on-stjohn.com/2010/10/11/the-westin-cleanup/

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:06 am

Looking great already!!!

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:22 pm

Another update:

http://seestjohn.com/st_john_life/life- ... rom-floodi

olivias dad · Post by **olivias dad** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:45 pm

Pool date moved up to November 14:

Updated as of October 14, 2010

Travel Advisory for The Westin St. John Resort & Villas

Due to extremely heavy rain as a result of Tropical Storm Otto in the USVI, the area around The Westin St. John Resort & Villas experienced heavy flooding resulting in damage to the property. The resort is open but we are encouraging Owners traveling in the immediate future to make alternate arrangements since available services at the resort are limited. Among other things, the property experienced severe beach erosion; therefore, the beach is unavailable for use. The resort operations team is working quickly to return to normal operations.

A current resort update:
The resort pool is currently not in service. Scheduled to reopen by November 14, 2010
Limited Food & Beverage offerings
Severe Landscape damage
Kids club facility encountered significant damage, this service is not available
Arcade area is not available
Tennis courts are not available
Limited services provided by Cruz bay water sports
Crews are currently in place doing extensive clean-up of the resort grounds and repairs are underway to address needed repair to the resort common areas and villas
Should your traveling party be scheduled to arrive before November 11, 2010, please contact Owner Services toll free at 888.WV.OWNER (986.9637) or direct at 407.903.4635, to look into other vacation possibilities.

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:55 pm

Wow- sounds like there's still a lot to be done- thanks for the continued updates!

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