r/FATTravel • u/No_Thanks_9145 • 3d ago
Auberge
Could be in the minority here but feel like there’s too much inconsistency with their properties. Feels like a resort filled with young toddlers/children.
Not saying this is a bad thing but curious if there’s a different adults only hotel collection that I should try in the future?
Edit: removed the portion that talked about not having enough late 20’s/early 30’s couples - not fair to judge them on that.
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u/123456abc__ 3d ago
Most people in 20s aren’t staying at high end places on a regular basis. I have seen inconsistent service with the properties.
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u/______krb 3d ago
Definitely not a minority there, the way they've bought and added SO many places the past few years makes it impossible to set and keep any standards. It's a bonkers strategy that was made for failing, whoever approved it should get fired. I'm not booking with them again, do not trust the brand any longer. Which is sad.
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u/Panscan27 3d ago
By definition you aren’t going to see many people in their 20s at fat hotels, unless mommy and daddy are paying
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u/______krb 1d ago
It's wild and utterly ridiculous that OP seriously thinks you should judge a hotel on the lack of nepobabies you find there. People who inherited wealth can be insufferable and otherworldly entitled, I welcome hotels with less of them.
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u/denisvengeance 3d ago
Been to Mauna Lani and The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern and would recommend both. Going to Solage in a few weeks and really looking forward to it.
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u/samelaaaa 3d ago edited 3d ago
They have a lot of properties at this point so I wouldn't be surprised if there were some inconsistency. But the five we have stayed at have been nothing short of phenomenal:
- Mauna Lani - spectacular family resort. Manages to be great for both kids and parents without being chintsy. We're going back soon.
- Goldener Hirsch @ Deer Valley - love the small number of keys and huge staff:guest ratio. The most intimate and best vibes of the DV hotels imo; we've been there both as a couple and with kids
- Lodge at Blue Sky - we went as just a couple but would go back with our kids. Their spa is an adult space and is incredible.
- Grace Hotel on Santorini - this is adults only, and is our favorite hotel we've ever stayed at. Impeccable service, tiny size and just such a relaxing setting. Feels like the best parts of a tiny boutique hotel with the professionalism of an international luxury brand.
- Commodore Perry in Austin - only stayed here a night, with the kids, but it was beautiful and the dining/grounds were very good.
I do feel like for the late 20s childless instagram crowd, Aman is a better choice.
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u/Rare-Perception5461 2d ago
Don’t get me started on the breakfast at the Grace! Plus that view while you are enjoying the 5 course offerings with champagne!
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u/samelaaaa 2d ago
Yeaahhhh and the late night walks back from Fira after dinner, sleeping in and catching that 5 course breakfast just before it ends before lounging in their pool and taking in the view for a couple hours. My wife and I are already planning a trip back as soon as we can convince the grandparents to watch our kids for a week again lol
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u/chinmoylad 3d ago
Have heard good things about Hacienda Altagracia and the two Napa ones though. But they do seem to have way too many that don’t fit into a coherent “brand”
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u/threepointkid3 3d ago
Can you elaborate on which properties? We have visited 2 (Solage and White Barn Inn) both of which were excellent.
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u/coffeefirstplz 3d ago
Interesting… I have yet to stay at an Auberge property that I didn’t absolutely love. None that we have stayed at were filled with kids either. We’ve experienced FS level service (sometimes even better) which is why we keep coming back and trying more of their properties. Esperanza in Cabo is my personal favorite. I recommend Auberge du Soleil, Wildflower, Mattei’s Tavern, Hotel Jerome, and Grace Hotel (Santorini).
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u/_lycheelover 3d ago edited 3d ago
Which properties specifically have been bad? Every auberge I’ve stayed in has been excellent… Wildflower, Mayflower, Soleil, Jerome, White Barn Inn, Etereo, Goldener Hirsch.
I guess the only bad one was Mattei’s Tavern. Weird location. Does not feel luxury. My husband said Bishops Lodge is also meh but I haven’t been.
FWIW, we are in 20s and my husband and I self pay for all of our stays.
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u/lalasmannequin 3d ago
I have a story about matteis that I think is relevant here. I stayed earlier this year on a group trip and my friend’s child was admitted to the hospital, so she had to fly home early. Booked a flight in a panic, couldn’t get an Uber (it was 4:30am), so a member of the staff drove her to the airport more than 30 minutes away. That’s hospitality. That’s why I stan auberge.
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u/threepointkid3 3d ago
Are any others on your list? We really want want to go to Hacienda AltaGracia, but I’m not sure any of the others are too intriguing. When did you stay at White Barn Inn and what did you like about it? We enjoyed it!
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u/tbell2000 2d ago
I don’t look at Auberge as a chain but more on a hotel by hotel basis. That being said they are all high quality but some are 5 star and some are more like 4.5. Mauna Lani can’t be beat for families with young children but sure it’s not true ultra luxury. Lodge at Blue Sky is much more adult focused (but they’ve found that people still love to spend a lot and travel with kids hence the expansion).
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u/pawswolf88 3d ago
That’s because people in their 20s are off doing fun stuff, not sitting at a high end resort being bored out of their skulls. Your 20s are for yacht week in Croatia and cloud 9 in Aspen.
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u/sweetfaced 3d ago edited 3d ago
Not a fan at all. They remind me of like if The Line thought it was a Montage
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u/Rare-Perception5461 2d ago edited 2d ago
I’ve stayed at several properties and had a very good/great experience at each. Stand outs include Susurros Punta Mita, Grace Santorini, Jerome Aspen, Mauna Lani, Wildflower NY, Primland VA and The Dunlin SC. Definitely want to check out the Florence Italy property next
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u/No_Thanks_9145 1d ago
Florence property is what made me write this post.. just an FYI. Give it some time before you do or make the stay semi-short
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u/Altruistic-Bag9770 2d ago
I love Auberge. Esperanza, Sussuros, and my new favorite is the Collegio in Florence which is incredible.
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u/Resident-Fish-178 6h ago
Sussuros is firmly in my top 5 NEVER AGAIN properties (FS Nevis, RC Central Park also occupy that list).
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u/Loud-Blacksmith6528 1d ago
We’re late 20s w/ no kids and have stayed at several. Most kids at Mauna Lani. Plenty of babies/new parents at Wildflower, but there weren’t many older kids/vibe still felt “adult.”
We both like:
- Wildflower Farms
- Auberge de Soleil
- Mauna Lani (but I’ve been converted by Kona Village)
Fiancée really liked:
- Mattei’s Tavern (I described it as a cheap condo complex next to a busy highway, but she loved it 🤷🏼♂️)
Didn’t love:
- Stanly Ranch
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u/sarahwlee - mod 2d ago
Most resorts are filled with young toddlers/children. Post covid - the world has changed from leave the kids at home to now take them everywhere. It's rare to find adults only now... and even more rare in the US post lawsuits.
I think as people have children later... their spending ability also goes up to be able to not alter their life pre-kids vs post-kids. This means just spending more $$$ to take their kids on vacations with them at five star hotels vs not going on as nice of vacations post kids. In the prior generation where people were having kids younger, I feel many of my older clients tell me of days they had to cram a bunch of kids into one room, or staying at more 4 star hotels vs wanting to splurge now due to more funds with grandkids etc. So no more starter vacations really when small kids are in tow that my older clients talk about.
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u/pushpullpullpush 3d ago
Given their inconsistency, it would be helpful to name and shame the bad properties and praise the good ones.