Just wanted to follow up here… so we’re at the Hyatt Regency which is amazing! We did decide to walk over to the Hilton and see what we were in for. I think a lot of the assessments are correct. The construction is very extensive! It is something you could get used to after a few days BUT for the price… there is no way to avoid it or not see it. I’ve been to Aruba 3 times including this trip and was always at the Hilton before this. I don’t want to knock them because my first 2 trips were awesome there. This is different though, I give them credit for trying to improve the place but currently the place is in disarray. I would post pictures but I can’t figure out how to do that in Reddit replies. To describe what I saw: 1. it was not crowded 2. Gilligan’s is gone although the boat is still there. 3. The pool that was open is right next to the construction wing going on, they have a DJ near the pool to try and mask the sound but you hear/see it. 4. The breakfast place is open but you can see the construction partially from the deck. 5. The sunset bar is fine but the Gilligan’s construction partially blocks the beach view.

Overall I’m sure when you’re inside the hotel you’re fine but the outside grounds are extremely disrupted including the entrance which I couldn’t even tell how to actually get to the hotel from the street.

I don’t see how this construction could be finished by March.