One of our favorite hotels ever! BUT -- no spritz with Evian while on the beach?? We thought that was the height of decadence!!! And we also thought that the soaker-hoses embeded in the sand ( so that one didn't burn one's tootsies while walking back up to the hotel) were a brilliant touch.

I so envy your upgrade to an oceanfront room. We gazed at them longingly when we were there.

I can certainly understand why you chose to stay, and also empathize with the upgrade in what's 'acceptable'. My attitude now is that 'roughing it' is a hotel without a concierge ...