Conrad Algarve {PRT}
#16
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 958
Gold status should get you an upgrade due to low capacity.
TIP: Try and use the spa on the day you check-out and you might not get charged.
#17
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ottawa
Programs: AC SE*MM/S100K; HHonors Diamond; a bunch of others at various levels!
Posts: 1,580
Opening delayed until January 2012
At the hotel website, it states that "This hotel is taking reservations now for bookings starting January 16, 2012."
#19
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,149
#20
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: BHD
Programs: Aer Club Concierge, Emirates Gold
Posts: 51
very much nightmare as flights were confirmed, however the Director at the Hilton / Conrad in Portugal has been top class in understading my feelings about the delay and very accommodating. Still going in September and now potentially looking to drive to WA Seville which is under 2hrs drive......
#21
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: T82
Programs: AA Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 2,845
Now the first page of the website says opening November 2012. Yet, when you click on Hotel Specials, this comes up:
Specials & Offers
Be one of the first to experience five-star contemporary luxury in one of the world's most alluring destinations with our very special opening offer.
Stay at the new Conrad Algarve and enjoy a delicious breakfast, an upgrade to next room category, a Conrad welcome gift upon arrival and Double HHonors Points
Go on, it's too good to miss. So book now.
What's Included
•Accommodation at the Conrad Algarve hotel
•Buffet breakfast
•Upgrade to next room category
•Conrad welcome gift
•Double HHonors Points
Valid Dates Terms & Conditions
Sep 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011
So I tried to book for December 2011, but it reiterates the 2012 opening date.
Specials & Offers
Be one of the first to experience five-star contemporary luxury in one of the world's most alluring destinations with our very special opening offer.
Stay at the new Conrad Algarve and enjoy a delicious breakfast, an upgrade to next room category, a Conrad welcome gift upon arrival and Double HHonors Points
Go on, it's too good to miss. So book now.
What's Included
•Accommodation at the Conrad Algarve hotel
•Buffet breakfast
•Upgrade to next room category
•Conrad welcome gift
•Double HHonors Points
Valid Dates Terms & Conditions
Sep 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011
So I tried to book for December 2011, but it reiterates the 2012 opening date.
#23
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DUB
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 117
It's accepting reservations from November 1st 2012....will take a brave individual to book considering the previous delays! But I'd love to give this property a try once it's up and running, but I don't think I'd fancy going and booking flights etc unless it was 100% open for business.
#24
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: All over
Programs: Most
Posts: 10,839
It's accepting reservations from November 1st 2012....will take a brave individual to book considering the previous delays! But I'd love to give this property a try once it's up and running, but I don't think I'd fancy going and booking flights etc unless it was 100% open for business.
#25
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DUB
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 117
Then again, they'd probably be assured of a steady stream of the golf brigade all year around. It's still 8 months away anyhoo, time will tell!
#27
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Manila, Philippines (MNL)
Programs: BAEC Gold [>20k Lifetime TPs] | Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond [as is Mrs PtF] | Various Others
Posts: 6,156
I've just booked 2 reward rooms at this property, each for 4 nights, in late October 2012 at 42,500 points per room per night.
The hotel's web-site currently states - "... currently accepting bookings starting October 1, 2012." Here's hoping!
The hotel's web-site currently states - "... currently accepting bookings starting October 1, 2012." Here's hoping!
#28
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Fareham UK
Programs: BA executive club,priority club Plat Ambassador, Hilton hhonours Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 817
I have to agree with the above. I returned last week from a 7 night stay at the hilton vilamoura. I was gold at the time and was given 7 internet vouchers and free breakfast for all of us 2 adults children. The hotel was very nice, the rooms, pools and facilties were all to a very high standard. I enjoyed using the spa, (free to gold and diamond members) as the pinhal golf course was a 2 minute walk away. They have a model of the conrad in the lobby and the hotel looks very good. Staff told me it would be opening in October and that it would have 150 rooms. If you are looking to go to Portugal you would not be disappointed at the Hilton Vilamoura, the hotel and staff are excellent.
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#29
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Manila, Philippines (MNL)
Programs: BAEC Gold [>20k Lifetime TPs] | Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond [as is Mrs PtF] | Various Others
Posts: 6,156
However after reading the thread below I'm not so sure that's a good idea.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...vilamoura.html
#30
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wellington, NZ
Programs: NZ *Gold
Posts: 1,371
A friend also emailed before committing to their flights and got the following response:
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX,
Thank you so much for your email. We will be open definitely by October and we will be very pleased to welcome you at our Resort.
We do have a very special promotion for October, if you could be kind enough to inform us the dates that you would be interested is staying with us so we can inform you of our availability and we will be very pleased to send you our best offer for your request.
We remain at your entire disposal for any further information.
Kind regards.
J***** C***** Sales Agent – Reservations
Last edited by RedVee; Jul 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm Reason: Updated info