IC: SAMUI BAAN TALING NGAM RESORT -Thailand
Aug 15, 2014, 1:19 pm
#241
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Germany
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Some time ago there was announct to have a certain kind of Club Level at this IC. They told me there was supossed to be a special area and in my understanding drinks included at the bar. But it does not seem to be bookable.
Does anybody know if it was implemented at any time?
How about breakfast at reward nights? Any recent information for AMB's?.
Does anybody know if it was implemented at any time?
How about breakfast at reward nights? Any recent information for AMB's?.
Aug 15, 2014, 1:41 pm
#242
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
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I'm also wondering on the club.
I got those 2 bdrm villas booked and club won't be included (even as a RA). Is the club worth the extra cost, or is it better off just to skip it? there are 5 of us going.
I got those 2 bdrm villas booked and club won't be included (even as a RA). Is the club worth the extra cost, or is it better off just to skip it? there are 5 of us going.
Aug 20, 2014, 9:23 pm
#243
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Singapore
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same too, the club benefits seems to just state that evening cocktails are "selected beverages at private lounge" dont seem to include light bites and stuff
http://samui.intercontinental.com/benefits
Is it me or the sentencing in the link which make me assume that club facilities are only made available with a paid topup to suites and villa guests only?
This property seem a little vague unlike the Hua Hin IC which is very straight forward for guests reserving club rooms. =(
http://samui.intercontinental.com/benefits
Is it me or the sentencing in the link which make me assume that club facilities are only made available with a paid topup to suites and villa guests only?
This property seem a little vague unlike the Hua Hin IC which is very straight forward for guests reserving club rooms. =(
Aug 21, 2014, 3:13 am
#244
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From what I gathered anyone can purchase the club benefits.
I also got info from the hotel you can purchase 1/2 board and full board options. The breakfast is the buffet with dinner being a set menu (either in Amber or Flames).
I also got info from the hotel you can purchase 1/2 board and full board options. The breakfast is the buffet with dinner being a set menu (either in Amber or Flames).
Aug 22, 2014, 5:22 am
#245
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Germany
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Well this was supppossed to be once a week. And at least all AMB's or RA should be invited to the evening cocktail at the beach. At least 1,5 year ago we were invited.
Aug 24, 2014, 6:41 am
#246
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: IHG SPG KF OW Marco Polo
Posts: 48
Club Benefits at IC Samui
Anyhow, the club benefits included a few more options where we could have breakfast, daily tea, free coffee and tea throughout the estate and comp evening canapes at the Air Bar. We were also invited for the management drinks and a one way free airport transfer.
It was great and the property is fantastic with impeccable service. This was my second visit.
Drop them an email (which is what I did) to confirm the privileges. Having been to both properties a couple of times each, I find the Koh Samui property much more generous than Huahin. Koh Samui is much more beautiful but it is not close to many amenities. Huahin, on the other end offers many more options than hotel dining.
Aug 27, 2014, 9:00 pm
#247
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 12
In Samui, I have only stayed in the IC. So I can't compare it to the competitor hotels.
But I absolutely loved the IC. Service was amazing, food fantastic, rooms superb in a luxe-colonial style. I can't wait to go back (though might use points this time
)Again, not sure if it is "unique" but the air bar is just awesome - cocktails watching the sunset.
Aug 28, 2014, 8:02 am
#248
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My party of 5 were booked in a 2 bedroom villa in May. As RA, we were offered full club benefits. This was to make up for the double upgrade that they could not offer seeing as the 2 bedroom is the highest priced in the resort (they won't give the 3 bedder for sure).
Anyhow, the club benefits included a few more options where we could have breakfast, daily tea, free coffee and tea throughout the estate and comp evening canapes at the Air Bar. We were also invited for the management drinks and a one way free airport transfer.
It was great and the property is fantastic with impeccable service. This was my second visit.
Drop them an email (which is what I did) to confirm the privileges. Having been to both properties a couple of times each, I find the Koh Samui property much more generous than Huahin. Koh Samui is much more beautiful but it is not close to many amenities. Huahin, on the other end offers many more options than hotel dining.
Anyhow, the club benefits included a few more options where we could have breakfast, daily tea, free coffee and tea throughout the estate and comp evening canapes at the Air Bar. We were also invited for the management drinks and a one way free airport transfer.
It was great and the property is fantastic with impeccable service. This was my second visit.
Drop them an email (which is what I did) to confirm the privileges. Having been to both properties a couple of times each, I find the Koh Samui property much more generous than Huahin. Koh Samui is much more beautiful but it is not close to many amenities. Huahin, on the other end offers many more options than hotel dining.
I did drop them a email and I got told that no benefits will apply
Oh well. No loss. I'll just order my room service breakfast in my 2 bedroom 2 floor villa
Aug 31, 2014, 9:53 am
#251
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PDX
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I have seen a few windows of points bookings open up around the end of each month, and then disappear within a few hours. Its almost like someone notices at the hotel and they go in and remove it. 
. Using that window I grabbed a week last month, but it doesn't seem entirely predictable.
. Using that window I grabbed a week last month, but it doesn't seem entirely predictable.
Sep 28, 2014, 5:45 am
#252
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London/Wiltshire
Programs: BA exec IHG Gold Ambassador Gold Hilton Honours
Posts: 6
reward points
I have seen a few windows of points bookings open up around the end of each month, and then disappear within a few hours. Its almost like someone notices at the hotel and they go in and remove it. . Using that window I grabbed a week last month, but it doesn't seem entirely predictable.
. Using that window I grabbed a week last month, but it doesn't seem entirely predictable.
Sep 28, 2014, 6:38 am
#253
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: Marriott/SPG Lifetime P, IC RA, Hyatt D
Posts: 256
Some time ago there was announct to have a certain kind of Club Level at this IC. They told me there was supossed to be a special area and in my understanding drinks included at the bar. But it does not seem to be bookable.
Does anybody know if it was implemented at any time?
How about breakfast at reward nights? Any recent information for AMB's?.
Does anybody know if it was implemented at any time?
How about breakfast at reward nights? Any recent information for AMB's?.
I have been there twice this year on award stays. Great property and excellent service. Club benefits keep changing. IMHO, it's not worth the money to purchase the club benefits -- the quality of afternoon tea and HH are not that great. You are better off to pay for breakfasts and occasionally afternoon tea or happy hour.
Sep 29, 2014, 1:33 am
#254
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 413
Do I have to stay more nights or pay BAR rates for this ?
Sep 29, 2014, 1:42 am
#255
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: UA Premier Exec; AA Platinum; SPG Gold; PC Platinum Ambassador
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