IC: SAMUI BAAN TALING NGAM RESORT -Thailand
Jun 17, 2016, 9:45 am
#331
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 23
Yep. I've been waiting for my 70k bonus points to come through from my IHG credit card and was keeping an eye on this hotel. It would have been a dream to get two nights here for free, though it seemed a little ridiculous considering the IC Bangkok is a third the price and 35k points. That said, I went ahead and booked two points and cash nights for mid-August. I was less than 3k points shy of having enough for the $40/45k points rate both nights, but I wasn't going to risk waiting another billing cycle for those to come through. Still $110 for two nights here seems like a pretty good deal. Hopefully they don't treat me like that's how much I paid. I'm only IHG Plat, not IC Ambassador.
Jun 23, 2016, 9:51 am
#333
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Singapore
Programs: IHG Rewards Club - Platinum
Posts: 60
Stayed at this property a couple of weeks back. Had a fantastic time! Was told that it's the first luxury property built in the island. I like how they have 5 pools here so it doesn't really get crowded except for the pool that's near the beach.
Wrote about my experience here:
http://iwandered.net/2016/06/23/inte...resort-review/
Wrote about my experience here:
http://iwandered.net/2016/06/23/inte...resort-review/
Jul 3, 2016, 8:45 am
#334
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 84
I've got a 4 night stay coming up in August, can anyone tell me if there any cheap restaurants or cafes local to Intercontinental, that we can walk or take a scooter too?
And any e-mail address we can send an email to ask for an anniversary surprise.
Thanks in advance.
And any e-mail address we can send an email to ask for an anniversary surprise.
Thanks in advance.
Jul 6, 2016, 2:56 pm
#335
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
http://i-talayrestaurant.webiz.co.th
Better (even better than the restaurants at the IC) and still priceworthy:
http://www.thevirgincoastsamui.com
(they also offer boat tours)
For a anniversary surprise I highly recommend The Virgin Coast.
Both are a short beach walk away. You will find the contact information on the websites above.
Jul 13, 2016, 1:25 pm
#337
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
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I really recommend the Thai restaurant (Jahn I think) at the Conrad nearby. It isn't cheap but it is excellent second in my view only to Nahm in BKK and in some respects better (more innovative, their Tom Yum is really fun).
Jul 20, 2016, 11:11 am
#339
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Jul 22, 2016, 5:36 am
#340
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EU
Programs: IC Ambassador, IHG Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Miles & More FT
Posts: 160
I'm thinking to book stay on points around New Year. Any experience on upgrades for Ambassadors when booking reward nights? Any pre-paid meal plans offered?
Jul 26, 2016, 9:15 am
#341
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 15
beds in standard room
Does anyone know the size of the two beds in the standard "classic ocean view room"? The website says two singles, but the pictures make them look larger. I'm wondering whether one is actually a double. Greatly appreciate any input.
Aug 7, 2016, 10:39 pm
#343
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 84
Currently on my way there now,we booked lomprayah transfers beforehand but have seen krabi to koh samui for 450 thb in krabi, unsure if they use lomprayah too but looking at other people's tickets it seems fine.
Would save you approx 200 thb, not much but if you are on a tight budget it might help.
Also at the waiting area for the lomprayah bus, they were offering 100thb transfers to your hotel which seems really good, we've already booked ours but again might help someone as Mr samui quoted me 2 different high prices.
I'd already booked the transfer with samuibus for 700 thb including the transfer from ic to Conrad.
Would save you approx 200 thb, not much but if you are on a tight budget it might help.
Also at the waiting area for the lomprayah bus, they were offering 100thb transfers to your hotel which seems really good, we've already booked ours but again might help someone as Mr samui quoted me 2 different high prices.
I'd already booked the transfer with samuibus for 700 thb including the transfer from ic to Conrad.
Dec 5, 2016, 5:24 am
#344
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SYD, Australia......Hotels: HHon LT Diamond, Hyatt LT Glob, Marriott AMB (LT Gold), IHG AMB (20 years of SCC and RoyAMB dropped 2024)...Airlines: BA GGL (OW Emerald), LH FTL (*S), QF Plat (LT Gold), VA, UA Silver (*S), SQ Silver (*S)
Posts: 2,101
Just found out awards have doubled since last year without notice 
Only positive I hope is that with the new RA upgrade rules would they give Club access on award nights as previously they did not even offer an $18 upgrade to their top level standard rooms for free. Has any RA been there lately to confirm? Would still be stuck in a standard room on awards though I guess.
Only positive I hope is that with the new RA upgrade rules would they give Club access on award nights as previously they did not even offer an $18 upgrade to their top level standard rooms for free. Has any RA been there lately to confirm? Would still be stuck in a standard room on awards though I guess.
Dec 5, 2016, 7:19 am
#345
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Just found out awards have doubled since last year without notice
Only positive I hope is that with the new RA upgrade rules would they give Club access on award nights as previously they did not even offer an $18 upgrade to their top level standard rooms for free. Has any RA been there lately to confirm? Would still be stuck in a standard room on awards though I guess.
Only positive I hope is that with the new RA upgrade rules would they give Club access on award nights as previously they did not even offer an $18 upgrade to their top level standard rooms for free. Has any RA been there lately to confirm? Would still be stuck in a standard room on awards though I guess.