Le Méridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand [Master Thread]
#47
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I would compare the Conrad more closely to the Six Senses, Four Seasons, or the W in terms of pricing.
#48
Used to be RichardKopf
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sydney
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Take mosquito repellent. The outdoor bathroom is a successful bloodsuckers' haven.
#49
Join Date: Oct 2006
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The one closest to the main pool will be noisy at night. Your bathroom would be on the other side of the wall from the pool showers and the band will be heard, along with any noisy diners. On the other hand, this villa has no common wall with another.
Take mosquito repellent. The outdoor bathroom is a successful bloodsuckers' haven.
Take mosquito repellent. The outdoor bathroom is a successful bloodsuckers' haven.
#51
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Location: Sydney
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The villa closest to the pool is also the one closest to Beach Republic, which only bothered us for 1 night in 3. I used earplugs.
#53
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Germany
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Hi there,
just booked 4 nights for end of August. Are there any recent experience regarding the free breakfast for plats and what upgrade you can expect as a Plat?
I'm thinking about using some of my SNA for this stay. The upgrade option is "Pool Access Suite" - but as I understand from other posts, these rooms lack privacy. Is this true? Are the "Plunge Pool Suite" the better option. What is your opinion?
just booked 4 nights for end of August. Are there any recent experience regarding the free breakfast for plats and what upgrade you can expect as a Plat?
I'm thinking about using some of my SNA for this stay. The upgrade option is "Pool Access Suite" - but as I understand from other posts, these rooms lack privacy. Is this true? Are the "Plunge Pool Suite" the better option. What is your opinion?
#54
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Having recently stayed there I can tell you, take nothing for granted. No guarantees. Most important advice is to avoid the Verandah Suite! If that's what you're headed for try to get a Terrace Suite which has an outdoor balcony. The Verandah Suite is poorly conceived with no view from the outdoor "room" and a low overhang roof. To see the sky one must bend down and look out and up. The bedroom is very dark. Just a bad room where you will want to spend little time. Also from what I hear the Plunge Pool Suites aren't much better either. You have a small, cold water plunge pool. Just go out and use the common pool which is nice. The Pool Access Suites looked pretty good to me. You should get breakfast comped and a couple of drinks each night at happy hour. My experience was just bad as I was not recognized as Platinum (which I am) and it was a struggle from there on. If you are you should be ok. JUST SAY NO TO THE VERANDAH SUITE
#55
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I didn't like the Plunge Pool 'Suite" much. It's dark, and weird. A bedroom at the front, bathroom at the back, and a tiny plunge pool in the middle. You have to walk down the narrowish side of the pool to get between rooms. I can imagine accidents going to the bathroom in a sleepy stupor.
#56
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Germany
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Does anybody know, if it is possible to upgrade to a Pavilion Pool Villa using points or cash? I have a C+P reservation for a Verandah Suite and used my SNAs for the stay. Unfortunately with SNA only Pool Access Suite are available...
Thanks!
Thanks!
#57
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I believe you can pay a supplement to assure the upgrade. Just write directly to the hotel with your request. I have found them to be very responsive.
#60
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Check with the hotel directly, but I feel you may do better by cancelling the C&P and using SPG50, which is about 15000+++ for the pool villa (this is what I paid over New Year).