Originally Posted by
azepine00
Perhaps a naive question from someone who deals primarily with chains and points: how good are those promotional rates? Is this really a great sale or just another marketing tool?
This promo is a marketing tool for sure but a legit one and it is a great value. For instance, Banyan Tree Bangkok premier-type suite's rack or retail rate is about U$330, including breakfast, lounge, and other benefits. However, under this promotion, it's about U$165 and you get the extra benefits such as dinners and spa treatment. See more:
http://www.banyantree.com/bangkok/su...e_premier.html
http://www.banyantree.com/resorts/ba..._jun_2009.html
Although I love the international chains and their loyalty point programs, the Banyan Tree is a truly luxurious chain where you splurge and get pampered.
I just checked the rate at Banyan tree Lijiang, China since I did stayed there last march.
It was indeed a very good rate of 1700CNY for pool villa including Breakfast, 1time dinner and massage(allow only 2 nights).
It was about 10 minutes away from Old town Lijiang, but it was a unique and beautiful hotel.
If anyone go Lijiang, I highly recommend it!
Banyan Tree Lijiang's Deluxe Pool Villa usually goes for around U$500.
http://www.banyantree.com/resorts/li..._jun_2009.html