Originally Posted by
BumpMe!
Thanks, Thunderroad.
We're going to push for a switch to the Conrad. We'd rather not have a vacation consumed with swirling rumor and drama about what's next. And, we're pretty sure the Conrad is HHonors for the long haul!
We shall see.
If there are updates, I'll be sure to post them.
In case you aren't able to switch, don't feel bad.. The Waldorf is a great property, wonderful service...
I hope you didn't misunderstand me.. All the rumors etc.. are only because I showed interest and specifically asked people, no one on their own mentioned anything... I just asked everyone I saw what they thought etc...
After speaking to a Hilton employee on my flight today, I am happy I chose the Waldorf. Originally I was debating between that and the conrad, but based on what I was looking for the employee confirmed that the waldorf was best (most private, empty beaches, exclusive feel...) he is familiar with all 3 resorts and actually got off of our plane at the Hilton Iru Fushi (we made a stop)... I'm glad I didn't stay there, looked nothing like the Waldorf...
Over all I am very impressed with the Waldorf, they went out of their way to cater to all our needs..
The staff are really great!!
The employee I spoke with on the flight (who was working with human resources and seemed quite knowledgable) also mentioned the possibility of Intercontinental taking over the Waldorf. and he also heard about Soneva Gili..
I suspect if the soneva gets taken over by waldorf, it might be a lot harder to find award availability as they only have 56 villas or so and they are all overwater ones...