Originally Posted by
Kimomo
If you are US resident, you should get Amex aspire before you go with Diamond status. Then buy some points to book 4+1 redemption to save one night and combine with your free weekend night from the card. It's hard to find 4+1 point night but still possible. Or switch to Conrad that will be easier to find point night.
Although Diamond will not help much on this place but better than none. It should not be a problem to stay in the same room if you request in low season, not really need to combine in advance. Without diamond, suggest you to stick with St. Regis on SPG plat for a more reasonable transportation.
Sorry, realized my initial post wasn't that clear. I have managed to book 7 nights in a row using points but across 4 reservations as it wasn't all available at once. There have been reports that cancelling doesn't put it back in inventory so don't want to risk it. I already have diamond status through the aspire and given I am not paying for the room, I am not worried about the yacht transfer or the cost of food while there.
Appreciate your response, I will reach out to the hotel closer to my stay to see what they have to say but thought my situation might not be unique.