Originally Posted by
TBRIC
Wife and I have five nights booked in mid-Sept for 295k points which I think is extremely low for this level of property. Do agree the transfer fares are abominable, and I’m sure the F&B will be as well. As a Titanium, I do find the lack of elite benefits at RC’s distressing. However, we have found that in most cases the resort teams are so good as to somewhat mitigate the negatives. Will look at reviews as they appear after the scheduled May opening and make a decision whether to keep our reservation or move to St. Regis. Was able to score Qatar A350 QSuites at 70k AA miles, so definitely staying somewhere.
Assuming it’s 340K points for St Regis, the differential in points is 45K points. Assuming 0.8 c/ point that’s about 360 USD. Is this higher or lower than the extra cost you’d have over seaplane transfers?
in addition, St Regis Maldives has a breakfast that’s unparalleled by most hotels. I can’t remember how much they would charge if you weren’t a plat or above but I’d say at least $50USD per person per day, which is 100x5 = $500 USD worth of breakfast.
Does Ritz provide better, free activities?
Im planning to head back to Maldives in 2022, definitely either St Regis again or Le Meridien