[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Jun 16, 2017, 5:16 pm
#1831
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: CVG, AMS, BKK
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 185
Jun 16, 2017, 8:42 pm
#1832
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SIN
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 87
Thought I'd highlight http://www2.visasignaturehotels.com/...ee-night-2017/ - 3rd night free for a weekend trip.
(Via this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ree-night.html)
(Via this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ree-night.html)
Heading back to CKS in August for my 4th visit. Really love the place. Yes, it's starting to show some wear and tear, but you can't beat the private pool and the view... not to mention one of my favorite hotel breakfasts ever!
I usually leave early in the morning to catch a flight home. This time we're staying in BKK for one night on the way out, so we have flexibility with our checkout time. Does anyone know how generous they are with late check out for Diamond members? We are leaving on a Sunday, if that helps at all.
I'd like to stick around as long as possible but don't want to book a 5pm flight if we have to checkout at noon.
I usually leave early in the morning to catch a flight home. This time we're staying in BKK for one night on the way out, so we have flexibility with our checkout time. Does anyone know how generous they are with late check out for Diamond members? We are leaving on a Sunday, if that helps at all.
I'd like to stick around as long as possible but don't want to book a 5pm flight if we have to checkout at noon.
Jun 18, 2017, 6:47 pm
#1833
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,249
i went through every day of the year until next may and don't see a single night at 80k. am i doing something wrong or how does anyone get that rate? what months are low season? I was looking at the next couple months into september and the cash rate of around $400-$450 seems like this should correspond to the low season.
Jun 18, 2017, 10:34 pm
#1834
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Here's what it used to look like (in chronological order from January through December):
Jan - Apr: 95K/N
May - Jul: 80K/N
Aug: 95K/N
Sep: 80K/N
Oct: 95K/N
Nov: 80K/N
Dec: 95K/N
You may want to call HH USA to enquire about the 80K/N rate and if it is still available.
I've updated the wiki; removed the points finder tool that isn't working anymore and inserted the above.
Jan - Apr: 95K/N
May - Jul: 80K/N
Aug: 95K/N
Sep: 80K/N
Oct: 95K/N
Nov: 80K/N
Dec: 95K/N
You may want to call HH USA to enquire about the 80K/N rate and if it is still available.
I've updated the wiki; removed the points finder tool that isn't working anymore and inserted the above.
Jun 19, 2017, 12:36 am
#1835
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: AS 100k, BA GGL, UA 1k, DL DM, AC SE, B6 Mosaic4, Hyatt/Hilton/Wyndham/IHG Diamond, Marriot Ti
Posts: 1,249
I checked this september and november day by day. it doesn't drop below 95k. Perhaps due to the Mar 1 devaluation. Curious if anyone has seen 80k since the change to Honors.
Jun 19, 2017, 1:42 am
#1836
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
If you do happen to call HHonors and find out, please post back and I'll update the wiki.
Jun 19, 2017, 7:36 am
#1837
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: CVG, AMS, BKK
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 185
I'm booked in September, and I was definitely charged 95k per night. Seems high for off-season. I think I paid 80k nightly a couple summers ago.
Jun 22, 2017, 2:31 am
#1838
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Jun 24, 2017, 1:49 am
#1839
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I suppose we should look on the bright side as it hasn't yet risen over 95K.
Jun 24, 2017, 9:30 am
#1840
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: CVG, AMS, BKK
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 185
Adding to that, there is less award availability. It's virtually impossible to book a 5 night award stay because they block Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 90% of the schedule. There goes your chance of getting a 5th night free and driving the points cost down to 76k.
Despite all of that, CKS remains my favorite Hilton family property.
Jun 24, 2017, 10:37 am
#1841
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
There has been a lot of talk of the value of Hilton points and that reward stays could, based on the low value of points, go up to 150K/N at some properties. I was referring to this when talking about the 95K cap still being in place.
Regarding what you said about availability, surely that would mean they are blacking out dates. They are still advertising points use as "Rewards include free nights with no blackout dates" and the T&C states, in 3 places, 'no blackout dates'. If the resort is doing this then it's not congruent with Hilton policy and you can go over their heads. As long as there is a standard room available
all you'd have to do is call a CSR or the Diamond Desk and they would have to give it to you.
Regarding what you said about availability, surely that would mean they are blacking out dates. They are still advertising points use as "Rewards include free nights with no blackout dates" and the T&C states, in 3 places, 'no blackout dates'. If the resort is doing this then it's not congruent with Hilton policy and you can go over their heads. As long as there is a standard room available
Reward Stays are not subject to blackout dates or capacity controls. All Rewards depend upon availability and some Reward Stay types may not be available on the date of Member's request.
Jun 26, 2017, 2:52 pm
#1842
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
I just posted up a trip report of my return visit.
You can read it here: Conrad Koh Samui - Second Visit
I was trying to be brief but looking over it now, it's still a bit of a monster!
Spoiler alert: this stay was just as good as the last and all things considered I think that this has to be one of the best value chain hotel properties in the world, especially when making use of the Hilton Premium Club Thailand deals.
You can read it here: Conrad Koh Samui - Second Visit
I was trying to be brief but looking over it now, it's still a bit of a monster!
Spoiler alert: this stay was just as good as the last and all things considered I think that this has to be one of the best value chain hotel properties in the world, especially when making use of the Hilton Premium Club Thailand deals.
Jun 27, 2017, 11:09 am
#1843
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Great report. Keep up the good work.
Jun 27, 2017, 3:52 pm
#1844
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
Thanks! After this my next write up will be a full review of a Beach Villa and RWV at the Conrad Maldives. I really appreciated all your advice before our trip 
Jun 28, 2017, 1:40 am
#1845
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
Awesome and well written report Jermyn. Stunning pictures. We stayed there twice and brought back good memories. Thanks for posting.