SponsorSFC

Thanks Jermyn, great report as always.

We have a stay booked early August and have just bought the Hilton Premium Club Membership. A couple of dinners at Jahn and the cellar will more than cover the 8,000THB fee, the vouchers will be the icing on the cake. Apparently you now need a Thai address phone number for membership since 31/10/16 but they were happy to accept the Conrad's address and number.

shgroamer

Here now, watching the sunset at the bar next to Zest. If you have any questions let me know...overall very impressed.

Z56

any reports on using a Hilton weekend cert. on this property ?

shgroamer

I didn't use one but I think people have had luck doing so. I paid for some nights and used points for other nights at pre most recent devaluation rates

84Horn

I used the two weekend certs from Citi Hilton Reserve card at CKS last year. No problem to call up and book.

PDBDrinker

Used 2 a couple weeks ago, no problem.

myeurocrush

Excellent reviews. Thanks! I noticed you have eaten at both the Cellar and Jahn. Which one would you recommend for a special surprise birthday dinner? Anyone? Thanks

greg0ire

I was in 307 just under a year ago. This brought back great memories, thank you.

MaldivesFreak

We've also dined at both. Jahn's interior is fantastic and much more elegant than The Cellar's but of course less private. My girlfriend recommends dinner on the deck of your villa and that is indeed another good option for a birthday treat. I would recommend The Cellar if you were placing a lot of importance on privacy and were not considering in-villa dining. It might be an idea to look at some photos of both before you decide. If you were considering The Cellar it would also be a good idea to email the resort and ask if it's possible to have the place to yourselves if you book. I don't think that would be a problem as there haven't been nearly as many guests going to The Cellar in the last few years so business is slow there so to speak.

Land-of-Miles

The cellar has a slightly grim ambience (it is effectively built into the concrete underpinnings of the resort) and the whole experience is made or spoiled by the presence of the other guests. We were fortunate enough when we went to know the 2 other guests we shared dinner with and we had a really good time but the better tables at Jahn will be a more solid option unless bringing your own group with you. As a twosome only and for an occasion I would do Jahn but also consider the cellar as part of your trip too.

We also did the in villa BBQ which was also a good experience but insects can be a problem. You usually end up with way too much food on the BBQ too. One good thing about the BBQ though is that you can use your own wine (either that you import as duty free or bought at the nearby Tesco or wine connection).

MaldivesFreak

OOC, what kind and how many insects came to enjoy the BBQ with you?!

Land-of-Miles

Lots of mosquitoes etc were attracted by the light I think. In the day it wasn't a problem but it was in the evening.

MaldivesFreak

No flies then? That would be pretty off-putting.

Land-of-Miles

There was quite the aerial display, moths etc, too

myeurocrush

Thanks all for your tips about a special dinner. The Villa BBQ sounds interesting. Has anyone else who did it experienced the same issue with insects? That makes me pretty unsure. It will be dinner for 4 actually. We have friends staying at the hotel the same time as us. I was interested in the wine cellar because I loved the wine cellar dinner the Conrad Maldives. It just doesn't look quite as cozy though. Jahn looks nice.