[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Jul 14, 2012, 8:59 am
#466
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PDX, PVR, NHA
Programs: SPG plat 75, HH Gold
Posts: 262
RRW, if I understand HH's system correctly, you can of course cancel as per the stated rules for a given reservation. But don't count on being able to switch your dates, if that's what you have in mind. E.g., if someone's reservation is Nov. 1-10 and they cancel, the award nights might be gone or at a prohibitively greater points price if at the same time they want to rebook for Nov. 1-5 or 6-15 or 12-18. I believe the process is that HH cancels and then in effect does a new booking (not sure if the reservation # stays the same), so under this scenario even Nov. 1-5 wouldn't necessarily be available if you'd canceled a Nov. 1-10 reservation.
Now, it could be that since you're going during the relatively slow season this will not be a problem. But I just wanted to flag it for you.
Now, it could be that since you're going during the relatively slow season this will not be a problem. But I just wanted to flag it for you.
Jul 14, 2012, 12:10 pm
#467
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: KT7
Programs: BA & BD Gold Once Upon a Time
Posts: 530
We might have a third guest in our one-bedroom villa and the rollaway bed option appears to be $225/night + daily breakfast at $40/night.
I called the Diamond desk and she says I cannot use more points to get to a 2 bedroom.
The Residences are requiring 500,000+ points for the 4-night stay.
Any other thoughts on how to get into a larger villa? (The small couch did not seem to fit another person.)
I called the Diamond desk and she says I cannot use more points to get to a 2 bedroom.
The Residences are requiring 500,000+ points for the 4-night stay.
Any other thoughts on how to get into a larger villa? (The small couch did not seem to fit another person.)
If I go back and read the hotel rules it says the family policy is no charge for children under 12 sharing existing bedding. If they try to stiff me for $225 per night for a rollaway on arrival, they'll be in for a fight.
I don't fancy all 4 or us in one king bed.
Anyone else taken 2 under 12s in the one bedroom villa. How has it worked out, and how has the hotel accommodated the children in the room?
Jul 14, 2012, 1:45 pm
#468
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
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As we are a family of 4, we have requested one rollaway bed for the kids to top and tail on. It's specified as a preference on my booking and there was no mention of a cost at the time of booking.
If I go back and read the hotel rules it says the family policy is no charge for children under 12 sharing existing bedding. If they try to stiff me for $225 per night for a rollaway on arrival, they'll be in for a fight.
I don't fancy all 4 or us in one king bed.
Anyone else taken 2 under 12s in the one bedroom villa. How has it worked out, and how has the hotel accommodated the children in the room?
If I go back and read the hotel rules it says the family policy is no charge for children under 12 sharing existing bedding. If they try to stiff me for $225 per night for a rollaway on arrival, they'll be in for a fight.
I don't fancy all 4 or us in one king bed.
Anyone else taken 2 under 12s in the one bedroom villa. How has it worked out, and how has the hotel accommodated the children in the room?
Unless I'm missing something, I'm afraid you'll indeed be in for a fight. The no-charge is for existing bedding, not a rollaway. You might want to clear this up before you go, rather than relying on something not being mentioned and being socked for unwelcome additional charges upon arrival. An additional complication might be that you have two additional people rather than one in the room, though I'm just speculating here.
Last edited by squeakr; Jul 14, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Jul 14, 2012, 5:22 pm
#469
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Unless I'm missing something, I'm afraid you'll indeed be in for a fight. The no-charge is for existing bedding, not a rollaway. You might want to clear this up before you go, rather than relying on something not being mentioned and being socked for unwelcome additional charges upon arrival. An additional complication might be that you have two additional people rather than one in the room, though I'm just speculating here.
Jul 14, 2012, 5:43 pm
#470
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But if I'm right, you could at least preserve some combo of certainty and flexibility by booking two separate reservations, each using an AXON, rather than one reservation for the entire period you have in mind. That way you could retain one reservation even if you ended up wanting to cancel the other.
Anyway, have a great trip!
Jul 14, 2012, 8:01 pm
#471
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SFO
Posts: 225
Thanks for posting this. I'd be interested in what you find out re whether the Diamond amenity massage is for one person or two.
Can anyone comment on whether a third guest can sleep on the couch in the room comfortably? $220/night is a little steep for a rollaway bed.
Thank you.
Jul 14, 2012, 8:05 pm
#472
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I can't believe I'm saying this, but since you are so insistent, the lounge chairs on the deck are very comfy, perhaps.....
Jul 15, 2012, 2:11 am
#473
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: KT7
Programs: BA & BD Gold Once Upon a Time
Posts: 530
Nevertheless, we are not the type of family who sits in the villa and by the pool all day. We have a car for the whole time, and will be using KCS as a base and exploring the island each day.
As for getting back to the villa and for sleeping arrangements, we'll muck in as best we can, so it won't be a problem. This is a special trip for us, so I'll not let little things like this spoil it, and we'll make the best of the situation.
At the time of booking, the Hilton rep should have mentioned the steep price for the rollaway. I should not be stumbling upon a key issue like this on a forum.
Jul 15, 2012, 4:59 am
#474
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
I assume you booked using points. At expensive properties where a night's price goes well over 600$, you should expect high charges on any extras. They should have indeed mentioned, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
If I were you I would not ask for an extra bed so that I can enjoy extra space, take the smaller one into bed with the parents and leave the older one on his/her own on the sofa bed.
My 2 cents...
If I were you I would not ask for an extra bed so that I can enjoy extra space, take the smaller one into bed with the parents and leave the older one on his/her own on the sofa bed.
My 2 cents...
Jul 19, 2012, 11:23 am
#475
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brussels,Belgium
Posts: 191
4 nights at Conrad Koh Samui One Bedroom Oceanview Pool Villa
Early July, I stayed 4 nights at a One Bedroom Oceanview Pool Villa (311) using HHonors points.
My picture review (+video) at http://travel.bart.la/2012/07/19/oce...rad-koh-samui/
Thanks!
My picture review (+video) at http://travel.bart.la/2012/07/19/oce...rad-koh-samui/
Thanks!
Jul 19, 2012, 11:31 am
#476
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Nice pics and video. Thanks for posting them!
Jul 19, 2012, 12:16 pm
#477
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: QR Plat, EK Plat, EY Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 76
Early July, I stayed 4 nights at a One Bedroom Oceanview Pool Villa (311) using HHonors points.
My picture review (+video) at http://travel.bart.la/2012/07/19/oce...rad-koh-samui/
Thanks!
My picture review (+video) at http://travel.bart.la/2012/07/19/oce...rad-koh-samui/
Thanks!
Off topic: What camera did you use?
Jul 20, 2012, 10:09 pm
#479
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Manila, Philippines (MNL)
Programs: BAEC Gold [>20k Lifetime TPs] | Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond [as is Mrs PtF] | Various Others
Posts: 6,156
This place is heaven on earth!
Jul 21, 2012, 5:04 am
#480
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 261
Mrs PtF and I (both Diamond) currently staying here in 207, with Master PtF (16 going on 60) next door in 206. As already posted these are ideally located for breakfast - a short stroll uphill - and the main pool (downhill). No privacy issues whatsoever.
This place is heaven on earth!
This place is heaven on earth!