[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Jan 21, 2014, 7:53 am
#1141
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HAJ
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Assuming you're right then what is my incentive to book a better and more expensive pool villa?
Jan 21, 2014, 7:55 am
#1142
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 695
If I remember right, Ocean Retreat Villas have upgraded entertainment systems (iPads, Bose sound systems and a box of board games). And are on the 300 level, IMHO one of the better levels.
Jan 21, 2014, 1:12 pm
#1143
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 123
Does anyone happen to have an updated contact number for The Island View Restaurant? I personally tried and had the concierge try the mobile number listed on Tripadvisor tonight, with no luck. The concierge mentioned that the mobile number seems to be disconnected and offered to book a reservation for me at the Five Islands Restaurant. Needless to say, I passed on that given the transfer amount.
Tripadvisor link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran..._Province.html
Tripadvisor link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran..._Province.html
Jan 21, 2014, 5:30 pm
#1144
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: USA
Posts: 224
If that is the case, I just booked the lowest rate room on a base reward and received the 300 level room with the iPad, Bose speakers and box of games. Nice touches, but these rooms are accessible upon request for Gold or Diamond members.
Jan 21, 2014, 7:44 pm
#1145
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: USA
Posts: 224
The Island View Restaurant - 7km
Concierge was able to reserve dinner at The Island View just 2 nights ago. Excellent food, super prices, fantastic beachside dining and just 13 minute (7km) easy drive from the Conrad. They even gave us paper wish lanterns we fired up and launched on the beach--really magical. The best part is the Conrad always seamlessly transfers us by buggy from our villa to the top of the hill to our rental car that is started and waiting for us--great experience. Driving in Samui is really quite easy since Google maps works smoothly.
The brochure I got at the restaurant lists this contact info:
The Island View Restaurant
Reservation/: 077-426-422
Mobile: 0 935-758-209
Open: 11a-9p
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget there's super prices for massage right on the beach here too.
The brochure I got at the restaurant lists this contact info:
The Island View Restaurant
Reservation/: 077-426-422
Mobile: 0 935-758-209
Open: 11a-9p
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget there's super prices for massage right on the beach here too.
Jan 22, 2014, 12:42 am
#1146
Join Date: Sep 2007
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So if you're in 316 on the 22nd of January, you look pretty good naked. Just saying...
Jan 22, 2014, 2:27 am
#1147
Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: BA KL LH Hilton Marriott
Posts: 1,233
Jan 22, 2014, 8:15 am
#1148
Suspended
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Jan 22, 2014, 4:38 pm
#1149
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Jan 22, 2014, 5:02 pm
#1150
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
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Sorry, but nobody has a crystal ball. As I mentioned, Koh Samui is so far removed from the protests that you're not going to be affected unless your transit to USM through BKK is. If you truly want to play it safe and make a longer vacation of it, you can always book a direct flight to USM direct from HKG (or wherever else there are direct flights to USM).
I know Bangkok Airways fly direct to and from SIN, not sure about other origins.
Jan 22, 2014, 9:36 pm
#1151
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Somewhere warm
Posts: 170
Bangkok Airways flies daily (and on certain days twice daily) between USM/HKG. They use the Airbus 319s that have the business class layout.
Jan 23, 2014, 2:31 am
#1152
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We are heading to the CKS over Easter and heading via HKG (as we don't want to fly the 3 class to BKK with BA). A direct flight to CKS at least one way would be helpful, we had thought about switching to SIN but I suspect Mrs LoM would prefer to catch up with family in BKK in at least one direction if possible.
Jan 23, 2014, 2:39 am
#1153
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Yes they are nonstops. And USM airport is really cute!
There is also a Bangkok Air lounge (although small) but quite respectable. Free wifi, and even a limited cooked to order menu, in addition to some sandwiches and pastries in the buffet section. Not quite CCR, but the duck with noodles I had a few weeks back was quite decent. And not overcooked.
There is also a Bangkok Air lounge (although small) but quite respectable. Free wifi, and even a limited cooked to order menu, in addition to some sandwiches and pastries in the buffet section. Not quite CCR, but the duck with noodles I had a few weeks back was quite decent. And not overcooked.
Jan 23, 2014, 8:27 am
#1154
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Been staying here at Conrad for 2 days. What a magnificent resort! You know you're at the right place when your expectations are set so high to begin with, and yet the reality does not let you down. Requested and received a 3xx villa, too.
Pure heaven, although I'm happy I rented a car, as the evenings are really boring here, especially since I'm traveling alone in the name of research, LOL. Driving on the "wrong" side of the road is fun too, and Lamai Beach has a lively scenery with some dirt cheap restaurants and mandatory sleeze thrown around for good measure.
Pure heaven, although I'm happy I rented a car, as the evenings are really boring here, especially since I'm traveling alone in the name of research, LOL. Driving on the "wrong" side of the road is fun too, and Lamai Beach has a lively scenery with some dirt cheap restaurants and mandatory sleeze thrown around for good measure.
Jan 23, 2014, 9:23 am
#1155
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Yes they are nonstops. And USM airport is really cute!
There is also a Bangkok Air lounge (although small) but quite respectable. Free wifi, and even a limited cooked to order menu, in addition to some sandwiches and pastries in the buffet section. Not quite CCR, but the duck with noodles I had a few weeks back was quite decent. And not overcooked.
There is also a Bangkok Air lounge (although small) but quite respectable. Free wifi, and even a limited cooked to order menu, in addition to some sandwiches and pastries in the buffet section. Not quite CCR, but the duck with noodles I had a few weeks back was quite decent. And not overcooked.