[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Feb 7, 2014, 10:11 am
#1186
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: CVG, AMS, BKK
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 185
i'm at the resort now, and was offered a 'free limousine ride' to the local restaurant. I have not taken the offer, but I believe it exists.
R301 is fantastic, as is everything about the resort except the beach they take you to by boat.
It's a joke. It's a public beach, but there are no facilities - no chairs, no umbrellas, nothing. They set everyone up on mats under a tree. The beach isnt maintained, and the water is very shallow. I would pass on this and just be happy with the beach at the resort, rocky as it may be.
I plan to snorkel there later today and will update.
R301 is fantastic, as is everything about the resort except the beach they take you to by boat.
It's a joke. It's a public beach, but there are no facilities - no chairs, no umbrellas, nothing. They set everyone up on mats under a tree. The beach isnt maintained, and the water is very shallow. I would pass on this and just be happy with the beach at the resort, rocky as it may be.
I plan to snorkel there later today and will update.
Feb 9, 2014, 6:49 pm
#1187
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
I see that the Conrad Koh Samui has a few different room categories but I can't figure out what is actually different between the rooms. Is 301 a standard (award type) room? Has anyone ever had any luck paying extra $ to upgrade to a superior room type or a 2bedroom unit in their residences?
This resort reminds me of IC Danang getting around on a buggy along the cliff. While this hotel is very nice, the ambiance brings a great memory at Hilton Seychelles with active programs and Manager's cocktail evening and etc.
There are signs at 15 km, approximately 5 km, 3 km, etc. before hotel on the roads. Driving is not as bad as I thought (as long as I am on the right side, LEFT). Using a SIM 7-day tourist SIM at 100 baht, which comes with unlimited data that allows me to use GPS, etc. Slow but it works.
Feb 9, 2014, 7:19 pm
#1188
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 10^7 mm from Ȱ
Programs: Hyatt D/HHonors D/ SPG P/ Marriott P/ IHG P/ UA 1K/ AA EXP/ DL D
Posts: 1,976
There is no such thing as "upgrade" at CKS since all rooms are essentially the same with different views and levels. As a diamond member, you will be mostly likely guaranteed your room preference (e.g., 100 level or 300 level).
Feb 9, 2014, 8:23 pm
#1189
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
At least got a free birthday cake than others didn't. They really know how to make me fat with macarons and chocochip cookies, and chocolate cake.
Feb 9, 2014, 8:44 pm
#1190
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 10^7 mm from Ȱ
Programs: Hyatt D/HHonors D/ SPG P/ Marriott P/ IHG P/ UA 1K/ AA EXP/ DL D
Posts: 1,976
You are right...I forgot that and Ipad...but at this hotel, I could care less about Apple products.
Feb 9, 2014, 9:01 pm
#1191
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
It was a nice touch that the head chef came around and checked with guests. Initially I thought that was the GM. In fact, I'm using their iPad now while I'm charging my MAcBook Air and iPhone. :-) I guess I heavily rely on Apple products even when I'm away from home. :-)
Feb 10, 2014, 7:12 am
#1192
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: JFK
Programs: -
Posts: 178
Room request
I saw some people mentioning they like 300 and 100 level, can someone tell me advantages/disadvantages of each.
Will be staying there for my girlfriends birthday, and am a Gold member, so imagine that they would accommodate a room request.
Thank you!
Will be staying there for my girlfriends birthday, and am a Gold member, so imagine that they would accommodate a room request.
Thank you!
Feb 10, 2014, 9:13 am
#1193
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
I am still not sure what the real advantages of 100 and 300 levels yet. The only thing I can tell you is that they provide you with an iPad, Apple TV, etc. as a gold, you will get a villa in one of those levels based on my observation. Also call HHonors ahead to note down your gf's birthday. They will bring you a cake and sing it for you. Apparently I was away, they left a birthday yesterday in the villa.
Feb 10, 2014, 11:27 am
#1194
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 10^7 mm from Ȱ
Programs: Hyatt D/HHonors D/ SPG P/ Marriott P/ IHG P/ UA 1K/ AA EXP/ DL D
Posts: 1,976
I am still not sure what the real advantages of 100 and 300 levels yet. The only thing I can tell you is that they provide you with an iPad, Apple TV, etc. as a gold, you will get a villa in one of those levels based on my observation. Also call HHonors ahead to note down your gf's birthday. They will bring you a cake and sing it for you. Apparently I was away, they left a birthday yesterday in the villa.
Feb 10, 2014, 6:52 pm
#1195
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 20
I would like to ask people's opinion of what villa's would be their recommended ones to stay at? Thankyou in adance.
Feb 10, 2014, 6:55 pm
#1196
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
301 and 316 are far end. 306 to 316 are on the same side as the breakfast restaurant Zest. 301 to 305 are the other hand. I can walk but some people prefer taking a buggy.
Feb 11, 2014, 1:06 am
#1197
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Angels
Posts: 196
I stayed in 305. Only have one villa to your right. View to your left is of the pool, Zest, etc. Can walk to Zest and the gym. 304 right next to it is raised higher than the others in that row (301-305), which should/would also increase privacy.
Feb 11, 2014, 8:22 am
#1198
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: USA
Posts: 224
If you'd like further feedback on rooms, there's a healthy bit of "Room Tips" on the Conrad Koh Samui TripAdvisor page.
Feb 11, 2014, 2:50 pm
#1199
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: HHonors Gold, Hyatt Platinum, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 42
I am still not sure what the real advantages of 100 and 300 levels yet. The only thing I can tell you is that they provide you with an iPad, Apple TV, etc. as a gold, you will get a villa in one of those levels based on my observation. Also call HHonors ahead to note down your gf's birthday. They will bring you a cake and sing it for you. Apparently I was away, they left a birthday yesterday in the villa.
Feb 11, 2014, 4:29 pm
#1200
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 288
Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa
Last night 4 Flyertalk members got together and had a few drinks. We understood that there are a few more FT members currently staying at the property. Nice place!!