[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Jan 6, 2015, 8:07 am
#1366
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
I think it's Diamond only for the free breakfast, but could be wrong. Always had breakfast at the buffett in Zest restaurant. Not sure if they deliver the free breakfast to the room (as its a buffett).
The spa prices are on the hotel website, can't remember exactly, but remember it being comparable to american prices once we did the exchange rate ($100+USD an hour or something like that). We actually called in the Carnation Spa service (mentioned before on this thread). It was great. 2 ladies came and gave my husband and I massages. We did 3 hours each and it came out to 3600 thai baht in total for both of us!
The spa prices are on the hotel website, can't remember exactly, but remember it being comparable to american prices once we did the exchange rate ($100+USD an hour or something like that). We actually called in the Carnation Spa service (mentioned before on this thread). It was great. 2 ladies came and gave my husband and I massages. We did 3 hours each and it came out to 3600 thai baht in total for both of us!
Jan 7, 2015, 7:39 am
#1367
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: continental Europe
Programs: *Gold+Silver HHGold CCGold IHGPlatAmb
Posts: 86
Points & Money Rewards
I haven´t found anything on this thread referring to my question... Could someone please tell me if the Conrad Koh Samui generally does not offer P&M Rewards anymore?
I do not find any availibilities for entire 2015. As far as I have it in my mind, one or two years ago, one was able to book P&M Rewards.
Is it just too early in January to look for?
Thanks
I do not find any availibilities for entire 2015. As far as I have it in my mind, one or two years ago, one was able to book P&M Rewards.
Is it just too early in January to look for?
Thanks
Jan 7, 2015, 8:35 am
#1368
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,673
Hilton Pattaya does the same, while at the other end of the spectrum the Bangkok Sukhumvit properties have great P&M advance availability.
You can get a feel for what will become available by looking at the standard award inventory; on days only the upgraded villas are available, there certainly won't be any P&M inventory.
I'm not sure P&M inventory opened up earlier in the past; before the HH devaluation two years ago, AXON (145K for 4 nights, good times...) and GLON awards were the way to go, and yes, standard inventory was available way ahead of time especially in the offseason. Wasn't P&M introduced at the same time as that devaluation?
Jan 7, 2015, 11:37 am
#1369
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: continental Europe
Programs: *Gold+Silver HHGold CCGold IHGPlatAmb
Posts: 86
The CKS loads P&M rewards at 2-3 month intervals. If one wants a P&M award at the beginning of such a period (e.g. early January), advance planning is not possible.
Hilton Pattaya does the same, while at the other end of the spectrum the Bangkok Sukhumvit properties have great P&M advance availability.
You can get a feel for what will become available by looking at the standard award inventory; on days only the upgraded villas are available, there certainly won't be any P&M inventory.
I'm not sure P&M inventory opened up earlier in the past; before the HH devaluation two years ago, AXON (145K for 4 nights, good times...) and GLON awards were the way to go, and yes, standard inventory was available way ahead of time especially in the offseason. Wasn't P&M introduced at the same time as that devaluation?
Hilton Pattaya does the same, while at the other end of the spectrum the Bangkok Sukhumvit properties have great P&M advance availability.
You can get a feel for what will become available by looking at the standard award inventory; on days only the upgraded villas are available, there certainly won't be any P&M inventory.
I'm not sure P&M inventory opened up earlier in the past; before the HH devaluation two years ago, AXON (145K for 4 nights, good times...) and GLON awards were the way to go, and yes, standard inventory was available way ahead of time especially in the offseason. Wasn't P&M introduced at the same time as that devaluation?
Jan 15, 2015, 3:55 pm
#1370
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Programs: AA, BA, UA, Spirit, Delta, PC Plat, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,735
I remember seeing P&M rates last year, and they were quite reasonable, too.
Gosh, I'm missing this place...
Gosh, I'm missing this place...
Feb 4, 2015, 9:24 pm
#1371
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 248
I've read on this thread about some people getting complimentary shuttle to Lamai and Chewang. Just wondering if this is for Hilton gold or diamond member reward? Where do they drop/pick you up from? thanks.
Feb 5, 2015, 1:49 am
#1372
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Jose Cuervo Gold, Bud Light Platinum, Schwab 401K, VW Bug 2MM
Posts: 1,103
nevermind
Last edited by exmike; Feb 5, 2015 at 1:50 am Reason: delete
Feb 14, 2015, 9:53 pm
#1373
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 101
Valentine's Day weekend at Conrad Koh Samui
We are at the property now,and it's as amazing as many of you described！After an action-packed trip in Cambodia, we are more than ready to just relax and do nothing 
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons
I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!
That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons
I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
Last edited by Kaitlin; Feb 14, 2015 at 10:44 pm
Feb 15, 2015, 4:29 am
#1374
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
We are at the property now,and it's as amazing as many of you described！After an action-packed trip in Cambodia, we are more than ready to just relax and do nothing
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!
That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons
I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
Feb 15, 2015, 4:57 am
#1375
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jersey
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,154
We are at the property now,and it's as amazing as many of you described！After an action-packed trip in Cambodia, we are more than ready to just relax and do nothing
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!
That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons
I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
Feb 15, 2015, 7:15 am
#1376
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
We are at the property now,and it's as amazing as many of you described！After an action-packed trip in Cambodia, we are more than ready to just relax and do nothing
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!
That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
We rented a car from Hertz at the airport. The driving directions on Conrad's web site is to go counter clockwise, with a slightly longer distance but less traffic. We chose to go clockwise, passing through Chaweng and Lamai. The traffic was bad with a lot of cars and even more tourists on scooters (which actually made us appreciate the remoteness of Conrad!). We also stopped at Tesco on the way for some grocery shopping and gas. ( The tank was only 25% full when we picked up the car.)
Checkin was fast as we did e-checkin the night before. For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm. They now also have picnic baskets for boat excursions, with 3 different options - THB 1900/2900/4900 per couple. The nearest ATM and convenient store is the FamilyMart about 2km away.
As a HHonors Gold member we received free breakfast and two drink vouchers. At breakfast this morning the restaurant was about 80% full, and guests were probably 60% Westerners and 40% Asian. We ordered coffee but they obviously forgot about it. After we asked again it still took a long time before we got our coffee. Also when we arrived yesterday, there was only a welcome fruit plate with 3 pears, no sight of the famous macarons
I wonder if they stop offering it or simply forgot to leave one bag in our villa!That's it for now. I'm going back to my own private infinity pool !!
Feb 19, 2015, 9:18 pm
#1377
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 248
For anyone who's interested, the boat excursions and shuttle bus are free for all guests. Boat excursions leave at 10, 12, and 2pm. The shuttle bus leaves at 1pm & 5pm.
Feb 20, 2015, 3:48 am
#1378
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Feb 25, 2015, 6:29 pm
#1379
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA 1K MM, SPG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 96
I just returned from there and paid 5671 baht for 5 days with Hertz or about $174 USD.
I would HIGHLY recommend renting a car. CKS is kind of in the middle of nowhere and far from everything. Having a car will provide you airport transportation, allow you the freedom to visit the "big city" of Chaweng, the numerous night/walking markets, beaches on the island, and anything else you want to see/do.
I would NOT recommend renting a scooter to get out and about if staying at the CKS - because it is too far from everything and it is on the top of a small mountain - it is simply not comfortable to scoot for such long distances IMO.
One tip - you really need GPS to navigate the island. Just getting to/from the airport involves all kinds of ridiculously tiny sidestreets that are not signed well. We didn't have local cellphone service (but if you want it Truemove sims are super cheap and a good option), instead we just loaded Google maps on our iPhone when on wifi. The GPS tracking still works (for the most part) so you can at least see where you are on the map at any given time.
I would HIGHLY recommend renting a car. CKS is kind of in the middle of nowhere and far from everything. Having a car will provide you airport transportation, allow you the freedom to visit the "big city" of Chaweng, the numerous night/walking markets, beaches on the island, and anything else you want to see/do.
I would NOT recommend renting a scooter to get out and about if staying at the CKS - because it is too far from everything and it is on the top of a small mountain - it is simply not comfortable to scoot for such long distances IMO.
One tip - you really need GPS to navigate the island. Just getting to/from the airport involves all kinds of ridiculously tiny sidestreets that are not signed well. We didn't have local cellphone service (but if you want it Truemove sims are super cheap and a good option), instead we just loaded Google maps on our iPhone when on wifi. The GPS tracking still works (for the most part) so you can at least see where you are on the map at any given time.
Feb 25, 2015, 6:55 pm
#1380
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jersey
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,154
I just returned from there and paid 5671 baht for 5 days with Hertz or about $174 USD.
I would HIGHLY recommend renting a car. CKS is kind of in the middle of nowhere and far from everything. Having a car will provide you airport transportation, allow you the freedom to visit the "big city" of Chaweng, the numerous night/walking markets, beaches on the island, and anything else you want to see/do.
I would NOT recommend renting a scooter to get out and about if staying at the CKS - because it is too far from everything and it is on the top of a small mountain - it is simply not comfortable to scoot for such long distances IMO.
One tip - you really need GPS to navigate the island. Just getting to/from the airport involves all kinds of ridiculously tiny sidestreets that are not signed well. We didn't have local cellphone service (but if you want it Truemove sims are super cheap and a good option), instead we just loaded Google maps on our iPhone when on wifi. The GPS tracking still works (for the most part) so you can at least see where you are on the map at any given time.
I would HIGHLY recommend renting a car. CKS is kind of in the middle of nowhere and far from everything. Having a car will provide you airport transportation, allow you the freedom to visit the "big city" of Chaweng, the numerous night/walking markets, beaches on the island, and anything else you want to see/do.
I would NOT recommend renting a scooter to get out and about if staying at the CKS - because it is too far from everything and it is on the top of a small mountain - it is simply not comfortable to scoot for such long distances IMO.
One tip - you really need GPS to navigate the island. Just getting to/from the airport involves all kinds of ridiculously tiny sidestreets that are not signed well. We didn't have local cellphone service (but if you want it Truemove sims are super cheap and a good option), instead we just loaded Google maps on our iPhone when on wifi. The GPS tracking still works (for the most part) so you can at least see where you are on the map at any given time.