[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
May 6, 2017, 7:57 pm
#4309
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
At the Park Hyatt in Sydney right now. Got upgraded from a Park King to a Park View room with a pretty decent view of the Opera House from the balcony. I somehow mistook the number of our room and buzzed the pad on a different room and walked into an empty Suite. Not sure how my key worked but glad I didn't walk into something compromising. I'm assuming any unassigned room can be opened by a valid key.
Anyhow, just a few more days before we fly Etihad apartments to Abu Dhabi for a couple days and then finally Rangali. I can't wait.
Anyhow, just a few more days before we fly Etihad apartments to Abu Dhabi for a couple days and then finally Rangali. I can't wait.
May 7, 2017, 7:39 am
#4310
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
$315++ for Deluxe Water Villa is about $100 lower than the lowest so far. I'll add that to the wiki. Just make sure with you first that it's not a typo (as D is next to R on the keyboard and August is shoulder season with slightly higher rates which makes for an even better deal).
Cheers.
Cheers.
$315++ is definitely for the Deluxe Water Villa.
May 7, 2017, 8:24 am
#4311
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Global
Programs: United 1K, Qatar Gold, Etihad Gold, Hilton Diamond, InterCon RA, PC Plat, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,454
I wonder if Stefano has implemented a different upgrade pricing strategy than was in place under Lyle?
May 7, 2017, 12:32 pm
#4312
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Right you are, guv! Adding to the wiki.....
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; May 7, 2017 at 1:22 pm
May 7, 2017, 12:46 pm
#4313
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
The rates and promotions are set by the revenue manager (Alexios). He didn't mention anything about the GM having the final say in the matter, though. My understanding was that he, and he alone, sets the prices, discounts and therefore the upgrade rates but I could be wrong. Does anyone know how the chain of command usually operates in this case?
May 7, 2017, 3:40 pm
#4314
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
BAR on BV was 900++ and DWV was 1600++. This was my first stay on property and I am a diamond.
They also thought I was a party of two and I traveled solo, so the theory they allowed a cheaper upgrade for one guest because they would not have to shell out for a 2nd breakfast, etc would not be applicable here.
May 10, 2017, 5:29 pm
#4315
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 130
Found a Seaplane transfer PDF dated 2015. Most of the info are in the wiki already.
http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/reso...s_Mar_2015.pdf
http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/reso...s_Mar_2015.pdf
May 11, 2017, 12:53 pm
#4316
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
May 12, 2017, 1:38 am
#4317
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
Arrived an hour ago after a very quick turnaround from our flight into MLE (we were only in the lounge for fifteen minutes). First impressions, this place is outstanding. Waiting for our room to be ready, managed to get 342. Had a burger and sangria at Rangali Bar and so far the food does not disappoint. I stayed at the CKS last year and was not impressed by their F&B, so this is a relief.
May 12, 2017, 7:39 am
#4318
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,417
Well done, and have a great time!
May 12, 2017, 8:14 am
#4319
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I'm sure your impression of the F&B will get better and better, hyperzulu. Enjoy!