[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Dec 25, 2018, 2:02 pm
#106
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
Unless Hilton introduces a new category above 95k pts per night, I am not sure why we should expect anything other than 95k, no less. Or perhaps they will not make any standard awards available so all rooms will be premium? Are there such hotels anywhere in the world at the moment?
Dec 25, 2018, 2:17 pm
#107
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Not any in the Hilton portfolio that I know of.
Dec 26, 2018, 6:06 am
#108
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Sometimes, like now, the Conrad Bora Bora has zero award availability. I think it relates to the resort taking "offline" all Garden Suites inventory because that's the 'base' room they allow for awards redemption. The room above that, the Lagoon View Suite which is a premium award, is really the same Garden Suite but on the first level, rather than ground, in the same building.
Dec 26, 2018, 10:26 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 92
I received a response to my email on Dec 16th:
"Further to your request, please note that we currently scheduled to open on 18th March 2019, however we are only accept stays starting from 19th April 2019 onwards.
Our website is anticipated to online by mid-January with more information of the resort as well as the option for you to make online reservation for Hilton Honors members.
Please allow me to get in touch with you once the website is online and when our redemption rate is determined."
"Further to your request, please note that we currently scheduled to open on 18th March 2019, however we are only accept stays starting from 19th April 2019 onwards.
Our website is anticipated to online by mid-January with more information of the resort as well as the option for you to make online reservation for Hilton Honors members.
Please allow me to get in touch with you once the website is online and when our redemption rate is determined."
Dec 26, 2018, 10:28 am
#110
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Their website now says it’s not opening until 31/03/2019 so maybe reservations are pushed even further out now.
Dec 26, 2018, 12:53 pm
#111
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 590
Unless Hilton introduces a new category above 95k pts per night, I am not sure why we should expect anything other than 95k, no less. Or perhaps they will not make any standard awards available so all rooms will be premium? Are there such hotels anywhere in the world at the moment?
Dec 26, 2018, 9:39 pm
#112
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I can understand why they would not want to let people book for “opening day”, since that day keeps slipping, but I would think they will be open by November. Given that people plan this kind of trip a year or more in advance you would think they would have far off dates loaded. Curious if they even know what these rooms will go for yet?
Dec 29, 2018, 4:25 am
#113
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
It looks like they have an underwater villa? See pics here on the developer’s website (the video from it was posted a few posts back):
ASSETS
Also, the pic of Terra looks incredible:
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/e...staurants.html
ASSETS
Also, the pic of Terra looks incredible:
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/e...staurants.html
Dec 29, 2018, 5:55 am
#114
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 59
I am sorry to be of a disappointment, received a word back this morning that guaranteed bookings are likely to be starting JUNE 2019, and any stays prior June are advised to be planned at the Conrad to avoid dissppointment, therefore, if you are flexible, I suggest to wait and not book flights, I personally am going to postpone the plans probably until Oct-Dec timeframe as April turns now to be irrealistic.🤒🤕😭😭😭
Dec 29, 2018, 7:04 am
#115
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 92
Oh dear. My April holiday will be at the Conrad then. Teaches me a lesson not to book flights but at that time, opening was stated as February. Anyway, I'm sure we'll have a fab time at the Conrad.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:55 am
#116
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 59
Yes I am sure you will have a good time dude, enjoy at the Conrad and please do share your experience then 👍
Dec 29, 2018, 10:05 am
#117
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Got this two days ago
So perhaps they will begin taking reservations in February for bookings starting in June...but I am going to keep my Conrad bookings In July just to be safe.
I have zero experience staying in a brand new hotel. Anyone have input on the kind of service to expect? This will be our first trip to the Maldives. Been on the bucket list for a long time. Don’t really care to go all that way to stay in a place still working out the kinks. Do you think the delays are meant to make sure they can offer the “full Conrad experience”?
We stayed at the Conrad Bora Bora this Summer and loved it. The previous Summer we were in Bora Bora, and they had just re-opened after a major remodel. So we opted for Thalasso instead. We heard from a few people that they were a little disappointed in the Conrad. Seems it took a few months to get everything going. Glad we chose to wait that time, but would be really interested to stay in a brand new WA.
Last edited by Traveler Dave; Dec 29, 2018 at 10:24 am
Dec 29, 2018, 5:37 pm
#118
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 590
Conrad Maldives is still (and probably always will be) the best hotel/resort experience of my life.
Dec 29, 2018, 10:06 pm
#119
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Got this two days ago
So perhaps they will begin taking reservations in February for bookings starting in June...but I am going to keep my Conrad bookings In July just to be safe.
I have zero experience staying in a brand new hotel. Anyone have input on the kind of service to expect? This will be our first trip to the Maldives. Been on the bucket list for a long time. Don’t really care to go all that way to stay in a place still working out the kinks. Do you think the delays are meant to make sure they can offer the “full Conrad experience”?
We stayed at the Conrad Bora Bora this Summer and loved it. The previous Summer we were in Bora Bora, and they had just re-opened after a major remodel. So we opted for Thalasso instead. We heard from a few people that they were a little disappointed in the Conrad. Seems it took a few months to get everything going. Glad we chose to wait that time, but would be really interested to stay in a brand new WA.
which is why i never think it's a good idea to stay at a spanking brand new hotel until after they sort out their issue (like maybe +6 months later)
Dec 30, 2018, 3:18 am
#120
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
all hotels always take some time to work out the kinks after launching. employees need to learn the ropes, get used to the environment, etc.
which is why i never think it's a good idea to stay at a spanking brand new hotel until after they sort out their issue (like maybe +6 months later)
which is why i never think it's a good idea to stay at a spanking brand new hotel until after they sort out their issue (like maybe +6 months later)