[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Feb 12, 2019, 3:18 pm
#376
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
Hummingbird started as a helicopter service in 1989, later the name was changed to TMA.
Maybe we will see a new Heli service in the future.
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...-island-market
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...helicopter-ops
Feb 12, 2019, 3:25 pm
#377
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
Go to the website and Log into your account . click on the view reservation . Expand the Driving and directions link at the bottom of the page the details are in the expansion.
Feb 12, 2019, 4:08 pm
#378
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MEL
Programs: QF OWE, HH D, HGP D, Starriott Plat, AA/LM/SQ/VA/QF/AS/BA
Posts: 251
Needless to say I've taken a screen shot of this information and like others will pursue given its such a large discrepancy. If the property doesn't play ball at checkout, I'll leave it to the Diamond Desk to sort out when I get back.
Feb 12, 2019, 4:47 pm
#379
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 253
Helicopter?! That would be a first, LOL! I think it's disgusting that they are trying to gouge everyone for this. Absolutely ridiculous. If you want to pee half of your guests off even before they've gotten to your property then that's one way to go about it! Shame on you, management!
And so you should! ^
And so you should! ^
Feb 12, 2019, 5:04 pm
#380
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
US$350 ++ each way per person is CRAZY
Which Maldivian drug are they taking??
At this rate, I am expecting a lousy US$15 credit for being a Diamond member that can be used towards breakfast each morning.
Which Maldivian drug are they taking??
At this rate, I am expecting a lousy US$15 credit for being a Diamond member that can be used towards breakfast each morning.
Feb 12, 2019, 5:29 pm
#381
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Not sure if you are joking since you (should) get breakfast free anyway for two as stated on the online reservation details. As so, it's extra evidence above and beyond member level rules. On another note, it wouldn't surprise me if Hilton corporate sneakily changed the wording on their website later to clearly indicate the yacht is per way.
Last edited by scwam; Feb 12, 2019 at 5:38 pm
Feb 12, 2019, 5:37 pm
#382
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I am going to predict that the fee will be round trip and somehow the info relay to the “desk” at the WA Maldives is incorrect. The language in the reservation I have for the Conrad is the same as WA.
Knowing the round trip fee for Conrad is $526 it would only make sense the fee quoted, $370, from WA is also round trip.
Can anyone see them being able to charge $740 for a boat ride VS. $526 for a plane ride?
TD
Knowing the round trip fee for Conrad is $526 it would only make sense the fee quoted, $370, from WA is also round trip.
Can anyone see them being able to charge $740 for a boat ride VS. $526 for a plane ride?
TD
Feb 12, 2019, 5:41 pm
#383
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,622
Feb 12, 2019, 5:45 pm
#384
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Worldwide, IIRC, Gold members or higher get free breakfast. I even believe I read somewhere on one of their websites that this particular property included breakfast regardless of status (but probably mistaken since they seem to have a breakfast package - yet the same price as w/o breakfast....... 🤔 ).
Last edited by scwam; Feb 12, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Feb 12, 2019, 5:55 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
Worldwide, IIRC, Gold members or higher get free breakfast. I even believe I read somewhere on one of their websites that this particular property included breakfast regardless of status (but probably mistaken since they seem to have a breakfast package - yet the same price as w/o breakfast........ 🤔
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Feb 12, 2019, 6:09 pm
#386
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Not sure if you are joking since you (should) get breakfast free anyway for two as stated on the online reservation details. As so, it's extra evidence above and beyond member level rules. On another note, it wouldn't surprise me if Hilton corporate sneakily changed the wording on their website later to clearly indicate the yacht is per way.
Worldwide, IIRC, Gold members or higher get free breakfast. I even believe I read somewhere on one of their websites that this particular property included breakfast regardless of status (but probably mistaken since they seem to have a breakfast package - yet the same price as w/o breakfast....... 🤔 ).
I understand the resort is still 'working' on what Diamond benefits they are going to offer but if they ask for an $85 per person upsell to the full buffet (from the continental ie $15 credit), I wouldn't be surprised.
Anyway, I know this isn't a direct comparison, but the Sheraton Full Moon Resort's round trip boat transfers are US$135 per person. I know the Sheraton resort is about a dozen stars less than the Waldorf, but expecting $350++ each way is CRAZY.
Feb 12, 2019, 6:16 pm
#387
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
I'm not sure what difference it is for diamond members during breakfast. I assumed that from what I see at various hotels here in Asia, that it's all [continental] buffet style breakfast. Unless you are talking about a la carte breakfast.
Feb 12, 2019, 6:23 pm
#388
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
Last edited by crombiestone; Feb 12, 2019 at 6:28 pm
Feb 12, 2019, 6:34 pm
#389
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
It should be the same here. Any items from the menu are considered custom ordered and charged separately from the free buffet. Basically, if you ask for a menu, those items will be charged per item. The idea is that it is supposed to be more fresh than buffet or if someone just wants 2 eggs at $14 pre-tax.
Feb 12, 2019, 7:15 pm
#390
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,622
It should be the same here. Any items from the menu are considered custom ordered and charged separately from the free buffet. Basically, if you ask for a menu, those items will be charged per item. The idea is that it is supposed to be more fresh than buffet or if someone just wants 2 eggs at $14 pre-tax.