[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Apr 14, 2019, 10:26 am
#721
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
Has anybody had any luck with a points booking recently?
Apr 14, 2019, 11:32 am
#722
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond; National Car Rental Executive Elite
Posts: 2,320
Apr 14, 2019, 12:15 pm
#723
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yeah. It was either that or 'snake" & "oil".....
Apr 15, 2019, 7:27 am
#724
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
I heard that the Waldorf will not use the Conrad lounge and guests will immediately be transferred to to the resort via the speedboat. Speedboat transfer will be private and not shared with other guests.
If they only have 2 yachts and transfers are private I'm not sure what the waiting times will be but somehow I doubt a boat will just be waiting there for us. Could be wrong though.
If they only have 2 yachts and transfers are private I'm not sure what the waiting times will be but somehow I doubt a boat will just be waiting there for us. Could be wrong though.
Apr 15, 2019, 5:22 pm
#726
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
I heard that the Waldorf will not use the Conrad lounge and guests will immediately be transferred to to the resort via the speedboat. Speedboat transfer will be private and not shared with other guests.
If they only have 2 yachts and transfers are private I'm not sure what the waiting times will be but somehow I doubt a boat will just be waiting there for us. Could be wrong though.
If they only have 2 yachts and transfers are private I'm not sure what the waiting times will be but somehow I doubt a boat will just be waiting there for us. Could be wrong though.
Apr 17, 2019, 6:07 pm
#727
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
FWIW room rates are dropping to more 'appropriate' levels
Grand Beach Villas or Reef Villas are now $1,333++ on certain days in July
These rates were double two or three months ago.
Grand Beach Villas or Reef Villas are now $1,333++ on certain days in July
These rates were double two or three months ago.
Apr 17, 2019, 6:56 pm
#728
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
Stayed at the Conrad 5 nights a couple of months ago and loved the Maldives. Booked 5 nights at the WA for Feb 2020, looking forwards to seeing the first reviews.
Apr 17, 2019, 7:18 pm
#729
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,091
I'm curious whether the WA is really worth that much more than the rates Conrad is charging for similar dates during the summer. I'm certainly not one of those who can afford cash bookings, so I am more prone to scrutinize the value of what my dollar gets, but I guess I'll have to wait until people who can afford to go to both properties come back with their opinions/reviews.
Wish I was one of them 😁
Wish I was one of them 😁
Apr 17, 2019, 8:46 pm
#730
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
I'm curious whether the WA is really worth that much more than the rates Conrad is charging for similar dates during the summer. I'm certainly not one of those who can afford cash bookings, so I am more prone to scrutinize the value of what my dollar gets, but I guess I'll have to wait until people who can afford to go to both properties come back with their opinions/reviews.
Wish I was one of them 😁
Wish I was one of them 😁
Apr 17, 2019, 9:50 pm
#731
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
I'm over here hoping the free diamond breakfast will be a buffet so I can eat my whole days worth of calories.
Apr 18, 2019, 8:53 am
#732
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
The rooms at the WA are on a whole other level compared to the Conrad, if the pics on the website are an accurate representation. I'm more interested in what the food and beverage pricing is, as the Conrad is already a poor value, at least how much I ended up spending.
