[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jun 22, 2019, 5:08 pm
#1111
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
TD
Jun 22, 2019, 6:02 pm
#1113
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Jun 22, 2019, 6:08 pm
#1114
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Jun 22, 2019, 6:15 pm
#1115
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
If WA Ithaafushi only offers one of its eleven restaurants for breakfast then this means that every single guest at the resort (300+ people?) while be eating breakfast there. This is a downgrade from what is offered at CMRI. The compression of afternoon tea and happy hour into one hour is also a downgrade from CMRI.
Jun 22, 2019, 6:34 pm
#1116
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
If anyone is expecting a review from me of Terra in two weeks time, I must disappoint you now. As much as we love dining at (fine/gastronomy/inventive/named/awarded/hard to reserve table) restaurants there is no way we could justify paying that amount of money. For example, Terra's tasting menu is about 15% more than the best restaurant in the USA and around 40% more than the best restaurant in the world. Go figure.
Jun 22, 2019, 6:41 pm
#1117
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Also we would like take this opportunity to highlight the Hilton Honors benefits exclusively for Diamond members:
§ Complimentary breakfast at our all day dining restaurant, Tasting Table.
§ In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities
§ With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute at Waldorf Astoria Spa
§ Complimentary daily afternoon delights with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley
§ 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30.
§ Complimentary breakfast at our all day dining restaurant, Tasting Table.
§ In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities
§ With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute at Waldorf Astoria Spa
§ Complimentary daily afternoon delights with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley
§ 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30.
Jun 22, 2019, 7:59 pm
#1118
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
Well, looks like I just got priced out of Terra. I can't justify $800+ for one dinner per couple.
Jun 22, 2019, 8:18 pm
#1119
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 119
This is from Anantara Kihavah. Personally I think the underwater experience is better than a "tree top experience". The menu at Anantara seems less "cliche" than the one at the WA.
Jun 22, 2019, 9:01 pm
#1120
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
If anyone is expecting a review from me of Terra in two weeks time, I must disappoint you now. As much as we love dining at (fine/gastronomy/inventive/named/awarded/hard to reserve table) restaurants there is no way we could justify paying that amount of money. For example, Terra's tasting menu is about 15% more than the best restaurant in the USA and around 40% more than the best restaurant in the world. Go figure.
Wonder how my friends and relatives would respond if I iniated a “go fund me” campaign for Terra
Jun 22, 2019, 9:08 pm
#1121
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 119
I will probably go to Terra. It's a splurge, but considering I got the room for "free". I don't mind. I was budgeting $35,000 for a 10 Maldives trip (3 people, April). Now I'm expecting to pay about 18-24. So psychologically I don't mind splurging.
Jun 22, 2019, 9:21 pm
#1122
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
I will be staying in two weeks. I am a diamond. Will report back my stay.
I must warn you however that I am a Waldorf fanboy.
Really enjoyed reading this thread. Some great posters here at FlyerTalk.
I must warn you however that I am a Waldorf fanboy.
Really enjoyed reading this thread. Some great posters here at FlyerTalk.
Jun 22, 2019, 9:57 pm
#1123
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
If anyone is expecting a review from me of Terra in two weeks time, I must disappoint you now. As much as we love dining at (fine/gastronomy/inventive/named/awarded/hard to reserve table) restaurants there is no way we could justify paying that amount of money. For example, Terra's tasting menu is about 15% more than the best restaurant in the USA and around 40% more than the best restaurant in the world. Go figure.
Jun 22, 2019, 10:06 pm
#1124
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Can you order a la carte at Terra? You know, just a salad. And split it. And bring your own bottles of water, course.
Jun 22, 2019, 10:17 pm
#1125
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
I'll probably check out all the restaurants and make decisions where to dine when we are there. Based on price we are unlikely to go however IF we "feel" that the ambience/decor/setting matches the price point - we can be easily swayed. I don't want to be dining all alone in the sparse tree tops if you know what I mean.