[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jul 1, 2019, 2:45 pm
#1276
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
It's fine to be a capitalist and in business, proudly advertising that you are providing 'an awesome and unforgettable experience' but when greed is so blatant it ruins the holiday experience. Unless of course there are people who think like this:
Rich dude #1 : "Hey dude, let's go to the Maldives to get fleeced."
Rich dude #2 : "Awesome dude! When do we leave?!"
Jul 1, 2019, 8:13 pm
#1277
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,717
Of course, there are those who would point out that going to Maldives is volunteering to get fleeced. You are paying a price premium for a combination of direct flights from convenient places, well known brands and an enviable reputation.
Jul 1, 2019, 11:16 pm
#1278
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Sure. Thing is, if every new resort were to do the same as the WA are doing, prices would go the way of Venezuelan inflation.
Jul 2, 2019, 4:48 am
#1279
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
More and more online Menus are showing up at the website, like the one from breakfast, which is rather disappointing:
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/r...u_Jul_2019.pdf
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/r...u_Jul_2019.pdf
Jul 2, 2019, 5:26 am
#1280
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
More and more online Menus are showing up at the website, like the one from breakfast, which is rather disappointing:
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/r...u_Jul_2019.pdf
https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/r...u_Jul_2019.pdf
Yeah, I too noticed that. Those are $29 pairs of eggs (after tax $35) but with limited alternative menu selections. Unless there is some buffet on tap as well. Even at one 5* hotel restaurant we went to in the Turks and Caicos, they had several pages of options. The Tasting Table breakfast options barely look like they would fit on one actual menu page. I'm quite disappointed in what I'm seeing so far and eagerly waiting on the FT members' thoughts whom are staying there now. I hope they are not swayed into being subjective through preferential treatment.
Last edited by scwam; Jul 2, 2019 at 5:43 am
Jul 2, 2019, 5:55 am
#1281
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Yeah, I too noticed that. Those are $29 pairs of eggs (after tax $35) but with limited alternative menu selections. Unless there is some buffet on tap as well. Even at one 5* hotel restaurant we went to in the Turks and Caicos, they had several pages of options. The Tasting Table breakfast options barely look like they would fit on one actual menu page. I'm quite disappointed in what I'm seeing so far and eagerly waiting on the FT members' thoughts whom are staying there now. I hope they are not swayed into being subjective through preferential treatment.
Jul 2, 2019, 6:48 am
#1282
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
The current a la carte Menu at the WA is not comparable to St Regis at all !
Jul 2, 2019, 7:23 am
#1283
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
Im not sure ive ever seen so many people moan and complain about a place before they have even visited.
Nothing wrong with the menus and the pics so far.
If you cant afford it then you cant afford it, most people here seem to think because they have points, they are entitled to a cheap stay. Its a damn 1400 per night minimum hotel.
Apart from the transport, ive have seen nothing else to complain about!!
Nothing wrong with the menus and the pics so far.
If you cant afford it then you cant afford it, most people here seem to think because they have points, they are entitled to a cheap stay. Its a damn 1400 per night minimum hotel.
Apart from the transport, ive have seen nothing else to complain about!!
Jul 2, 2019, 7:31 am
#1284
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
I wouldn't quite agree. Although I've never been to the Maldives, and maybe this breakfast menu should be only compared regionally vs. against around the world. And, it is possible the online menus may differ drastically from the in-house menus. For the $1400/day expense as you say, and being a 5*+ hotel, comparatively speaking against other tropical destination offerings, I'd still expect to see a little more content & diversity than what's offered online here. Not sure about you, but I do in fact check menus before I travel.
Last edited by scwam; Jul 2, 2019 at 8:12 am
Jul 2, 2019, 9:30 am
#1285
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yeah, I too noticed that. Those are $29 pairs of eggs (after tax $35) but with limited alternative menu selections. Unless there is some buffet on tap as well. Even at one 5* hotel restaurant we went to in the Turks and Caicos, they had several pages of options. The Tasting Table breakfast options barely look like they would fit on one actual menu page.
Yes, it's a pathetic menu, especially for a luxury 5-star property they are aiming to be. Vilu's breakfast menu kicks butt and wins hands down here, I'm afraid.
Oh don't you worry, there will be plenty of preferential treatment going on, that I can assure you. The GM (or his assistant) is most certainly reading this thread and probably know who everyone is here and will act accordingly during their stay.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Sep 9, 2019 at 10:40 am
Jul 2, 2019, 9:36 am
#1286
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
Maybe the breakfast menu will be different in the Restaurant than online, maybe they have daily changes, but the WA has to compete with other hotels like the St Regis, that are comparable in price and standard. And if this menu is all they offer as a la carte options that you can order, in addition to the buffet, then it is disappointing.
As Maldivesfreak wrote, even the breakfast menu at Vilu is more extensive!
I stayed at the St Regis Vommuli and also have a booking for the WA, so of course I will compare what they offer.
But I hope our fellow Flyertalkers , who will arrive this week, will post their impression soon.
As Maldivesfreak wrote, even the breakfast menu at Vilu is more extensive!
I stayed at the St Regis Vommuli and also have a booking for the WA, so of course I will compare what they offer.
But I hope our fellow Flyertalkers , who will arrive this week, will post their impression soon.
Jul 2, 2019, 9:40 am
#1287
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Damn! Even as careful as I am (I usually prefer scrambled eggs or Eggs Benedict, which often comes in pairs), I hadn't thought of the other single "egg" options which do indeed say "Egg of your choice." You're funny! Looks like we're going to have to boil the details down to how many eggs one can get! One egg scrambled....I mean how big can that be? Don't steal my eggs!
Last edited by scwam; Jul 2, 2019 at 10:01 am
Jul 2, 2019, 9:43 am
#1288
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I don't get the .....ing about this property, if you don't like the offer, don't go, it's pretty simple isn't it? You always have the overdeveloped Conrad Rangali with its undersized and underspecced rooms (and I have been there too but could never go back after staying at the SR).
Jul 2, 2019, 10:48 am
#1289
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 253
$29++ For a hard Boiled Egg ... now I'm laughing