[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
#2056
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,311
I have a reservation later in 2019 and I asked to be "downgraded" from BV to OWV and they refused; they said since my booking is 2019, I can only do so if I pay $400 per night
Perhaps they would have had a different answer if my booking was early 2020 rather than late 2019? Regardless, I am not impressed. Let the rich footballers with children book in the more expensive BVs and let some of us downgrade voluntarily to OWV to free up more BV inventory. Everybody is happy. I guess that's not in the cards which is disappointing.
Perhaps they would have had a different answer if my booking was early 2020 rather than late 2019? Regardless, I am not impressed. Let the rich footballers with children book in the more expensive BVs and let some of us downgrade voluntarily to OWV to free up more BV inventory. Everybody is happy. I guess that's not in the cards which is disappointing.
As it stands, even with the 'half price' boat transfer, I'm tempted to save my 75k points (3 night WA stay), $400 a night upgrade fee and $800 boat ride money and just remain at Conrad.
#2057
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 574
My stay is in late Feb and I also got a same offer, no extra to change my from BV to RV or OWV.
I am likely to go for a mix like 3 nights at BV and then 4 nights at OWV etc.
But I realised a view from the deck of RV and OWV looks pretty same based on some Youtube clips... while usually OWV cluster is pretty far from the main land and facilities etc.
So now I am wondering if I should go for OWV or RV.
Perhaps if one of them were with a nice sunset/sunrise view then it will make my choice much easier. However it is not the case for WA... suddenly I miss Conrad's SWV!
I am likely to go for a mix like 3 nights at BV and then 4 nights at OWV etc.
But I realised a view from the deck of RV and OWV looks pretty same based on some Youtube clips... while usually OWV cluster is pretty far from the main land and facilities etc.
So now I am wondering if I should go for OWV or RV.
Perhaps if one of them were with a nice sunset/sunrise view then it will make my choice much easier. However it is not the case for WA... suddenly I miss Conrad's SWV!
#2059
Looking upthread, others have also been told that they can 'downgrade' for free.
Last edited by Jermyn; Aug 21, 2019 at 8:50 am Reason: spelling
#2060
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 27
Are the southern facing OWVs still under construction? Doesn't seem like anyone has stayed in those villas yet. Does anyone know if there are any distant small islands from the viewpoint of the southern OWVs?
#2061
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,823
Others have been allowed to downgrade for free, and correct me if I am wrong but all such reports are for stays in 2020? For my stay in 2019, the resort insists on $400 per night for my downgrade
#2062
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
It's the Maldives with a lower case 't'. Like the USA, because it's made up of more than one part like the States is made up of more than one state
#2064
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: TPA
Programs: British, United,SW, Delta,Iberia,KLM, Qatar, IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Starwood, Radisson, Wyndham,
Posts: 255
For anybody who stayed, can you get that little island swimming or paddle board?
Thanks
Thanks
#2065
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,302
Not sure I would swim there without a flag float or a spotter. Not a lot of boat traffic, but enough that I would not want to trust some newbie jet skier. Take some water shoes if you plan to get out and walk around. Most of the surface is compact coral/coral pieces. They may and/or may again cover it in sand, but was not there in July.
TD
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#2066
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,302
TD
#2067
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
and that they will get more mainland Chinese (not quite as affluent but still paying cash*) snapping up the more numerous - and now cheaper - OW and semi-OW villas (which they prefer by a considerable margin). They have vastly more RVs and OWVs than BVs so this could work out very well for them, while also satisfying Westerners' tastes and desires for being able to book (semi-)OV with points. Everyone wins.....theoretically.
They could have started doing surveys of these demographics since they opened and perhaps they are now marketing heavily for next year based on the results.
They could have started doing surveys of these demographics since they opened and perhaps they are now marketing heavily for next year based on the results.
And re: "downgrades" to OWV. I am tempted to rebook and go back if that is the case!
#2068
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 574
A quick question before 'downgrading' my room category from BV to OWV:
Can guests at RV or OWV access to beach in front of BVs? I am asking this question as some Youtube clips describe those beach are 'private' and each BV as a 'private' access to that area.
If no, then I will try to mix my stay with BV, not entire with OWV.
Thanks in advance
Can guests at RV or OWV access to beach in front of BVs? I am asking this question as some Youtube clips describe those beach are 'private' and each BV as a 'private' access to that area.
If no, then I will try to mix my stay with BV, not entire with OWV.
Thanks in advance
#2069
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,302
A quick question before 'downgrading' my room category from BV to OWV:
Can guests at RV or OWV access to beach in front of BVs? I am asking this question as some Youtube clips describe those beach are 'private' and each BV as a 'private' access to that area.
If no, then I will try to mix my stay with BV, not entire with OWV.
Thanks in advance
Can guests at RV or OWV access to beach in front of BVs? I am asking this question as some Youtube clips describe those beach are 'private' and each BV as a 'private' access to that area.
If no, then I will try to mix my stay with BV, not entire with OWV.
Thanks in advance
TD
#2070
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I know this is an old article (July 2) but did anyone, when booking through the website or resort directly, get the exact same package that is offered at the bottom of the article?
If so, how much was it and for what villa cat (presumably standard BV) and length of stay?
Members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. An exclusive opening offer is also now applicable for new bookings*.
*Guests who book from 1 July till 27 September 2019 for a stay before 20 December 2019 will enjoy the following privileges:
*Guests who book from 1 July till 27 September 2019 for a stay before 20 December 2019 will enjoy the following privileges:
- Daily breakfast for two
- Daily $100 USD dining credit per person
- Return luxury yacht airport transfer
- A 30-minute massage at the Waldorf Astoria Spa for two per stay
- Snorkelling for two per stay