[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 12, 18, 3:10 am
#46
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 783
It's the standard 20% off that they offer elites. I tried to negotiate to no avail. I sent it to the email address that was on my reservation on the Hilton site. [email protected]
Jan 12, 18, 7:25 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,136
Regarding WV selection, I read somewhere that 315 and 318 were preferred choices on the sunset side. Is that an opinion that is shared by others here? We would like to be able to snorkel off our deck so sunrise side is out, based on my understanding of MF's posts.
Jan 12, 18, 6:44 pm
#50
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Francisco
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Dia, United Plat
Posts: 18
I am arriving next week and emailed asking to confirm use the lounge upon departure, specifically as a HH Diamond. All I got was the $85 pp quote plus the brochure. Pretty disappointing to book under one set of elite benefits and have them rescinded before arriving. Also, our flight is quite late, so I imagine we'll have extended time in Male before takeoff where the lounge is quite beneficial.
Jan 13, 18, 1:07 am
#51
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 102
We are departing today and late night flight as well, so sad that no more free lounge access for diamond 
Hotel is full so we couldnt get late checkout but they confirmed to put us on the last flight out leaving around 4ish hotel time. luckily we have the priority pass so we can access it for 3 hours, hopefully it's good.
regarding the drone policy, we were only allowed to fly our drone in the open space in front of the security hut and notify security. We were the only ones flying the drone on our stay, we didn't hear any drones outside other area so no one breaking the rule
trip reports and photos will follow!
Hotel is full so we couldnt get late checkout but they confirmed to put us on the last flight out leaving around 4ish hotel time. luckily we have the priority pass so we can access it for 3 hours, hopefully it's good.regarding the drone policy, we were only allowed to fly our drone in the open space in front of the security hut and notify security. We were the only ones flying the drone on our stay, we didn't hear any drones outside other area so no one breaking the rule
trip reports and photos will follow!
Jan 13, 18, 2:18 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: Aegean Airlines Silver, British Airways Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 1,733
Is the Hilton departure lounge at MLE the normal airline Business Class lounge?
and are travellers still only allowed into the airport check-in area once their flight is open for check-in circa 2-3 hours before departure?
and are travellers still only allowed into the airport check-in area once their flight is open for check-in circa 2-3 hours before departure?
Jan 13, 18, 3:08 am
#53
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,414
Jan 13, 18, 6:15 am
#54
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 60
Hi guys, I'm staying here in March. I have two questions: 1) Do you feel like the SWV is worth the upgrade cost from a water villa? And 2) If I opt for a SWV, which numbers would you recommend?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
Jan 13, 18, 10:36 am
#55
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 102
we stayed at 334 and the direct view from the Jacuzzi did not get obstructed by the oversea spa. 331-333 will be obstructed! I requested either 334 or 338 as they are on the end of the group of 4 villas so no close neighbor on one side, I got 334. I think any room 334-342 are with good views!
Jan 13, 18, 11:45 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 321
During our stay, we got to the Conrad Lounge pretty early for a late flight on Cathay and as Hilton Gold could only hang out there for two hours. We were originally supposed to take the last seaplane, but because of weather TMA decided to send us early. So by the time our lounge access had expired, there was still a fair bit of time before the check-in gates for Cathay opened up. There are only so many check-in gates at the airport, so they're rotated by carriers. We had to sit around waiting in the check-in area. You pass an initial security section before entering, but there are no lounges here. To get to the lounges, you have to go through secondary screening/customs with your boarding pass. It's not the end of the world, but it's nice being able to wait it out in the lounge obviously, rather than in the heap of people checking in.
Jan 13, 18, 2:45 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 321
There used to be a check in lounge for Etihad. Is that no longer the case?
Jan 13, 18, 2:57 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 40
Where to stay at Superior Water Villa
We just booked 7 nights at the Conrad Maldives in late March for our honeymoon. Was wondering if anyone have any pointers in regards to which room to pick for the Superior Water Villa? I was reading previous post from MF and made mentioned that some of the SWV could potentially face the OWS.
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
