[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jun 27, 2019, 10:37 pm
#1201
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
That is the problem then. The availbility is there, it just won't appear as bookable when you are logged in because you don't have the points. This has been happening for Hilton for years.
If you have enough points for 1 or 2 nights try searching that while logged in and see what results you get.
If you have enough points for 1 or 2 nights try searching that while logged in and see what results you get.
TD
Jun 27, 2019, 11:03 pm
#1202
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
Now I can't see a single available date.
Jun 28, 2019, 12:13 am
#1203
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Hilton IT strikes again.....
Jun 28, 2019, 12:14 am
#1204
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
It was the same for me prior to making my original booking at this property. I didn't have enough points for a single night, but could see availability on several dates throughout the calendar (and also click through the initial booking steps).
Now I can't see a single available date.
Now I can't see a single available date.
Interesting...my other child’s account has 0 points and when logged in to that account the website does not have points redemption as an selectable option.
TD
Last edited by Traveler Dave; Jun 28, 2019 at 12:22 am
Jun 28, 2019, 12:23 am
#1205
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
Just checked. Wife’s account with 23K sees availability. Daughters account with 872 points (no K) for the same day shows no availability.
Interesting...my other child’s account has 0 points and when logged in to that account the website does not have points redemption as an selectable option.
TD
Jun 28, 2019, 12:45 am
#1206
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
It was the same for me prior to making my original booking at this property. I didn't have enough points for a single night, but could see availability on several dates throughout the calendar (and also click through the initial booking steps).
Now I can't see a single available date.
Now I can't see a single available date.
Last edited by scwam; Jun 28, 2019 at 1:08 am
Jun 28, 2019, 7:45 am
#1207
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Just checked. Wife’s account with 23K sees availability. Daughters account with 872 points (no K) for the same day shows no availability.
Interesting...my other child’s account has 0 points and when logged in to that account the website does not have points redemption as an selectable option.
Interesting...my other child’s account has 0 points and when logged in to that account the website does not have points redemption as an selectable option.
Be quick cos this special deal won't last. Oh, and did I mention the discount on the yacht transfer with this deal? They've reduced it from $350++ per person per way to $349++ per person per way!
Jun 28, 2019, 8:26 am
#1208
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
The sentence saying “This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton family July 1st...” has been removed from the website. Welcome to the family WA Maldives. Can’t wait to meet you!
TD
TD
Jun 28, 2019, 9:43 am
#1209
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
I think my decision is final here.. I'm going to the Maldives for the first time this year for my honeymoon and we will be staying at the Conrad. End of August is too soon for the foliage to have fully matured, and all of the service kinks to be ironed out. Fiance and I enjoy a nice hard product but we will have to make that sacrifice and tread the beaten path this time.
Jun 28, 2019, 9:55 am
#1210
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Good choice. I would do the same if I were you.
Jun 28, 2019, 10:24 am
#1211
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I think my decision is final here.. I'm going to the Maldives for the first time this year for my honeymoon and we will be staying at the Conrad. End of August is too soon for the foliage to have fully matured, and all of the service kinks to be ironed out. Fiance and I enjoy a nice hard product but we will have to make that sacrifice and tread the beaten path this time.
This go-around we went the other way. We had our 9 days booked at Conrad Maldives, assuming the WA opening date would slip past our mid-July stay. But with all the information we have been able to gather we switched to the WA. For hard product the WA is clearly a cut-above the Conrad (not too concerned about the top of a couple palm trees). Time will tell about the customer service side, but can’t imagine it being less than spot on.
TD
Jun 28, 2019, 2:08 pm
#1212
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
I’ve been told today that the “private” yacht ride is not private. They will pick up a whole bunch of people at the airport at the same time!!! 500$ USD per person is insane for that.
Jun 28, 2019, 5:01 pm
#1213
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
How long can we end up waiting at the airport for them to herd everyone together and where do we wait?
Jun 28, 2019, 9:40 pm
#1214
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
We will be able to let you know first hand how 'private' those transfers are, and a range of other view points - good and not so good.
Jun 28, 2019, 9:59 pm
#1215
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yup, it's borderline BS marketing. It's worth, dunno.....maybe $150-200++ return per person.