[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
#1336
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
Conrad Maldives also charges 15$ to fill
up inflatable toys, it is done and charged by the diving school.
After we made this experience once, we brought our own pump on our next stay.
up inflatable toys, it is done and charged by the diving school.
After we made this experience once, we brought our own pump on our next stay.
#1337
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
#69 of 91 B&Bs / Inns in South Male Atoll
Anyway, onto more serious stuff. The review looks a bit plastic. The first two sentences are "Everything you’ve ever imagined the Maldives to be is true and more at the Waldorf Astoria. This is the epitome of understated luxury." sounds like something professionally written and out of a travel brochure or directly from their website.
Then there's a single sentence with what would be commonly found in a review by a normal traveller, i.e; not a blogger / reviewer. Then we move on to more cliches and advertising language with "The individual private villas are so chic and comfortable. Highlights include expansive views of the Indian Ocean, private pool and a glass floor in changing area."
And funny how there is mention of the quality of the food and the limited menu.....things that have been the topic of conversation here in the last week. Take this for example "The most surprising of all is that the food on the island was world class." but he says earlier that it's not his first trip to the Maldives and insinuates he has already had experience(s) with luxury resorts; "It’s not my first time to the Maldives and this resort has basically spoilt my ideals of what luxury could be." Hmmm.....my suspicions deepen.
Another thing that stands out and that is there's perfect English from a native speaker of the language then suddenly broken grammar ".....I especially enjoyed the casual restaurant by the food where the limited menu is all down to perfection." and a spelling mistake (could well be unintentional) in wether. That broken grammar is not something that is broken by word order, either.
Last but not least, there's a small contradiction with the fact that he travelled with friends but he says "Wether it’s for a romantic couples get away or a family trip"
I will check that TA account out when I come back from the gym tonight. It seems on the surface, at least from the profile, to be legit as there are 100+ contributions and 15 helpful votes but you never know. Could well be a shill account as it looks to be written for a purpose and then some broken English inserted to throw people off. That kind of distraction works well enough on a subconscious level but to someone whose profession is in the field of language it, and all the other anomalies, stand out like a sore thumb.
And a question for you guys that are very familiar with TA. Don't they have to get a minimum of 5 or 10 reviews before the hotel is given a, actual rating out of 5? Maybe it was like that before but has changed. Not sure.
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#1338
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 73
I had inquired WA if they complimentary floaters.
She replied, "they have floaters."
so the answer, if the floaters are complimentary, remains unclear.
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#1339
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
"I had inquired WA if they complimentary floaters."
#1340
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
1. An undesirable person who hangs out in a particular area despite being discouraged not to
2. A piece of fecal matter that won't go down the toilet when flushed
3. A corpse floating on the water
#1341
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MEL
Programs: QF OWE, HH D, HGP D, Starriott Plat, AA/LM/SQ/VA/QF/AS/BA
Posts: 251
A Floater is a number two.
#1342
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 644
#1343
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 9
Arriving July 7
Yes, I arrive July 7. I will send an email to inquire on my yacht transfer.
#1344
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
So its 4pm Maldivian time on the 4th, we arrive later tonight for supposedly an early morning yacht ride to the resort tomorrow .... no transfer confirmation from resort yet but we will not get in touch with them because they said they will handle it a few weeks back. Let's see. Wish us a comfy economy flight on Scare Asia 72 from KUL now.
#1345
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
So its 4pm Maldivian time on the 4th, we arrive later tonight for supposedly an early morning yacht ride to the resort tomorrow .... no transfer confirmation from resort yet but we will not get in touch with them because they said they will handle it a few weeks back. Let's see. Wish us a comfy economy flight on Scare Asia 72 from KUL now.
#1346
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
So its 4pm Maldivian time on the 4th, we arrive later tonight for supposedly an early morning yacht ride to the resort tomorrow .... no transfer confirmation from resort yet but we will not get in touch with them because they said they will handle it a few weeks back. Let's see. Wish us a comfy economy flight on Scare Asia 72 from KUL now.
#1347
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
He's overnighting IIRC. The resort will contact the hotel and let him know transfer times but yes, there should be someone there at arrivals for the meet n greet.
#1348
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: Aegean Airlines Silver, British Airways Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 1,740
I think me may be referring to me. IIRC the question was asked if anyone had been charged the USD6 per night per person tax on a points booking.’I said I had.
not sure you could really call that ‘complaining’.
However I will be asking HH to refund this if I shouldn’t have paid it
not sure you could really call that ‘complaining’.
However I will be asking HH to refund this if I shouldn’t have paid it
#1349
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 644
Can someone please direct me to the post that had info about the best rooms for views and privacy for BV and RV?