[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
#1966
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: HY DIA, HI Gold, M Plat, SPG Gold, AC Plat
Posts: 98
Which email address is the best one to send arrival information and to ask for upgrades? I sent one to the reservation email, but hadn't heard back. I'm curious if one is better than the other. We are arriving in about two weeks, so I want to make sure I at least get a confirmation from someone at the hotel. I figure if I don't hear anything in the next couple of days I will just give them a call.
#1967
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
Which email address is the best one to send arrival information and to ask for upgrades? I sent one to the reservation email, but hadn't heard back. I'm curious if one is better than the other. We are arriving in about two weeks, so I want to make sure I at least get a confirmation from someone at the hotel. I figure if I don't hear anything in the next couple of days I will just give them a call.
Maybe used the reservation number in the subject line along with a request to make sure it is seen. I usually just forward the reservation confirmation.
#1968
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Which email address is the best one to send arrival information and to ask for upgrades? I sent one to the reservation email, but hadn't heard back. I'm curious if one is better than the other. We are arriving in about two weeks, so I want to make sure I at least get a confirmation from someone at the hotel. I figure if I don't hear anything in the next couple of days I will just give them a call.
If you don't receive a reply within 48hours I suggest calling them or emailing again.
FEI, they don't always mention that you have a Diamond discount when offering upgrade prices.
#1969
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 2
It was 200 for WV-->DBV, 216 for WV-->RWV and 336 for WV-->DWV (which was unavailable by the time i had a chance to reply) inclusive of taxes
#1970
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
$336 WV-DWB is a solid deal. I was quoted over $500 for the same upgrade for the following week.
#1971
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: HY DIA, HI Gold, M Plat, SPG Gold, AC Plat
Posts: 98
So I got pricing for upgrades for an upcoming stay. I was offered the following:
WV to SWV - $95 w/ taxes
WV to DBV - $142 w/ taxes
WV to RWV - $330 w/taxes
WV to DWV - $612 w/taxes
We plan on upgrading to a better water villa, so my question is, is the Retreat Water Villa worth the additional over the superior water villa? I think the big thing for my wife is seeing fish and being completely over the water which the base water villa doesn't seem to really have. Do you get that with the Superior water villa or do you have to go to the retreat water villa to get that?
Also, it looks like the seaplane transfer went up in price. They are telling me its $590 r/t now, not sure if that's a recent change.
In the benefits they mentioned they did not mention the Happy hour from 5-6 PM. Has that officially gone away or is that not typically listed with the benefits?
And one final question, is their any benefit between Gold and Diamond status with Hilton for the stay? I've got gold now, but received a pretty good upgrade offer to my Hilton CC to the Ascend card and if there is a difference in benefits, I'd probably pull the trigger on it.
WV to SWV - $95 w/ taxes
WV to DBV - $142 w/ taxes
WV to RWV - $330 w/taxes
WV to DWV - $612 w/taxes
We plan on upgrading to a better water villa, so my question is, is the Retreat Water Villa worth the additional over the superior water villa? I think the big thing for my wife is seeing fish and being completely over the water which the base water villa doesn't seem to really have. Do you get that with the Superior water villa or do you have to go to the retreat water villa to get that?
Also, it looks like the seaplane transfer went up in price. They are telling me its $590 r/t now, not sure if that's a recent change.
In the benefits they mentioned they did not mention the Happy hour from 5-6 PM. Has that officially gone away or is that not typically listed with the benefits?
And one final question, is their any benefit between Gold and Diamond status with Hilton for the stay? I've got gold now, but received a pretty good upgrade offer to my Hilton CC to the Ascend card and if there is a difference in benefits, I'd probably pull the trigger on it.
#1972
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Second, please let me know what dates your booking is for so I can add the rates you have posted into the correct year & season. Thanks.
We plan on upgrading to a better water villa, so my question is, is the Retreat Water Villa worth the additional over the superior water villa? I think the big thing for my wife is seeing fish and being completely over the water which the base water villa doesn't seem to really have. Do you get that with the Superior water villa or do you have to go to the retreat water villa to get that?
And one final question, is their any benefit between Gold and Diamond status with Hilton for the stay? I've got gold now, but received a pretty good upgrade offer to my Hilton CC to the Ascend card and if there is a difference in benefits, I'd probably pull the trigger on it.
#1973
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: HY DIA, HI Gold, M Plat, SPG Gold, AC Plat
Posts: 98
Upgrade from Water Villa to Superior Water Villa US$ 76.50 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 114.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa US$ 267.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa US$ 496.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
This was for the week of Nov 4, 2018, so just over a week from now
The base WVs are all over water, just that the sunrise side ones have no coral nearby so practically zero marine life. Lots of differences with the 2 categories (SWV and RWV). Take a look at the floor plans and size and note which face the sunrise / sunset, which way the beds face etc if you want to get into the nitty gritty of it. If you want my opinion I'd have to say SWV but it comes down to personal preference as the differences are many and not every aspect appeals to everyone. The reason I'd take a SWV over the RWV is you're guaranteed a sunset view and an unobstructed view of only the ocean from the sea-facing bed. For me this seals the deal.
#1974
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Interesting review of one of the SunWVs on TA just a few days ago: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...li_Island.html
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
And I updated the wiki. Most interesting point here is the Conrad's (Hilton's) website now says that completion of the DBV renovations is due on 10 December, 2018.
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
And I updated the wiki. Most interesting point here is the Conrad's (Hilton's) website now says that completion of the DBV renovations is due on 10 December, 2018.
#1976
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 849
Hi all! Just wanted to thank everyone here for all of the helpful info in the wiki. I'm reading through the entire thread and looking up some reviews on youtube. I just booked my stay last night and I am super excited! I will be there for 9 nights next year in a water villa. Hopefully the weather will be okay since I am there mid May. I can deal with a few days of rain (perfect time for the spa), but I'm hoping it won't rain everyday... Time to book my seaplane.
#1977
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Rates provided were as follows:
Upgrade from Water Villa to Superior Water Villa US$ 76.50 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 114.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa US$ 267.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa US$ 496.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
This was for the week of Nov 4, 2018, so just over a week from now
Upgrade from Water Villa to Superior Water Villa US$ 76.50 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 114.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa US$ 267.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa US$ 496.75 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
This was for the week of Nov 4, 2018, so just over a week from now
If you are considering this as a factor, read my Water Depth Around Over Water Villas post.
#1980
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 849
Perfect! Thank you @goliath @MaldivesFreak Time to buy some gift cards and figure out how much I'll need. This is very exciting! Never thought I'd be able to go.