ARLT

Ah got it, thanks for the quick reply!

Runner123

I am hopefully going after being booked two years in a row and having to cancel. I had no issue getting my 4 award nights booked, and tacking on my free night. I then ended up booking a Fine Hotel night and getting $125 hotel credit. I've been applying my hotel credit to the hotel previously, so I think I have around $700 or more already. It will be nice going in cash rich and a Diamond, but sad that I've lost drinks and free boat trips, etc. At least I am finally going-although I am having to fly Premium Economy as a result of FF point devaluation, and I won't be able to stay at the Cape Fahn hotel. I did snag 6 nights at the Chatrium Riverside in a Sky Suite, and I have 9 nights in a pool suite in the Paviman on Koh Phangan. I am now scuba certified, so that is a huge plus in being able to utilize the ocean here. I can't wait to come. I will be going to all three islands, and staying a little over a week in Bangkok! Based on what I have read here, I will use the time at the Conrad to chill and go do things when I am more conveniently located. I will be using Mr. Samui a fair bit-to bring me here, to take me me to the other Koh Samui hotel, to take me to the pier, to take me on an island tour, to pick me up from Koh Phangan, and to take me to the Koh Samui airport. This thread has been of great help! Thanks! I will say I got to the Conrad in Cairo which was amazing. However, the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at is no longer a Conrad-the St Regis in Conrad totally blew me away-even though it was just a one night award stay!

Runner123

Oh and I forgot-I will be here from May 23-May 30 after flying on Air France in premium economy from JFK-Paris-Bangkok-on to Koh Samui on Bangkok air.

m0hamed

My full review of The Royal Villa is here https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...koh-samui-4568

It's been published in the wrong thread so waiting for mods to merge.

DocS

Thanks for all the information in this thread - I stayed here around 6 years ago as Diamond and am planning to return with kids as a Gold. Couple of quick questions - are the Residences a different resort or just another way to book a larger villa? Assume no difference in service/facilities etc? Kids club sounds perfect (having not needed this on our last trip!)

Will all 4 of us (2 kids) get breakfast included as a Gold or just 2 people per room (if any difference both adults have Gold status)?

Many thanks

m0hamed

My understanding is that the only difference, other than the room types, are two different reservation systems.

wuzziduzziman

Silly question - how do you guys actually book Conrad Koh Samui?!
We had a week booked in March 2020, which I had to cancel due to Covid. As soon as Thailand opened up again, I tried to book it again, but it appears to be sold out all the way through.

david119h

If both adults have Gold status then based on my experience at other Conrad and Hilton hotels all four of you "should" get breakfast. Email the hotel before arrival the Gold status of the information of the 2nd adult that the reservation isn't under. At check-in remind them again that there are two Gold card members.

wsc

How likely is it that standard redemptions open for June? I see only one 5 night streak at 95k pn but too late in June, I am looking to go start to mid June.

wuzziduzziman

Pretty unlikely, I'd say.

wsc

Ok thanks!

vnfilm1

I am planning my trip and consider to stay at Conrad Koh Samui . This will be my first time if stay here .Can someone please help with the following:

1) If I book standard tropical room with Hilton points , does this resort will give a complimentary room upgrade to Diamond member . If so, what type of room is normally given to Diamond/ gold level

2) Which room number is best to choose for tropical room category

3) What benefit diamond / gold receive at this resort .

Please advise and thank you

canesfan

I just finished 5 night stay here. Booked 5 nights on points and was upgraded to 5 islands room. Got room 203. I would really say it was only 4 islands view. There’s really not a bad view here, with the exception of some 100 level villas, as trees will block some of your view.

That being said, also good to be near Zest and pool area to avoid having to call buggy, as we could walk to those areas anytime. As Diamond, you will get 25% off all food and drinks (only exception is room service). Also, you will get welcome gift of fruit and small platter of appetizers. Plus we also got treats just about every night at turn down service.

vnfilm1

Thanks for sharing. I just wonder if there is a executive lounge at this Conrad to serve afternoon tea and evening cocktail like other Conrad (Singapore Conrad and Bangkok Conrad ) .
Regarding your room upgrade . This you request room 203 or the room is assigned before you check in .

Have you taken any tour to do sight seeing during the time you stay here . if so, how is it.

Abidjan

There is no executive lounge.