[ARCHIVE to 2017] Conrad Koh Samui {THA}
Jul 25, 2017, 7:21 am
#1876
Formerly known as hcampana
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AMS
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 463
We went with the in-house company and did Ang Thong Marine park. It was a new venture started by an Australian by the name of Rhys Dixon with a brand new boat (Jan 2015). Very nice guy and accommodating with our requests, which islands we wanted to visit and what we wanted to do. The name is Oceana Samui Charters. Ph: +66 83 503 5088 Email: [email protected]
Originally Posted by SponsorFSC
After contacting the hotel to arrange transfers, reservations for Jahn and the Cellar and request room preferences I have been advised as a Diamond we have been pre-upgraded to a Oceanview Retreat Villa which is fantastic.
Originally Posted by drewdawg199
Update, today the royal suite became available for the next 3 nights and after declining the initial offer of 10000 per night to upgrade, we were now offered 8000 per night so we took it.
Originally Posted by SponsorSFC
Would love to hear what you think about the royal suite as I am still contemplating asking about an upgrade when we are there in about a week and a half (Assuming the Nor1 doesn't clear).
Jul 25, 2017, 8:03 am
#1877
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: CVG, AMS, BKK
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 185
[QUOTE=myeurocrush;28604834]If you don't mind me asking, How far in advance did you contact them? Did you arrange the transfers and restaurant reservations through the Concierge or through the reservations department? I have asked for the diamond upgrade and they responded that they would see what they could do on arrival. I'm thinking of giving it one more try.
I emailed the hotel a few weeks ago about our 3 night stay at the end of August. As a Diamond member and a repeat guest, they proactively upgraded me to a Retreat Villa. Can't hurt to ask again.
To be fair, ALL the villas are gorgeous. The only real benefit of the 3rd level (retreat villas) is that there are less people looking down onto your pool.
I emailed the hotel a few weeks ago about our 3 night stay at the end of August. As a Diamond member and a repeat guest, they proactively upgraded me to a Retreat Villa. Can't hurt to ask again.
To be fair, ALL the villas are gorgeous. The only real benefit of the 3rd level (retreat villas) is that there are less people looking down onto your pool.
Jul 25, 2017, 8:24 am
#1878
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
Definitely recommend trying the Royal suite for a few nights if you are here for a longer stay. Does not have a 5 island view but still a great view, very private with a separate dining room, living room, and huge pool deck.
Jul 27, 2017, 7:00 am
#1879
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
If you don't mind me asking, How far in advance did you contact them? Did you arrange the transfers and restaurant reservations through the Concierge or through the reservations department? I have asked for the diamond upgrade and they responded that they would see what they could do on arrival. I'm thinking of giving it one more try.
Good luck on the Nor1. I'm checking in a little over 2 weeks from now. Was thinking about an upgrade also but it seems the Royal villa isn't available for most of our stay. Not sure if it's worth switching rooms for 2 nights. I also noticed at least one of the nights I'm there is fully booked.
Good luck on the Nor1. I'm checking in a little over 2 weeks from now. Was thinking about an upgrade also but it seems the Royal villa isn't available for most of our stay. Not sure if it's worth switching rooms for 2 nights. I also noticed at least one of the nights I'm there is fully booked.
Jul 27, 2017, 9:33 am
#1880
Formerly known as hcampana
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AMS
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 463
Anyone there now? I've been checking the weather for weeks now on the weather app and it always says clouds and rain. Is it really that bad?
Jul 27, 2017, 9:40 am
#1881
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Elite Gold
Posts: 1,032
Jul 27, 2017, 10:10 pm
#1882
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
Looks like there will be some renovation work around the main pool while we are there.
Dear valued guests,
Please be advised that the wooden deck at the main pool will be under maintenance from July 28th - August 26th, 2017. For further information please contact us at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely yours,
Conrad Koh Samui
Please be advised that the wooden deck at the main pool will be under maintenance from July 28th - August 26th, 2017. For further information please contact us at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sincerely yours,
Conrad Koh Samui
Jul 27, 2017, 11:38 pm
#1883
Formerly known as hcampana
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AMS
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 463
Jul 28, 2017, 4:22 am
#1884
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
Weather is not bad but definitely cloudy, we are here now on our 7th night and might see our first sunset because the clouds are finally clearing a bit.
Jul 28, 2017, 4:25 am
#1885
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
Here now, renovation work just started this morning . The main pool is still open but half of the deck is closed as they are replacing the decking. Minor inconvenience considering almost nobody uses the main pool anyway. Got a letter in our room last night explaining it and saying that the resort is providing complimentary transportation to/from Nikki Beach with a complementary beverage, complementary Thai cooking classes 3x a week and daily free wine/beer/soda at the library from 5-6pm for the inconvenience, with happy hour at the sunset lounge moved to 6-8pm. All of that for the pool "inconvenience".
the main potential inconvenience is construction noise if your villa is closer to the main pool. I'd recommend asking for a villa away from the main pool.
the main potential inconvenience is construction noise if your villa is closer to the main pool. I'd recommend asking for a villa away from the main pool.
Jul 28, 2017, 4:29 am
#1886
Formerly known as hcampana
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AMS
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 463
Here now, renovation work just started this morning . The main pool is still open but half of the deck is closed as they are replacing the decking. Minor inconvenience considering almost nobody uses the main pool anyway. Got a letter in our room last night explaining it and saying that the resort is providing complimentary transportation to/from Nikki Beach with a complementary beverage, complementary Thai cooking classes 3x a week and daily free wine/beer/soda at the library from 5-6pm for the inconvenience, with happy hour at the sunset lounge moved to 6-8pm. All of that for the pool "inconvenience".
the main potential inconvenience is construction noise if your villa is closer to the main pool. I'd recommend asking for a villa away from the main pool.
the main potential inconvenience is construction noise if your villa is closer to the main pool. I'd recommend asking for a villa away from the main pool.
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Jul 28, 2017, 6:36 am
#1887
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
Jul 28, 2017, 8:05 am
#1888
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
complimentary transportation to/from Nikki Beach with a complementary beverage, complementary Thai cooking classes 3x a week and daily free wine/beer/soda at the library from 5-6pm for the inconvenience, with happy hour at the sunset lounge moved to 6-8pm. All of that for the pool "inconvenience".
Jul 28, 2017, 9:08 am
#1889
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
We were invited to a nice reception at Aura Lounge with Lyle on tuesday, seemed like only 2-3 couples were in invited. The letter offering the complimentary items for the pool inconvenience was actually signed by the new operations manager, Marco, who started 4 days ago.
Jul 28, 2017, 6:48 pm
#1890
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,421
I emailed at 2 months and got the standard we'll see you when you get here response. Any consensus on how early one can email to get a confirmed UG?