Conrad Bora Bora {PYF} (formerly Hilton)
May 26, 2021, 2:33 pm
#136
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2
Gap in availability?
We have 5 nights booked on points in September at the Conrad, unfortunately not all 5 nights are together. We have three night then there is a night where points availability is over $1 million points, then two more points night. We’ve been watching for better availability on that day for six months, but it’s only gotten worse. The cash price would be $1200. There is also not points availability at the IHG or Marriott brands. What is the best and most economical decision when factoring in transportation costs between hotels? Would it make sense to try to find somewhere basic on the main island? Thanks!
Jun 6, 2021, 9:01 am
#139
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 69
As a Diamond member, what upgrade should I expect from the king garden view suite that I booked with points? 3-night stay at the end of April 2022.
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
Jun 6, 2021, 6:30 pm
#140
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 246
Expecting an upgrade at any property can be a recipe for unhappiness. There are few places were this is more true than the Conrad Bora Bora. They seem to go through phases in which they will make upgrades and periods when they will not. The best advice, as always is: do not book in a room category you would not be happy to stay in. Even if you see that there are more desirable room types available for purchase when you check in, that does not mean they are available for complimentary upgrade. When it comes to making rooms available for upgrade (paid or otherwise) most properties combine recommendations from revenue managements software with what the hotel's managers feel like doing.
Jun 6, 2021, 7:03 pm
#141
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 28
As a Diamond member, what upgrade should I expect from the king garden view suite that I booked with points? 3-night stay at the end of April 2022.
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
If you must have an upgrade take the NORAD offer from the app
Jun 7, 2021, 9:15 am
#143
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AA EXP, HH Diamond, MR Gold, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,252
As a Diamond member, what upgrade should I expect from the king garden view suite that I booked with points? 3-night stay at the end of April 2022.
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
From what I understand, this is a room in a building with a few rooms, more like a motel?
I was thinking of asking for an upgrade to King Horizon View Pool villa. The view looks great. Is this a better bet than a garden view pool villa? I like being close to the beach and the Horizon villas seem like a bit of a trek.
Any tip much appreciated, thanks
Jun 7, 2021, 10:32 am
#144
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 1
I just wonder do they actually open the all of May? I also secured some spots, however, couldn't make 5 night reservations in row since there was not award room between every 2 or 3 days.
Jun 7, 2021, 11:54 am
#145
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 303
I think they did. They actually released the first week of May 2022 like, 3 weeks ago or so iirc. When I checked this morning around 7:00am Pacific time I saw probably 12-15 available awards nights spread throughout May that were open at 89,000 points. There were some 5 day blocks available but weren't on the timing I needed so I had to pass them up.
Last edited by Cynapse; Jun 7, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Jun 7, 2021, 10:29 pm
#147
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Hilton Honors, IHG, Hyatt
Posts: 71
I have been checking religiously for 3 weeks now for our anniversary trip and today was the only day i wasnt checking religiously, and of course, they released all of May today 
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Still managed to grab 5th night free from May 8-13; but what Im really looking for is May 15-20... Since I have Hilton Moorea from May 23-27.
Had to pick a series of dates for Moorea first since they were released earlier, this totally screws up my plans... stupid hilton decides to change their system THIS month.
.Still managed to grab 5th night free from May 8-13; but what Im really looking for is May 15-20
... Since I have Hilton Moorea from May 23-27.Had to pick a series of dates for Moorea first since they were released earlier, this totally screws up my plans... stupid hilton decides to change their system THIS month.
Jun 8, 2021, 8:07 am
#148
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 303
I have been checking religiously for 3 weeks now for our anniversary trip and today was the only day i wasnt checking religiously, and of course, they released all of May today .
Still managed to grab 5th night free from May 8-13; but what Im really looking for is May 15-20... Since I have Hilton Moorea from May 23-27.
Had to pick a series of dates for Moorea first since they were released earlier, this totally screws up my plans... stupid hilton decides to change their system THIS month.
.Still managed to grab 5th night free from May 8-13; but what Im really looking for is May 15-20
... Since I have Hilton Moorea from May 23-27.Had to pick a series of dates for Moorea first since they were released earlier, this totally screws up my plans... stupid hilton decides to change their system THIS month.
Jun 8, 2021, 9:04 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 303
No, no June release yet. June looks the same as May the day before yesterday. Though I could see June before today, I definitely saw the first several days this weekend showing that same "Sold Out" status. If they do it the same it'll just all get released at once. Though with May they did release the first week before the rest and I believe it was around mid-month, so keep an eye out.