Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Oct 29, 19, 3:36 am
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Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
I could not find a thread about this yet here, I have tried multiple dates on this property for award bookings and all came back as not possible, has anyone managed to do it? also what benefits are there for elite members?
Oct 29, 19, 5:20 am
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I just tried a couple of 2 day periods in December and January and "Mountain View" rooms were available for 25K points.
Oct 29, 19, 6:03 am
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Actually I just tried and seems to be reworking! (my bad) but please if anyone has stayed here, please let me know any benefits you received as an elite member.
Oct 29, 19, 11:05 am
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Oct 29, 19, 11:20 am
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Dec 7, 19, 8:18 pm
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I have just made a points reservation there for 3 nights and was able to confirm a suite upgrade to a Jabal terrace suite using one of my TSUs. The rate includes breakfast and dinner. Our trip is still many months out but I figured I'd share this, since there is little information available about reward bookings at this property.
Jan 4, 20, 3:41 pm
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I just visited in both hotels in a row. Al Maha is way better than Alila, the only tie is about the view, the view in Al Maha is desert view and the Alila has mountain view which is also breathtaking. However, I visited in Dec and both property are fully booked, but in Al Maha you won't feel as crowded as in Alila, I am sure you will have better experience in low season
Jan 4, 20, 3:50 pm
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I just visited in both hotels in a row. Al Maha is way better than Alila, the only tie is about the view, the view in Al Maha is desert view and the Alila has mountain view which is also breathtaking. However, I visited in Dec and both property are fully booked, but in Al Maha you won't feel as crowded as in Alila, I am sure you will have better experience in low season
Jan 5, 20, 8:51 am
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Visited Jabal Akhdar with the wife over Christmas on an award booking: points+Suite Upgrade Award.
We are looking forward to another visit, maybe in the fall and tie in a visit to the soon-to-open (approx summer) Alila Salaleh in the south of Oman.
Fun fact- Oman built and own a majority stake in these Alila's via their government investment fund. They want to transition their economy from oil to first-class eco-tourism.
That's Alila on top right of photo. Stunning setting.
Wild, crazy stuff.
360 degree Eye Candy
- Fell in love with Oman (our first visit)
- Muscat airport is brand new and GORGEOUS. A million times nicer than any airport I have ever seen in the US.
- Very safe country, extremely low crime rate, no one trying to rip you off.
- Road to the Alila, a 2.5 hour trip from airport, last half was in the middle of nowhere, and was better built than most I have seen anywhere in USA.
- No trash on roadside, no graffiti anywhere in town or in the country
- The Alila was fully booked over the holidays, regardless, we experienced what we feel was exceptional service.
- It is easy to come to know many employees and management by name during your stay.
- It is spectacular location, views, hiking.
- As Globalists, I thought we were treated exceptionally well, in multiple situations, throughout our stay.
We are looking forward to another visit, maybe in the fall and tie in a visit to the soon-to-open (approx summer) Alila Salaleh in the south of Oman.
Fun fact- Oman built and own a majority stake in these Alila's via their government investment fund. They want to transition their economy from oil to first-class eco-tourism.
That's Alila on top right of photo. Stunning setting.
Wild, crazy stuff.
360 degree Eye Candy
Last edited by LoungeLizardHugo; Jan 5, 20 at 9:01 am Reason: Award booking
Jan 6, 20, 4:16 am
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Jan 6, 20, 5:12 am
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I live in Oman and we go up to Alila occasionally (renting a 4x4 from the airport) its not that easy nor that hard but you MUST have a 4x4 to get up there..You can also drive to the base and get a 4x4 to take you up the mountain which might be more cost effective.
