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May 15, 2016, 11:19 am
#2146
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I probably would not recommend an entry level room at the MO KL, but if you can get yourself an exec suite and club, you should not be disappointed. Especially if they have done a renovation.
May 18, 2016, 9:33 am
#2148
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
We used to visit Punta Mita, Cruz de Guanacaxtle and all those places when they were completely wild, or near sleepy villages. Might be time to think of returning, but to a resort like Four Seasons (though it's hard for me to imagine how much change has occurred since we camped, dived from a fishing boat using our portable hookah rig at Jaltemba Bay and free dived for pearls - none of them significant finds, but a lot of fun and pride diving one's own pearls and snacking on fresh oysters).
Have you guys made any airline or travel adaptations? We could PM or discuss on http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/disab...-dementia.html, since this is Luxury Hotels.
May 18, 2016, 3:03 pm
#2149
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
Actually it's been years since I was last there, but I never thought too poorly of this hotel. Note that I was always in a huge suite with awesome views and club access. I really liked the club there because it was very large, had a nice pool table, and the food was amazing although I love most all the food I find in KL. You never feel cramped at this hotel.
I probably would not recommend an entry level room at the MO KL, but if you can get yourself an exec suite and club, you should not be disappointed. Especially if they have done a renovation.
I probably would not recommend an entry level room at the MO KL, but if you can get yourself an exec suite and club, you should not be disappointed. Especially if they have done a renovation.
I like the club for the view of the towers
IIRC they accept outside hotel guests for lunch at their club
May 18, 2016, 11:25 pm
#2150
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,848
The Peninsula Beverly Hills next weekend for our minimoon. Will be our first time at this property.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
May 18, 2016, 11:50 pm
#2151
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Thinking about adding Amantaka onto my Amanoi trip in early July. Well aware of Amantaka summer weather, but a little rain never got me down - e.g., I love Bali in January.
That said, the only way flights work without requiring a nasty overnight-er is doing Amanoi first, and then Amantaka. Was thinking 4 days, and then 3.
Normally I'd do the "beach" trip last, after seeing the more cultural sights, but is it worth doing it this way b/c of flight dynamics?
Alternative is BKK (Siam) for 3 nights + Amanoi for 4 nights, which is what I have booked now.
Short trip no matter what - and we're aiming to extend by a day or two regardless, but we won't know if possible until 1-2 days before the trip (work schedule), so working with what we've got. If we can get 1-2 more days, will probably add 1 day at Amanoi first, then another at Amantaka if possible.
Thanks for any feedback - have been battling myself over this one vacation way too much as it is a very, very significant one in terms of timing for our personal lives.
That said, the only way flights work without requiring a nasty overnight-er is doing Amanoi first, and then Amantaka. Was thinking 4 days, and then 3.
Normally I'd do the "beach" trip last, after seeing the more cultural sights, but is it worth doing it this way b/c of flight dynamics?
Alternative is BKK (Siam) for 3 nights + Amanoi for 4 nights, which is what I have booked now.
Short trip no matter what - and we're aiming to extend by a day or two regardless, but we won't know if possible until 1-2 days before the trip (work schedule), so working with what we've got. If we can get 1-2 more days, will probably add 1 day at Amanoi first, then another at Amantaka if possible.
Thanks for any feedback - have been battling myself over this one vacation way too much as it is a very, very significant one in terms of timing for our personal lives.
Last edited by callmedtop; May 19, 2016 at 12:46 am Reason: Removed promotion rates - Aman SIN quoted me wrong rates and it actually is not very lucrative at all...
May 19, 2016, 12:17 am
#2152
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
The Peninsula Beverly Hills next weekend for our minimoon. Will be our first time at this property.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
May 19, 2016, 12:48 am
#2153
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Thinking about adding Amantaka onto my Amanoi trip, not in small part due to the nice promotion they're offering (Indochina Past & Present), which includes half-board + a large number of activities at both properties for not much more than normal rates.
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amantak...a-past-present
Rates are (based on Singapore reservations office):
Amanoi (Mountain Pavilion) - $1,014 vs. $816 SDR
Amantaka (Base Suite) - $858 vs. $912 SDR
Amansara (Base Suite) - $1,456 vs. $1,555 SDR
Well aware of Amantaka weather in July, but a little rain never got me down - e.g., I love Bali in January.
That said, the only way flights work without requiring a nasty overnight-er is doing Amanoi first, and then Amantaka. Was thinking 4 days, and then 3.
Normally I'd do the "beach" trip last, after seeing the more cultural sights, but is it worth doing it this way b/c of flight dynamics?
Alternative is BKK (Siam) for 3 nights + Amanoi for 4 nights, which is what I have booked now.
Short trip no matter what - and we're aiming to extend by a day or two regardless, but we won't know if possible until 1-2 days before the trip (work schedule), so working with what we've got. If we can get 1-2 more days, will probably add 1 day at Amanoi first, then another at Amantaka if possible.
Thanks for any feedback - have been battling myself over this one vacation way too much as it is a very, very significant one in terms of timing for our personal lives.
https://www.aman.com/resorts/amantak...a-past-present
Rates are (based on Singapore reservations office):
Amanoi (Mountain Pavilion) - $1,014 vs. $816 SDR
Amantaka (Base Suite) - $858 vs. $912 SDR
Amansara (Base Suite) - $1,456 vs. $1,555 SDR
Well aware of Amantaka weather in July, but a little rain never got me down - e.g., I love Bali in January.
That said, the only way flights work without requiring a nasty overnight-er is doing Amanoi first, and then Amantaka. Was thinking 4 days, and then 3.
Normally I'd do the "beach" trip last, after seeing the more cultural sights, but is it worth doing it this way b/c of flight dynamics?
Alternative is BKK (Siam) for 3 nights + Amanoi for 4 nights, which is what I have booked now.
Short trip no matter what - and we're aiming to extend by a day or two regardless, but we won't know if possible until 1-2 days before the trip (work schedule), so working with what we've got. If we can get 1-2 more days, will probably add 1 day at Amanoi first, then another at Amantaka if possible.
Thanks for any feedback - have been battling myself over this one vacation way too much as it is a very, very significant one in terms of timing for our personal lives.
Am excited for you from cool Seattle
, enroute to Willows Inn , Lummi Island for the meals 
May 19, 2016, 1:06 am
#2154
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
I can't imagine Taka being any possibly worse than BKK in terms of mugginess, regardless.
Look forward to hear about Willows Inn - have heard good things from friends.
May 23, 2016, 8:18 am
#2155
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Thanks per usual FlyerEC. I know what to expect re: humidity / mugginess for Laos, but am hoping for more dry weather in Amanoi based on your and other comments. Heat, yes, but hopefully no crazy humidity.
I can't imagine Taka being any possibly worse than BKK in terms of mugginess, regardless.
Look forward to hear about Willows Inn - have heard good things from friends.
I can't imagine Taka being any possibly worse than BKK in terms of mugginess, regardless.
Look forward to hear about Willows Inn - have heard good things from friends.
So pleased to have returned to Willows Inn for meals . Blaine W & team continue to soar in their culinary exploration . Had to stay off site as Willows Inn has limited on site accommodation ( even with a couple of additional options ) & fill quickly when the reservations for the season open .
Brilliant weather / sunsets too !
Onto MONY & The Mark , NYC after Memorial Day ..
May 23, 2016, 2:27 pm
#2156
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
The Peninsula Beverly Hills next weekend for our minimoon. Will be our first time at this property.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
Will tick off The Peninsula Chicago in late July. That will leave only Paris and Manila for me to complete the whole group.
But Bangkok is still my favorite. Followed by Tokyo.
May 23, 2016, 8:12 pm
#2159
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Spoiler alert - booked Noi and Taka for four nights each.