Where are you going next?
Aug 11, 2017, 9:01 am
#2851
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
I warn you now about the InterContinental Tahiti property. We'd never return. We had a horrible 1 night transit stay on arrival (before heading to the StR BB). The reason everyone picks it is due to it being closer than the LM Tahiti to the airport. We'd stay at the LM next time. There is no luxury hotel in Tahiti...so you're stuck. Unless you care to take the ferry (or or super quick flight) over to Moorea, perhaps, but not particularly convenient.
My TripAdvisor review:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...y_Islands.html
There seem to be plenty of positive reviews...from people who don't get out much, it seems. Rooms poorly maintained, power outages are common, and the air con doesn't work well even with power. Management was non-existent for our stay, and was a disgrace even in response to our stay.
Consider yourself warned!
My TripAdvisor review:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...y_Islands.html
There seem to be plenty of positive reviews...from people who don't get out much, it seems. Rooms poorly maintained, power outages are common, and the air con doesn't work well even with power. Management was non-existent for our stay, and was a disgrace even in response to our stay.
Consider yourself warned!
Aug 11, 2017, 9:22 am
#2852
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: BNA
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, RC STARS, Rosewood Elite, Bellini, SPG LP, Dorchester Diamond, PenClub
Posts: 357
It's an IC. In Tahiti. No upgrade is going to make it better.
Aug 11, 2017, 9:45 am
#2853
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Were you in a non-renovated room?
In August 2016 we stayed one night on arrival, and used a room for the day upon departure. I had reserved a renovated room both times and didn't have any issues with maintenance, odors, or power. The service was not great, but it's not a five star hotel - and frankly FP isn't know for service.
In August 2016 we stayed one night on arrival, and used a room for the day upon departure. I had reserved a renovated room both times and didn't have any issues with maintenance, odors, or power. The service was not great, but it's not a five star hotel - and frankly FP isn't know for service.
Aug 11, 2017, 3:15 pm
#2854
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 125
The Merrion
The Westbury
Claridge's
HK - location still tbd
Sept
Eden Rome
Aman Venice
Villa Feltrinelli
Nov
Como The Treasury
(followed by Margaret River - private home rental)
Aug 11, 2017, 3:26 pm
#2855
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
FWIW, we stayed at the Empire Retreat in Yallingup in 2007 amidst a 4 night wine tasting trip. Empire and Margaret River wine tasting were excellent. If you need any recommendations for wine tasting, don't hesitate to ask! Be warned--the area shuts down on Monday night, so restaurants are tough to find then.
My TripAdvisor review in case you have interest:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...Australia.html
Aug 12, 2017, 8:13 am
#2858
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 676
Seven Stars has been around for a few years and I bet a good alternative. I do wonder if it has been affected by the recent earth quake
Aug 12, 2017, 10:22 am
#2860
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
I highly recommend where we are staying - Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Aug 12, 2017, 2:47 pm
#2861
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 125
Aug 21, 2017, 10:08 am
#2862
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Aug / Sep :
Wales
LON
Connaught
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons , OX , England
Halkin
Forgot potentially :
September
Chiangmai
Oct
Penang ?
E & O
KL ?
MOKL
Beijing ?
Nov / Dec :
Returning to RC Kyoto & Nemu
Jan / Feb
Galla / Wella
Tea Trails
March
Polynesia M . S . Marina
Papeete
Intercontinental pre & post cruise , no luxury hotel here ??
The Brando ?
NZ Pre & post cruise
Auckland , etcetera
Deciding / working on itinerary
Wales
LON
Connaught
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons , OX , England
Halkin
Forgot potentially :
September
Chiangmai
Oct
Penang ?
E & O
KL ?
MOKL
Beijing ?
Nov / Dec :
Returning to RC Kyoto & Nemu
Jan / Feb
Galla / Wella
Tea Trails
March
Polynesia M . S . Marina
Papeete
Intercontinental pre & post cruise , no luxury hotel here ??
The Brando ?
NZ Pre & post cruise
Auckland , etcetera
Deciding / working on itinerary
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Now that we have confirmed cruising Polynesia in March on Oceania ' s M . S . Marina , will try post photos again .
Hope will not disappear this time .
That is for M . S . Regatta .
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
Tried posting about cruise in vain , will try again when less jet lagged
Aug :
Amankila
Nusa
MOHK
Sep :
Wales
LON
Connaught
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons , OX , England
Halkin
The Beaverbrook ?
Stay or just a meal
Chiangmai
Forgot potentially :
Oct
Penang ?
E & O
KL ?
MOKL
Melaka
Majestic
Beijing
AmanSP ?
Nov / Dec :
Returning to RC Kyoto & Nemu
HK
TUH
MOHK
Jan / Feb
Sri Lanka
Galla / Wella
Tea Trails
March
Polynesia M . S . Marina
Papeete
Intercontinental pre & post cruise , no luxury hotel here ??
" WIP "
The Brando ?
NZ Pre & post cruise
Auckland , etcetera
Deciding / working on itinerary
Last edited by FlyerEC; Aug 21, 2017 at 11:18 am
Aug 21, 2017, 10:42 am
#2863
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Finally leaving this week for:
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (Grand Premier Room booked) - 3 nights
Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Cottage w/ Terrace booked) - 5 nights
Lisbon (AirBnB w/ friends) - 5 nights
I know I've posted about this before, but been a long-time coming after an exhausting summer. Can't wait!
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (Grand Premier Room booked) - 3 nights
Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Cottage w/ Terrace booked) - 5 nights
Lisbon (AirBnB w/ friends) - 5 nights
I know I've posted about this before, but been a long-time coming after an exhausting summer. Can't wait!
Aug 21, 2017, 11:08 am
#2864
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Finally leaving this week for:
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (Grand Premier Room booked) - 3 nights
Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Cottage w/ Terrace booked) - 5 nights
Lisbon (AirBnB w/ friends) - 5 nights
I know I've posted about this before, but been a long-time coming after an exhausting summer. Can't wait!
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam (Grand Premier Room booked) - 3 nights
Aman Sveti Stefan (Deluxe Cottage w/ Terrace booked) - 5 nights
Lisbon (AirBnB w/ friends) - 5 nights
I know I've posted about this before, but been a long-time coming after an exhausting summer. Can't wait!
My Sep Aman SS is not happening
Have a wonderful time !
Perhaps a TR ?
Hope you get some time with Tapa / Jane T and their adorable girls
Will have to be content just staying in the 🇬🇧 UK
Looking forward to an update on your trip ..
Aug 21, 2017, 11:28 am
#2865
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Will try to throw together a trip report. I had intended to after our truly fabulous stays at Alila Jabal Ackdar in Oman and Four Seasons Dubai but never did get around to it...