Ani Villas Anguilla_An Overpriced Disaster
Jul 13, 2017, 2:29 pm
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I believe that Mr. Tim Reynolds, founder of Jane Street Capital is the owner, but I am not sure he is the whole owner. He was actually made aware of the problems and authorized the 1.7 nights worth of room refunds. I am surprised that he didn't want to really recover from the service being delivered too much, so hospitality may not be his cup of tea.
I suspect that running a hedge fund vs. a resort or villa is entirely different, as there's no such thing as service recovery at a hedge fun.
Actually I wonder if the group has run on hard times. The place needs a refurb; macmyday mentioned that Phuket didn't have a person in weeks before he went, and the Sri Lanka project is new with DR under construction.
Another FT'er has this review of the FS Anguilla. We had drinks there one night, and it is certainly operating at a much higher level of luxury and I hardly doubt there'd be the absurdity of a GM hiding behind the bushes tricking you that he's merely a porter. http://sitinfirst.com/2017/03/four-s...y-recommended/
Anguilla is a beautiful island no doubt, so the Four Seasons may be the best option.
I suspect that running a hedge fund vs. a resort or villa is entirely different, as there's no such thing as service recovery at a hedge fun.
Actually I wonder if the group has run on hard times. The place needs a refurb; macmyday mentioned that Phuket didn't have a person in weeks before he went, and the Sri Lanka project is new with DR under construction.
Another FT'er has this review of the FS Anguilla. We had drinks there one night, and it is certainly operating at a much higher level of luxury and I hardly doubt there'd be the absurdity of a GM hiding behind the bushes tricking you that he's merely a porter. http://sitinfirst.com/2017/03/four-s...y-recommended/
Anguilla is a beautiful island no doubt, so the Four Seasons may be the best option.
Jul 14, 2017, 2:31 pm
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I'm starting to think that maybe they are stonewalling me. After writing about my concerns once again as well as asking for a more appropriate service recovery I did not hear anything back?
What should I make of a place that didn't deliver and now doesn't even want to deal with me?
What should I make of a place that didn't deliver and now doesn't even want to deal with me?
Jul 14, 2017, 6:54 pm
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I'm starting to think that maybe they are stonewalling me. After writing about my concerns once again as well as asking for a more appropriate service recovery I did not hear anything back?
What should I make of a place that didn't deliver and now doesn't even want to deal with me?
What should I make of a place that didn't deliver and now doesn't even want to deal with me?
Jul 16, 2017, 10:09 am
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An excellent alternative on Anguilla is Cap Juluca which offers several villas with private pools in a gorgeous setting with the entire panoply of S ervices and amenities including the one of the best beaches in the Carib Isles with flour-soft sand. But go before New Years when the Belmont property begins renovation and additions.
I am becoming more and more impressed with Belmond.
I am becoming more and more impressed with Belmond.
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Jul 16, 2017, 10:13 am
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An excellent alternative on Anguilla is Cap Juluca which offers several villas with private pools in a gorgeous setting with the entire panoply is Services and amenities including the one if the best beaches in the Carib Isles with flour-soft sand. But go before New Years when the Belmont property begins renovation and additions.
I am becoming more and more impressed with Belmond.
I am becoming more and more impressed with Belmond.
Jul 18, 2017, 8:09 am
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Sounds horrid. I think worst of all, your friends probably relied on you to pick out a great place.
Had you looked at Trip Advisor prior to see photos from real people and not the professional photographers? I feel the pros always have the tricks to make a tiny pool look huge...
Had you looked at Trip Advisor prior to see photos from real people and not the professional photographers? I feel the pros always have the tricks to make a tiny pool look huge...
Jul 23, 2017, 1:11 am
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Sounds horrid. I think worst of all, your friends probably relied on you to pick out a great place.
Had you looked at Trip Advisor prior to see photos from real people and not the professional photographers? I feel the pros always have the tricks to make a tiny pool look huge...
Had you looked at Trip Advisor prior to see photos from real people and not the professional photographers? I feel the pros always have the tricks to make a tiny pool look huge...
I still did not hear anything back from them. Would it make sense to reach out to the owner directly? Does anyone know how to do that?
First they don't deliver what they advertise, then they provide bad (and threatening) service and now they just ignore me.
Jul 23, 2017, 1:45 am
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You make a good point! If the reviews don't have personal pictures then they are much more suspect.
I still did not hear anything back from them. Would it make sense to reach out to the owner directly? Does anyone know how to do that?
First they don't deliver what they advertise, then they provide bad (and threatening) service and now they just ignore me.
I still did not hear anything back from them. Would it make sense to reach out to the owner directly? Does anyone know how to do that?
First they don't deliver what they advertise, then they provide bad (and threatening) service and now they just ignore me.
Jul 26, 2017, 7:30 pm
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Wow, DSI, that is one horrific trip. The tagline I've always read in all their marketing materials is further salt in the wound, "It's All Yours"... seems like that should come with an asterisk and a LOT of fine print. We've been coming to Anguilla 2-3x a year for awhile, and Ani is always the mystical villa atop the bluff that was on our list for a special occasion trip some day, but not any more. (Thanks to your experience and their lack of any recovery.) It has always been my understanding that everything is included - including things like beach set ups off-site, special meals, sports, anything really. So the fact that they have altered their policy to now nickel and dime guests for services really makes it lose the reputation it had in my mind. Not to mention all the false advertising they have out there that stands in stark contrast to their new way of operation and how your family was treated.
Their handling of your experience is all we need to know to permanently cross it off our list. I'm just sorry you had to go through it... now you deserve a vacation from your vacation.
Their handling of your experience is all we need to know to permanently cross it off our list. I'm just sorry you had to go through it... now you deserve a vacation from your vacation.
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Jul 27, 2017, 9:52 am
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I'm surprised this thread doesn't have more prominence when conducting a Google search.
Perhaps it's because the name of the property isn't used enough in various posts: Ani Villas Anguilla.
I personally would never stay at Ani Villas Anguilla because they didn't treat the OP well.
Who else is never going to stay at Ani Villas Anguilla?
Perhaps it's because the name of the property isn't used enough in various posts: Ani Villas Anguilla.
I personally would never stay at Ani Villas Anguilla because they didn't treat the OP well.
Who else is never going to stay at Ani Villas Anguilla?
Jul 27, 2017, 10:01 am
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I'm surprised this thread doesn't have more prominence when conducting a Google search.
Perhaps it's because the name of the property isn't used enough in various posts: Ani Villas Anguilla.
I personally would never stay at Ani Villas Anguilla because they didn't treat the OP well.
Who else is never going to stay at Ani Villas Anguilla?
Perhaps it's because the name of the property isn't used enough in various posts: Ani Villas Anguilla.
I personally would never stay at Ani Villas Anguilla because they didn't treat the OP well.
Who else is never going to stay at Ani Villas Anguilla?
Jul 29, 2017, 9:19 am
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I then received a response which still didn't really address my response and to my spouse and I, seems like a manipulative attempt to play us off the the other by citing her message in the book. However, the context of the note was thus. My wife was handed the book and felt pressured to write something, and because our friends wife was watching her write and we were already mortified and embarrassed we kept it positive for her sake. Not anis. We didn't want them to further feel that their time and money were further wasted. The same reason I didn't complain the entire time; if it were us, we would have left and stayed elsewhere midweek but alas, traveling with friends requires extra diplomacy.