my44

Has anyone tried to call the resort or SPG regarding cash+point redemption at The Andaman?

PatMike

Does anyone know if the Andaman has started accepting the Starwood Privilege card?
If anyone is corrently there now, could you check it out and report back?

Starwood Lurker II

The answer is no, according to the Starwood Privilege website.

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Starwood Lurker II

I have just came back from this wonderful place and have loads of information to share with everyone.

Meanwhile, let me share the offer link to members who are planning to visit this gorgeous place soon.

More updates on this property coming your way.

Keyser

great....thanks for the offer link thyetus....

chanp

Thanks for the reminder of how nice this property looks. Will have to try it out later this year.

Barnaby100

Sounds good. I am booked for 3 nights paid and 2 points nights in December but a bit worried it's a bit run down and basic from trip adviser reviews. Have the four seasons booked for the 3 paid nights as well (in a villa at 5 times the cost). Actually I also have a datai reservation as well( covering all angles). Final 2 nights booked at westin.

PatMike

I am in a quandry about staying here vs the Westin.
I actually have 5th night free points reservations at both for specialty select rooms.

Andaman reservation shows:
1 King
Nespresso Coffee Machine, 26 Inch Flat Screen Lcd Tv, Deluxe Seaview, Free Wi-fi Internet, Step Out Balcony, 43 sqm Haven With View Of The Andaman Sea. White Marbled Bathroom With Contemporary Fixtures Has Separate Rainforest Shower

Westin reservation shows:
1 King
Partial Ocean View Non-smoking, 42 Inch Plasma Tv, Deluxe Ocean View, Heavenly Bed And Shower, Separate Bath/shower/toilet, Partial Sea View From Spacious Private Balcony,size Room 52 Sqm

I am Gold

Any suggestions???

mario33

In response to the above 2 posts, I would go for The Andaman.

AFAIK the Deluxe rooms have been renovated, though the bedding and tv is below par. Its not true "luxury", but the rain forest setting sets it apart from most beach resorts elsewhere.

Starwood Lurker II

I would say that the seaview is to-die-for. I usually sleep with some soothing music in my room but during my stay the only sounds I hear are that from the sea waves. Even on the highest floor!

Some trivia for you

Resort divided into north and south wing. (Each wing has 4 floors)

Main building has 3 floors, highest floor links directly to the 4th floor of each wing.

All rooms have 3 digit numbers.

North Wing deluxe rooms have renovated toilets(Contemporary in light green).

South Wing deluxe rooms and all suites have Classic toilets in brown due for upgrading hopefully by end of the year.

Property is built such that it does not interfere with the ecosystem. Guests can see monkeys, squirrels, flying lemurs(at night only), hornbills.

Guests can check in at sunset lounge.

Whole resort is WIFI enabled(complimentary) though rooms have no broadband facilities.

Last but not least, I was told that Plats do get free breakfast. Those who have been to this property may verify if this is right.

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mario33

Correct.

Considering the buffet breakfast is priced at around MYR100 nett (USD32) per person, its a much welcomed perk.

mario33

All seaview deluxe rooms are in the north wing.

PatMike

Are they on the top floors?
How would you say they compare to the Westin's Partial Ocean view room ?????

mario33

Seaview rooms are on the 4th floor, plus 3rd floor and possibly 2nd floor. 1st floor are lanai rooms.

The better view rooms at the Andaman would beat any view at the Westin (except perhaps those from ocean front suites). However rooms at the Westin are better furnished and more comfortable, but then you can also experience this kind of comfort at any good city hotel. Not many resort has the rain forest setting like the Andaman ....

Keyser

i agree....i would go with the andaman too....