St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Nov 3, 2018, 10:16 am
#1696
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD
Posts: 835
I have 5 nights booked in a GV on points. I'm Plat Premier. Can I assume I will get breatkfast included? (confused by the latest post of benefits provided for PP with Ambassador status).
Anyone stay in a GV? We've stayed at the PH previously and were quite happy with the park pool villas. Upgraded one night to an OVW at the PH and that was enough time for us. However, these GVs don't look like they have direct beach access. Is it worth upgrading to an OWV? I've read a recent post that some OWV aren't in the best location. I don't want to be stuck out on the water for 5 nights with no direct sun ever.
Thanks!
Anyone stay in a GV? We've stayed at the PH previously and were quite happy with the park pool villas. Upgraded one night to an OVW at the PH and that was enough time for us. However, these GVs don't look like they have direct beach access. Is it worth upgrading to an OWV? I've read a recent post that some OWV aren't in the best location. I don't want to be stuck out on the water for 5 nights with no direct sun ever.
Thanks!
Last edited by CherylD; Nov 4, 2018 at 6:44 am
Nov 3, 2018, 11:50 pm
#1697
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
I have 5 nights booked in a GV on points. I'm Plat Premier. Can I assume I will get breatkfast included? (confused by the latest post of benefits provided for PP with Ambassador status).
Anyone stay in a GV? We've stayed at the PH previously and were quite happy with the park pool villas. Upgraded one night to an OVW at the PH and that was enough time for us. However, these GVs don't look like they have direct beach access. Is it worth upgrading to an OVW? I've read a recent post that some OVW aren't in the best location. I don't want to be stuck out on the water for 5 nights with no direct sun ever.
Anyone stay in a GV? We've stayed at the PH previously and were quite happy with the park pool villas. Upgraded one night to an OVW at the PH and that was enough time for us. However, these GVs don't look like they have direct beach access. Is it worth upgrading to an OVW? I've read a recent post that some OVW aren't in the best location. I don't want to be stuck out on the water for 5 nights with no direct sun ever.
Subsequent to my recent stay, I have booked a GV with points for 2019 and I will most definitely upgrade to OWV with cash. You have PP status so you will be able to contact them in advance to ask about one of the more desirable OWVs and avoid those north-facing OWVs which get limited sun. I do not think you should have hesitation about this - I would be very surprised if they do not meet your demands.
If you have the budget, you can upgrade to sunset OWV (instead of the regular OWVs) and then no problem about having direct sunlight, and you will get more privacy too.
Nov 4, 2018, 1:24 am
#1698
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Programs: SAS EBD, BA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 553
Was quoted a GV->OWV upgrade price of 369USD for my Oct19 stay. When mentioning in response that cash price difference during my stay is only 164USD, the resort replied that upgrades are “fixed rates based on the period of your stay”.
A little surprised that October appears to be considered high season given the relatively high upgrade price, and think I’ll pass on the upgrade for now and check back closer to my dates.
A little surprised that October appears to be considered high season given the relatively high upgrade price, and think I’ll pass on the upgrade for now and check back closer to my dates.
Nov 4, 2018, 1:53 am
#1699
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
Was quoted a GV->OWV upgrade price of 369USD for my Oct19 stay. When mentioning in response that cash price difference during my stay is only 164USD, the resort replied that upgrades are “fixed rates based on the period of your stay”.
A little surprised that October appears to be considered high season given the relatively high upgrade price, and think I’ll pass on the upgrade for now and check back closer to my dates.
A little surprised that October appears to be considered high season given the relatively high upgrade price, and think I’ll pass on the upgrade for now and check back closer to my dates.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:03 pm
#1700
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 40
Anybody have any luck applying the RC free night certificates for this property? I booked a 6 night stay on points, but nobody I've talked to has been able to retroactively apply the certificates to the stay. Given that it did not give me the option to use the certificates when I booked the stay, I was hoping that there would be something that could be done retroactively.
Nov 6, 2018, 8:20 am
#1701
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: Marriott LTS
Posts: 195
Anybody have any luck applying the RC free night certificates for this property? I booked a 6 night stay on points, but nobody I've talked to has been able to retroactively apply the certificates to the stay. Given that it did not give me the option to use the certificates when I booked the stay, I was hoping that there would be something that could be done retroactively.
Nov 7, 2018, 11:18 am
#1703
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,050
Very much no. Hotels set their own suite categories that can be requested for SNAs and most hotels only include basic suites, not premium suites. And on top of that, generally all-suite properties like this one don't allow any further use of SNAs.
Nov 8, 2018, 8:10 am
#1704
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1
Hi all first time poster here.
I have a booking at the St Regis for March, I'm staying over night near the airport. Will the St Regis chauffeur pick us up from our hotel the next morning or do we need to get our own transfer back to the airport to meet them? Also if we want the Bentley I gather our best option is to email them and ask for it?
I have a booking at the St Regis for March, I'm staying over night near the airport. Will the St Regis chauffeur pick us up from our hotel the next morning or do we need to get our own transfer back to the airport to meet them? Also if we want the Bentley I gather our best option is to email them and ask for it?
Nov 8, 2018, 6:51 pm
#1705
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
I reached out to the resort and was sent updated menus over the summer, including a mini bar menu on August 21st. In the August 21st menu liquor in room was $60 for a 375ml bottle. Since then they have applied a modest price increase (50%!!!!!!) and those $60 bottles now cost $90. Pretty insane!
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
Nov 8, 2018, 11:00 pm
#1707
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
I reached out to the resort and was sent updated menus over the summer, including a mini bar menu on August 21st. In the August 21st menu liquor in room was $60 for a 375ml bottle. Since then they have applied a modest price increase (50%!!!!!!) and those $60 bottles now cost $90. Pretty insane!
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
What minor misses in service did you experience? Sorry to hear.
Nov 9, 2018, 12:15 am
#1708
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
I reached out to the resort and was sent updated menus over the summer, including a mini bar menu on August 21st. In the August 21st menu liquor in room was $60 for a 375ml bottle. Since then they have applied a modest price increase (50%!!!!!!) and those $60 bottles now cost $90. Pretty insane!
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
I haven't looked too closely, but looks like some other items have experienced a significant increase as well (pop was $6 and is no $10 in room).
Increases aside, day one wasn't overly impressive. Our butler is fantastic, but a number of other minor misses in service by the resort have surprised us for a resort of this calibre.
EDIT: For those of you that I sent menus to, you might want to reach out directly to the resort to ensure you are looking at accurate pricing if you're concerned about prices.
And, for anyone here recently - can you comment on whether or not the price change had happened for your stay? Just curious as to when they implemented the change...
I would agree with you on early wobbles on service as well!
Nov 9, 2018, 4:05 am
#1709
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Hi all first time poster here.
I have a booking at the St Regis for March, I'm staying over night near the airport. Will the St Regis chauffeur pick us up from our hotel the next morning or do we need to get our own transfer back to the airport to meet them? Also if we want the Bentley I gather our best option is to email them and ask for it?
I have a booking at the St Regis for March, I'm staying over night near the airport. Will the St Regis chauffeur pick us up from our hotel the next morning or do we need to get our own transfer back to the airport to meet them? Also if we want the Bentley I gather our best option is to email them and ask for it?