St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Apr 24, 2019, 6:37 pm
#2776
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
I'm debating on canceling and moving to Conrad Maldives (which i've been before and I have enough points there and they look to allow 2+2 for same award price) VS paying an additional ~$3700 for 10 nights for the BV upgrade..
Apr 25, 2019, 12:39 am
#2777
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 162
We regret to inform you that the resort policies have now changed and the maximum occupancy for a Garden Villa with Pool is fixed at 2 persons. We are unable to accommodate your family of 4 in a Garden Villa with Pool. The only option is to upgrade to a higher category that can accommodate your family.
Apr 25, 2019, 12:52 am
#2778
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
Wow that's a huge blow. Did they specify what category does accommodate 2 adults + 2 kids? I know we were in the duplex Family Beach Villa but those are twice as expensive in cash as a GV so a huge difference. If they claim a BV or OWV can accommodate it that really just seems like a straight up surcharge as there's not any material difference in layout...
Apr 25, 2019, 7:25 am
#2779
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
I was booked for 2 pax using points for GV. It is true it is above max occupancy but we've had reports of them allowing 2 young children (mine at 5 and 2) to stay in the GV. I told them I've had "friends" who have had stayed in GV with 2 children (see upthread for details) so why can't they do the same for me..
I'm debating on canceling and moving to Conrad Maldives (which i've been before and I have enough points there and they look to allow 2+2 for same award price) VS paying an additional ~$3700 for 10 nights for the BV upgrade..
I'm debating on canceling and moving to Conrad Maldives (which i've been before and I have enough points there and they look to allow 2+2 for same award price) VS paying an additional ~$3700 for 10 nights for the BV upgrade..
Apr 25, 2019, 12:34 pm
#2780
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
beach villa. I checked the dates ill be there and the GV is soldout. Seems like a play on trying to get me to pay for the upgrade vs giving it for free. Ive asked them that ill be happy to pay for the upcharge of upgraded to the familu duplex.. unlikely but who knows..
Apr 25, 2019, 3:26 pm
#2781
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: Marriott
Posts: 8
Apr 25, 2019, 4:25 pm
#2782
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,178
It has been reported in the thread to be OK with that flight as long as it is on time. Any significant delay will of course mean a night in Malé.
Apr 26, 2019, 3:46 am
#2783
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Minor delays too. I was delayed by 30 mins on this same flight last year and we ended up waiting in Airport till 11pm for a flight to a local island and then a 1hr boat ride to the Conrad. Not a good way to start the holiday. Try and get a different flight.
Apr 26, 2019, 4:43 am
#2784
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,178
True, should have written most delays.
Apr 26, 2019, 9:22 pm
#2785
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 114
For those who have already visited the St Regis, what would you do differently if you were to visit again?
Planning on my second trip soon and looking for some pro tips or suggestions. Will def be spending more hours at the breakfast each day!
Planning on my second trip soon and looking for some pro tips or suggestions. Will def be spending more hours at the breakfast each day!
Apr 27, 2019, 8:55 am
#2786
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM 1.77MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 2,786
Would have also liked to try the night fishing, but it coincided on the same night as the wine dinner.
Apr 29, 2019, 11:06 am
#2787
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
We went once shortly after opening and again last week (checked out earlier this week). They have made some cut backs since our first stay. Our butler specifically told us that one of those changes was kids eating for free.
On this trip, we were told under 4 is free. We were charged for meals for our 5 year old, but meals for our 1 year old were free (which was a little awkward differentiating which dishes should be charged and which shouldn't).
Apr 30, 2019, 5:22 pm
#2788
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 159
Should I do Waldorf Astoria Maldives or St Regis Maldives?
WA:
Pros: 480k Hilton + 2 FN Certs = 7 Nights. Cheaper Transportation to Resort. Sometime in April or May. Will be able to take Biz class flight.
Cons: Reef might have not recovered. Unknown pricing about service/food costs.
SR:
Pros: Reserved for 240k before category deval. During December. 5 Nights.
Cons: Need to travel in Economy. Losing Platinum status after this year. So probably last time to get Free Breakfast. Super Expensive for Resort Transport.
WA:
Pros: 480k Hilton + 2 FN Certs = 7 Nights. Cheaper Transportation to Resort. Sometime in April or May. Will be able to take Biz class flight.
Cons: Reef might have not recovered. Unknown pricing about service/food costs.
SR:
Pros: Reserved for 240k before category deval. During December. 5 Nights.
Cons: Need to travel in Economy. Losing Platinum status after this year. So probably last time to get Free Breakfast. Super Expensive for Resort Transport.
May 1, 2019, 12:35 am
#2789
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
Should I do Waldorf Astoria Maldives or St Regis Maldives?
WA:
Pros: 480k Hilton + 2 FN Certs = 7 Nights. Cheaper Transportation to Resort. Sometime in April or May. Will be able to take Biz class flight.
Cons: Reef might have not recovered. Unknown pricing about service/food costs.
SR:
Pros: Reserved for 240k before category deval. During December. 5 Nights.
Cons: Need to travel in Economy. Losing Platinum status after this year. So probably last time to get Free Breakfast. Super Expensive for Resort Transport.
WA:
Pros: 480k Hilton + 2 FN Certs = 7 Nights. Cheaper Transportation to Resort. Sometime in April or May. Will be able to take Biz class flight.
Cons: Reef might have not recovered. Unknown pricing about service/food costs.
SR:
Pros: Reserved for 240k before category deval. During December. 5 Nights.
Cons: Need to travel in Economy. Losing Platinum status after this year. So probably last time to get Free Breakfast. Super Expensive for Resort Transport.
May 1, 2019, 1:02 pm
#2790
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Lifetime Titanium), HH Gold, AA Exec Platinum, Avis Presidents
Posts: 45
Hello - This question is for people that may have stayed at the St. Regis in prior years, but I just realized that I will be staying at the hotel next month during the Ramadan time period (May 5- June 4, 2019). Can anyone confirm what the experience will be like at some of the restaurants during this period (if different at all)? I've stayed in the Middle East during this period and oftentimes had to sit and eat in a separate walled off room, and wasn't sure what to expect in terms of the experience here - recognizing it is a resort so maybe there will be little impact. Will alcohol still be able to be served during the day? Will food choices be limited? Any guidance would be appreciated!