St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Sep 10, 2018, 9:41 am
#1457
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Glob, AA EXP
Posts: 56
So I was able to book two nights in an OWV at 80k points before the price hike back-to-back with three nights in the GV at 60k points per night. Anyone ever have any success on getting the fifth night free on different reservations/room types?
Sep 10, 2018, 10:35 am
#1458
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ORD, MIA
Programs: AA EXP, JL JGC, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 382
I specifically asked about this in an email, and the reply was a firm no. They also said it was a mistake, and they were in the process of getting their property removed from that website.
Sep 10, 2018, 11:41 am
#1459
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
For all the comments on the reef: it's still recovering from the construction (will take years) plus you can get the dive shop to take you somewhere else. As the other poster said, you go to STR for the above water experience. If you want excellent, not just good OVR snorkeling, go elsewhere.
Sep 10, 2018, 11:44 am
#1460
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
Which kinda makes sense as the 20% off is meant to entice people to eat "on resort/hotel" when there are other dining options off-site. Not like you can go anywhere else in Maldives.
Sep 10, 2018, 11:50 am
#1461
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
Mind if I ask who confirmed this in an email? In my specific case I'm strongly considering a mattress run just to get platinum just because of a stay here... will not be happy if that benefit doesn't exist.
Will the free breakfast at least still exist?
Sep 10, 2018, 1:05 pm
#1462
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
Hi, any experience with the hobiecat sailing?
According to the acitivities list it should be available but I haven’t see /read anything about it in any tripreport.
And is there a half-price Happy Hour at the whale-bar like in many other resorts?
I really enojy if there is a place where guest can mingle like at Conrad Rangali.
At the Taj Exotica or the Park Hyatt for example they didn’t have a Happy Hour and it was very quiet and a little boring in the bar before or after dinner, as there weren‘t any guests.
According to the acitivities list it should be available but I haven’t see /read anything about it in any tripreport.
And is there a half-price Happy Hour at the whale-bar like in many other resorts?
I really enojy if there is a place where guest can mingle like at Conrad Rangali.
At the Taj Exotica or the Park Hyatt for example they didn’t have a Happy Hour and it was very quiet and a little boring in the bar before or after dinner, as there weren‘t any guests.
Sep 10, 2018, 1:51 pm
#1463
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
If this property was in Japan or Korea they would either have a notice on their website that it was a mistake or they would honour it, no questions asked, should you be there and bring it up with management. Just shows you what US corporations can and do get away with.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Sep 10, 2018 at 2:08 pm
Sep 10, 2018, 1:56 pm
#1464
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
Hi, any experience with the hobiecat sailing?
According to the acitivities list it should be available but I haven’t see /read anything about it in any tripreport.
And is there a half-price Happy Hour at the whale-bar like in many other resorts?
I really enojy if there is a place where guest can mingle like at Conrad Rangali.
At the Taj Exotica or the Park Hyatt for example they didn’t have a Happy Hour and it was very quiet and a little boring in the bar before or after dinner, as there weren‘t any guests.
According to the acitivities list it should be available but I haven’t see /read anything about it in any tripreport.
And is there a half-price Happy Hour at the whale-bar like in many other resorts?
I really enojy if there is a place where guest can mingle like at Conrad Rangali.
At the Taj Exotica or the Park Hyatt for example they didn’t have a Happy Hour and it was very quiet and a little boring in the bar before or after dinner, as there weren‘t any guests.
Sep 10, 2018, 2:05 pm
#1466
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
PH has HH for Globalists only (canapes and one drink). Wife and I didn't see one other couple do it during our 5 nights. People really only came out at sunset for the manager's reception
Sep 10, 2018, 2:29 pm
#1467
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
Sep 10, 2018, 2:36 pm
#1468
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
That looks about right. The website has it at $55/day, which I presume is $55++, or about $67.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...ommuli-resort/
Compare that with the W Maldives, which has breakfast complimentary.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...wh-w-maldives/
Just as with the 20% Plat benefit, these hotels, be it the StR or the W, should honor what's on the website. People are relying on on this stuff when making reservations and booking plane tickets.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...ommuli-resort/
Compare that with the W Maldives, which has breakfast complimentary.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...wh-w-maldives/
Just as with the 20% Plat benefit, these hotels, be it the StR or the W, should honor what's on the website. People are relying on on this stuff when making reservations and booking plane tickets.
Sep 10, 2018, 2:41 pm
#1469
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Delta Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 197
I don't think this is true.
I didn't ask for an upgrade but the butler proactively asked if we wanted one (was actually going to decline because we didn't want the hassle of moving). So while it was halfway into the stay, we did get a complimentary upgrade.
I think the butlers have A LOT of power over extending perks so be on good terms with them and they might just comp some things (including meals, upgrades). (We also got free breakfasts too ... we had a customer service issue over luggage being delayed which wasn't the hotel's fault, but the butler said no worries, complimentary breakfast for everyone. Yes, I have platinum status for free breakfast for two people but we were more than two people.)
My overall thought about the resort is that customer service is excellent when you are there (obviously highly dependent on the butler) but beforehand, they aren't the most customer service friendly. Oh, and they don't like to extend further discounts especially on points stays.
Last edited by lifeisart; Sep 10, 2018 at 2:49 pm Reason: about the breakfast
Sep 10, 2018, 2:48 pm
#1470
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Delta Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 197
Full-heartedly agree they should honor the discount.
I think if you ask beforehand, they won't be too happy about it, but in person at check out, I think you have a good chance of getting your discount if you can show that it was online.
And, if not, contact Marriott customer service about this.
I forgot the platinum 10% off spa treatment discount ... and they did NOT proactively give me the discount. They also did NOT give me points for any dining or activities from my stay either. At this point, I won't argue with them about it but given the conversations I've had with the hotel, it would be like pulling teeth to get these things credited.
I really feel like the resort hates being part of a chain and hates point redemptions. It really LOVES the high net worth people who stay at the hotel paying full price though. But, again, on the property you have a butler there to take care of you, and that person can extend additional benefits while on property. Be sure to tip him/her well.
I think if you ask beforehand, they won't be too happy about it, but in person at check out, I think you have a good chance of getting your discount if you can show that it was online.
And, if not, contact Marriott customer service about this.
I forgot the platinum 10% off spa treatment discount ... and they did NOT proactively give me the discount. They also did NOT give me points for any dining or activities from my stay either. At this point, I won't argue with them about it but given the conversations I've had with the hotel, it would be like pulling teeth to get these things credited.
I really feel like the resort hates being part of a chain and hates point redemptions. It really LOVES the high net worth people who stay at the hotel paying full price though. But, again, on the property you have a butler there to take care of you, and that person can extend additional benefits while on property. Be sure to tip him/her well.
That looks about right. The website has it at $55/day, which I presume is $55++, or about $67.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...ommuli-resort/
Compare that with the W Maldives, which has breakfast complimentary.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...wh-w-maldives/
Just as with the 20% Plat benefit, these hotels, be it the StR or the W, should honor what's on the website. People are relying on on this stuff when making reservations and booking plane tickets.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...ommuli-resort/
Compare that with the W Maldives, which has breakfast complimentary.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact...wh-w-maldives/
Just as with the 20% Plat benefit, these hotels, be it the StR or the W, should honor what's on the website. People are relying on on this stuff when making reservations and booking plane tickets.