St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Sep 8, 2018, 3:14 pm
#1412
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Marriott LT Platinum+Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Delta Plat, United Silver, AX Biz Cent
Posts: 705
Breakfast is only included if you have it as part of your elite status, or a paid package rate.
If you are on an award and do not have breakfast as part of elite status, you will have to pay.
I'm not sure of the cost.
If you are on an award and do not have breakfast as part of elite status, you will have to pay.
I'm not sure of the cost.
Sep 8, 2018, 3:36 pm
#1413
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
I think TPG has said it's around $67 a day, per person (!)
Sep 8, 2018, 4:24 pm
#1414
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ORD, MIA
Programs: AA EXP, JL JGC, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 382
I was given $369.60, tax inclusive for Garden Villa to Overwater Villa. I have a cash rate booked, so it may or may not be the same. On one of the nights I am staying, the OVW is not available online, but I am confirmed for all of the nights into room type. So not all availability may be displayed online.
Somewhere upthread, it was mentioned that St. Regis Maldives is listed on https://marriottmembersdinemore.com/ as participating in dining discounts for elite (20% platinum, 15% gold, 10% everyone else). Can confirm that they are NOT honoring this, and have stated they are in the process of getting their property removed from that website.
Arrival time for flights must before 3:30pm, a tad earlier than 4pm (from the wiki).
Somewhere upthread, it was mentioned that St. Regis Maldives is listed on https://marriottmembersdinemore.com/ as participating in dining discounts for elite (20% platinum, 15% gold, 10% everyone else). Can confirm that they are NOT honoring this, and have stated they are in the process of getting their property removed from that website.
Arrival time for flights must before 3:30pm, a tad earlier than 4pm (from the wiki).
Just booked 5 nights GV in August for 240k points and cancelled a similar reservation at the W. Hoping for good weather.
A few questions,
1. What are my upgrade chances from GV to ovw as a platinum assuming there are open rooms?
2. Has anyone been quoted a cash price to upgrade from GV to OVW after booking with points? Is this possible? I want more certainty in getting an overwater room.
A few questions,
1. What are my upgrade chances from GV to ovw as a platinum assuming there are open rooms?
2. Has anyone been quoted a cash price to upgrade from GV to OVW after booking with points? Is this possible? I want more certainty in getting an overwater room.
Sep 8, 2018, 4:48 pm
#1415
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicagoland
Programs: AA exp 3mm Hertz 5*
Posts: 334
Am I crazy for changing my St. Regis reservation (85k for over water) for the W fabulous overwater oasis?
Snorkeling is important to me, but also the W rooms seem more private compared to the St. Regis "sunrise" side rooms.
Would anyone else choose the W over the St. Regis for the same number of points??
Snorkeling is important to me, but also the W rooms seem more private compared to the St. Regis "sunrise" side rooms.
Would anyone else choose the W over the St. Regis for the same number of points??
I didn’t think the room was much better than an ow at Conrad, though it was larger. Food was good at both. Bar was much better at Conrad. I did find the service to be excellent at St Regis, initially, then fell off, till I found my wallet.
There’s another resort under construction about a kilometer away, with lights blazing 24/7.
If if you read the reviews by TPG, he initially didn’t like the St Regis, until they finally ‘realized’ (with much prodding) Who he was. Then, he loved it.
Sep 8, 2018, 4:54 pm
#1416
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,714
I don’t think so. Was at St Regis in May, was at Conrad in ‘17. Stayed in a St Regis suite. Can’t say I understood the hype of any of it. Snorkeling was available outside my room at Conrad and at the House reef. At St Regis they dumped us out in open water, not that great of a reef, and was appalled that they never asked about experience level. The current is strong in and around the St Regis, and two snorkels were immediately overwhelmed by the 1+ swells.
I didn’t think the room was much better than an ow at Conrad, though it was larger. Food was good at both. Bar was much better at Conrad. I did find the service to be excellent at St Regis, initially, then fell off, till I found my wallet.
There’s another resort under construction about a kilometer away, with lights blazing 24/7.
If if you read the reviews by TPG, he initially didn’t like the St Regis, until they finally ‘realized’ (with much prodding) Who he was. Then, he loved it.
Sep 8, 2018, 6:58 pm
#1418
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
That's a complete bunch of bull. TPG only complained about small service issues he attributed to the property only being open a few months. And I think the property already knew who he was considering he brought a camera crew with him.... If you like the Conrad, that's fine, but don't be biased and make S up.
Sep 8, 2018, 9:30 pm
#1419
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicagoland
Programs: AA exp 3mm Hertz 5*
Posts: 334
That's a complete bunch of bull. TPG only complained about small service issues he attributed to the property only being open a few months. And I think the property already knew who he was considering he brought a camera crew with him.... If you like the Conrad, that's fine, but don't be biased and make S up.
My comments aren’t intended to be an overwhelming endorsement of the Conrad, only that they were suggested by TPG, et al, to be a lesser property. The only bias I have is that his review of the St Regis is what I experienced... not quite five stars... except I never made the turn to “realize” how perfect it was. Probably because they knew I didn’t have a camera crew coming?
Any way, I expressed my opinions from what I experienced, and compared the results. I also simply related what TPG wrote. And, I was suggesting, that, in my opinion, the person who bailed and chose the W did the right thing. You, on the other hand, have a lot of nerve suggesting I made anything up. Quantity of posts neither equal quality nor confer expertise.. Just my opinion to you and all the other flamers who get racked off when someone else has differing experiences, views and opinions.
Sep 8, 2018, 10:14 pm
#1420
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 15
Sorry to displease you bucko, but that’s the way I read his reviews. After staying, I re-read and rewatched all of them, wondering what he was so taken by. As to what you “think” the resort did or didn’t know, I’m guessing that neither of us can speak authoritatively on the subject. I will say that “small service” items at a +$2k/night resort ARE big things. TPG must have felt so as he states that he sought out the GM for several days.
My comments aren’t intended to be an overwhelming endorsement of the Conrad, only that they were suggested by TPG, et al, to be a lesser property. The only bias I have is that his review of the St Regis is what I experienced... not quite five stars... except I never made the turn to “realize” how perfect it was. Probably because they knew I didn’t have a camera crew coming?
Any way, I expressed my opinions from what I experienced, and compared the results. I also simply related what TPG wrote. And, I was suggesting, that, in my opinion, the person who bailed and chose the W did the right thing. You, on the other hand, have a lot of nerve suggesting I made anything up. Quantity of posts neither equal quality nor confer expertise.. Just my opinion to you and all the other flamers who get racked off when someone else has differing experiences, views and opinions.
Sep 8, 2018, 10:26 pm
#1421
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 65
Sorry to displease you bucko, but that’s the way I read his reviews. After staying, I re-read and rewatched all of them, wondering what he was so taken by. As to what you “think” the resort did or didn’t know, I’m guessing that neither of us can speak authoritatively on the subject. I will say that “small service” items at a +$2k/night resort ARE big things. TPG must have felt so as he states that he sought out the GM for several days.
My comments aren’t intended to be an overwhelming endorsement of the Conrad, only that they were suggested by TPG, et al, to be a lesser property. The only bias I have is that his review of the St Regis is what I experienced... not quite five stars... except I never made the turn to “realize” how perfect it was. Probably because they knew I didn’t have a camera crew coming?
Any way, I expressed my opinions from what I experienced, and compared the results. I also simply related what TPG wrote. And, I was suggesting, that, in my opinion, the person who bailed and chose the W did the right thing. You, on the other hand, have a lot of nerve suggesting I made anything up. Quantity of posts neither equal quality nor confer expertise.. Just my opinion to you and all the other flamers who get racked off when someone else has differing experiences, views and opinions.
Are you referring to this article? https://thepointsguy.com/2017/02/hot...egis-maldives/
The only complaints I can see on the review was butler-house cleaning miscommunication, dive center not playing ball, and the typical restaurant is "full" BS; which I agree, at a $2500/night resort it should not be happening?
However, I do not see him preferring Conrad over STR? On the contrary, only time he mentions Conrad in his article was :"way nicer than both Park Hyatt and the Conrad. But, that wasn’t so surprising, given that the resort is brand new."
Now this was TPG's final verdict, no where do i see him seeking out a GM for "several days":
"Although there were some flaws in the service, they were probably kinks that still need to be worked out because the property is so new. Everything that came up was quickly resolved, and I ended up thoroughly enjoying my stay at the property." -TPG.
In your personal experience, is the STR still as bad, or has it worsen since TPG's visit?
Also interested to know which direction is the construction in relation to the resort? Any idea what resort it might be?
Sep 8, 2018, 10:52 pm
#1423
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
The wiki has information on this and there was discussion about this just a few pages ago.
The seaplane operator - TMA, is in full control of transportation and its prices. Correct me if I'm wrong but hiking the price of the transfer by $50 or $100, (imp)lying to guests by saying that's what TMA charges, and then taking that money back from TMA or skimming it off the top before it's given to TMA would be considered fraud.
The seaplane operator - TMA, is in full control of transportation and its prices. Correct me if I'm wrong but hiking the price of the transfer by $50 or $100, (imp)lying to guests by saying that's what TMA charges, and then taking that money back from TMA or skimming it off the top before it's given to TMA would be considered fraud.
Sep 8, 2018, 11:18 pm
#1424
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
The seaplane operator - TMA, is in full control of transportation and its prices. Correct me if I'm wrong but hiking the price of the transfer by $50 or $100, (imp)lying to guests by saying that's what TMA charges, and then taking that money back from TMA or skimming it off the top before it's given to TMA would be considered fraud.
Sep 8, 2018, 11:29 pm
#1425
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
Posts: 250
The seaplane operator - TMA, is in full control of transportation and its prices. Correct me if I'm wrong but hiking the price of the transfer by $50 or $100, (imp)lying to guests by saying that's what TMA charges, and then taking that money back from TMA or skimming it off the top before it's given to TMA would be considered fraud.
