St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Dec 5, 2018, 6:27 am
#1846
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
i had trouble getting 5 nights in 1 booking even though all 5 nights were available on points. Ended up booking 4 nights together and 1 separate. The call center rep then emailed the resort to ask them to combine the reservations and refund the 60k points. The resort responded back within a day taking care of combining the reservations.
Dec 6, 2018, 3:04 am
#1848
Join Date: May 2013
Location: GVA, BSL, ZRH
Programs: A3*, HH, club carlson: all gold and bonvoy plat
Posts: 466
Hi, I couldn't find a list, like the one in the conrad rangali thread's wiki, where everyone can put the upgrade rate she/he got. If there is one somewhere I didn't look at, please let me know. If not, maybe we could start one in the wiki.
And now a specific question to you all, does someone know how much would cost an upgrade from a garden villa to a 2-bedroom family beach villa in low season (July)?
And now a specific question to you all, does someone know how much would cost an upgrade from a garden villa to a 2-bedroom family beach villa in low season (July)?
Dec 6, 2018, 5:52 am
#1849
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: Marriott LTS
Posts: 195
Hi, I couldn't find a list, like the one in the conrad rangali thread's wiki, where everyone can put the upgrade rate she/he got. If there is one somewhere I didn't look at, please let me know. If not, maybe we could start one in the wiki.
And now a specific question to you all, does someone know how much would cost an upgrade from a garden villa to a 2-bedroom family beach villa in low season (July)?
And now a specific question to you all, does someone know how much would cost an upgrade from a garden villa to a 2-bedroom family beach villa in low season (July)?
Dec 6, 2018, 6:22 am
#1850
Join Date: May 2013
Location: GVA, BSL, ZRH
Programs: A3*, HH, club carlson: all gold and bonvoy plat
Posts: 466
the upgrade supplement varies based on season. Email the hotel at [email protected], they are pretty prompt in their responses.
Dec 6, 2018, 6:32 am
#1851
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: Marriott LTS
Posts: 195
I know about the season dynamic. And I also have a quote based from 2x garden villas to 1x 2-bedroom family and already a lot (too much according to me) mail exchanges with them. I just wanted to know how much (as a data point for comparison) it would cost from 1x garden villa to the family villa before I'll ask them an umpteenth request. My reasoning is should I upgrade from 1 or 2 garden villas to the family villa?
Dec 6, 2018, 7:19 am
#1852
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 386
I know about the season dynamic. And I also have a quote based from 2x garden villas to 1x 2-bedroom family and already a lot (too much according to me) mail exchanges with them. I just wanted to know how much (as a data point for comparison) it would cost from 1x garden villa to the family villa before I'll ask them an umpteenth request. My reasoning is should I upgrade from 1 or 2 garden villas to the family villa?
I received a quote of $1600 inclusive for a 2 bedroom OW suite. With that price, booking a second villa might be a better option.
Dec 6, 2018, 9:34 am
#1853
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
I saw someone asking about Zika. Are there any other health concerns/vaccinations/etc that anyone did (or had recommended to them) specifically for this trip?
The CDC for example is recommending a Hep A and Typhoid...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destina.../none/maldives
The CDC for example is recommending a Hep A and Typhoid...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destina.../none/maldives
Dec 6, 2018, 9:48 am
#1854
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I saw someone asking about Zika. Are there any other health concerns/vaccinations/etc that anyone did (or had recommended to them) specifically for this trip?
The CDC for example is recommending a Hep A and Typhoid...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destina.../none/maldives
The CDC for example is recommending a Hep A and Typhoid...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destina.../none/maldives
If you are only going to be staying at St. Regis, or any other similar resort, it is highly unlikely that you will be at higher risk than you are at any major hotel or resort anywhere else.
Dec 6, 2018, 10:34 am
#1855
Join Date: May 2013
Location: GVA, BSL, ZRH
Programs: A3*, HH, club carlson: all gold and bonvoy plat
Posts: 466
Thanks for the replies!
Yes, I booked 2 garden villas on points. First quote was 1600 USD (taxes incl.) for the upgrade. I called and they brought it down to 1355 USD (taxes incl.), which is a nice gesture I don't complain.
My reasoning is that the 2x garden villas for this period would cost, per night, (2x 1'692 =) 3'384 USD, while the family beach villa would be at 3'699 USD (taxes incl.). That's just a 315 USD difference and way below the 1355 USD mentioned above. Since seeing that this way, I can't see myself paying the upgrade.
Caimaster, with the quote you got, I'm more and more wondering if the upgrade quote I received is from 1x garden villa and not from 2x.
That's why I was asking you guys how much the upgrade would cost from only 1 garden villa (thinking of canceling one reservation).
Any ideas before I contact them asking for an upgrade quote from only 1 villa?
Have you booked the 2 Garden villas on points? From what I have seen at this property the rates for the family villa are insane. I think the same would be reflected in the upgrade supplement. If you have enough number of points to book 2 Garden villas on points its a very good redemption at 60k per night. Try telling them its for a special occasion and get a discounted rate. I mentioned my wife's birthday and they offered only $200++ per night to overwater villa from garden villa. I went with W because of their option of romantic dinner at their private island.
Caimaster, with the quote you got, I'm more and more wondering if the upgrade quote I received is from 1x garden villa and not from 2x.
That's why I was asking you guys how much the upgrade would cost from only 1 garden villa (thinking of canceling one reservation).
Any ideas before I contact them asking for an upgrade quote from only 1 villa?
Dec 6, 2018, 10:51 am
#1856
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
Just booked 8 nights on points-garden villa. The SPG rep was EXTREMELY helpful. Originally, she couldn't find avail. Then she broke up the stay into multiple reservations-preserving the 5th night free. 25th anniversary is going to be great!
Dec 6, 2018, 11:37 am
#1858
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
Cannot answer completely direct, but the Garden was 420K for 8 nights, the SPG rep said the OWV was going to be about 1M points for 8 nights.
Last edited by Mr. Vker; Dec 6, 2018 at 4:35 pm
Dec 6, 2018, 12:31 pm
#1859
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,156
The offer they send back states ckearly that it has to be the full stay that is upgraded. I did not try to challenge this.