St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
#2206
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Marriott Titanium/ Lifetime Platinum, Caesars Diamond, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 30
#2207
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Accor Diamond, AC 35K, National Exec, Hertz Gold
Posts: 373
In terms of points accrual, do you only get points on the base rate total, food, spa and paid activities like diving?
No points on sea plane, taxes, green tax and service charges?
No points on sea plane, taxes, green tax and service charges?
#2208
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, AA LT Gold
Posts: 424
Nice! Awesome rate for this property. Im hoping they have some Turkey for us that week.
I was quoted
$369.60 for OVW
$492.80 for SOWV
$739.20 for St Regis Suite
Also prior to me upgrading they mentioned
"As you are an esteemed Platinum Premier Elite member, you will receive the following benefits at our resort:
[Insert standard benefits here, free breakfast, etc]
then.....
"As our property is a Villas and Suites only property, guaranteed complimentary upgrades and Suite Night Awards (SNAs) are not applicable as our resort."
So it seems they will not upgrade most platinums from GV to OVW. Or at least they claim they won't.
I was quoted
$369.60 for OVW
$492.80 for SOWV
$739.20 for St Regis Suite
Also prior to me upgrading they mentioned
"As you are an esteemed Platinum Premier Elite member, you will receive the following benefits at our resort:
[Insert standard benefits here, free breakfast, etc]
then.....
"As our property is a Villas and Suites only property, guaranteed complimentary upgrades and Suite Night Awards (SNAs) are not applicable as our resort."
So it seems they will not upgrade most platinums from GV to OVW. Or at least they claim they won't.
#2210
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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Posts: 20,889
#2211
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,043
Not a guarantee of course, but it seems like the resorts are doing a good job with pest control.
#2212
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I can't speak to the St. Regis specifically but I was just at the W Maldives and did not encounter a single mosquito the entire trip (while applying no bug spray, and I'm usually a mosquito magnet).
Not a guarantee of course, but it seems like the resorts are doing a good job with pest control.
Not a guarantee of course, but it seems like the resorts are doing a good job with pest control.
When we had at dinner at Cargo, they had mosquito repellant ready, though I did not use nor need it.
#2213
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
I've got a couple questions ahead of my stay in April... I tried searching the thread but was having trouble finding anything.
1) What did you tip your butler? What about tips elsewhere, are they expected above the service charge? (edit: either I'm an idiot or searching the thread just wasn't working for me the other day as I'm now finding a fair amount of discussion on this point. I'll leave it in the post but feel free to ignore.)
2) Did anyone do the Coral Gardens snorkeling trip? Was it worth it over the house reef?
3) Did anyone do a Manta Ray/Whale Shark dive/snorkeling trip? I'm considering this one but it's *expensive*... (I was quoted $2700 for up to 4 people). Wonder if I can make 2 friends on the island who would want to go and split the cost? lol.
4) I may need a scuba refresher and I see they offer one (been a few years). Has anyone done this and what was your experience?
5) Can anyone confirm if the hotel will accept an American Express card?
Thank you!
1) What did you tip your butler? What about tips elsewhere, are they expected above the service charge? (edit: either I'm an idiot or searching the thread just wasn't working for me the other day as I'm now finding a fair amount of discussion on this point. I'll leave it in the post but feel free to ignore.)
2) Did anyone do the Coral Gardens snorkeling trip? Was it worth it over the house reef?
3) Did anyone do a Manta Ray/Whale Shark dive/snorkeling trip? I'm considering this one but it's *expensive*... (I was quoted $2700 for up to 4 people). Wonder if I can make 2 friends on the island who would want to go and split the cost? lol.
4) I may need a scuba refresher and I see they offer one (been a few years). Has anyone done this and what was your experience?
5) Can anyone confirm if the hotel will accept an American Express card?
Thank you!
Last edited by tygran37; Jan 22, 2019 at 7:57 am
#2214
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Cancellation within 30 days - Award booking
Hello,
I am scheduled to stay in StR on an award booking in Late Feb and am coming up on the 30 day cancellation policy.
I have a developing family medical emergency which might change my plans but will not know for another week.
Called Marriott Customer Desk and they mentioned that since I am a Plat Premier and it is an award booking, my points will be reimbursed even if I cancel within 30 days.
Does anyone have any experience with this situation or have any suggestions?
I am scheduled to stay in StR on an award booking in Late Feb and am coming up on the 30 day cancellation policy.
I have a developing family medical emergency which might change my plans but will not know for another week.
Called Marriott Customer Desk and they mentioned that since I am a Plat Premier and it is an award booking, my points will be reimbursed even if I cancel within 30 days.
Does anyone have any experience with this situation or have any suggestions?
#2215
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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I have not heard before that PP gives extended cancellation privileges. Was it a good will gesture for your situation that they offered?
Travel insurance normally covers medical emergencies for family members as well, look in to your policy.
Travel insurance normally covers medical emergencies for family members as well, look in to your policy.
#2216
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
She also mentioned that even if a hotel has any upfront charges, they may be able to reverse them later.
As for Travel insurance, I booked my hotel using points and Chase Marriott Premier card on file. Not sure if the card has any travel insurances and if they do, how would they value the lost points?
#2217
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,823
You are mentioning upgrade from OWV to suite... I am assuming it's a typo and you meant GV to suite. Otherwise the price is crazy.
#2218
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Not a good will gesture. I believe old SPG had different cancellation policies for Elite members. Maybe the agent meant that.
She also mentioned that even if a hotel has any upfront charges, they may be able to reverse them later.
As for Travel insurance, I booked my hotel using points and Chase Marriott Premier card on file. Not sure if the card has any travel insurances and if they do, how would they value the lost points?
She also mentioned that even if a hotel has any upfront charges, they may be able to reverse them later.
As for Travel insurance, I booked my hotel using points and Chase Marriott Premier card on file. Not sure if the card has any travel insurances and if they do, how would they value the lost points?
I don't know the prior SPG program well, as I after a few unfortunate incidents stayed away from SPG for some years. But it seems that this has not been carried through to the new program, at least as a stated benefit.
As I read the cancellation policy for my stay, the forfeit was in cash with points being returned to the account. But TBH, I am not entirely sure.
#2220
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, AA LT Gold
Posts: 424
This is particularly upsetting since the W is no longer available with an entry level water villa on those dates and neither is the Conrad. Thanks Marriott!
FYI, I had to use pay with points later since I did not have enough points yet. That allowed them to change the points on me.
Last edited by hull22; Jan 22, 2019 at 10:07 pm