Ritz Carlton Langkawi Malaysia [Master Thread]
May 18, 2019, 7:39 am
#91
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
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May 18, 2019, 8:09 am
#92
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
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May 18, 2019, 10:28 am
#93
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
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May 19, 2019, 3:34 am
#94
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Jun 12, 2019, 1:10 pm
#95
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Location: Seat 2A
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The value of a redemption for 50k a night appears to be really good. Does it make a difference if one is Titanium vs Platinum when staying here?
Jun 12, 2019, 7:45 pm
#96
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Depending on how much you value Marriott points 50k could be either good or bad. I paid cash at a rate low enough that it'd be <1cpm (or even .8cpm) to use points. Also keep in mind points booking = no breakfast.
You can probably book using a Ritz STARS or w/e rate (via a TA) and get breakfast included + the usual benefits and a $100 credit. Probably better value than points IMO.
Jun 12, 2019, 10:41 pm
#97
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Yes, Ritzes officially upgrade Tits & Amb whereas they don't upgrade Plats. Unofficially, they give better upgrade to higher tiers, and my Ambassador upgrade was absolutely amazing. I believe a Platinum will still get an upgrade (despite no requirement of there being one per T&C), but it won't be nearly as epic as an Amb's.
Depending on how much you value Marriott points 50k could be either good or bad. I paid cash at a rate low enough that it'd be <1cpm (or even .8cpm) to use points. Also keep in mind points booking = no breakfast.
You can probably book using a Ritz STARS or w/e rate (via a TA) and get breakfast included + the usual benefits and a $100 credit. Probably better value than points IMO.
Depending on how much you value Marriott points 50k could be either good or bad. I paid cash at a rate low enough that it'd be <1cpm (or even .8cpm) to use points. Also keep in mind points booking = no breakfast.
You can probably book using a Ritz STARS or w/e rate (via a TA) and get breakfast included + the usual benefits and a $100 credit. Probably better value than points IMO.
I'm thinking about booking one night including two way airport transfers and breakfast, then booking another 1-2 on award. At least it would be a little bit better value. That being said I can see a corporate rate (no breakfast either) at 1,615 MYR and the package deal for 1,865 MYR. That's a $60 difference.
Last edited by skywalkerLAX; Jun 12, 2019 at 11:05 pm
Jun 12, 2019, 11:52 pm
#98
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Well the paid rates are $450 (no tax at least in LGK). I would be going by myself so paying one breakfast isn't exactly the end of me. I'd consider though if we were two pax because F&B costs can add up.
I'm thinking about booking one night including two way airport transfers and breakfast, then booking another 1-2 on award. At least it would be a little bit better value. That being said I can see a corporate rate (no breakfast either) at 1,615 MYR and the package deal for 1,865 MYR. That's a $60 difference.
I'm thinking about booking one night including two way airport transfers and breakfast, then booking another 1-2 on award. At least it would be a little bit better value. That being said I can see a corporate rate (no breakfast either) at 1,615 MYR and the package deal for 1,865 MYR. That's a $60 difference.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:23 am
#99
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Thanks! I just checked rates again on the website vs App and for some reason I get much better rates here compared to what the app showed me.
Package incl transfers and bf for 1518 MYR. At that rate it's tough to justify spending 50k for a bare bones reservation. I sent a request to a TA for the STARS rate to compare.
Package incl transfers and bf for 1518 MYR. At that rate it's tough to justify spending 50k for a bare bones reservation. I sent a request to a TA for the STARS rate to compare.
Jun 14, 2019, 11:10 pm
#100
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FYI I contacted the STARS eligible Travel Agent who said that the hotel has now substituted the $100 on property benefit with a round trip airport transfer (car type not specified).
The rate isn't really attractive as in discounted, you can book the same as AAA Rate on the Marriott Website without having to go through the TA.
The rate isn't really attractive as in discounted, you can book the same as AAA Rate on the Marriott Website without having to go through the TA.
Jun 15, 2019, 12:16 am
#101
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
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That is such a joke! Airport transfer is 5$ or so with Uber, 30$ or so if you take the hotel car.
The ride takes 10 minutes at most.
The ride takes 10 minutes at most.
Jun 15, 2019, 3:31 am
#102
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An "on property credit" would have been nice to mitigate their expensive (overpriced) F&B.
Dec 4, 2019, 9:36 pm
#104
Join Date: Aug 2015
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It showed up early in the app. Then upon arrival they were trying to not grant me the upgrade after all. Was glad I had taken a screenshot.
Dec 5, 2019, 3:36 am
#105
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
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Showed up early. About a week or two out, I was upgraded to a beach villa, then a few days out, I got upgraded to an oceanfront. Been meaning to write a review of this place from my excellent stay in late October..