Need advice: South of Thailand, 5n stay at a beach hotel
Mar 26, 2019, 4:03 am
#16
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I would agree that the beach at the Renaissance isn't impressive.
Mar 26, 2019, 4:17 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
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Not the most luxurious, not the best service, not the best facilities (nor pool access rooms) - but for some reason I always really enjoy my stays at the Le Meridien Phuket.
1. It is an old property so the hard product can feel dated
2. It is an old property which means that it was able to nab one of the best beachfront locations in Phuket. It is tucked away by a stunning beach with soft sand and beautiful waves.
3. It is an old property which means its F&B options are tried and tested and are delicious.
Plenty of kids there (many of them from Russia) - affordable cocktails and comfortable rooms. If Phuket is still an option on your list and utmost luxury is not a "must", I would recommend this resort for a good ol' Thai style R&R.
1. It is an old property so the hard product can feel dated
2. It is an old property which means that it was able to nab one of the best beachfront locations in Phuket. It is tucked away by a stunning beach with soft sand and beautiful waves.
3. It is an old property which means its F&B options are tried and tested and are delicious.
Plenty of kids there (many of them from Russia) - affordable cocktails and comfortable rooms. If Phuket is still an option on your list and utmost luxury is not a "must", I would recommend this resort for a good ol' Thai style R&R.
Jul 9, 2019, 4:56 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2014
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Which Bonvoy for Thailand honeymoon?
Hi all!
I'll be using my points to send my little sister and her new husband on their honeymoon in October and would love to tap into the collective knowledge of this group. They are looking for a beach hotel with luxurious rooms, a nice pool, and a great in-house spa. I'd love to keep it at or under 60k points per night. Which Bonvoy properties would you recommend for great luxury without breaking the points bank?
Thank you!
I'll be using my points to send my little sister and her new husband on their honeymoon in October and would love to tap into the collective knowledge of this group. They are looking for a beach hotel with luxurious rooms, a nice pool, and a great in-house spa. I'd love to keep it at or under 60k points per night. Which Bonvoy properties would you recommend for great luxury without breaking the points bank?
Thank you!
Jul 9, 2019, 5:31 pm
#19
Join Date: Feb 2008
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The Library or the Ritz Carlton are your obvious bets based on those criteria. The Library is cool, modern and centrally located, the Ritz Carlton a bit more of a retreat.
If you are are willing to pay for upgrades, Naka Island is an alternative choice so long as you don’t leave them in the apartment block base rooms.
If you could manage the cat 8 budget, your description screams Vana Belle to me. The JW Khao Lak is the other potential, but I’ve never been there so no comment from me...
If you are are willing to pay for upgrades, Naka Island is an alternative choice so long as you don’t leave them in the apartment block base rooms.
If you could manage the cat 8 budget, your description screams Vana Belle to me. The JW Khao Lak is the other potential, but I’ve never been there so no comment from me...
Jul 9, 2019, 5:49 pm
#20
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W Koh Samui. It’s over your budget but you could offset that with a reasonably priced Bangkok hotel (points or paid) for a couple of nights (if they haven’t been to BKK before).
Jul 9, 2019, 6:09 pm
#21
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Vana Belle is what you want for sure. But it is now cat 8.
Naka Island, even if you get out of the base rooms, the rooms are less luxurious.
Naka Island, even if you get out of the base rooms, the rooms are less luxurious.
Jul 9, 2019, 8:17 pm
#22
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I'll be using my points to send my little sister and her new husband on their honeymoon in October and would love to tap into the collective knowledge of this group. They are looking for a beach hotel with luxurious rooms, a nice pool, and a great in-house spa. I'd love to keep it at or under 60k points per night. Which Bonvoy properties would you recommend for great luxury without breaking the points bank?
Weather aside, I agree Vana Belle is the obvious choice. The Renaissance Phuket also gets excellent reviews and is well within your points budget. Though it's certainly a class below VB.