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SPG INSTANT AWARDS - as of Feb 2018
Private Airport Transfer (one way to or from airport) - 3375 points (car) / 4500 points (van)
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Bag - 1125 points
Le Meridien Phuket Polo Shirt - 1500 points
Half Board Lunch / Dinner - 1800 / 2650 points/person (excluding special / festive events)
Buffet Breakfast Adult / Child - 1875 / 1125 points/person/meal
Spa Kids Pass - 2625 points/child/day (child 12 years and below)
One SPG Beverage at Tonson Bar - 1875 points for 2 drinks
One Mini-Cup of Ice Cream - 750 points (available at Tonson bar)
Two-hour Thai Cooking Class - 5250 points / person
60 Minute Massage at Le Spa with a choice of Swedish massage / sport massage / oriental massage - 6000 points
Private Airport Transfer (one way to or from airport) - 3375 points (car) / 4500 points (van)
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Bag - 1125 points
Le Meridien Phuket Polo Shirt - 1500 points
Half Board Lunch / Dinner - 1800 / 2650 points/person (excluding special / festive events)
Buffet Breakfast Adult / Child - 1875 / 1125 points/person/meal
Spa Kids Pass - 2625 points/child/day (child 12 years and below)
One SPG Beverage at Tonson Bar - 1875 points for 2 drinks
One Mini-Cup of Ice Cream - 750 points (available at Tonson bar)
Two-hour Thai Cooking Class - 5250 points / person
60 Minute Massage at Le Spa with a choice of Swedish massage / sport massage / oriental massage - 6000 points
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand [Master Thread]
Jan 12, 2012, 11:04 pm
#152
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Capetown
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG and Hilton Diamond, LH SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 10,167
What about reading before posting???? There are tons of answers to your questions in this thread. FT is not a moderated google!
Jan 13, 2012, 12:56 am
#153
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,233
Jan 13, 2012, 3:29 am
#154
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SEA(sia)
Posts: 5,181
During low season you may even get a full suite, and during peak season you may even be downgraded i.e. the worst possible room.
Jan 13, 2012, 3:03 pm
#156
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: AA-EXP, SPG-Plat, UAL 1K, CO Plat, Marriott Silver
Posts: 85
Totally agree
They downgraded me even though I booked into a pool view and it took several phone calls and complaining including showing my confirmation to get it fixed. Didn't get anything from the property yet, but will follow-up with them. I was told it was SPG's fault, which is ridic given I have the e-mail confirmation from booking, which has nothing to do with my status.
They downgraded me even though I booked into a pool view and it took several phone calls and complaining including showing my confirmation to get it fixed. Didn't get anything from the property yet, but will follow-up with them. I was told it was SPG's fault, which is ridic given I have the e-mail confirmation from booking, which has nothing to do with my status.
Jan 25, 2012, 10:11 pm
#157
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,233
Now staying here for only one night (before heading to westin siray bay and naka island)
at first, as a spg platinum member, they upgraded me from deluxe garden view room to deluxe pool view room but then changed to oceanfront deluxe suite (which is newly-renovated and very good condition) later because i had to wait for my room until 4.30pm (they also gave me one complimentary welcome drink at tonsai restaurant.)
overall service is nothing special for me but is acceptable.
breakfast at portofino restaurant (for platinum member only) is great. the waitresses did their job perfectly.
the beach is my most favorite spot here, i enjoyed smimming in the sea very much, this is the main reason for me to stay at this property
finally this is a good stay for me, i'll be back for sure (but not in peak season).
at first, as a spg platinum member, they upgraded me from deluxe garden view room to deluxe pool view room but then changed to oceanfront deluxe suite (which is newly-renovated and very good condition) later because i had to wait for my room until 4.30pm (they also gave me one complimentary welcome drink at tonsai restaurant.)
overall service is nothing special for me but is acceptable.
breakfast at portofino restaurant (for platinum member only) is great. the waitresses did their job perfectly.
the beach is my most favorite spot here, i enjoyed smimming in the sea very much, this is the main reason for me to stay at this property
finally this is a good stay for me, i'll be back for sure (but not in peak season).
Feb 5, 2012, 5:16 am
#158
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Liftime Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 1,752
I was going to stay here but the number of negative comments of late is concerning. I also noticed on the SPG page that they have lots of positive reviews for which they respond to but also a number of 1 star negative reviews that they don't address at all. Luckily there are lots of hotels to choose from in Phuket.
Feb 18, 2012, 6:05 am
#159
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
Just stayed here for 7 nights. They're getting into busy season so no suite upgrades. The great thing about this resort is its private beach and close proximity to both Patong and Karon. As a platinum customer you get a free beach bag, breakfast in the Italian restaurant (great service especially from Esther who's a fellow Canadian) and a drink every day.
complimentary breakfast
complimentary internet
complimentary fruit basket
complimentary beach bag
choice of Platinum amenity
Maybe the fruit basket is replacing the drink? Anyone go recently and get the drink offer?
High season, and since I used cash and points, I get the lowest tier room (deluxe garden).
Feb 19, 2012, 10:33 am
#161
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 1,982
Mar 6, 2012, 7:07 am
#162
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
No portofino breakfast. Zoo choice at the two restaurants that are open
This is TOUR GROUP central. I was greeted by "present your passport and voucher to the fd". Guess people like me who book direct with spg are not the norm
Tired rooms with lots of need for renovation but it seems to be a money making machine for them. Loud music every night at expensive buffet dinners. Really not my style!
Definitely no free drinks for platinum
This is TOUR GROUP central. I was greeted by "present your passport and voucher to the fd". Guess people like me who book direct with spg are not the norm
Tired rooms with lots of need for renovation but it seems to be a money making machine for them. Loud music every night at expensive buffet dinners. Really not my style!
Definitely no free drinks for platinum
Mar 6, 2012, 12:56 pm
#164
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
No portofino breakfast. Zoo choice at the two restaurants that are open
This is TOUR GROUP central. I was greeted by "present your passport and voucher to the fd". Guess people like me who book direct with spg are not the norm
Tired rooms with lots of need for renovation but it seems to be a money making machine for them. Loud music every night at expensive buffet dinners. Really not my style!
Definitely no free drinks for platinum
This is TOUR GROUP central. I was greeted by "present your passport and voucher to the fd". Guess people like me who book direct with spg are not the norm
Tired rooms with lots of need for renovation but it seems to be a money making machine for them. Loud music every night at expensive buffet dinners. Really not my style!
Definitely no free drinks for platinum
Mar 6, 2012, 3:05 pm
#165
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Yes definitely a downgrade
this stay has erased all my good memories from the past and makes sure I will not stay again, though I'm sure they'll not miss me give the roaring business in tour groups.
Sigh I guess I should focus on how good it probably is for the stock value -hah
Seriously I gave up my boycott of Phuket (because of the taxi mafia in large part), but this just makes it easier to not return! Too many other places to enjoy where,imdont feel like a piece of cattle
this stay has erased all my good memories from the past and makes sure I will not stay again, though I'm sure they'll not miss me give the roaring business in tour groups.Sigh I guess I should focus on how good it probably is for the stock value -hah
Seriously I gave up my boycott of Phuket (because of the taxi mafia in large part), but this just makes it easier to not return! Too many other places to enjoy where,imdont feel like a piece of cattle