Le Meridien Chiang Rai, Thailand [Master Thread]
May 3, 2011, 1:51 am
#136
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Taxis/Tuk Tuks are about $5 each way (and you're contributing to the local economy...)
The hotel is only about 10 mins max from Chiang Rai town. To be honest, I was rather underwhelmed about the town and much preferred the local restaurants right outside the hotel.
The hotel is only about 10 mins max from Chiang Rai town. To be honest, I was rather underwhelmed about the town and much preferred the local restaurants right outside the hotel.
May 3, 2011, 6:57 am
#137
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From the resort to the town, however, the drawback was that when we came down to the lobby to catch the shuttle at the appointed time (without calling ahead), they didn't just pull the shuttle around and take us. Instead, they called a car for us, which involved a bit of a wait and cost a material amount (relatively speaking), though I can't remember exactly how much.
May 10, 2011, 12:21 pm
#138
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It is a little annoying, but everyone, including the concierge, always went out of their way to help me. I'd rather not start problems for anyone over what may just be my misunderstanding.
May 12, 2011, 3:13 am
#139
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May 12, 2011, 12:47 pm
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May 17, 2011, 12:17 pm
#144
Join Date: Nov 2010
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do I need to rebook for lower redemption rate?
I booked 5 nights at this hotel when it was still a Cat 3. My stay is coming up in two months time, and I am wondering whetehr I need to make another reservation and cancel the other one or whether the change will happen automatically. Thanks.
May 17, 2011, 1:10 pm
#145
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it won't happen automatically....if you want to do it your self then just cancel & book again....otherwise just call spg & they will change it for you....
May 18, 2011, 12:36 pm
#146
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Oct 10, 2011, 12:17 am
#147
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Overall, terrific resort. Very relaxing and great staff. And the price is right.
Nov 2, 2011, 11:26 pm
#149
Join Date: May 2011
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Hrmmmm. I am trying to book five nights at LM Chiang Rai and having trouble finding a reasonable rate that includes breakfast (26 Dec - 31st December).
There's a "Deluxe River View" room available on a "Super Saver" rate of 4900 baht. But I am guessing this doesn't include breakfast.
I am an SPG Gold so hoping this would get me an upgrade to "Grand Deluxe Room". But I am not too fussed about which room.
There's a "Grand Deluxe Room" available on an "Upgrade Offer" rate of 7400 baht. This seems to be the cheapest rate that includes breakfast.
The price difference is about 80USD. That's a pretty expensive breakfast by Thai standards. Is there any other way?
Any help would be most appreciated!
P.S. The other angle is that I should become an SPG Platinum member about half way through my stay - so would I be able to get all the breakfasts credited when I check out?
P.P.S. Would the "SPG Award Room" rate include breakfast?
There's a "Deluxe River View" room available on a "Super Saver" rate of 4900 baht. But I am guessing this doesn't include breakfast.
I am an SPG Gold so hoping this would get me an upgrade to "Grand Deluxe Room". But I am not too fussed about which room.
There's a "Grand Deluxe Room" available on an "Upgrade Offer" rate of 7400 baht. This seems to be the cheapest rate that includes breakfast.
The price difference is about 80USD. That's a pretty expensive breakfast by Thai standards. Is there any other way?
Any help would be most appreciated!
P.S. The other angle is that I should become an SPG Platinum member about half way through my stay - so would I be able to get all the breakfasts credited when I check out?
P.P.S. Would the "SPG Award Room" rate include breakfast?
Last edited by ajca; Nov 3, 2011 at 1:33 am
Nov 3, 2011, 8:20 am
#150
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Hi ajca,
If you are referring to the "Free Night Award" at the resort, the answer is no.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
If you are referring to the "Free Night Award" at the resort, the answer is no.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd