Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Aug 28, 2018, 1:51 pm
#197
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
I had no problem booking 2 nights at 66k, Bedouin suite. Since the Bedouin Suite is the lowest category room, I'd say it's a bit misleading to have this hotel at 60K in the award chart, but 66K is still a deal.
Question for anyone who has stayed, if you know. I'm slated to arrive into DXB at 7:30pm. My flight out is at 4am, with one full day, two nights, in between. The schedule of activities seems to allow for 2 morning and 2 evening activities. Has anyone successfully crammed 2 days' worth of activities into one day--or at least done 2 am or 2 pm activities on the same day? I obviously will have no time for activities on the day of arrival or the day of departure....
I'm reluctant to book only one night because check out time is at Noon...and even if I'm platinum by then, which I might be, that still gives me a pretty long time between check out and airport departure.
Question for anyone who has stayed, if you know. I'm slated to arrive into DXB at 7:30pm. My flight out is at 4am, with one full day, two nights, in between. The schedule of activities seems to allow for 2 morning and 2 evening activities. Has anyone successfully crammed 2 days' worth of activities into one day--or at least done 2 am or 2 pm activities on the same day? I obviously will have no time for activities on the day of arrival or the day of departure....
I'm reluctant to book only one night because check out time is at Noon...and even if I'm platinum by then, which I might be, that still gives me a pretty long time between check out and airport departure.
Aug 28, 2018, 2:29 pm
#198
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Here there everywhere
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, BA Silver, Aegean Gold, Aeroplan 25k, AA EXP
Posts: 2,824
I had no problem booking 2 nights at 66k, Bedouin suite. Since the Bedouin Suite is the lowest category room, I'd say it's a bit misleading to have this hotel at 60K in the award chart, but 66K is still a deal.
Question for anyone who has stayed, if you know. I'm slated to arrive into DXB at 7:30pm. My flight out is at 4am, with one full day, two nights, in between. The schedule of activities seems to allow for 2 morning and 2 evening activities. Has anyone successfully crammed 2 days' worth of activities into one day--or at least done 2 am or 2 pm activities on the same day? I obviously will have no time for activities on the day of arrival or the day of departure....
I'm reluctant to book only one night because check out time is at Noon...and even if I'm platinum by then, which I might be, that still gives me a pretty long time between check out and airport departure.
Question for anyone who has stayed, if you know. I'm slated to arrive into DXB at 7:30pm. My flight out is at 4am, with one full day, two nights, in between. The schedule of activities seems to allow for 2 morning and 2 evening activities. Has anyone successfully crammed 2 days' worth of activities into one day--or at least done 2 am or 2 pm activities on the same day? I obviously will have no time for activities on the day of arrival or the day of departure....
I'm reluctant to book only one night because check out time is at Noon...and even if I'm platinum by then, which I might be, that still gives me a pretty long time between check out and airport departure.
The following link may be old, but have a look at the last page:
Activities timing
All afternoon activities take place at the same time and apart from archery/desert drive that seems to be the case for morning too.
Aug 28, 2018, 3:12 pm
#199
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
Regardless of whether they allow you or not, I think you will struggle with the fact that most activities take place at the same time.
The following link may be old, but have a look at the last page:
Activities timing
All afternoon activities take place at the same time and apart from archery/desert drive that seems to be the case for morning too.
The following link may be old, but have a look at the last page:
Activities timing
All afternoon activities take place at the same time and apart from archery/desert drive that seems to be the case for morning too.
Sep 3, 2018, 6:08 pm
#200
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 243
I just tried calling multiple numbers and talked to different people. They were unable to find ANY points bookings at the moment. I looked random dates in october 2018, and august 2019. I tried the plat line, spg line, luxury hotel collection line, and some of them twice. All of them can see the cash rates but no points rates at this time. Please report back if anyone has success.
Sep 4, 2018, 12:48 pm
#201
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
Posts: 250
I have just called my ambassador and she also confirmed that there are no points redemptions available for any dates. Sad to see another all-suite property not being bookable at the advertised rate, my guess is that it'll open up again in few days at much higher cost.
Sep 6, 2018, 3:29 am
#203
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: IHG - spire amb, Marriot - tit, Radisson - plat, Hilton - gold, Accor -gold, GHA - plat
Posts: 282
I was able to book it 66k for one night in January three days ago. Also noteworthy that you can cancel up to one month before the stay only!
Sep 7, 2018, 6:30 am
#206
formerly known as daveland
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NY, NY, USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Delta Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 2,969
I made a booking for a Bedouin Suite just after the merger for 66k a night. It shows two desert activités and full board.
I now see the exact same room for 60k but the Marriott app room details doesn’t mention the extras.
So im not sure if my ‘upgraded room’ includes the extras or of it was a system glitch at integration and I should rebook to get back 6k a night. Anyone know?
I now see the exact same room for 60k but the Marriott app room details doesn’t mention the extras.
So im not sure if my ‘upgraded room’ includes the extras or of it was a system glitch at integration and I should rebook to get back 6k a night. Anyone know?
Sep 7, 2018, 6:41 am
#207
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
Posts: 250
Indeed it seems like new award bookings do not include meals or activities anymore, so if you hold one of the 66k reservations that include them I’d keep it instead.
Sep 7, 2018, 7:32 am
#208
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,520
Special Services for All Rooms:
Rate Plan: SPG Free Nights
DINNER Per Person/per Night
AWARD REQUIRED Per Room/per Night
BUFFET BREAKFAST Per Person/per Night
LUNCH Per Person/per Night
CHARITABLE DONATION Per Room/per Stay
OTHER Per Person/per Stay
Tourism Levy Excl Per Room/per Night
Rate Plan: SPG Free Nights
DINNER Per Person/per Night
AWARD REQUIRED Per Room/per Night
BUFFET BREAKFAST Per Person/per Night
LUNCH Per Person/per Night
CHARITABLE DONATION Per Room/per Stay
OTHER Per Person/per Stay
Tourism Levy Excl Per Room/per Night
I assumed all these things are included. Is that not correct?
Sep 7, 2018, 7:38 am
#209
formerly known as daveland
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NY, NY, USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Delta Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 2,969
Hmm now I’m just wondering if the app doesn’t show it but it’s in the confirmation...
can these be booked without points in hand? If so maybe I’ll book the second one and cancel one later...
can these be booked without points in hand? If so maybe I’ll book the second one and cancel one later...