St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Jan 11, 2019, 11:28 am
#2117
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 86
I would assume you could still get the upgrade to SOWV but yes, it is less likely. I would also say that given all of the discussion on this thread regarding the rough waters and colder pool of SOWV, I actually requested not to be upgraded to one. Instead, I asked for a very specific OWV (which they cant guarantee but worth a shot).
Jan 11, 2019, 12:47 pm
#2119
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 51
I would assume you could still get the upgrade to SOWV but yes, it is less likely. I would also say that given all of the discussion on this thread regarding the rough waters and colder pool of SOWV, I actually requested not to be upgraded to one. Instead, I asked for a very specific OWV (which they cant guarantee but worth a shot).
Jan 11, 2019, 1:17 pm
#2120
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 99
Sorry if this has been posted, but not seeing any base redemption rates available in Oct/Nov, only ability to upgrade. Seeing for 5 nights, 60k/night (5th free) with mandatory 300k to upgrade to OWV; 540k in total for 5 nights. Any experience in getting around this? Either booking the base rate through calling or booking the upgrade and asking for a refund on pts? From reading parts of this thread seems LTP have a good shot at getting upgraded to OWV. Would love to save the ~300k pts.
Jan 11, 2019, 2:19 pm
#2121
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 86
509 or 510. Both appear to offer the most privacy of any OWV inside the 'bay', you are in the middle so you theoretically get calmer waters, and plenty of sun. I also looked for pictures on reviews online and they both offer an almost unobstructed view of the ocean (with a side view of the beach which I think is nice).
Jan 11, 2019, 3:07 pm
#2122
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 141
I would assume you could still get the upgrade to SOWV but yes, it is less likely. I would also say that given all of the discussion on this thread regarding the rough waters and colder pool of SOWV, I actually requested not to be upgraded to one. Instead, I asked for a very specific OWV (which they cant guarantee but worth a shot).
Reason I went to SOWV was that many in the thread said it was well worth the $ because you actually get more sunlight, thus it's warmer. Very different than what you are suggesting.
Jan 11, 2019, 3:11 pm
#2123
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 86
Posted it above, 509 and 510. From reading this thread, what I have seen is that people have mentioned they get plenty of sun in SOWV, unlike some believed. Im not sure anyone has said you get MORE sun a SOWV versus an OWV. If you look at Google Maps, you see that the inner 'bay' OWV are pointing directly east.
Jan 11, 2019, 4:16 pm
#2124
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: status free since 2017
Posts: 2,188
Sorry if this has been posted, but not seeing any base redemption rates available in Oct/Nov, only ability to upgrade. Seeing for 5 nights, 60k/night (5th free) with mandatory 300k to upgrade to OWV; 540k in total for 5 nights. Any experience in getting around this? Either booking the base rate through calling or booking the upgrade and asking for a refund on pts? From reading parts of this thread seems LTP have a good shot at getting upgraded to OWV. Would love to save the ~300k pts.
StR is mostly OVW villas and basic (landside) rooms are fewer which in most likelyhood have already been taken up. Also, Dec is the peak period for the property. That's just my quick 2 bits.
I would love to be proven wrong and save 300K points as well. Can someone else opine as well?
Jan 11, 2019, 5:00 pm
#2125
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
Jan 12, 2019, 10:42 am
#2126
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 141
I'm getting ready to book flights.
Seaplane schedule is usually morning and afternoon? 3-5pm? Is there early check-in available?
Thinking about arriving at MLE around noon on the check-in date, and leaving MLE at Midnight on the check-out date. Or should I stay one day in MLE and leave at 6am following morning?
Seaplane schedule is usually morning and afternoon? 3-5pm? Is there early check-in available?
Thinking about arriving at MLE around noon on the check-in date, and leaving MLE at Midnight on the check-out date. Or should I stay one day in MLE and leave at 6am following morning?
Jan 12, 2019, 1:08 pm
#2127
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 162
Seaplanes fly in daylight as needed with schedule determined day before. Arriving in MLE noon and departing midnight should be perfectly fine. You'll leave the resort end of the afternoon before sunset.
Jan 12, 2019, 2:56 pm
#2128
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 39
Indeed. Everything I have read points to the SOWV as having a warmer plunge pool than the standard villas. With the standard Villa the sun will set over your villa after noon. So unless you are waking up at 7AM to enjoy the plunge pool, it won't be as warm.
Im hoping I get upgraded to SOWV from the OWV based on my Platinum status.
Im hoping I get upgraded to SOWV from the OWV based on my Platinum status.
Jan 12, 2019, 2:59 pm
#2129
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
Jan 12, 2019, 3:00 pm
#2130
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 39
Does anyone know the earliest and latest times I can take a Seaplane to the hotel from MLE?
My flight EY 260 lands at 7:20 AM. There was a later flight that got in at approximately 2PM but I was worried any small delay would derail my trip so Im taking the earliest flight possible out AUH. At these prices, no way I want to miss one night at this hotel. Although I would prefer not having to fly out that early.
My flight EY 260 lands at 7:20 AM. There was a later flight that got in at approximately 2PM but I was worried any small delay would derail my trip so Im taking the earliest flight possible out AUH. At these prices, no way I want to miss one night at this hotel. Although I would prefer not having to fly out that early.
