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JohnSIN Oct 5, 2016 10:30 am

Oct 5 - 4 new additions in Asia
 
The Naka, Phuket, Thailand
Casa de la Flora, Khao Lak, Thailand
The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand
Luna2 Studiotel, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

I must confess that both the Naka and the Casa de la Flora were eagerly awaited.

Kagehitokiri Oct 5, 2016 10:49 am

wonder if can do luna2 villa through luna2 studiotel

starwood design hotels up to 101

JohnSIN Oct 5, 2016 10:53 am


Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 27306631)
naka became starwood luxury collection (franchise?) in 2011...

wonder if can do luna2 villa through luna2 studiotel

No NaKa Island, a luxury collection is different from The Naka, Design hotels.
The Naka Design hotels, joined today (follow the property link I provided in my post)

I have been visiting Naka Island for a while but was looking forward to the Naka too.

Sam P. Goodman Oct 5, 2016 3:56 pm


Originally Posted by JohnSIN (Post 27306553)

Yes! This post wins the Internet today.

3rdworldresident Oct 5, 2016 5:00 pm


Originally Posted by JohnSIN (Post 27306553)

OMG, I will definitely try The Naka, Phuket.

travelswithmyself Oct 5, 2016 7:01 pm


Originally Posted by JohnSIN (Post 27306553)


Originally Posted by Sam P. Goodman (Post 27308020)
Yes! This post wins the Internet today.


Yeah! I agree! Thanks JOHNSIN!

I tried the Casa de la Flora while doing a run at Le Meridien Khao Lak... nice nice little property. Water comes right up to the door - hence no beach to speak of LOL

JohnSIN Oct 12, 2016 12:14 pm

4 new additions - October 12th
 
And this week new additions are:

Ovolo Southside, Hong Kong
The Mira, Hong Kong
Hotel Proverbs, Taipei, Taiwan
Straf, Milan, Italy

Proverbs had been discussed previously but it only appeared in the Design directory today.

GVA Oct 12, 2016 3:05 pm

There's also Mira Moon Hong Kong that joined today

OriginalName Oct 12, 2016 3:14 pm

Some great HK alternatives!

JohnSIN Oct 13, 2016 11:20 pm

1 new property on Oct 13
 
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel, Zichron Ya’akov, Israel

Strangely, it seems they are now adding properties every day... instead of just a week addition on wednesday.

fdem Oct 14, 2016 1:13 am


Originally Posted by JohnSIN (Post 27344161)
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel, Zichron Ya’akov, Israel

Strangely, it seems they are now adding properties every day... instead of just a week addition on wednesday.

Just a shame the don't offer any elite benefits. Am hoping the Surin Phuket will join soon as well.

GVA Oct 20, 2016 3:49 am

108 properties now:

HUUS Hotel, Gstaad, Switzerland

typical Oct 20, 2016 7:10 am

Do Award stays in Design Hotels, like other SPG hotels, would still count for status stays / nights (and give the 500 points welcome amenity)?

Stayed in a Design Hotel a week ago (and was treated VERY well) and nothing has hit my account yet, so just wondering.

thomasito Oct 20, 2016 8:15 am


Do Award stays in Design Hotels, like other SPG hotels, would still count for status stays / nights (and give the 500 points welcome amenity)?
Yes, they count as well.
My experience with design Hotels is that it can take a bit longer to get the stay posted, as they have to do it manually. If they stay does not get posted, you should contact the hotel directly, as they are the only ones able to do it.

longtimereader firstimeposter Oct 20, 2016 9:26 am

Anyone had any luck with Platinum benefits? Breakfast or upgrades?


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