[PREOPENING] Excited for upcoming St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Archived]
Jul 28, 2016, 2:13 pm
#76
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York
Programs: SPG Platinum, AA 2.0 MM, DL Plat, Hertz Plat, LY Gold
Posts: 1,602
First of all, attack the idea not the author.
Second, you going to haul milk across the world in a cooler? If not, STR gonna charge you so what's the point of brining your own cereal.
Third, this isnt a Residence Inn. No microwaves or hotplates in a straw room sitting on a wood dock.
Fourth, seriously trying to save a trivial amount of money at a hotel that is $2k a night?
Fifth, luggage will be weighed before seaplane and you are going to get charged through the arse for weight overages. Food would be a bad reason to incur such a charge.
Second, you going to haul milk across the world in a cooler? If not, STR gonna charge you so what's the point of brining your own cereal.
Third, this isnt a Residence Inn. No microwaves or hotplates in a straw room sitting on a wood dock.
Fourth, seriously trying to save a trivial amount of money at a hotel that is $2k a night?
Fifth, luggage will be weighed before seaplane and you are going to get charged through the arse for weight overages. Food would be a bad reason to incur such a charge.
I'm not talking about skimping completely, just not feeling obligated to run to breakfast every day when I can do something totally adequate in the room and spend the money instead at the Spa
Jul 28, 2016, 6:04 pm
#77
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 156
I don't think this is for anyone looking for a cheap vacation. Even for a "free" award stay... by the time you consider transfers for 2, food, and at least an excursion or two you probably need to budget at least a few thousand dollars. On the bright side.. you're saving about 2,000 a night, so if it's something you wanted to do anyway, this would be the way to go.
Jul 28, 2016, 6:36 pm
#79
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 243
As far as saving from the Park Hyatt one of the posters mentioned they were paying cash (500/night) to upgrade into an over-water villa. If that's the case then even if they were diamond and getting a free breakfast, and some happy hour drinks that's worth about 200? 250 ? a day. So by confirming in a over-water at the StR on points, they actually would be saving money by staying at the StR and paying for breakfast, 200-250/day would add up quickly.
Jul 28, 2016, 9:17 pm
#80
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
Concierge told me SNAs get you a beach villa? That's why I was wondering how that's an upgrade over an overwater? The site does not have good room photos yet...probably not built yet...considering W is 90k points a night for a basic room, some good values in extravagant st Regis rooms...
For 5 nights...
Sunset overwater villa with pool, king bed: ocean views and personal butler service: 300,000 Starpoints for the stay
Overwater St. Regis Suite, king bed: personal butler service, winde bar, pool terrace: 360,000 Starpoints for the stay
Two bedroom family villa with pool, king bed and two queen beds: seaview, personal butler service: 480,000 Starpoints for the stay
For 5 nights...
Sunset overwater villa with pool, king bed: ocean views and personal butler service: 300,000 Starpoints for the stay
Overwater St. Regis Suite, king bed: personal butler service, winde bar, pool terrace: 360,000 Starpoints for the stay
Two bedroom family villa with pool, king bed and two queen beds: seaview, personal butler service: 480,000 Starpoints for the stay
Are the 5th night free redemption included?
Also, how long out were you able to get a booking?
Jul 28, 2016, 10:02 pm
#81
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
Never had a problem getting a bottle of milk from the Kitchen at any Luxury Hotel and getting a microwave or extra fridge put int the room. Your username would suggest you might know a thing or two about people who keep kosher and their basic needs.
I'm not talking about skimping completely, just not feeling obligated to run to breakfast every day when I can do something totally adequate in the room and spend the money instead at the Spa
I'm not talking about skimping completely, just not feeling obligated to run to breakfast every day when I can do something totally adequate in the room and spend the money instead at the Spa
Jul 28, 2016, 10:36 pm
#82
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Malibu, CA
Programs: AA CK / Marriott Worthless Ambassador
Posts: 1,158
Points
Booked for 6 nights in February. Those prices include 5th night free. Still an amazing deal.
Garden 126k
Overwater 130k
For 5 nights.
Garden 126k
Overwater 130k
For 5 nights.
Jul 30, 2016, 4:56 pm
#83
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Malibu, CA
Programs: AA CK / Marriott Worthless Ambassador
Posts: 1,158
Breakfast
From concierge:
Our Platinum breakfast will be available at our Alba Restaurant and it is our normal buffet breakfast.
You can view basic information about our restaurants here:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=4315
Our Platinum breakfast will be available at our Alba Restaurant and it is our normal buffet breakfast.
You can view basic information about our restaurants here:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=4315
Jul 30, 2016, 9:03 pm
#84
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
Thank you for posting that, really is useful information!
Jul 31, 2016, 11:39 pm
#85
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Booked the week before Christmas. Garden 126k vs Overwater 130k seems like a complete no-brainer, especially that the fifth night is free.
Jul 31, 2016, 11:41 pm
#86
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
I think you can book almost any week at this point; I have the week before Christmas booked, and you should be able to book as far out as the SPG schedule allows.
I'd book now and hope plans don't change, as I don't see them keeping at this rate for the long term, since this is likely to be nicer than the W, and it's nonsensical that it's a third of the price... (particularly when the dollar rate is actually higher)
Aug 1, 2016, 1:24 am
#87
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
Anyone know the size of the overwater villas?
Aug 1, 2016, 3:11 am
#88
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Never had a problem getting a bottle of milk from the Kitchen at any Luxury Hotel and getting a microwave or extra fridge put int the room. Your username would suggest you might know a thing or two about people who keep kosher and their basic needs.
I'm not talking about skimping completely, just not feeling obligated to run to breakfast every day when I can do something totally adequate in the room and spend the money instead at the Spa
I'm not talking about skimping completely, just not feeling obligated to run to breakfast every day when I can do something totally adequate in the room and spend the money instead at the Spa
Aug 1, 2016, 3:13 am
#89
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Aug 1, 2016, 8:52 am
#90
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond. SPG Plat. Marriott Plat.
Posts: 522
I don't have enough points yet. After pooling with my wife, I'm about 20k short for 5 nights so I would have to buy those for $500-700 (depending on whether there's a sale). For me to book StR, I would have to be fully committed to it.
Interestingly, the paid rate for all the rooms includes breakfast by default. Could this mean breakfast is included in the award rate as well?
Interestingly, the paid rate for all the rooms includes breakfast by default. Could this mean breakfast is included in the award rate as well?