Because of your video we booked Banyan Tree for three nights, which was amazing. I was still excited to see the Ritz-Carlton so booked three nights here. I'm writing this comment from the room which is shown in the first segment of the video. I have to say that this is an amazing resort, well taken care of, well-staffed and just so wonderful. It's very clean and very welcoming. I think they listened, and shaped up. Now, I wished i stayed all nights here.
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Glad that they've cleaned up their act. Enjoy your trip 🗺️
@malankaraorthodox71 Жыл бұрын
Solid review I was actually planning on making a reservation here for July but I’m definitely not going to do that. Thanks for saving me thousands of dollars for what would’ve been a negative experience.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ayliena2 жыл бұрын
Ich wär im März 2022 in diesem Hotel und ich muss sagen es war grandios. Der Service, das Essen, Sauberkeit und die Massagen alle eine 10/10. Das Zimmer ist so sauber gewesen und wurde zweimal am Tag gereinigt. Übrigens haben sie die Shampoos in Plastikflaschen bereits durch Shampoospender ersetzt! Alles, was du in deinem Video als negativ bewertet hast, ist mir nicht aufgefallen bzw. Ich habe positive Erfahrungen gemacht. Der einzige negative Punkt ist tatsächlich die Sauberkeit des Strandes. Trotzdem ist das Hotel mein Highlight in meinem Urlaub gewesen, alleine weil die Mitarbeiter so lieb und hilfsbereit waren und alles sehr sauber war.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Ich bin froh zu hören, dass sie die Einrichtungen verbessert und die Renovierungsarbeiten abgeschlossen haben.
@jickopa2 жыл бұрын
I'm Thai and a big fan of The Ritz Carlton. Koh Samui is a regular place to spend my vacation. Every time when I planned my trip, here is always one of my many hotel choices. After seeing your review, I promise I will never look at this hotel again. Lucky me that I never stayed here. Thank you.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they’ve taken notice and brought the property back up to standards. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@markfellows742 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this review instigates someone at Ritz Carlton to get the beach cleaned up. Disgraceful. Good job bringing it to attention FF
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
I know this property is very popular for redemptions among Bonvoy Elite members which makes me think of two cases: many of those members will simply think Marriott can do no wrong- but the others, the ones that spend 60-100+ nights with Marriott a year just for a weeks holiday at a property like this- well those are the ones I hope will get to see a quickly improved property. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@happytravel_7772 жыл бұрын
I had been debating where to stay between the ritz and conrad. After watching your review, its crystal clear where to choose. Thanks a million!
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
I have heard things have improved at the RC- but yes I’d probably go for the Conrad as well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ASDANINJAPAN Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was more in a sorry state than when I visited. Also you made my eyes opened with how subpar this Ritz was. Maybe I was too excited to visit at that time. Great Review!!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
@V5mGpYp2 жыл бұрын
Great review and once again appreciate your honesty and clarity. My wife and I stayed at Ritz Carlton in Bali (right next door to the new Kempinski you reviewed). As a long time Starwood SPG Platinum member (now sadly Bonvoy) we always expected the Ritz brand to be on par with St. Regis at the minimum. Not this time......The Bali property was a massive disappointment and it really hurt to pay the price. The resort was on par with a Marriot. There was nothing "Ritzy" about it and the brand is misleading people. If that property is owned by the same Malaysian conglomerate you mention, then they are doing the franchise a massive disservice and Marriot should reconsider their agreements with them. There is a very interesting back story on that Ritz in Bali and the opening of the Bulgari resort there and how the franchise owners fought each other over it.....
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻
@kydn1201 Жыл бұрын
Agreed .Im malaysian, YTL managed hotel are soulless.. they treat their staff badly too.. will avoid if i can.
@grammarpolice94582 жыл бұрын
Very eye opening! Thanks for the heads up!
@user-if1ut7bx8j6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this amazing review! Hope u can visit Krabi in the future !
@tfft6 ай бұрын
I hope so too! Haha
@Capo51 Жыл бұрын
Lets hope the management of Ritz Carlton takes a look on your review. This truly does not build any brand preference, but vice versa. Hopefully is an exception to what their famous brand has presented to many.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@maryamz26082 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for such a great honest review. My partner and I are hoping to visit Thailand later this year (in September as unfortunately that’s the only time we can get off work). The cost of staying here for a week is really not cheap and we would be spending a good chunk of our money for the trip so it’s really important it’s perfect and we get good value for money. We were disappointed that we might not be able to go here because it’s just out of our budget but after seeing this review I feel so comforted and relieved we can’t afford it hahaha. We’re strongly considering the Conrad at the moment, though. So I’m hoping it’s worth it and is okay. We don’t have the benefits a lot of American tourists have such as AMEX points or Hilton Silver/Gold status so we’re currently looking at £3,000 for the week. (Of course excluding food, drinks and activities and flights). So ANY advice and tips would be greatly appreciated!! 😅
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been to the Conrad but it was on my final short list- I excluded it simply because it’s so far from everything else on the island (which might be a benefit depending how you look at it…). I’ll give you a small list of what I’d suggest- I haven’t been to all of them but I research a lot before traveling so I’m fairly confident in the suggestions I’ll make: -Six Senses Samui: if you’re willing to spend Conrad ££, I would choose SS instead any day of the week. Great location, recently reopened. I’m seeing sea view villas around $400+ -Hyatt Regency Samui (review on my channel): Great if you’d like to significantly reduce your budget but still have an upscale and modern resort. Ocean view rooms from around $140+ -Napasai Belmond: Old school refined luxury for a great price. Ocean villas from around $230+ -Kimpton Kitalay: I’m a huge fan of Kimpton- opened around a month ago (I would have stayed here if it was open in December) from around $250+ -Vana Belle: (review on my channel) Small intimate and refined resort on a beautiful stretch of beach. Rooms a bit dated but in impeccable shape, from around $350+ As for flights, I’d recommend looking into Scoot. I’m assuming you’re in the UK? You can get return fares LGW to BKK for under $500. All my prices are in USD. Hope you have a great trip and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@lostinasia8882 жыл бұрын
thank you for another detail review. I being a pool villa addict, is dismay that the villa here does not have privacy which is a major fail ! once again, thanks for the review.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻
@marquis512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing review as usual, the bar floor fake cheap grass made my day lol I'd say unfortunately on Phuket and Samui quite a few 5 stars are like that and are just money grabbing scams for wealthy tourists that come once to Thailand indeed and think that's how it is.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏
@hlim132 ай бұрын
Thanks for genuine review. I just also cancelled my reservation right away!
@tfft2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@samgoldman40009 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this review. Thanks to you I’ve dodged a bullet with our honeymoon with this one!
@tfft9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@vanessakraft65522 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I instantly cancelled my booking. You saved me from spending way to much money on an overpriced not well kept resort. Thank's again
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
It’s a shame because the setting is incredible. Hopefully things improve there soon! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Certainly not deceived by me. While I’m glad if they’ve improved, everything I mention- good and bad- is well documented in the video. Thanks!
@lisabouchard5842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest feedback on this property!! Shocking to say the least!!
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@thanhduyvo97822 жыл бұрын
Even when I was a staff member for a tourism company in 2019. I found that these south beaches hotels in Thailand have some really big problem with their garbage. Many 5 star "luxurious" hotels has these same problem when they decided to have a big pile of garbage right in the vicinity of the compound.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏
@undisgraziato2 жыл бұрын
I just stayed at a Fairfield Inn & Suites and the pics on the website were of a nice new looking hotel. I got there at 12:05 am and thought I was in the Twilight zone. It looked about 15 years old.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps, you were! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@saranicewan2 жыл бұрын
Your fair, helpful reviews are great. Would LOVE to see a review of The Slate from you! Considering a trip there vs Intercontinental.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
The Slate was actually on my final short list but just narrowly got knocked out by the Melia (review coming 10 March, the beach is spectacular, the resort leaves a bit to be desired…). Perhaps the next trip! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue2 жыл бұрын
@@tfft : Stayed at the Melia previously, l know how this review is going to go already🤭
@guillaumerumeau9218Ай бұрын
Hi. Interesting review. But that was 2 years ago though. The most recent reviews are rather excellent. I must say that the grounds and location are just stunning. I am a big walker so i welcomed the huge space of the premises. Maybe your review helped them "adjust" a few things :) Cheers
@tfftАй бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@haivuongngoc35602 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this review video because this resort is quite popular among Marriott properties in Thailand and I thought of coming there after the Pandemics. But it's quite a disappointment, isn't it?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Beyond a disappointment specifically because of two things: 1. It COULD and SHOULD be amazing. The setting is spectacular, but from the beach to the rusty furniture to the poor landscaping- there clearly wasn’t enough investment in the original development and certainly not enough in its maintenance. 2. They misrepresent themselves. Their photos are a complete sham. Even after showing them how their photos/videos misrepresent their rooms they’ve never changed it. This is one of the few times I’ve actually felt angry (instead of disappointed) for spending money here. It’s hard for me to believe the positive reviews this place consistently gets. I’m not saying they’re not real, but I do think they fall into the category of “Bonvoy elite redemption booking, never been to Thailand, assume this is how paradise is supposed to look…” They should be ashamed of the product they put forth. Hopefully management (at whatever level is responsible) will be replaced and the resort can return to what it SHOULD be. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@BobbyDazzler8882 жыл бұрын
So honest, thanks, subscribed
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@travelguy49602 жыл бұрын
Great Reviews. Keep it going. TG
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@theerayakline560110 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@harry5410 Жыл бұрын
The rooms looked good that’s it ! Thank you for the post I love the ritz Carlton but this is a joke disgusting was going to book but not now !
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Kogemate2 ай бұрын
I was there right before c vid in a villa (had we known it were our last holidays before this forced long break...). It was a fantastic property and the employees were amazing (especially at the pool and breakfast). Hope it will recover, because it looks really abandoned and/or unmanaged... Only down-side was the beach next to the pool, the sand is actually imported. The other beach was way better.
@tfft2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@tarmaskhalifa871 Жыл бұрын
The villa is so good that I gonna take inspiration from it for my final home when I do built it. It's a poorly run hotel.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@oliviafufontein11 ай бұрын
This was my experience too around the same time. Accurate review
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@iank6087Ай бұрын
I stayed here at 2019, and I totally agree with your review.
@tfftАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@MamatBzh2 жыл бұрын
Like your videos, good critics about the hotels. I work in the hotel industry and I am surprise by the lack of quality sometimes when you pay couple of hundred of dollars the night in South East Asia.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much and welcome to the channel. It is disappointing at times but on a whole I’d say hotels in SE Asia are surely more consistent than other parts of the (more developed) world. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@yaseeniqbal1865 Жыл бұрын
Man can’t thank you enough as a Marriott ambassador member I was contemplating whether it’s wise to take ritz or Conrad/ Hyatt sumai property. I guess I’m gonna drop the ritz even though I have no proper status with Hyatt. Saw your review of Hyatt koh sumai , I think the best one out of the bunch of sumai hotels.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If I were you’d I’d also consider the new Kimpton. I’m planning to go in the spring (it opened a few weeks after my previous trip to Samui). I’ve heard and seen many promising things about it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@HaiYenNguyen-ij1cl2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your sacrifice 😑. I really hate it when vacation is ruined by PAID frustration 😑.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Haha it was my pleasure :) Thanks for watching
@clayblaney60367 ай бұрын
Wow! Headed there in a few weeks. Super disappointed to see this. Hopefully it’s not too late to change resorts.
@tfft6 ай бұрын
To be fair, from what I've seen in more recent comment, they have cleaned their act (and beach) up. Enjoy your trip 🗺️
@rohanbhardwaj111 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I have been binge watching your videos. I just wanted to know which place is that from the "trip reports" intro part of the video? I'm sure I'll find it in one of the videos, but it might take some time.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
The in flight shot? That was landing at JFK on Singapore Airlines and was the first ever Trip Report I made on the channel, way back in November 2021. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@franklooi58342 жыл бұрын
Great video. Honestly, I'm not sure is it due to covid or just because it's one of the YTL property. Most YTL properties I been to are great at one glance, but fine details are terrible. Properties are not well maintained for instance, Pangkor laut resort, tanjung jara resort, even RC Kuala Lumpur and few others. Not to mentioned the much overpriced F&B and spa compared to other high end resorts.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
This is my first YTL property but I have also not heard the greatest things about the RC in KL. Hopefully (weird to say) at the very least it's at least part due to COVID, that way there's a bit of hope it'll get better! Thanks for watching
@undisgraziato2 жыл бұрын
I guessed a score of 60 also. I must be watching too many of your videos lol
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Never too many!
@pornsakpk2 жыл бұрын
Stay during 7 - 10 April at Ultimate Pool Villa with my wife and two small kids. I feel very satisfied. I book the hotel before I found this review and I expected that I will disappoint with this trip. However, I am very satisfy with my stay and I feel sad to the hotel that they got very negative reviews. Here are good and bad thing I found 1. Room : Very good atmostphere, private, good view, room is very comfortable. 2. Breakfast : Yes they dont have many varieties but quality e.g. Fresh coconut juice unlimited, Fresh fruit juice, the food taste is good compared to those offer variety, Bakery is good. 3. Beach : The period I come the beach is in good condition, No trash found on the beach around hotel (I havnt walk very far so I dont know If they have gabage like in this video far away). And I think due to negative review, the beach is very private with only small no. Of people. Service : Excellent, except the day I check in, I have to wait so long due to period of my stay is high season and they are ramping up their staff after COVID19 affect. Facilities : (e.g. fitness, boxing, etc) I did not use, so I have no comment. Only kids club is not good, its a conference room with toys ane one staff to take care (I think the club may be under renovation). However, the staff at the room provide very good service to us and our kids. I also see the tennis court and Basket Ball court, they are in good condition. Food : Yes expensive for me too, but there are food delivery such as Grab, Food Panda around. And the hotel provide in room service (plate, fork, spoon) without charging. Location : Excellent, close to many favourite restaurant e.g. Coco Tams, Jungle Club, Cocoon, and Fisherman Village, etc. Oveall hotel area: Very big space qnd this make me feel very private and comfortable.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue2 жыл бұрын
"a bridge that you might just be interested in"? I don't get it. Why did the Staff even bother arguing with you about the table and chairs on the balcony as advertised, a much simpler solution would be "we completely understand Sir that you need a work space and we will bring over some outdoor furniture for you" why argue that you are wrong? It's easy fixed!! Oh l hate that when a Hotel or resort locks off doors/windows and paint over them to create an upgrade or modification especially when it is so obvious that this is what has happened. Not a Ritz Carlton experience at all, your points are valid and there are plenty of resorts on the Island so the consumer has a choice👍
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Now that I’m reading your comment I’m realizing my bridge comment is a very American reference I suppose haha. It refers to a man in the early 1900s who made a living illegally “selling” properties that he didn’t own. He was also able to “sell” the Brooklyn Bridge multiple times and collect at least part of his asking price. So the phrase is used to indicate someone might be gullible.
@brilliantbutblue2 жыл бұрын
@@tfft ; That is too funny! Thanks for explaining it, makes sense now, l thought am l just blonde? 😁. I think you know by now lm in Australia 🇦🇺 👍
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Yes, hopefully not stuck in Melbourne for too much longer!
@edward888812 жыл бұрын
Even if they cleaned up the landscaping, the design makes me uncomfortable. All the restaurants feature "isolation" booths - I like privacy but not to the point of confined dining where I can't see the dining room. It seems claustrophobic. That rock garden around the spa villas was utterly depressing. I don't see how that design would inspire inner peace and harmony. How long would it take to walk from your original room to the restaurant and beach?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree about the individual dining concept. I can see how some would like Pak Tai at night as it’s at least open air, but Sea Salt felt more like a concept for a family restaurant in a very socially conservative country. The walk to the beach would be around 15-20 minutes, going back to the room though I’d say you might need to almost double that as it would be all up hill. Note that my first room was one of the furthest buildings. If I’m remembering correctly, 1 of the suites buildings was further away and 6 were closer. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ph2tdaddy6 ай бұрын
Hello, my Wife and I will be traveling to Phuket in 2025. Do you have a review of The Pavilions on your page?
@tfft5 ай бұрын
I don't but I have a Thailand Playlist with loads of Phuket and Samui videos!
@martinkaiser5263 Жыл бұрын
Right now i cant find this hotel on their website anymore
HI! Any lizards in sight at night especially near the pool in and especially outside the villa pls? I m super scared of lizzies 😓
@tfft9 ай бұрын
It's southeast Asia, there are geckos and tokays and such all around. Thanks for watching 🩴
@frankk312 жыл бұрын
And they want to change 30,000 points more for redemption after dynamic pricing introduced. Crazy.
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
I’m personally of the opinion that most travelers expect too much from their hotel (or airline) loyalty program. That’s not to say that I won’t sometimes spend days/weeks searching for an itinerary that is chock full of deals and added perks, but I’m not at all surprised that Bonvoy is moving to dynamic and frankly I’m surprised more programs haven’t already. Just to be clear I’m not saying anything against loyalists- if the program fits, it’s great- just that like every other industry, we need to expect shareholder value to take precedent over perks. This is why I’m loyal to hotels.com for around 70% of my bookings. The rewards are tangible and even if they change the program tomorrow, the value of the awards I have now won’t change. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@jonathannettleton83993 ай бұрын
It has a very poor reputation amongst the locals here. I think it was built on the cheap and furnished likewise. Not uncommon to wait 30 minutes for a buggy. Best avoided.
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Seems about right.
@tanletran72702 жыл бұрын
Thank you for warning us about this horrible resort . The management should hang their heads in shame
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@fanyang89842 жыл бұрын
good catch of the plastic bag
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wavepixelstudio72962 жыл бұрын
I wonder, did the hotel General Manager saw this or did the hotel reach-out to you?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
The GM did see the photos of the garbage pile on the beach as I was checking out, but no, there’s been no response from the property based on this video (and I wouldn’t expect there to be one either). Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wavepixelstudio72962 жыл бұрын
@@tfft that’s disappointing coming from such a prestigious Ritz Carlton.
@pauls12252 жыл бұрын
*every* YTL hotel i've stayed at in malaysia has been disappointing in many ways. cheap construction, poor maintenance, staff with limited training, cost-cutting measures abound, etc. too bad, but unsurprising i guess, that this extends to their properties in thailand as well...
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
I think the fact that many commenters on this video know who YTL is says a lot about the company. In my experience at least, it’s rare for most guests to know the developer or owner of a branded hotel, but I suppose YTL’s reputation precedes them. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@vjayleo21422 жыл бұрын
Not worse than Banyan Tree in Phuket, but still a disappointment. To me you're right, the devil is in the detail. Superficially it's a very beautiful and comfy hotel. But for the high prise and also the name Ritz Carlton, you should expect more from them. @Flip Flop: are you also doing reviews from less expensive hotels? Such like the Eastin in Bangkok?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
True, not worse than Banyan Tree, but more of a disappointment as when I booked the Banyan Tree I knew it was going to be a bit dated- just not nearly as bad as it was. The RC on the other hand, the issues I found were completely unexpected. For Bangkok, in this round of reviews I just have the Kimpton Maa Lai remaining which I’ll release next week. I’ll be in Bangkok two more times this year and will most likely be showing hotels in the $75-$175 range. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@r1104 Жыл бұрын
Hey - so where do you recommend to stay in Koh Sumai, if one has the same budget as Ritz?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Of the resorts I've published so far, I'd have to go for the Hyatt Regency pool villas or Vana Belle, but I have a few new Samui videos coming up in a couple months that blow them all out of the water! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@MarkBates56611 ай бұрын
My wife just told me 24 cans coke zero is 320 baht
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Sounds about right.
@Ste967 Жыл бұрын
OMG... I've booked this hotel from the 14th of August until the 28th and to be honest your review really scared me a lot... I hope they've done some improvements especially to the beach area
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I'd surely hope it has improved by now. Would be absolutely wild if it hadn't. Thanks for watching 🩴
@Ste967 Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@thanhduyvo97822 жыл бұрын
Do you have any up coming countries after this Thailand trip or would you rather make more vids on VN's hotels now? Also, during your trip to Thailand, did you visit the northern area, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
For sure lots more to come. Have travel for all of 2022 planned already- around 20 countries in queue. Just arrived in Mexico from Colombia. Will be in the US for some time before heading to Brazil and then Europe. I’ll be doing more VN hotels this year as deals present themselves in between my bigger trips. Specifically trying to get some content form Da Nang/Hue after having to cancel that trip 3 times already ☺️
@thanhduyvo97822 жыл бұрын
@@tfft This sounds great! 😃 If you don't mind, I find that some shorter vids with the length around the same of your flight review about some activities or tourist attractions that you visit during your stay in those countries, could be a great addition for the chanel. Also, you're my new fav after mr. "the LTE", as your vids are more compact and I like your voice tho. 😅
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
In April/May I’m launching 2 additional ‘slow tv’ style channels that will feature content from the same places I film for this channel. They won’t be specifically tourist guide videos though (that niche is a bit saturated…). More to come…
@mathieubrosseau1153 Жыл бұрын
This proprety is for a good architect/ designer’s nightmare : it does not integrate form AND function. Worst it neither integrate form OR function. You can still feel that desastruous soft opening reality check. The GM totally overwheld using the four letter word😂. Nooooo it does not start with an F. 😉. I mean HELP 😀. Btw that pizza box looked like Air Canada economy menu Ouch !
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue2 жыл бұрын
Hope you don't mind me making a second comment, next time can you do something like feeding the "thousands" of Fish for $30 just to show how overpriced/ridiculous the activity is👍
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Haha there are few things in life that are a certainty- but one of them is that there will be no next time for me at this property ☺️
@brilliantbutblue2 жыл бұрын
@@tfft : Yeah but you know something else will come up one day😉
@MarkBates56611 ай бұрын
Based on a 16 baht coke costing 250 baht shows me its a rip off
@tfft11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@tghadi Жыл бұрын
The horrible beach condition is huge turn-off. Just imagine paying premium prices and that's what you get, I would've asked for a refund.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@tghadi Жыл бұрын
@The Flip Flop Traveller you're welcome. Your videos are informative and enjoyable, keep it up!!
@user-sn8yq7fi2l Жыл бұрын
The general manager should be sacked with just an hour notice or send him/her for training at the 4 seasons or amanpuri
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@hoanghung97742 жыл бұрын
Well I guess the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is out of my bucket list for now…
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Sorry! There are plenty of other beautiful options on Samui for you to enjoy though ☺️ Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@hoanghung97742 жыл бұрын
@@tfft Haha yes, I’ve been wanting to go to Samui for ages but couldn’t because of Covid-19. May I ask what is your favourite property on Samui?
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
My two favorite are the Hyatt Regency and the Vana Belle. The HR is fresh, modern and brand new but the beach is small. The Vana Belle has an incredible beach and setting but now that everything has opened up the prices have risen there more than other properties I’ve seen. I haven’t stayed there yet but I also had Anantara Lawana and Belmond Napasai on my final short list. If I was going back to Samui tomorrow I’d probably go for a pool villa at the HR if I could get it for $400 or less.
@Molloy1951 Жыл бұрын
This looks like a 4-star hotel with 2-star service. 😬
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@HotelSnob Жыл бұрын
When visiting a poor country, it’s usually a reliable choice to choose a ritz. But seems not so much here. Found out that a lot it brands in South America were pretty dreary too. But, they are countries that are difficult to be in compared to Hawaii for example (much more expensive but the overall experience is pleasant even outside of the hotel) adore these videos!! So much attention to detail. A joy ti watch
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hmmm… your comment makes me think you haven’t been to Thailand (?), which is by no means a ‘poor’ country. Are they Switzerland? No. Do they have many resorts and hotels that would blow their equivalent in Hawaii out of the water? Yes.
@neonomad1939 Жыл бұрын
You definitely haven't been to Thailand.
@HotelSnob Жыл бұрын
@@neonomad1939 oh, I have! Was even stuck there for an extra day 😆 garbage on a beach doesn’t add to the experience…and Hawaii has me spoiled, let’s be honest
@Johnny847 Жыл бұрын
Too much concrete...
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@mm902102 жыл бұрын
Looks like RC resort leadership sees nothing and does nothing. Unacceptable…
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes are all that’s needed. Hopefully they get some soon! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@youtubetokyo89772 жыл бұрын
Omg the garbage in the 5 star hotels is unacceptable, sorry
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@jeremiahmunavu30892 жыл бұрын
wow that's horrible
@tfft2 жыл бұрын
And it could be so much more! Fantastic location left to fend for itself. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻