*Starting point from Phuket International Airport (or other resorts in Phuket). Getting to the hotel involves a car ride to Ao Po Grand Marina, and then a speedboat ride to the island. Three different transfer options are offered: ↔️ Six Senses Yao Noi Transfer Costs* Arrival ExperienceĪlthough the Six Senses Yao Noi gets lumped together with Phuket hotels during online searches, it’s not actually part of Phuket. It’s on an island called Koh Yao Noi, described as “the quieter version of its bigger sister Koh Yao Yai to the south, and a world away from its bustling neighbour Koh Phi Phi”. AMEX Platinum Charge cardholders can also use their S$400 Platinum Hotel Credit on FHR stays, knocking a little more off the price tag. Six Senses Yao Noi’s FHR rate of S$2,652 for 3 nights was the same as the hotel’s official website, so I was basically receiving amenities like breakfast and a US$100 hotel credit for free. A US$100 hotel credit or similar amenityįHR bookings price the same as the hotel’s best flexible rate, and are eligible to earn elite status credits and points with hotel loyalty programmes like IHG One Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy (my stay was initially tagged by IHG as ineligible since some FHR bookings are inexplicably going through Expedia now I’m in the midst of sorting this out).12 p.m check-in (subject to availability).This is an exclusive benefit for AMEX Platinum Charge cardholders, which offers guests the following additional benefits: I booked the Six Senses Yao Noi through the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) programme. Spa treatments and dining are very pricey, even for a 5-Star resortīooking the Six Senses Yao Noi Six Senses Yao Noi.Arrival experience at marina needs work to match the hotel’s positioning.Only three daily scheduled speedboat transfers, which could mean a long wait if your flight arrives at the wrong time.Great service from the GEM and resort staff.Extensive list of complimentary activities like cycling and kayaking.Good quality breakfast spread with enough variety to keep things interesting.
Well equipped day-use rooms for early arrivals/late departures.Spacious villas with outdoor showers and excellent privacy.The Six Senses Yao Noi is an oasis of calm for the city-weary traveller, with unforgettable views and a back-to-nature vibe that avoids getting too rustic. This was my first-ever stay with the Six Senses brand, and based on my experience, hopefully not the last. One such hotel is the Six Senses Yao Noi, located on a quiet island a ferry ride away from the bustle of Phuket. The brand was acquired by IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2019, and IHG One Rewards members have been able to redeem points at selected properties since April 2021. Today, Six Senses manages 21 hotels and resorts worldwide, with seven more in the pipeline. There’s something to be said about staying in your lane (the brand intends to try again with Rome and London). In fact, its attempt to transplant the formula to an urban setting fizzled out with a whisper, as the Six Senses Singapore closed after only two years. To that end, you’ll only find its outposts in pockets tucked away from the madding crowd, like the verdant serenity of the Douro Valley, the rough cliffs of Uluwatu, or the vast emptiness of Shaharut, an isolated commune in the Negev desert. Six Senses may not be as immediately recognisable as the Four Seasons or Waldorf Astoria when it comes to luxury hotel brands, but it’s every bit their equal in terms of opulence (not to mention price).įounded in 1995, Six Senses has carved a niche for itself in the “sustainable luxury” space, offering intimate hospitality and wellness experiences in harmony with the natural surroundings and local culture. Singapore Airlines B737-8 Business Class HKT-SIN.Singapore Airlines B737-8 Economy Class SIN-HKT.Don’t Leave Home Without It: Trip Planning.The airlines and hotels featured did not have any prior notice or input into the review process. The following post is a collaboration with American Express Singapore.
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