Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Kansas City, MO
Jul 31, 2012, 11:41 am
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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Kansas City, MO
I've found reviews of the Westin Crown Center but not for the Sheraton Crown Center, which I think recently converted from a Hyatt Regency.
Has anyone stayed at the Sheraton Crown Center? Has anyone stayed at both the Sheraton and the Westin Crown Center? If so, which did you prefer and why? What were the strengths of each hotel? I will soon have a 4 night stay (Mon-Fri) at one of these properties. Thanks!!!
Has anyone stayed at the Sheraton Crown Center? Has anyone stayed at both the Sheraton and the Westin Crown Center? If so, which did you prefer and why? What were the strengths of each hotel? I will soon have a 4 night stay (Mon-Fri) at one of these properties. Thanks!!!
Jul 31, 2012, 12:18 pm
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I was at the Sheraton a few weeks ago. It was heavily under renovations. Lobby closed, front entrance closed, club lounge not built yet.
The rooms themselves are okay and at least the floor I was on appeared to be finished. Standard Sheraton fare if you've seen any other recently renovated Sheraton.
The staff was being trained (everyone had a supervisor hovering). Everyone was nice and enthusiastic.
I've not stayed at the Westin but have walked past/through numerous times on the way to Crown Center. Seems okay but a bit tired. At the time I booked, the Westin was nearly $80/night more and it didn't seem worth the premium.
The rooms themselves are okay and at least the floor I was on appeared to be finished. Standard Sheraton fare if you've seen any other recently renovated Sheraton.
The staff was being trained (everyone had a supervisor hovering). Everyone was nice and enthusiastic.
I've not stayed at the Westin but have walked past/through numerous times on the way to Crown Center. Seems okay but a bit tired. At the time I booked, the Westin was nearly $80/night more and it didn't seem worth the premium.
Jul 31, 2012, 12:21 pm
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Thank you for your input! For my dates, the price is exactly the same. Given that, would you choose the "tired" Westin or the "recently renovated" but still under heavy renovations Sheraton?
As a Plat, do you know if they give any perks (free full breakfast?) to make up for the lack of club lounge?
As a Plat, do you know if they give any perks (free full breakfast?) to make up for the lack of club lounge?
I was at the Sheraton a few weeks ago. It was heavily under renovations. Lobby closed, front entrance closed, club lounge not built yet.
The rooms themselves are okay and at least the floor I was on appeared to be finished. Standard Sheraton fare if you've seen any other recently renovated Sheraton.
The staff was being trained (everyone had a supervisor hovering). Everyone was nice and enthusiastic.
I've not stayed at the Westin but have walked past/through numerous times on the way to Crown Center. Seems okay but a bit tired. At the time I booked, the Westin was nearly $80/night more and it didn't seem worth the premium.
The rooms themselves are okay and at least the floor I was on appeared to be finished. Standard Sheraton fare if you've seen any other recently renovated Sheraton.
The staff was being trained (everyone had a supervisor hovering). Everyone was nice and enthusiastic.
I've not stayed at the Westin but have walked past/through numerous times on the way to Crown Center. Seems okay but a bit tired. At the time I booked, the Westin was nearly $80/night more and it didn't seem worth the premium.
Jul 31, 2012, 12:49 pm
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Thank you for your input! For my dates, the price is exactly the same. Given that, would you choose the "tired" Westin or the "recently renovated" but still under heavy renovations Sheraton?
As a Plat, do you know if they give any perks (free full breakfast?) to make up for the lack of club lounge?
As a Plat, do you know if they give any perks (free full breakfast?) to make up for the lack of club lounge?
It's a tough call on the same price... The construction at the Sheraton wasn't a problem as far as stirring up dust and making noise, but there were basically no amenities. I guess I'd say if you care more about restaurants, lobby bar, a club lounge (I think the Westin has an Executive Lounge) then go with the Westin; if you care more about new furnishings, a reception area that doesn't smell like mildew, go with the Sheraton.
Jul 31, 2012, 3:29 pm
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My impressions are the same as andreirublev's. The renos are
supposed to be done by now; meanwhile, plats get 2 full
breakfast buffet coupons on request.
supposed to be done by now; meanwhile, plats get 2 full
breakfast buffet coupons on request.
Aug 14, 2012, 8:17 am
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I've stayed at the Sheraton extensively and the renovations are now almost done. The lobby is getting some finishing touches, and the lounge is now open - has some amazing views of downtown KC. The new gym is also open and much much better. The whole property is shaping up very nicely. I imagine the rates may be going up once the renovations are done, expected to be done by the end of the month.
I've always been treated very well at the Sheraton, fantastic upgrades, staff on top of everything. Never stayed at the Westin - walked through several times, very tired old property.
I've always been treated very well at the Sheraton, fantastic upgrades, staff on top of everything. Never stayed at the Westin - walked through several times, very tired old property.
Aug 14, 2012, 10:55 am
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Wow, I always wondered why it took that Hyatt so long to reflag after this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt_R...lkway_collapse
Would have thought for simple branding they would have wanted to change years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt_R...lkway_collapse
Would have thought for simple branding they would have wanted to change years ago.
Aug 14, 2012, 11:57 am
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I've stayed at the Sheraton extensively and the renovations are now almost done. The lobby is getting some finishing touches, and the lounge is now open - has some amazing views of downtown KC. The new gym is also open and much much better. The whole property is shaping up very nicely. I imagine the rates may be going up once the renovations are done, expected to be done by the end of the month.
I've always been treated very well at the Sheraton, fantastic upgrades, staff on top of everything. Never stayed at the Westin - walked through several times, very tired old property.
I've always been treated very well at the Sheraton, fantastic upgrades, staff on top of everything. Never stayed at the Westin - walked through several times, very tired old property.
Aug 14, 2012, 4:13 pm
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The gym is much better at the Sheraton? Really? Because the Westin Crown Center has on of the the best gyms of any hotel I've stayed at, much better than Aloft-Leawood, or the Sheraton Country Club Plaza in KC. It's actually the reason why I prefer that over the others, so if the new Sheraton is even better....
Aug 14, 2012, 10:42 pm
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Wow, I always wondered why it took that Hyatt so long to reflag after this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt_R...lkway_collapse
Would have thought for simple branding they would have wanted to change years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt_R...lkway_collapse
Would have thought for simple branding they would have wanted to change years ago.
Sep 19, 2014, 10:21 am
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Just stayed at both properties. The Sheraton Crown Center is far superior in every way. I got a suite upgrade at the westin as a plat and just a club room at the sheraton, but it is far superior. The westin is a dump. The club lounge is terrible. The Sheraton club lounge is exceptional in every way. Great service, amazing view and decent snacks in the evening.
Sep 19, 2014, 12:18 pm
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Just stayed at both properties. The Sheraton Crown Center is far superior in every way. I got a suite upgrade at the westin as a plat and just a club room at the sheraton, but it is far superior. The westin is a dump. The club lounge is terrible. The Sheraton club lounge is exceptional in every way. Great service, amazing view and decent snacks in the evening.