liveon777

I have two rooms booked for Valentine's weekend. Have seen the hotel, but have never stayed there yet. Two questions arise:
1) how is the property? Seems like a good location
2) as a Platinum, how are the chances of getting upgraded to suite/river view rooms

Thanks!

bdschobel

I've stayed there a few times. The location is very good, along the river. I was always upgraded. I don't particularly like the hotel's inner courtyard design, but there's nothing we can do about that!

Bruce

ual1k

Converted Radisson, as I recall. Stayed there several years ago and they didn't do much for Platinums. Maybe times have changed.

laptop

Stayed there five nights two weeks ago while attending a trade show at the convention center. I was upgraded to a riverside room on the concierge level, but not a suite. Typical lounge, not open on weekends, but you can request a breakfast coupon for the restaurant. I did receive comp internet access after discussion with manager. I think it is ridiculous that courtyards offer such and full service Marriotts want to charge.

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Sthack

We just stayed there a couple of weeks ago. GREAT location! Free internet access, but the computers are VERY SLOOOOOOWWW!! It took me approx. 1.5 hours to print off two boarding passes.

mikey1003

I am bumping this to top.

I will be in Savannah in Jan. I'd like to know more about this property.

mikey1003

Last bump....... why no answers???? Is this a good or bad property????

Thank you

DENROC

Good hotel but nothing out of the ordinary. Location is along waterfront area which is very nice with many restaurants/bars.

mikey1003

Thanks

River in Sight

Any recent updates on this property? Will be staying here Mar 31-Apr 2. Do plats generally get breakfast vouchers over the weekend? Thanks in advance.

jonathansullivan

We had an awesome weekend stay there last year with my family. Runs my mind that I did the Stay for Breakfast (since I had the kids). Got a suite upgrade on the Concierge Floor with River front View.

Staff was SUPER friendly. Agree with the comment about the atrium which seemed tired, but rooms were great.

GeorgeBurdell

I was there last fall during the boat races. I was not quite gold at the time and they gave me comp breakfast certs.

The staff are very nice at this property. I love the riverfront rooms. Makes for great boat spotting.

River in Sight

Stayed at this property from Mar 31 to Apr 2. Showed up at the hotel at about 7:30 AM (having taken the overnight train down from DC) -- asked to just leave my bags, since it seemed far too early for checkin, however they gladly checked me in. As a Platinum, I ended up with a river-facing concierge level room with a nice balcony. The balcony would've been a lot nicer with a couple of chairs (there was certainly room for that), but it was nice just the same. The hotel was very crowded on Saturday - some type of convention was going on. By Sunday afternoon things had quieted down.

For Sunday, I was offered a free continental buffet in the restaurant; for $2 per person, we upgraded to the full buffet. It was not possible to get an entree - those would've been full price - your only choices were continental for free or full for $2. Upgrading was a wise choice, as we got far more than $2 worth of eggs, meat, etc. But there was also a very nice selection of fruit and breads that would've been free. Monday morning, we ate breakfast in the lounge.. wide selection of fresh fruit and breads (very good fruit), with oatmeal being the only hot item. When we showed up in the lounge at 7AM, it was very crowded and people were struggling to find seats. The night before, we dropped in to see what was up and found they had a couple of hot snack items along with cheese, bread, and a couple of desert items. There were also non-alcoholic beverages, with alcoholic beverages available for a charge.

Fitness center was not overly large, but adequate.. there is a pool/hottub in one corner of the atrium, and another pool outside (this was not open yet). Overall, we found the staff to be very friendly and had a pleasant stay at this hotel.

The hotel is in a very nice location.. short walk along the river to the heart of Savannah. Additionally, it has direct (free) ferry service to the convention center on Hutchinson Island, so if you were in town for a convention center there, the Marriott would be a great choice. I believe the Hyatt up the street also has direct ferry service there. Incidentally, the Westin located next door to the convention center (that is, on the island itself) seemed like an absolutely beautiful place. But, there is basically nothing on the island aside from the center, the Westin, and a golf course -- so if you are in town for leisure, seems to me like it'd be far better to stay in Savannah itself.

We would certainly stay here on a future trip to Savannah.

AA Novice

The important thing is did you eat at The Lady and Sons?

ncgator

looking at staying at this property this summer for a long weekend. This thread is a little dated so hoping for some more recent activity/input.

Do they offer any benefits on the weekends since the lounge is closed (breakfast coupon?)

any recent renovations on rooms or artrium? I haven't looked inside this property in over 5 years.

Thanks in adavance.