Mar 5, 2018, 7:53 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Dubai, UAE
Oct 21, 2008, 4:25 pm
#49
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I just wanted to make a quick post to let you know I had not forgotten about this, and that the issue is still being actively pursued. I hope to have more information tomorrow.
Oct 23, 2008, 12:46 am
#51
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Thankyou Ira (Marriott), the dates I was looking at now have standard inventory, which is great as that just saved me about 100k points!
Oct 24, 2008, 5:08 am
#52
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Thank you, Marriott Concierge, for a very valuable service. I have always found it surprising that the Renaissance and far-superior JW were in the same award category. Now I see why.
Although the rates are often comparable, too, or even lower for the JW. Maybe becuase the JW is so large, it has trouble filling its rooms?
Although the rates are often comparable, too, or even lower for the JW. Maybe becuase the JW is so large, it has trouble filling its rooms?
Nov 10, 2008, 7:49 pm
#54
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I have stayed at the JW in DXB 4 times, including one reward stay. Staff are nice and go the extra mile. Rooms are clean. The Al Haramain Center next door is convenient for indoor walks. There are always interesting functions being held in the banquet hall and the rooftop pool is not bad. If you are a plat, you should check in upstairs in the lounge. They will either upgrade to you a suite on an upper floor or put you in an extended room (these are on the 3rd floor I think - just upstairs from the Concierge Lounge. All in all, it is a nice hotel but it's location can either be a boon or a bane, depending on where you will be spending most of your time.
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Nov 10, 2008, 7:59 pm
#55
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I have stayed at the JW in DXB 4 times, including one reward stay. otaff are nice and go the extra mile. Rooms are clean. The Al Haramain Center next door is convenient for indoor walks. There are always interesting functions being held in the banquet hall and the rooftop pool is not bad. If you are a plat, you should check in upstairs in the lounge. They will either upgrade to you a suite on an upper floor or put you in an extended room (these are on the 3rd floor I think - just upstairs from the Concierge Lounge. All in all, it is a nice hotel but it's location can either be a boon or a bane, depending on where you wil be spending most of your time.
Nov 11, 2008, 12:15 am
#56
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I also like this property and will be there for Christmas and New Year.
The standard of food in the buffets is very good.
The standard of food in the buffets is very good.
Nov 11, 2008, 10:48 am
#57
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I stayed at the JW in Dubai last year for 7 days on points. The concierge lounge is probably the best I've been to. Excellent buffet breakfast, snacks, juices and water 24x7, alcohol (beer, wine and some assorted hard liquor) in the evening and a midnight light buffet dinner.
Regarding location, its really not very central to anything at all. You have a long walk in the blistering heat or a cab to pretty much anywhere else.
The hotel itself is excellent and the service, etc very good. I'd s.tay there again anytime
Regarding location, its really not very central to anything at all. You have a long walk in the blistering heat or a cab to pretty much anywhere else.
The hotel itself is excellent and the service, etc very good. I'd s.tay there again anytime
Nov 11, 2008, 12:35 pm
#58
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The only complaint I have is that it can be difficult to get a taxi at times. There is a shortage of taxis generally in Dubai at the moment, so it's 'off road' location means you don't get many taxis passing by.
Cheers,
Rick
Cheers,
Rick
Nov 11, 2008, 8:44 pm
#59
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Thanks for your comments re isolated location, I'll assume that the concierge will be able to get us cabs when we require them. I'm not too bothered about location as I'd rather not not be at Jumeirah under any circumstances.
Nov 12, 2008, 12:11 am
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Cabs are are ready waiting and the front door.