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Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Chicago, IL
Apr 1, 2005, 6:22 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Denver, CO USA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Holiday Inn Platinum, peon on the rest
Posts: 677
My recommendation is Magnificent Mile
I've stayed in the Magnificent Mile Courtyard three times this year and it is by far my favorite Marriott property of any (including full service Marriott's and Resorts!).
The rooms were nothing special, however the service was outstanding! From checkin (where I was recognized by name and thanked multiple times for staying with them) to the door man. Everything was perfect. The second time I came back, after being gone for two weeks, the door man recognized me by name when I arrived in a cab and thanked me for returning!
My experience here has shown me that even when a hotel is typical, physically, to the rest in the chain, the people who work there can either make it stand out as one of the best, or one of the worst.
I can't say enough about this hotel. If you are visiting Chicago, you can't go wrong by staying there. At least that's my opinion!
The rooms were nothing special, however the service was outstanding! From checkin (where I was recognized by name and thanked multiple times for staying with them) to the door man. Everything was perfect. The second time I came back, after being gone for two weeks, the door man recognized me by name when I arrived in a cab and thanked me for returning!
My experience here has shown me that even when a hotel is typical, physically, to the rest in the chain, the people who work there can either make it stand out as one of the best, or one of the worst.
I can't say enough about this hotel. If you are visiting Chicago, you can't go wrong by staying there. At least that's my opinion!
Apr 1, 2005, 8:23 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ILM
Programs: Bonvoy TE(LT), DL DM(Retired) 1MM, AA EXP
Posts: 143
The CY Mag Mile is great. I have stayed at both CYs + Marriott on Mich Ave + Ren on Wacker in the downtown area. The CY Mag Mile and Ren are the only ones I will go back to based on my experience. CY is a good value and the Ren is really nice.
Apr 7, 2005, 8:47 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Spire, AMR
Posts: 5,898
stay at the mag mile property...
I stayed there a few weeks ago...
very nice...good service and nice rooms...
Plus the hot hostess at the hotel bar is an added bonus...
I stayed there a few weeks ago...
very nice...good service and nice rooms...
Plus the hot hostess at the hotel bar is an added bonus...
Jul 12, 2005, 7:24 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD, LGA, DFW, IAH
Programs: AA EXP 2.8M, Marriott PLT, *wood GLD, Bombay Sapphire
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by choptliva
I believe it used to be a run-of-the-mill Sheraton.
Nice furniture stores around the property, but that's about it, I think.
Nice furniture stores around the property, but that's about it, I think.
May 7, 2007, 3:56 am
#39
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: 1K-UA/AA, LT PLAT-MARRIOTT(1984), HILTON-GOLD, HYATT-GOLD
Posts: 951
Three Marriott properties in Oak Brook, Il.
I have a meeting in Downers Grove the end of the month, after a conference at the Chicago Drake Hotel, then will depart for ORD the next day
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Which of the three Oak Brook, IL properties -Marriott Hotel, Marriott Resort, or the Renaissance Hotel is more comfortable and convenient to restaurants, etc for an overnighter?
The Marriott Hotel is across the street from a major shopping Mall and would offer more possibilites.
It has been many years since I left Chicago and the Western burbs are completely new to me.
The Resort looks like a sedate golfer's hangout!
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Which of the three Oak Brook, IL properties -Marriott Hotel, Marriott Resort, or the Renaissance Hotel is more comfortable and convenient to restaurants, etc for an overnighter?
The Marriott Hotel is across the street from a major shopping Mall and would offer more possibilites.
It has been many years since I left Chicago and the Western burbs are completely new to me.
The Resort looks like a sedate golfer's hangout!
Last edited by R&R; May 7, 2007 at 4:01 am
May 7, 2007, 4:51 am
#40
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I have stayed at the Marriott ad Renaissance, never at the Marriott Resort. I prefer the Marriott to the Renaissance. The Renaissance, IMO, does not meet up to Renaissance standards. The hotel feels like a badly done renovation of a cheap hotel. Didn't find the staff too helpful. Only benefit is that it's on the Oakbrook Mall's grounds, right next to a Cheesecake Factory, as opposed to the Marriott which is across the street. Also, there's no CL (just a lounge in the lobby which is for everyone and is small) but if you're Gold or Plat. you get free breakfast in the restaurant on the top floor- most importantly you can get free wireless up there or in the lobby. I found the staff at the Marriott friendlier and more helpful. The CL is pretty nice and the people working the CL were friendly. The hotel has the feel of a real hotel not some redone motel. Anyway that's just my opinion. Have fun.
May 7, 2007, 2:27 pm
#42
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier, AAdvantage Platinum (1MM Lifetime Gold), Avis First
Posts: 524
Stay at the Renaissance in Oak Brook -
You can walk to the mall, and many resturants in the area
The Resort is now close to anything, except a golf course
The FS Marriott is a little futher away from the mall area than the RS
You can walk to the mall, and many resturants in the area
The Resort is now close to anything, except a golf course
The FS Marriott is a little futher away from the mall area than the RS
May 7, 2007, 3:05 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: 1K-UA/AA, LT PLAT-MARRIOTT(1984), HILTON-GOLD, HYATT-GOLD
Posts: 951
Those were fast and helpful!
The Concierge lounges are closed for renovation (or just plained closed) at the Oak Brook Marriott and the Renaissance hotels. 
To verify, the Renaissance is the one connected to the Mall?
One of my favorite hotels is the Montura Renaissance at LAX, which has been nicely upgraded by newer owners. Good Lounge offerings!
Reasonable rates, also!
To verify, the Renaissance is the one connected to the Mall?
One of my favorite hotels is the Montura Renaissance at LAX, which has been nicely upgraded by newer owners. Good Lounge offerings!
Reasonable rates, also!
May 7, 2007, 3:12 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seattle
Programs: Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, United LT Silver
Posts: 1,085
Stayed at the Ren this past Oct for a meeting. I thought it was very nice. It's a bit different from others... it's small with a little lobby. They didin't have a lounge (or it was closed), but gave comp breakfast upstairs on the top floor... very nice spread. They also put out snacks for Plats at the bar upstairs.
Every morning they will deliver free to your room coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and a scone. Service was great. I thought the rooms were very nice... mine was nice at least. Not huge, but very comfortable. YMMV
Every morning they will deliver free to your room coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and a scone. Service was great. I thought the rooms were very nice... mine was nice at least. Not huge, but very comfortable. YMMV
May 7, 2007, 3:15 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seattle
Programs: Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, United LT Silver
Posts: 1,085
Oh, and the Ren is not connected to the mall but across the parking lot. Easy to get to. It's right by the Cheesecake Factory and near other good dining optinos.