Originally Posted by
mek17
I agree with this. Having stayed at both, the JW in SM is preferable just due to location. The Marriott MDR is nothing special. It is not bad, but not great either. Access is difficult due to one way streets and really not much within walkign distance. I would definitely choose the JW SM with kids.
I know them both well. Stay at the JW for all the reasons above, especially with kids.