Originally Posted by ftrichard

I was there for two nights in January as a Titanium. As long as you understand the standards of London's Marriot brand hotels you should have a good experience. Solid four star experience I'd say.

Location is good - of course it depends what you want to do but it's the most central of all the London Marriotts. Walking distance to Paddington (Heathrow Express) and Oxford Street and on to Soho if you've got a good pair of legs. It's been refurbished recently but don't get too excited. Just a refresh of carpets, wallpaper and bathroom. The wood furniture is old and makes the room still look a bit shabby. No meaningful upgrade (the 10th floor for me) but breakfast can be taken in the lounge or pub-style restaurant. I arrived at 8am and was able to check in so I got breakfast in the lounge that day and downstairs the other two days. The evening food in the lounge is not as extensive as the Marriott Maida Vale and the wine and beer is served to you glass by glass rather than self serve which I find annoying (no reflection on the lounge staff - she was great - but I'd rather just help myself... they're hardly premium drinks). There's an indoor pool and gym in the basement if these things are important to you. Was offered a late check out but didn't need it.

I'd stay again. Nothing bad here. Nothing extraordinary or stand-out either.