Time for a review! Compared to some of the other Marriott-Marriott properties I have tried in the Middle East, I found Marriott Al Jaddaf to be a slightly better and more comfortable option. For less than 100 USD, it’s great! Here are my impressions:

Pros:

• Upgraded before arrival (same day) to an Executive Suite - initial suite on the 3rd floor was a bit dark and oddly shaped, decreasing the natural light - but they were able to move me to a more normally shaped suite on the 7th floor
• Bed was comfortable - pretty plush covers for Dubai, plush-ish mattress topper, plush pillows
• Shower pressure was strong yet relaxing with a fancy pinhole mister shower head
• I liked the smell of the towels - unique detergent smell
• Nice welcome gift of lemon macaron, some cakes, and baklava
• 4 PM late checkout was fine
• Staff had friendly demeanors
• Evening lounge service had fantastic desserts - great cheesecake and the ooey gooey caramel date pudding was one of the best things I have put in my mouth
• Hourly complimentary shuttle service to Dubai Mall shared with the Element - worked surprisingly well

Neutral:

• Restaurant breakfast is there - selection is fine, but taste and quality didn’t blow my socks off - fine omelet, pastries tasted a bit over baked or over heated from the lamps

Cons:

• Light controls were confusing with some of the living room lights seemingly unable to be turned off unless the master switch was off (preventing bedroom lamps from being turned on)
• Views aren’t anything inspiring - oddly, much of the building seems positioned away from the good skyline views with those reserved for the hallway windows

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