Mar 5, 2018, 8:11 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 Seattle, WA
Jun 4, 2018, 9:15 am
#151
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SeaTac Marriott - 2018 Renovations
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Mar 21, 2019, 4:57 pm
#152
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Seeking Seattle recommendations
I'm considering visiting Seattle for the first time this summer and would like to book a Bonvoy property using points. It looks like the Renaissance, Westin, Sheraton Grand, W and Courtyard are all available.
I'm looking for a central, walk-able (not too hilly) location, as I will not have a car. Lounge would be nice, but not a deal-breaker, I'm more concerned about choosing a good property in the best possible location.
I've been reading reviews online but would love some FT recommendations.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a central, walk-able (not too hilly) location, as I will not have a car. Lounge would be nice, but not a deal-breaker, I'm more concerned about choosing a good property in the best possible location.
I've been reading reviews online but would love some FT recommendations.
Thanks!
Mar 21, 2019, 6:01 pm
#153
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Stayed at Westin and W.
Westin is better located than W.
Westin did some renovations recently and has a separate elite check-in queue. Their concierge was helpful and staff all around great. The Westin suites have stunning views.
W has the younger vibe and nice bar and open lobby, but the rooms left much to be desired. Even the Extreme WoW Suite had a tiny shower head attached to the wall at a lower than average height (no overhead) and no towel hooks. The service was poor too.
I would recommend avoiding the W, unless that is your vibe.
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Westin is better located than W.
Westin did some renovations recently and has a separate elite check-in queue. Their concierge was helpful and staff all around great. The Westin suites have stunning views.
W has the younger vibe and nice bar and open lobby, but the rooms left much to be desired. Even the Extreme WoW Suite had a tiny shower head attached to the wall at a lower than average height (no overhead) and no towel hooks. The service was poor too.
I would recommend avoiding the W, unless that is your vibe.
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Last edited by anteater; Mar 21, 2019 at 6:57 pm
Mar 21, 2019, 7:46 pm
#154
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I had a great time staying across the water in the Marriott Bellevue, the area is so much cleaner than Seattle (so much dirtier than I remembered, and more bums than ever before). Maybe I'm just telling myself this to justify cheaping out of the sky-high rates downtown during the summer.
Mar 22, 2019, 7:12 am
#155
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Stayed at Westin and W.
Westin is better located than W.
Westin did some renovations recently and has a separate elite check-in queue. Their concierge was helpful and staff all around great. The Westin suites have stunning views.
W has the younger vibe and nice bar and open lobby, but the rooms left much to be desired. Even the Extreme WoW Suite had a tiny shower head attached to the wall at a lower than average height (no overhead) and no towel hooks. The service was poor too.
I would recommend avoiding the W, unless that is your vibe.
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Westin is better located than W.
Westin did some renovations recently and has a separate elite check-in queue. Their concierge was helpful and staff all around great. The Westin suites have stunning views.
W has the younger vibe and nice bar and open lobby, but the rooms left much to be desired. Even the Extreme WoW Suite had a tiny shower head attached to the wall at a lower than average height (no overhead) and no towel hooks. The service was poor too.
I would recommend avoiding the W, unless that is your vibe.
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Mar 22, 2019, 7:27 am
#156
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Another consideration in favor of he Westin or Sheraton is your "not too hilly" criterion. As you go south from the Sheraton, the hill down to the water gets increasingly steep. It's a bit of a workout going up from the water to the W.
Mar 23, 2019, 3:43 am
#157
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I was wondering if anybody can give me some feedback on the Renaissance Madison Hotel in Seattle. Or if any of the other Marriott brand hotel might be better suited based on the location. I plan on using points for the room so the price isn't a determining factor. There are three of us girls going for a weeeknd so we will be doing the usual tourist stuff (Any stuff that we absolutely have to do?).
Mar 28, 2019, 8:56 am
#158
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I'm looking at staying at a Marriot property for 2 nights. One issue I'm trying to deal with is parking. I know, for example, Sheraton Grand Seattle, charges $57 usd (!) per day day for onsite parking. I don't supposed there are public parking lots around that area that charges significantly less?
I guess it's a give and take. I would like to stay within walking distance to Pike Place but if there are better options (it's the parking that I'm worried about), let me know what you guys suggest in terms of a Marriot property.
I guess it's a give and take. I would like to stay within walking distance to Pike Place but if there are better options (it's the parking that I'm worried about), let me know what you guys suggest in terms of a Marriot property.
Mar 28, 2019, 9:28 am
#159
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I'm looking at staying at a Marriot property for 2 nights. One issue I'm trying to deal with is parking. I know, for example, Sheraton Grand Seattle, charges $57 usd (!) per day day for onsite parking. I don't supposed there are public parking lots around that area that charges significantly less?
I guess it's a give and take. I would like to stay within walking distance to Pike Place but if there are better options (it's the parking that I'm worried about), let me know what you guys suggest in terms of a Marriot property.
I guess it's a give and take. I would like to stay within walking distance to Pike Place but if there are better options (it's the parking that I'm worried about), let me know what you guys suggest in terms of a Marriot property.
Mar 28, 2019, 9:54 am
#160
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I'd like to have in/out priviledge. I may have to stay outside of that area if needed. Just have to have to pay for parking to visit pike place and other attractions within walking distance from pike place.
Mar 28, 2019, 1:40 pm
#161
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Frankly, you might do better staying out near the airport and taking the train into town.
Mar 28, 2019, 6:11 pm
#163
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Driving in/commuting from outside might not be too bad, especially if you avoid rush hour, but if you plan on just doing sights within downtown, I would probably just take the train to the King Street Station. Uber or public transit your way to your hotel and then just do things via walking or taking buses. There is now a shuttle called a "waterfront shuttle" that is actually sponsored by the Seattle Parking people. There are two loops, one from Seattle Center to the International District via the waterfront. There is a transfer loop that runs from Waterfront up by Pike Place to I5 and circles back. It is free and runs about every 20 minutes.
Mar 28, 2019, 7:46 pm
#164
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I just came back from Seattle, and I can vouch for how bad the traffic was during rush hour by the waterfront. Parking is crazy expensive, how much does it cost for you to catch a train down from Vancouver? If you don't have kids and not a lot of luggage and you want to stay in the city, I would actually do that.
Driving in/commuting from outside might not be too bad, especially if you avoid rush hour, but if you plan on just doing sights within downtown, I would probably just take the train to the King Street Station. Uber or public transit your way to your hotel and then just do things via walking or taking buses. There is now a shuttle called a "waterfront shuttle" that is actually sponsored by the Seattle Parking people. There are two loops, one from Seattle Center to the International District via the waterfront. There is a transfer loop that runs from Waterfront up by Pike Place to I5 and circles back. It is free and runs about every 20 minutes.
Driving in/commuting from outside might not be too bad, especially if you avoid rush hour, but if you plan on just doing sights within downtown, I would probably just take the train to the King Street Station. Uber or public transit your way to your hotel and then just do things via walking or taking buses. There is now a shuttle called a "waterfront shuttle" that is actually sponsored by the Seattle Parking people. There are two loops, one from Seattle Center to the International District via the waterfront. There is a transfer loop that runs from Waterfront up by Pike Place to I5 and circles back. It is free and runs about every 20 minutes.
There will only be two of us but we will have 1 luggage each. So which Marriot property do you guys recommend outside of downtown and has resonable parking and perhaps other stuff nearby, but we can easily catch public transport to pike place, etc?
Guess I'll ask about Hilton properties in the Hilton forum
Mar 28, 2019, 8:40 pm
#165
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There will only be two of us but we will have 1 luggage each. So which Marriot property do you guys recommend outside of downtown and has resonable parking and perhaps other stuff nearby, but we can easily catch public transport to pike place, etc?
Guess I'll ask about Hilton properties in the Hilton forum
Guess I'll ask about Hilton properties in the Hilton forum