Ramiraw

that’s why I wanted to try both even though they are so close to each other. I couldn’t find a convincing review comparing the two so I thought to try both since I’ll be paying cash for both stays anyway and there was no incentive to stay in just one of them.

christianj

Understood! The property specific threads of course don't compare them directly but they (at least to me) show that the DoE is much better and treats elites much better. I stayed at the BP when it was the only redemption option in the area. When DoE joined we tried it and have been back again since then and had it booked for summer 2020 but of course that was a bust. BP is nice but DoE just treats elites better and the staff (at least pre-Covid) went above and beyond to make sure guest were happy vs the BP at which they just seemed to go through the motions. At the same redemption levels (or paid cost) it is a no contest for me but it will be interesting to hear your comparison. Please post your thoughts on the respective properties in their property threads after your trip...especially Vedema which is one of the Greek properties we have not tried.

Ramiraw

vedema was the absolute worst I have ever been to worldwide from any hotel chain or otherwise. I’ll share my review soon.

gojko88

To answer myself, no breakfast included for award stays even though it's included for everyone else (package tours and third-party bookings included). Wasn't there a Marriott corporate policy that stated if all paid rates include an amenity, so should redemptions? Like what happened with Al Maha?

Otherwise the Elite treatment is terrific, I got upgraded from a Deluxe Sea View room to a Junior Suite as a lowly Gold. The separate breakfast and pool areas are also nice (although I have no idea how they police access to the 6th floor pool since no one seems to check).

yurtripper

You can surely request breakfast as a welcome amenity if you're Platinum or higher in lieu of the points. This is what I did in June with a 5-night rewards stay.

Mbcan

We stayed there 2 weeks ago. 5 night reward stay, I chose breakfast as welcome gift. Separate breakfast area is nice advantage, there were usually around 20 people waiting in line to get the table at the breakfast around 10 am. No waiting time for separate Bonvoy area.
I tried to use my 5 SNA but it was not confirmed, I just got upgraded to family room with sea wiev.

Intl359Widget

Interesting they didn't have a separate Bonvoy area when I went last summer but I suspect that might have to do with Covid and it was very quiet in Rhodes when I went.

Matt93

Stayed here for 4 night in June 2022. We loved it. I was Plat at the time and was upgraded to one of the panoramic suites on the top floor. It was probably the best view from a hotel room I've stayed at.

We are early risers so was down for breakfast when it opened and were usually the first people there. The separate area for Elites was open every morning except one as it had rained and they had not wiped the water off the chairs/tables yet. The breakfast was amazing and we enjoyed the Greek yogurt and fresh squeezed OJ the best.

The pool did get busy at times but we never had a problem finding chairs. Lots of places to eat within walking distance with cheap/great food. Walked to the acropolis and then into town for sightseeing.

We will definitely visit this property again.

MrAOK

There hasn't been a post on this hotel in a while, so I will post.

Stayed here in early July of 2023 and the hotel is now fully open including all the restaurants. While it certainly isn't as deluxe as the Grande Bretegne in Athens, where we came from or Corfu's Domes Miramare hotel, it's a nice hotel with two pools, an extensive breakfast, and some pretty restaurants. We weren't entirely thrilled with the menu at the bar restaurant (part of which is on the terrace of the smaller pool), but the hotel staff went out of its way to do things for us and we appreciated it.

The hotel is close to Rhodes old town, but a drive or a short taxi ride, but that was fine. I don't believe we got upgraded (my wife is platinum), but our room was perfectly fine, with the only slight oddity that the room refrigerator included only water, no sodas or snacks or anything which I thought was a little odd for such a nice hotel.

When I first looked at staying in Rhodes, I debated staying at a fancier hotel or at least one closer to old Rhodes town. I didn't really see a fancier hotel and after seeing the traffic around the old city, certainly thought I made the right decision to stay at the Sheraton Rhodes. I recommend it.

Matt93

Stayed here in June 2022 and loved it. Going back September 2024. Looking forward to the orange juice and greek yogurt with Rhodes honey for breakfast every morning