Dallas Marriott Downtown, TX [Master Thread]
Sep 29, 2011, 9:07 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,698
Just checked out this morning. CL is physically beautiful and huge, they seem very proud of it and always a bunch of management folks monitoring what is going on.
But really sad, limited offerings at night. One thing fried (wings, potato skins, etc) and lots of cheese in various forms - that's it - no vegs, fruit, pretzels, nuts, etc, anything remotely healthy. Desert is the standard 2 plates of greasy cookies every night...
Breakfast much better, standard CL fare but many choices.
Lots of mid day noise, a tiny nap was impossible after a long jet lagged flight.
But really sad, limited offerings at night. One thing fried (wings, potato skins, etc) and lots of cheese in various forms - that's it - no vegs, fruit, pretzels, nuts, etc, anything remotely healthy. Desert is the standard 2 plates of greasy cookies every night...
Breakfast much better, standard CL fare but many choices.
Lots of mid day noise, a tiny nap was impossible after a long jet lagged flight.
Sep 29, 2011, 12:57 pm
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Is the lounge open on the weekends? If not, are brekkie coupons offered? If not open, is it key accessible for sodas/water? Does it have i-net terminals or free wifi? If anyone knows, please post & I'll update the exec lounge sticky.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oct 3, 2011, 12:55 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SLC
Programs: DL DM, UA Silver, Marriott Ambassador Elite, Marriott LTE, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 52
Just stayed at the hotel last week. Still construction ongoing on the lower floors but the rooms are quite nice. (the updated ones) Had to do a double take on arrival due to the completely altered check-in area as they are renovating the lobby and restaurant extensively. Looks like it will be a solid hotel in the future. As for rates, I get a nice one through my client so no need to worry for me.
Oct 11, 2011, 12:44 pm
#19
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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While I'm not sure it was worth a 1-year wait from "coming soon" after the Westin conversion, I must say that the lounge is one of the nicer ones around. Lots of breakfast choices - eggs, potatoes, muffins, bagels, fruit, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, many juices, etc. I only stopped in for sodas at night but I did see veggie tray in addition to crackers/cheese, wings, etc.
Oct 11, 2011, 2:33 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,698
Hopefully they are just finding their way, such a nice space otherwise...
Mar 21, 2012, 8:23 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, MR, HH, SPG
Posts: 105
Yep
Unbelievable how fast they yank things away at this hotel. I've never seen things disappear so fast at any other Marriott.
Also, make sure that you come early for breakfast. I don't think that they have enough bowls/spoons/utensils. You may find that there are food items available, but no essential items to consume said sustenance.
Feb 13, 2022, 10:50 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: D/FW
Programs: DL MM/Silver; UA 1K ; Hilton Gold; Marriott Titanium; Avis Pref+,Hertz PC
Posts: 585
Stayed there on Monday. The M Lounge was open but nothing came close to pre-pandemic. No attendant in the evening, only had canned sodas, bags of chips, stale cupcakes, self-serve coffee and bottled water. A sign in the AM directs guest to lobby restaurant for breakfast. There is just no excuse not to go back to where it was.
Feb 13, 2022, 2:18 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: LGA
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Marriott Plat Prem., Hilton Gold, National Exec Elite.
Posts: 2,533
Stayed there on Monday. The M Lounge was open but nothing came close to pre-pandemic. No attendant in the evening, only had canned sodas, bags of chips, stale cupcakes, self-serve coffee and bottled water. A sign in the AM directs guest to lobby restaurant for breakfast. There is just no excuse not to go back to where it was.