Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Phuket, Thailand
Jun 13, 2018, 1:04 pm
#1591
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Jun 13, 2018, 9:23 pm
#1592
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Jun 14, 2018, 5:23 am
#1593
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Jun 14, 2018, 5:24 am
#1594
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Much appreciated for willing to share your inputs on your upcoming stays at both properties ^. Looking forward to read your post few weeks later.
Jun 14, 2018, 5:56 am
#1595
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Love the Ren. See if they'll work with you to confirm a pool Villa.
They did for us a couple of years ago (as Platinum though and not Gold) and it remains one of our favorite trips
They did for us a couple of years ago (as Platinum though and not Gold) and it remains one of our favorite trips
Jun 14, 2018, 11:09 pm
#1596
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I'm trying to find a thread on this, I tried searching but no luck. Which properties have lounge access in Phuket? If no lounge access, do they all provide breakfast vouchers for Platinum? I saw that someone had received breakfast at the CY.
We will also be staying in BKK, and I believe all full service properties there have lounges.
Thanks!
We will also be staying in BKK, and I believe all full service properties there have lounges.
Thanks!
Sounds like for a hotel with a lounge, it's either the Hyatt Regency or the Hilton.
Jul 3, 2018, 8:24 pm
#1597
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No SPG or MR hotels with Lounges in Phuket. I was considering HR Phuket because of the Lounge but the reviews are not that good.
Jul 5, 2018, 1:18 am
#1598
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Really? However, I'm open to Ren, since it appears to be better place for elites, compare to JW Phuket. I can imagine that JW Marriott pool area might be filled with many kids during CNY weeks, and might hamper "relaxing" stay.
I want to double check, I'll still get free breakfasts at Ren/or JW Marriott as Platinum?
I want to double check, I'll still get free breakfasts at Ren/or JW Marriott as Platinum?
The Ren is a small resort the JW is very big.
As alreday someone told you, the JW has 3 pools, the main pool for everyone, and two seperate pools (one only for adults). Even the smallest pool at JW is at least double of Ren.
Platinum recognition is the same (both try the best to upgrade you)
As the JW is much more bigger, there are of course more people. So if you like it more privacy the Ren is the better option. Also at JW are more tour tourist, I have not seen one at Ren.
The JW has the typical JW style with a lot of dark wood, the Ren has modern style.
Service is great at both hotels, the eating also, at Ren you have the main restaurant, the thai restaurant and the sandbox (small foods during day)
JW offers more restaurants, I think she said something about 7 restaurants. The prices are a little bit expensiver than Ren.
An advantage of the JW is the near to the turle village and mai khao plaza (I reached it in about 4 minutes walk from the lobby, from Ren i think you go half hour)
There you find some shops and restaurants.
In my opinion both resorts are a very good choice, next time staying in phuket will not be easy for me to make a decision.
Jul 8, 2018, 6:53 am
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If you don't like mega-resorts, the Ren is definitely the better choice -- especially if you're willing to rent a (cheap) car at the Phuket airport. The Ren is arguably more isolated without a car. When we stayed at the Ren, we drove over and took a look at the JW Marriott. We were so glad we picked the Ren. And if you have status, you're likely to get upgraded to a plunge pool villa at the Ren: it would be very hard to beat that at the JW Marriott.
Jul 20, 2018, 6:15 am
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Decide to go with JW Marriott Phuket, due to big pool options and familiar settings due to past stay (shorter walk to shopping center and a local Thai drinking hole).
However, we know new Starriott rules imply that platinums staying at Marriott resorts should able to get free breakfasts for 2. Do you think JW Marriott Phuket will be forced to honor this benefit?
However, we know new Starriott rules imply that platinums staying at Marriott resorts should able to get free breakfasts for 2. Do you think JW Marriott Phuket will be forced to honor this benefit?
Sep 12, 2018, 4:33 pm
#1601
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Best spg Phuket resort
Hi
need advice on which spg resort in Phuket has nice beach and crystal clear sea water?
stayed at Naka island before, beach was disapppointing.
Was thinking naka Phuket or casa de La flora Khao lak. Anyone stayed there that can advise?
any other resorts I could consider?
am plat but would like a nice resort more than plat recognition in this instance.
Tia!
need advice on which spg resort in Phuket has nice beach and crystal clear sea water?
stayed at Naka island before, beach was disapppointing.
Was thinking naka Phuket or casa de La flora Khao lak. Anyone stayed there that can advise?
any other resorts I could consider?
am plat but would like a nice resort more than plat recognition in this instance.
Tia!
Oct 9, 2018, 12:32 am
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Curious now that we're in the days of post-August, when post-merger policies are in. Refreshing the age old questions others have asked... any updates on which properties provide breakfast to Platinum?
Oct 9, 2018, 3:08 am
#1603
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I called and JW Phuket and Khao Lak both said bteakfast was plat amenity choice. Booked both for stays in a few months. Will confirm if true. One nice change in merger is resorts giving breakfast if true
Oct 16, 2018, 12:51 am
#1604
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we are are also going to tr the JW Khao Lak. Have had enough of crowds and sleeve in Phuket. When I emailed them and asked ailbout Plat amenities etc I was quite surprised to hear that 2 complimentary cocktails early evening( not sure if per room or person), complimentary shuttle and breakfast amenity. Upgrade pool is duplex suite if available but I doubt we will get anything as we are going over Chinese new year(what were we thinking when we booked,). We figured at least the standard rooms look fine which wouldn’t be the case at le Meridien. If going before do let us know how you found it
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