Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Phuket, Thailand
Dec 10, 2015, 9:43 am
#1456
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You think it is better than Ginja at JW? I love that place.
Your comment about getting a UG at ren as a plat, was that a paid or award stay? My wife and I are going to go back in December of 2016 and I'd definitely move to Ren if it improved my UG chances. As plat I've gotten UG at Khao Lak JW but never Phuket.
Your comment about getting a UG at ren as a plat, was that a paid or award stay? My wife and I are going to go back in December of 2016 and I'd definitely move to Ren if it improved my UG chances. As plat I've gotten UG at Khao Lak JW but never Phuket.
Takien is nice indeed. I find R more authentic than JW.
Dec 10, 2015, 10:20 am
#1457
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Good to know. We were looking at the Rayong property as we have been to Phuket twice. I may need to look into the R and make it a 3rd time.
Dec 11, 2015, 6:12 pm
#1458
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I refuse to rerturn to the JW HKT as earlier years there never upgraded as a P and really didn't care for their clientel so no idea of Ginja
paid stay (2-months ago) - once again UGed to Villa (6-years straight)
paid stay (2-months ago) - once again UGed to Villa (6-years straight)
You think it is better than Ginja at JW? I love that place.
Your comment about getting a UG at ren as a plat, was that a paid or award stay? My wife and I are going to go back in December of 2016 and I'd definitely move to Ren if it improved my UG chances. As plat I've gotten UG at Khao Lak JW but never Phuket.
Your comment about getting a UG at ren as a plat, was that a paid or award stay? My wife and I are going to go back in December of 2016 and I'd definitely move to Ren if it improved my UG chances. As plat I've gotten UG at Khao Lak JW but never Phuket.
Dec 19, 2015, 7:56 am
#1459
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott, AAdvantage, United, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,687
JW or Renaissance Phuket?
Looking for honest feedback on either the JW or Ren in Phuket.
Two adults looking to sit on the beach, relax, use the pool, and just hang out. Maybe go to town once or twice. Best change of an upgrade? Nicer rooms? Better service? Less kids?
Thanks!
Two adults looking to sit on the beach, relax, use the pool, and just hang out. Maybe go to town once or twice. Best change of an upgrade? Nicer rooms? Better service? Less kids?
Thanks!
Dec 19, 2015, 1:38 pm
#1460
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same question asked and responded to by several posters, including me -
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...-thailand.html
Dec 20, 2015, 3:52 pm
#1463
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I've stayed at both albeit the JW about 7/8/9-yrs ago (and the Ren every year since).
Beach - prefer Ren
Pool - prefer JW
Upgrade - Ren as always upgraded to private pool villa (inc 3BD oceanfront villa on first visit. don't like the 1-BD oceanfront villa in back of the pool as found it to noisey - prefer interior Villas); JW- never (3 stays)
Rooms - Ren
Service - Ren
Less kids - Ren
Food - Ren (Thai is great; breakfast folks now know how to cook LEO)
Mgt - Ren (new Dutch GM very pro-active)
both of these properties are north of the airport while Phuket city is way south of the arpt so have no idea what you mean by city visit as nothing there anyhow
Overall - Ren, hands down
Beach - prefer Ren
Pool - prefer JW
Upgrade - Ren as always upgraded to private pool villa (inc 3BD oceanfront villa on first visit. don't like the 1-BD oceanfront villa in back of the pool as found it to noisey - prefer interior Villas); JW- never (3 stays)
Rooms - Ren
Service - Ren
Less kids - Ren
Food - Ren (Thai is great; breakfast folks now know how to cook LEO)
Mgt - Ren (new Dutch GM very pro-active)
both of these properties are north of the airport while Phuket city is way south of the arpt so have no idea what you mean by city visit as nothing there anyhow
Overall - Ren, hands down
Mar 4, 2016, 9:13 am
#1468
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 7
New Marriott in Phuket?
I was just booking a stay at the JW Phuket for this June, and when I searched on marriott.com there was an option that was included in the results that I'm not familiar with at Nai Yang Beach (https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ai-yang-beach/)
Anyone have any information regarding this property? It looks like it's a new property, as the rates offered were "Opening Offer". Pretty well priced at $3500 THB/night.
Is it a better option than the JW?
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find it while searching this thread.
Thanks.
Anyone have any information regarding this property? It looks like it's a new property, as the rates offered were "Opening Offer". Pretty well priced at $3500 THB/night.
Is it a better option than the JW?
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find it while searching this thread.
Thanks.
Mar 13, 2016, 5:29 pm
#1469
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: DL MM, Marriott LT Titanium, AA EXP, Avis Chairmans
Posts: 1,399
Best property for single guy sightseeing?
I'll be staying a week in Phuket in early May. My main goal is landscape photography and possibly guided tours. I am NOT looking to sit by the beach or swim. I'm also a Marriott Platinum.
Which Marriott property is best situated on the Island for easier access to the photogenic beaches and natural attractions?
I'm also thinking of getting a rental car while I'm there. Good, bad?
Which Marriott property is best situated on the Island for easier access to the photogenic beaches and natural attractions?
I'm also thinking of getting a rental car while I'm there. Good, bad?
Mar 14, 2016, 1:48 am
#1470
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This is not a new built but one of the refurbs by TCC - used to be called Imperial.
Frankly, although I've never stayed here when it was the Imperial since I kinda hate the JW I'd stay here before choosing JW (but likely wind up choosing my favorite in Phuket - Renaissance)
Frankly, although I've never stayed here when it was the Imperial since I kinda hate the JW I'd stay here before choosing JW (but likely wind up choosing my favorite in Phuket - Renaissance)
I was just booking a stay at the JW Phuket for this June, and when I searched on marriott.com there was an option that was included in the results that I'm not familiar with at Nai Yang Beach (https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ai-yang-beach/)
Anyone have any information regarding this property? It looks like it's a new property, as the rates offered were "Opening Offer". Pretty well priced at $3500 THB/night.
Is it a better option than the JW?
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find it while searching this thread.
Thanks.
Anyone have any information regarding this property? It looks like it's a new property, as the rates offered were "Opening Offer". Pretty well priced at $3500 THB/night.
Is it a better option than the JW?
Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find it while searching this thread.
Thanks.