Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York (Manhattan) [Master Thread]
Dec 30, 2017, 1:36 am
#286
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Programs: BA Bronze, Emirates Silver, Virgin Silver, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,404
Here's a response I got from the Marriott Marquis on Facebook when I asked about the "Destination Fee":
Our Daily Destination fee includes thoughtful upgrades designed to enhance your stay in New York City. The is $25 plus tax per day. The daily offerings include:
• $15 Food Credit to Fresh Bites*
• Enhanced Internet and Local/Long Distance Calls
• NYC Downtown Loop or Cruise Ticket (1 per day). See City Experts on 8th floor to redeem
• Cycle Class at CYC Fitness (1 per day). See Concierge on 8th floor to redeem
It's a total cash-grab. How is this legal?
Our Daily Destination fee includes thoughtful upgrades designed to enhance your stay in New York City. The is $25 plus tax per day. The daily offerings include:
• $15 Food Credit to Fresh Bites*
• Enhanced Internet and Local/Long Distance Calls
• NYC Downtown Loop or Cruise Ticket (1 per day). See City Experts on 8th floor to redeem
• Cycle Class at CYC Fitness (1 per day). See Concierge on 8th floor to redeem
It's a total cash-grab. How is this legal?
Internet aside (I get that for being gold), I can see me using 2 of the other 3 options, so at least I will get some sort of use out of the rip off charge.
Dec 31, 2017, 6:59 am
#289
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
I totally agree. The place is expensive enough already without adding a garbage fee. And I never could understand why "resort fees" don't earn Marriott Rewards points. How are these fees distinguishable from the ordinary room rate? Anyway, I won't be returning to this hotel. Nevermore.
Bruce
Bruce
Feb 26, 2018, 9:38 pm
#290
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Vancouver
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 39
Has anyone had any luck getting them to waive or reduce the Destination Fee?
If you don't use the $15 Fresh Bites credit, you should be able to bank it. You've paid for it, after all.
Grrr...
If you don't use the $15 Fresh Bites credit, you should be able to bank it. You've paid for it, after all.
Grrr...
Feb 27, 2018, 7:41 am
#291
Join Date: May 2005
Location: CLE
Programs: RA, UA MM 1k, AA EXP, Marriott LTP, Hyatt Plat, SPG100
Posts: 476
This is by far my least favorite hotel in NYC. The elevators are enough to drive a person insane. And it is outrageously expensive for absolutely nothing special. And the Concierge Lounge is just a glorified food trough. The Renaissance up the block is a far better choice.
Apr 24, 2018, 9:22 pm
#292
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 42
New to Marriott Marquis and new Marriott rewards member. Do not have anything but basic status with them. Might be a stupid question, but do all guests get access to the lounge with breakfast or only platinum members? I don't really care for myself, but my significant other is traveling with me and wanted to have her taken care of for breakfast.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 25, 2018, 5:18 am
#293
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
Hi all,
New to Marriott Marquis and new Marriott rewards member. Do not have anything but basic status with them. Might be a stupid question, but do all guests get access to the lounge with breakfast or only platinum members? I don't really care for myself, but my significant other is traveling with me and wanted to have her taken care of for breakfast.
Thanks in advance.
New to Marriott Marquis and new Marriott rewards member. Do not have anything but basic status with them. Might be a stupid question, but do all guests get access to the lounge with breakfast or only platinum members? I don't really care for myself, but my significant other is traveling with me and wanted to have her taken care of for breakfast.
Thanks in advance.
Basic status = no access
gold + plat = access for 2 (plus child only if under 5)
Enjoy
kindly
Feb 12, 2019, 12:54 pm
#294
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 95
What is your experience using the Mobile Key at the Marriott Marquis Times Square? Do you need to stand in line at the check in desk or can you go right to your room? Coming from a long flight and want to expedite getting in the room.
Maggie
Maggie
Sep 2, 2019, 7:08 pm
#297
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 226
This hotel is usually very busy, probably does not have a lot of suites and has little desire to upgrade non repeat guests.
Sep 3, 2019, 6:50 am
#299
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
It has been a few years since my last stay here, but as Marriott Rewards Plat (now under the Bonvoy banner a Titanium), I would usually be upgraded to a TS view room which was a decent sized room (especially for NY.) But I've never been upgraded to a suite there.