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Renaissance Barcelona (Downtown), Spain [Master Thread]
Jun 15, 2011, 11:11 am
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Renaissance Barcelona (Downtown), Spain [Master Thread]
My husband is attending a meeting in Barcelona in early Nov and wondering about staying at this hotel. I have looked at TripAd and the reviews are mixed. As it is not part of the reward program yet, is there a possibility that the hotel will recognize my hubby's plat. status? Has anyone stayed there recently? Looked at the Arts hotel which is a Ritz but it is a distance from the meeting site. Hopefully Marriott Conc. will read this and reply
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Jun 15, 2011, 5:12 pm
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My husband is attending a meeting in Barcelona in early Nov and wondering about staying at this hotel. I have looked at TripAd and the reviews are mixed. As it is not part of the reward program yet, is there a possibility that the hotel will recognize my hubby's plat. status? Has anyone stayed there recently? Looked at the Arts hotel which is a Ritz but it is a distance from the meeting site. Hopefully Marriott Conc. will read this and reply
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Jun 16, 2011, 6:55 am
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I stayed at an AC hotel last week in Madrid and they DO NOT recognize any status. They knew I was a plat but did not do anything special. They gave me a pre-print letter stating that they are still upgrading their system (target by end of the year). One good thing about AC hotels is that the minibar is free (only drinks in the minibar but you can also use as a fridge).
Jun 16, 2011, 9:15 am
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I stayed at an AC hotel last week in Madrid and they DO NOT recognize any status. They knew I was a plat but did not do anything special. They gave me a pre-print letter stating that they are still upgrading their system (target by end of the year). One good thing about AC hotels is that the minibar is free (only drinks in the minibar but you can also use as a fridge).
If you stayed at one of the Autograph hotels, I would find your experience offputting, but it appears you did not and thus nothing was promised that was not deliverd.
OP - I would make a cancellable booking at the property because I was informally told that the A/C properties would be joining as of 11/1/11.
Of course, however, there can be delays.
If you want a good points earning property and the A/C hotels have not joined at that point, you have the Le Meridien that I can personally recommend.
Feb 12, 2012, 7:36 am
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Barcelona Renaissance (Downtown, formerly AC Barcelona Diplomatic)
There is another property that probably will come in as a Cat 5 or 6 and it was the best positioned of all the AC properties in Barcelona. It is to be recategorized as a Renaissance hotel and is slated to open soon, so you may wish to see if it is operative when you plan to travel.
Feb 12, 2012, 9:20 am
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There is another property that probably will come in as a Cat 5 or 6 and it was the best positioned of all the AC properties in Barcelona. It is to be recategorized as a Renaissance hotel and is slated to open soon, so you may wish to see if it is operative when you plan to travel.
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Feb 12, 2012, 9:27 am
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Barcelona is a great city, I'm sure you will enjoy your stay while there!
Apr 17, 2012, 9:10 am
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New/Rebrand Renaissance in Barcelona
I just got word from the Reservation Sales Executive at the AC Diplomatic in Barcelona that they will be rebranded on 4/26 to a Renaissance. She was unsure of the award policies or the acceptance of Marriott Cheques but said she would contact me as soon as they where informed.
Just in time for my trip!!
Just in time for my trip!!
Apr 17, 2012, 9:57 am
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I just got word from the Reservation Sales Executive at the AC Diplomatic in Barcelona that they will be rebranded on 4/26 to a Renaissance. She was unsure of the award policies or the acceptance of Marriott Cheques but said she would contact me as soon as they where informed.
Just in time for my trip!!
Just in time for my trip!!
Likely a Category 7, but if we are lucky, then a Category 6.
Apr 27, 2012, 1:32 pm
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Renaissance Barcelona New Opening
Marriott hotels just opened its new hotel in Barcelona. Renaissance hotel was previouslt AC Diplomatic hotel located in central Eixample Esquerra district 5 min walk to world famous Passeig de Gracia.
Apr 27, 2012, 3:16 pm
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Apr 27, 2012, 8:35 pm
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Still doesn't say what point category it is and no rooms available using points (which of course would tell you the point category if there were). Hey they only had about a year to figure this out.
Apr 28, 2012, 1:19 am
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Thank you Bruce!
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