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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Cancun [Merged threads]
Mar 24, 2005, 9:00 am
#166
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: STL, MO-US and A , SWA A-List, Marriott LTTE, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,883
I asked for and received an upgrade(GLD at the time) in Apr '04. An upgrade is considered a higher floor room facing the large pool as opposed to a room facing the Casa Magna Marriott. All rooms have an ocean view, its just that the rooms facing the big pool have a much better view of the ocean.
I was on a award stay and did not pay any extra for this upgrade.
Tripadvisor.com has a ton of reviews on this property that includes a lot of helpful tips.
I was on a award stay and did not pay any extra for this upgrade.
Tripadvisor.com has a ton of reviews on this property that includes a lot of helpful tips.
Mar 24, 2005, 2:42 pm
#168
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 10
My husband and I stayed at the JW with our two sons last August on an award stay. The hotel was at full capacity yet it never felt crowded. We asked for an upgrade and were offered one for the last three nights of our stay, but decided not to move. Our room was facing the Casa Magna, but we still had a view of the ocean.
We are returning this August, again on an award stay. This time we're paying the extra $90 for the club 91 service.
Cancun is very hot and humid in August. Spend all your time at the pool and you'll be fine. We toured the ruins at Chichen-Itza and the heat was unbearable.
What dates will you be there? We'll be there 8/16-24.
We are returning this August, again on an award stay. This time we're paying the extra $90 for the club 91 service.
Cancun is very hot and humid in August. Spend all your time at the pool and you'll be fine. We toured the ruins at Chichen-Itza and the heat was unbearable.
What dates will you be there? We'll be there 8/16-24.
Mar 24, 2005, 5:00 pm
#169
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 35,555
As I recall, this hotel is in a "Vee" Shape, all rooms are Ocean view.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
Mar 24, 2005, 7:35 pm
#170
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: STL, MO-US and A , SWA A-List, Marriott LTTE, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,883
Originally Posted by underpressure
As I recall, this hotel is in a "Vee" Shape, all rooms are Ocean view.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
Be persistant when asking for the upgrade, ask and you shall receive if you have status. It's worth it!!
Mar 25, 2005, 4:56 am
#171
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 35,555
Originally Posted by ALARISstl
The JW is actually shaped like a "T" and one wants to be on the north side of the T facing the large pool. The Ritz is two hotels North and the JW is a very, very close second to the Ritz.
Be persistant when asking for the upgrade, ask and you shall receive if you have status. It's worth it!!
Be persistant when asking for the upgrade, ask and you shall receive if you have status. It's worth it!!
I recalled wrong, I was thinking of the regular marriott. ^
Mar 25, 2005, 6:59 am
#172
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA Mileage Plus Premier Exec, Marriott Rewards Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 44
Thanks !
Thanks for the info everyone. I'm going in early may, if you need any info just let me know. I am an expert on the Detroit Marriott 
Originally Posted by underpressure
As I recall, this hotel is in a "Vee" Shape, all rooms are Ocean view.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
Last edited by Bogbrush; Apr 2, 2005 at 3:07 pm
Mar 25, 2005, 1:34 pm
#173
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: VA, USA
Programs: Marriott LTT, United Club Life Member, UA *S
Posts: 995
Originally Posted by underpressure
As I recall, this hotel is in a "Vee" Shape, all rooms are Ocean view.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
We went twice as gold, once as platinum, zero upgrades after valiant attempts.
Very Pretty property, right next door to the Ritz Carlton (imagine that) with decent restraunts. Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night, my personal record was eight (hey they were small).
The breakfasts were great.
Great pool, outside poolbar.
If there is one reason I miss doing business with Marriott, this property is it.
The hotel is not right next door to the Ritz Carlton. The Ritz Carlton is about 4 properties north of the JW. Next door to the JW on the south side is the CasaMagna Marriott.
We were on a week award stay in mid-December. Without asking, this platinum was given a room on a high floor facing north. The "worst" view would be on a low floor facing south. But all the rooms are beautiful, and you probably won't spend too much time in the room anyway.
We did ask about comping us to breakfast, but that request was graciously refused.
Mar 31, 2005, 8:29 pm
#174
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YUL/YYZ
Programs: EX AC/E; AA PLAT; MARRIOTT DIAMOND; SPG GOLD
Posts: 6
I will also be staying on points at the JW Marriott in April. Second time I vacation there with my family. It is a great hotel.
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
Apr 1, 2005, 9:06 am
#175
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Evergreen, CO
Posts: 1,460
Let us know abt your trip...
Originally Posted by eric.attias
I will also be staying on points at the JW Marriott in April. Second time I vacation there with my family. It is a great hotel.
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
Apr 2, 2005, 8:22 am
#176
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NW New Jersey USA
Programs: Starwood Gold, Marriott Silver, HHonors Silver, United MileagePlus, Jet Blue TrueBlue
Posts: 169
Originally Posted by eric.attias
I will also be staying on points at the JW Marriott in April. Second time I vacation there with my family. It is a great hotel.
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
This time I have Plat status. As such, do we qualify for courtesy room upgrades? What about Club 91 access? Anybody used Club 91 so far? Is it worth it for a family of 4?
TripAdvisor.com reviews LOVED this place...only thing that concerns me is that the hotel gets LOTS of conventions. I emailed the Club91 concierge and they mentioned FOUR groups would be having conventions the days we will be there. Hopefully they are small/quiet groups!!!
Either way we cannot wait!!!! ^
Apr 2, 2005, 9:45 am
#177
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: saint augustine, FL USA
Posts: 463
Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night
They still have that night on Wed. and I think also Fri or Sat. It is spectacular. I'm not that big on desserts, but the ones here are unbelievable. My plan for the next time I go (Nov) is lobster and dessert only. No more filling up on steak and shrimp.
They still have that night on Wed. and I think also Fri or Sat. It is spectacular. I'm not that big on desserts, but the ones here are unbelievable. My plan for the next time I go (Nov) is lobster and dessert only. No more filling up on steak and shrimp.
Apr 3, 2005, 12:34 pm
#178
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: VA, USA
Programs: Marriott LTT, United Club Life Member, UA *S
Posts: 995
Originally Posted by frankhi
Back then they had an all you can eat lobster night
They still have that night on Wed. and I think also Fri or Sat. It is spectacular. I'm not that big on desserts, but the ones here are unbelievable. My plan for the next time I go (Nov) is lobster and dessert only. No more filling up on steak and shrimp.
They still have that night on Wed. and I think also Fri or Sat. It is spectacular. I'm not that big on desserts, but the ones here are unbelievable. My plan for the next time I go (Nov) is lobster and dessert only. No more filling up on steak and shrimp.