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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]
Oct 20, 2005, 4:10 pm
#241
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Evergreen, CO
Posts: 1,460
Originally Posted by frisbeeace
I booked at the JW for next January for my family (kids 13 and 3) using a Marriott award. After staying at AI hotels in the Playa del Carmen area I honestly donīt believe that the JW can rival the wide array of activities that they got there. The following week we go back to the Akumal area where we had a terrific time.
Oct 20, 2005, 4:47 pm
#242
Join Date: May 2004
Location: VA
Programs: Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis Preferred
Posts: 709
You know, I wasn't really kidding...
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
Oct 20, 2005, 6:38 pm
#243
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: IAH
Programs: CO Plat, AC Elite, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4
I was planning on waiting to book until after the storm just to see if we should consider somewhere else instead. Hopefully Wilma is not too harsh on Mexico and dies off before heading to FLA.
What type of extra amenities do Club 91 rooms have? Any idea of what types of things the Kids club does? Is it basically just a baby sitting service or do they actually do stuff?
We're planning on about 10 days in the spring, so we'd have lots of time to take things in.
I'm not worried about dirty looks from any 'Holier Than Thou' guests at a JW. My kids are well behaved and very considerate of other people, except when they are in the comfort and familiarness of thier own home killing each other
What type of extra amenities do Club 91 rooms have? Any idea of what types of things the Kids club does? Is it basically just a baby sitting service or do they actually do stuff?
We're planning on about 10 days in the spring, so we'd have lots of time to take things in.
I'm not worried about dirty looks from any 'Holier Than Thou' guests at a JW. My kids are well behaved and very considerate of other people, except when they are in the comfort and familiarness of thier own home killing each other
Oct 21, 2005, 1:06 pm
#244
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 MFLetou
You know, I wasn't really kidding...
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
Oct 21, 2005, 4:20 pm
#245
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Evergreen, CO
Posts: 1,460
Originally Posted by ALARISstl
The JW was built to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane, the Casa was not.
Oct 21, 2005, 4:47 pm
#246
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ILM
Programs: Bonvoy TE(LT), DL DM(Retired) 1MM, AA EXP
Posts: 143
There is a thread about it on here, but Mrs HawkSE and I rode out Emily (a small Cat.4) earlier this season at the JW from a 14th floor (Club 91) ocean front suite. Though the eye hit about 60 miles south in Tulum, we never left our room. The property was fine, I hope all goes as well if anyone is stuck there for Wilma.
Oct 21, 2005, 7:23 pm
#247
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: MCI ** UA Plat, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,249
Originally Posted by flyerwife
[...]but some guests may give you the "oh no, don't bring those kids over here" look. Ignore them.
Oct 24, 2005, 9:24 am
#248
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: New York USA
Posts: 2,933
Originally Posted by MFLetou
You know, I wasn't really kidding...
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
It would be very unwise to book ANYTHING in Cancun right now until it is quite clear that the Hurricane won't cause major damage. Or, I suppose you could book it, but don't buy nonrefundable plane tickets.
It can take years for communities like Cancun to recover from major storms, and if Cancun takes a direct hit on a Cat 4 or 5 storm, that is what they're looking at.
Oct 24, 2005, 9:42 am
#249
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Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 46,817
Originally Posted by flyerwife
Both the JW Marriott and CasaMagna Marriott have suspended new bookings through May 1, 2006.
Ye, sadly, they were hit awfully hard!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...=484092&page=1
It seems to me that it may well take a few years to get back to "normal."
Mark
Oct 24, 2005, 12:42 pm
#250
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Marriott Rewards
Posts: 48
Booked for Cancun in Feb. with Rewards Cert.
Sounds like all bookings have been put off until at least May 2006. I got an awards cert. for a couple of the nights that we were staying. Can I just send it back and have them credit my points so I can make another choice at another time?
Oct 24, 2005, 3:10 pm
#252
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: New York USA
Posts: 2,933
Yes, I've done it with paper certs.
My main concern was what if they got lost in the mail, so I called Marriott and they said not to worry about sending them back. They have a record of the cert #s so its easy enough to tell that they have been used.
I can't even honestly remember if I sent them back or if they just voided them and gave credit, so call and ask, but I do know that for certain that they will return the points to your account.
However, if you plan on using the cert anytime soon for a similarly categoried stay, just keep the cert you have. It is not specific to a particular hotel (unless its the 563 Hawaii cert or some other specialized cert), and it will save you the time in ordering another.Remember, you have a year from date of issue to use or return them.
My main concern was what if they got lost in the mail, so I called Marriott and they said not to worry about sending them back. They have a record of the cert #s so its easy enough to tell that they have been used.
I can't even honestly remember if I sent them back or if they just voided them and gave credit, so call and ask, but I do know that for certain that they will return the points to your account.
However, if you plan on using the cert anytime soon for a similarly categoried stay, just keep the cert you have. It is not specific to a particular hotel (unless its the 563 Hawaii cert or some other specialized cert), and it will save you the time in ordering another.Remember, you have a year from date of issue to use or return them.
Oct 25, 2005, 2:35 pm
#253
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,149
Both are beautiful--but I would go for the JW for a similar price. But if you can get a larger room/suite at Casa Magna for the same price, definitely the better option.
Since the benefits for MR silver are not that great, you should consider other properties as well. The great thing about Cancun is the HUGE number of great hotels. One that is worth checking is the Hilton--but check out tripadvisor.com to see reviews at all the major hotels.
Since the benefits for MR silver are not that great, you should consider other properties as well. The great thing about Cancun is the HUGE number of great hotels. One that is worth checking is the Hilton--but check out tripadvisor.com to see reviews at all the major hotels.
Oct 25, 2005, 6:52 pm
#254
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South America
Programs: AA Platinum 1MM - Marriott Silver
Posts: 353
Wilma may change our plans
Originally Posted by travelexpert
Both are beautiful--but I would go for the JW for a similar price. But if you can get a larger room/suite at Casa Magna for the same price, definitely the better option.
Since the benefits for MR silver are not that great, you should consider other properties as well. The great thing about Cancun is the HUGE number of great hotels. One that is worth checking is the Hilton--but check out tripadvisor.com to see reviews at all the major hotels.
Since the benefits for MR silver are not that great, you should consider other properties as well. The great thing about Cancun is the HUGE number of great hotels. One that is worth checking is the Hilton--but check out tripadvisor.com to see reviews at all the major hotels.
Oct 25, 2005, 7:26 pm
#255
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ontario
Posts: 2,392
Cancun - Status of the Hotels
I have a stay booked at the JW the first week of January and am wondering about what Wilma has done to the area. The pictures on the TV showed significant damage to the area . . .
Wonder what is left there??
Wonder what is left there??