Feb 9, 2018, 7:19 pm
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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 7, 2007 | 10:46 am
#361
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 51
There has to be something going on.
I, too, have been trying to book next January or February using points and I get nothing.
I HAVE been able to find availability using standard awards from the middle of March '06 to about the 15th of December (the end of December are blackout dates.)
Any chance Marriott is dropping these hotels?
I, too, have been trying to book next January or February using points and I get nothing.
I HAVE been able to find availability using standard awards from the middle of March '06 to about the 15th of December (the end of December are blackout dates.)
Any chance Marriott is dropping these hotels?
Mar 8, 2007 | 6:50 am
#364
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 2,369
It is fairly common for them not to load the hi-season availability at the typical window. Sometimes it is because they have not decided on the rates yet, and sometimes it is because the local hotels are processing reservations for return guests first.
Mar 8, 2007 | 9:02 am
#365
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,774
A couple of questions as I'll be heading here tomorrow.
Are there reasonably priced places in the area to pick up little things like beverages
etc?
It's my understanding that a lot of transactions in the touristy areas can be made using USD. Does the front desk cash USD AMEX travelers cheques for USD's? Or should I bring it all in cash?
Thanks
Are there reasonably priced places in the area to pick up little things like beverages
etc?It's my understanding that a lot of transactions in the touristy areas can be made using USD. Does the front desk cash USD AMEX travelers cheques for USD's? Or should I bring it all in cash?
Thanks
Mar 9, 2007 | 7:06 am
#366
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA Lifetime 1K, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, HH Diamond, Delta Base, AA Base
Posts: 526
Not sure how you define reasonably priced. The hotel shops prices for snacks/drinks are high, the store/shop across the boulevard is moderately priced - and to me the most reasonably option is a public bus ride into downtown for a visit to WalMart.
Mar 9, 2007 | 8:59 am
#367
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1k, US ex-CP, NW silver, Marriott plat, SPG gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 421
You will get a better exchange rate if get pesos out of an ATM instead of paying in US dollars. Typically you get 10-1 if you pay someone in dollars and should get a little over 11-1 from your bank. There is an ATM across the street from the JW and a bank a little farther down the road.
Mar 10, 2007 | 12:38 pm
#368
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1
I went back online and tried various dates in August and Septmeber and still could not book a room. I'm wondering what I am doing wrong!!!!
Mar 11, 2007 | 6:29 am
#370
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Posts: 1,205
I still really don't think anything is going on. I watched these hotels last year-change their rates, change availababilty. It was very unpredictable but in the end I got what I wanted (January stay). I know they have a lot of conventions and think they load and reload. Be patient. You can always call the hotel too-they are very nice.
Mar 20, 2007 | 10:45 pm
#371
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,774
Just got back from a great stay there....but one thing confused me. 1721 MX peso in incidental spend (all restaurants/gift store) = approx $160 US = 971 Marriott reward points??? I thought it was 10pts/USD Am I missing something here?
Last edited by Renard; Mar 20, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Mar 21, 2007 | 8:40 am
#372
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1k, US ex-CP, NW silver, Marriott plat, SPG gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 421
You are right, and you will find this happen much too often with international stays. You need to follow up to get the right number of points credited. I have no idea how/why their system can't seem to handle currency conversion.
Mar 21, 2007 | 2:48 pm
#373
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 51
Availibilty is starting to show up for January and February for '08
However, the new change is that the Club 91 level no longer seems available with Standard awards - just for Stay Anytime awards (with the requisite cash or points upgrade)
That is disappointing. I was hoping to stay in the Club 91 by paying the upgrade fee.
I already have a Standard Award (Cat 6 for 7 nights) Can I upgrade that to a Stay Anytime Award?
However, the new change is that the Club 91 level no longer seems available with Standard awards - just for Stay Anytime awards (with the requisite cash or points upgrade)
That is disappointing. I was hoping to stay in the Club 91 by paying the upgrade fee.
I already have a Standard Award (Cat 6 for 7 nights) Can I upgrade that to a Stay Anytime Award?
Mar 21, 2007 | 3:20 pm
#374
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Programs: DL Plat, HH Dia, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 327
There is something about the calculation MR does and it is not just the exchange rate. I was way underrewarded points based on my bill. It took 2 calls and 2 faxes and whole lot of patience to get my points from my stay in January. But to their credit, it did get fixed. My best advice is when you fax in your bill give a call back number on the cover sheet (not that they did) and follow up with the call center.
Apr 6, 2007 | 5:04 pm
#375
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Idaho
Programs: Alaska MVP
Posts: 144
Has anyone stayed at the J.W. Marriott Cancun?
Anyone stayed at the J.W. Cancun? I'm trying to book a hotel room using a 087 Marriott certificate. It seems much cheaper to stay at the Marriott CasaMagna next door.