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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 Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ
#466
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I have actually been a guest at both the Desert Ridge and the Camelback, and they are as different as night and day. I would not necessarily consider Desert Ridge like new money per se, it is just a modern luxury hotel, and the Camelback is an old classic. Camelback was truly the first resort in the Marriott chain, personally purchased by the Marriott family back in 1968, after vacationing there multiple times over the previous two decades. AFAIK, it is still owned personally by the Marriott family, if not, then it is owned by MI now, but it has never been franchised like most hotels under the Marriott umbrella. I first stayed at the Camelback Inn in 1969, for a family wedding, and have stayed there several times since, and it is a timeless classic, never disappointing. I have also stayed at Desert Ridge, for a professional conference, and I loved that hotel too, with incredible golf course and/or mountain views from many/most of the large rooms. My memories at Desert Ridge were spending time with friends in the lobby and bar and of course in the business facilities for the conference, and the hotel never disappointed. I wish that I had checked out the club (it was Cloud Club at that time), but in reality, there was not much time. If I was going there now, I would pay the daily fee, it looks grand in all respects. I doubt that anyone would feel they went wrong going to either of these great resorts, with the only proviso being that Desert Ridge is farther removed from most of the Phoenix area attractions and better restaurants (even though there are lots of restaurants nearby, most of them are not what I would describe as unique or special, more chains) are not nearby, and same with the better shopping (higher end stores and boutiques which my female relatives frequent), which is more down by Old Scottsdale Scottsdale proper or in the Biltmore area of Phoenix. I have been to Phoenix MANY times (I have a very large extended family of over 23 relatives there) in the last 44 years, plus a few business trips, and have stayed in a variety of Marriott branded hotels and resorts in the area, my last visit to PHX was in 2010. I loved my experiences at both resorts, and I expect this would still be true for a return visit today.
#467
Join Date: Dec 2004
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They also said with most packages that include a $50, $75 or $100 resort credits, you can not apply resort credits against the Griffin Club fee, as those credits are intended to cover other services at the resort, Spa, Golf, etc.
Will have to decide if I want to pony up $85 a night when I attend a conference there in October!
Regards,
RIP...
#468
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
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That does sound excessive, yet supply and demand must apply--they wouldn't be able to charge that premium if folks weren't paying it. That being said, at least in the past, there were significant discounts for elite members based on tier.
#469
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
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I am wondering whether any recent Golds or Plats or even PPs have asked for a discount based on their status recently, and what was the result?
#470
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#471
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
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#473
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Location: FLL
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I have found this to be the case, worldwide (at least in North America, Europe, and Asia, I can't speak for South America or Africa or Australia yet). I actually can't think of a single instance where kids, accompanied by parents, were denied entrance.
#474
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But if I was paying $75+/night I'd want to confirm in advance that the kids accompanied by adult would be ok.
Cheers.
#475
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 165
What is the best family Marriott in Scottsdale?
I've searched this forum and there are lots of people who recommend the JW's in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, however the JW's are a little out of my price range. We are a family of four with two children between five and ten years of age, so a nice pool is going to be a critical factor.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Any insight would be appreciated.
#477
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 165
I vaugely remember that RI I think. They had these rooms that were like small dark apartments or casitas....totally unlike the new RI's today. I'm not sure if it's still there or not...I looked on the Marriott web site, however I didn't see anything that resembles what I remember.
#478
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
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Its is (was) the old style village and hut RI design I am very fond of.
Yup, they could be dark and stair climbing was often involved. I loved them because I was often upgraded to 2 level penthouses. Lots of space. Downside was having to go outside for breakfast.
Now they are like mini apartment buildings.
Yup, they could be dark and stair climbing was often involved. I loved them because I was often upgraded to 2 level penthouses. Lots of space. Downside was having to go outside for breakfast.
Now they are like mini apartment buildings.
#479
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Plat. Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Plat. Hilton Plat. US Airways, Starwood Gold, Avis Pres
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#480
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MSP
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http://www.jwdesertridgeresort.com/
you can get GREAT RATES THERE at times...$109 a night at times...
you can get GREAT RATES THERE at times...$109 a night at times...