Mar 5, 2018, 7:53 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 Dubai, UAE
Jul 22, 2013, 7:14 pm
#181
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1
Hey everyone, my girlfriend and I will be in Dubai for 3 nights in early September. We are using Marriott points, but we do not have status. Having never been there, we are most interested in seeing the sights/doing tourist things. Would the JW Marquis be better or would the Harbour Hotel & Suites be better? Since we have no status, location seems to be most important. Any input is much appreciated!
Dec 1, 2013, 12:12 am
#183
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
Nice hotel. Upgraded to a suite on the 64th floor in Tower A. Tower B is a few months from completion from what I saw. Some previous posts complained about the pool, just go there after 1pm and you'll have plenty of sun. Exec lounge is open 24 hours plus the weekends for breakfast. There are 7-8 restaurants & bars onsite if you are lazy to venture out to JBR. The service is fine as they've had 9-10 months to workout the kinks. The location is at the far end of Business Bay facing the highway or dead construction sites. 5 minutes walk to the rail if that's your means of transportation. Yes, the touchpad room controls is annoying but the bathroom is heavenly.
Dec 1, 2013, 11:48 am
#185
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
I will be traveling to Dubai in July 2014, and I see that there is a new htoel opening in January.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...tel-al-jaddaf/
As time draws nearer, I will read the reviews to compare this to the JW Marriott Marquis
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...tel-al-jaddaf/
As time draws nearer, I will read the reviews to compare this to the JW Marriott Marquis
Dec 1, 2013, 11:51 am
#186
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Nice hotel. Upgraded to a suite on the 64th floor in Tower A. Tower B is a few months from completion from what I saw. Some previous posts complained about the pool, just go there after 1pm and you'll have plenty of sun. Exec lounge is open 24 hours plus the weekends for breakfast. There are 7-8 restaurants & bars onsite if you are lazy to venture out to JBR. The service is fine as they've had 9-10 months to workout the kinks. The location is at the far end of Business Bay facing the highway or dead construction sites. 5 minutes walk to the rail if that's your means of transportation. Yes, the touchpad room controls is annoying but the bathroom is heavenly.
I see that the hotel has a few suite options...thanks in advance^
Dec 2, 2013, 10:37 pm
#187
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
There are smoking rooms available if you are a smoker. I will find the email of the concierge desk for this hotel and post tomorrow. Doesn't hurt to ask for an upgrade ahead of checking in.
One can walk to the burg al Khalif and Dubai mall in 20 minutes.
Dec 2, 2013, 10:39 pm
#188
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
I will be traveling to Dubai in July 2014, and I see that there is a new htoel opening in January.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...tel-al-jaddaf/
As time draws nearer, I will read the reviews to compare this to the JW Marriott Marquis
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...tel-al-jaddaf/
As time draws nearer, I will read the reviews to compare this to the JW Marriott Marquis
Dec 2, 2013, 11:30 pm
#189
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
Dec 5, 2013, 9:56 am
#190
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Yes, the marquis. Not sure what the suite is called but it has separate living and bed rooms. There are typically 2 per floor at the end of the hallways.
There are smoking rooms available if you are a smoker. I will find the email of the concierge desk for this hotel and post tomorrow. Doesn't hurt to ask for an upgrade ahead of checking in.
One can walk to the burg al Khalif and Dubai mall in 20 minutes.
There are smoking rooms available if you are a smoker. I will find the email of the concierge desk for this hotel and post tomorrow. Doesn't hurt to ask for an upgrade ahead of checking in.
One can walk to the burg al Khalif and Dubai mall in 20 minutes.
The email to the concierge would be greatly appreciated, as I have done that at other hotels in the past. It definitely helps.
20 min walk isnt bad depending on the weather!
Anymore opinions of the hotel?
Dec 5, 2013, 9:58 am
#191
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Dec 5, 2013, 9:59 am
#192
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Dec 5, 2013, 5:52 pm
#193
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Location: Thailand
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but be prepared for your sunglasses to fog over due to the change in temps as you leave any A/Ced place and step out into the "real world"........
(just a side note - after you've experienced the ME during the summer, just think what our troops went thru in Kuwait/Iraq/Afghanistan wearing kevlar in this "oven")
(just a side note - after you've experienced the ME during the summer, just think what our troops went thru in Kuwait/Iraq/Afghanistan wearing kevlar in this "oven")
Last edited by BKKLEE; Dec 5, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Dec 6, 2013, 8:50 pm
#194
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
Thank you for the information. According to the website, I see that the couch doesnt fold out into a bed correct? Is it sleep able though?
The email to the concierge would be greatly appreciated, as I have done that at other hotels in the past. It definitely helps.
20 min walk isnt bad depending on the weather!
Anymore opinions of the hotel?
The email to the concierge would be greatly appreciated, as I have done that at other hotels in the past. It definitely helps.
20 min walk isnt bad depending on the weather!
Anymore opinions of the hotel?
Dec 6, 2013, 9:01 pm
#195
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