oxfordjames

It was a couple of years ago now but I've used them there with no problems...

Do the new vouchers have it on the exclusion list?

VickiSoCal

New vouchers? I thought they were discontinued awhile ago.

Hafnia

Thanks for replying. The voucher expires end of November this year. I purchased two for points online 1 year ago and used one a while ago in Marriott Copenhagen without any issues.

This is the reply I got from JW Marriott Dubai:

Dear Mr. XXX

Pleased be informed you the voucher of “DINNER FOR TWO AWARD” is not valid in JW’S Steakhouse Restaurant.

Valid only in listed Restaurants

1: Bamboo lagoon: Asian cuisine

2: Market Place : International Buffet

3: Cucina : Italian A la Carte

With non alcoholic packages.

Please feel free to contact us

Regards,

Ahmed Khan| Restaurant Reservation | JW Marriott Dubai | Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Hamarain Centre | Deira | PO Box 16590 | Dubai | UAE

As Mr. Khan mentions I'm free to contact them I have sent two e-mails asking for an explantion as to why they only accept the voucher in some of their outlets but so far I am being ignored.

On the back of the voucher it says that Dining Awards may not be accepted at restaurants within a hotel not owened or operated by Marriott. Does anyone know if that is the case with JW's Steakhouse

johnaalex

For what it is worth, I found the food in the Italian to be very good.

aaupgrade

They no longer offer dinner for 2 certs for purchase. They do offer dinner for 2 certs for 20K points, not a good deal unless one has no other use for their points. At 1¢/pt that would be $200, or at 1.5¢/pt $300 for a dinner for 2 cert; hardly a deal IMO. I tend to redeem points at a rate of 1.5¢/pt or more for hotel stays so not a good deal for me. YMMV For more info: https://www.marriott.com/rewards/use...elextras.mi#27

FWIW, JW is JW Marriott's signature restaurant and nowhere is it mentioned on the certificates that JWs are excluded. It does mention the following exclusions:
Link to the PDF containing the above info: https://www.marriott.com/Multimedia/...ist_Dinner.pdf

Hafnia

Aaupgrade, Many thanks for a very helpfull reply. I did send the list to Marriott Dubai and finally got this reply:

Mr. Xxx, please be advised the JW’s Steakhouse is not a participating outlet in this offer and that is why we offered the Cucina our Italian Cuisine Restaurant which is.

I have sent several emails to [email protected] (stated on the reverse of the voucher) requesting their opinion but I get no response. Is there another e-mail I could try?

I have little experience with Marriott Rewards. Does it happen often that properties apply their own ad hoc rules? I believe it harms the credibility of the programme.

Thank you.

gnarly

We normally stay 2 or 3 times a year in Dubai. Typically it's at the Moevenpick Bur Dubai for Business followed by the Ritz Carlton Dubai Marina for winding down. We love that property and especially it's beach, but are willing to try different Marriott properties in the emirate.

We've read somewhere that the Ritz Carlton at the Dubai International Financial Center offers a AED200 offer to access RC Dubai Marina's facilities.
Does anyone have any more information on this? I can't find anything on the website. Is this AED200 a one-off or is it per person per day etc.?

Also, do you have any other suggestions for Beach access from a Marriott property? We've done the Jumeirah Public Beach, but I almost got arrested for lying down in the road to stop a car pushing in to the enormous queue. A hotel with it's own beach is preferred.

gnarly

Bump.

nachosdelux

Sorry to bump an old thread -

Can anyone compare the JW Dubai lounge to the executive lounge in the Ritz Carlton Financial District Dubai?

Rates are about the same for a weekend stay so not sure which one to choose.

I have never stayed in a RC and am wondering also if they treat Marriott Plats well.

thanks!

holtju2

JW is an OLD OLD hotel and should be branded as Marriott at most. It is used by more than 8 airlines as a crew hotel. The lounge was fine but extremely busy during the cocktail hour.

SkiAdcock

AFAIK as Plat you do not get access to the Ritz's lounge like you do for the JW. I'd Skype call them & ask. That might make a difference if lounge access is important to you. If it's not, I'd probably go w/ the RC.

Cheers.

nachosdelux

Thanks.

The RC has club level (lounge access) rooms for only $60 more than a room at the JW.

It might be worth it if the RC is a lot nicer.

Also they (RC) have Junior Suites for a few $ more (I presume suites allow access to lounge?)

I will call the RC and see what they say.

nachosdelux

I e-mailed the hotel (RC Dubai Financial), and they responded within several minutes:

1. MR Plats do not get lounge access (this is consistent with MR policy)

2. Suites do not necessarily get lounge access - it must be a Club Suite.

3. Club Rooms get lounge access also.

Fortunately they had reasonable rates on Club Rooms and Club Suites, so I made a reservation. Not going until the fall, though. (pre-cruise)

SkiAdcock

Thanks for the update!

Cheers.

BrightlyBob

I stayed at the JW in Dubai for a week in 2009. The hotel may be old but it's kept immaculately, and I would add old for Dubai doesn't mean that old really.

The lounge is a good size and very well stocked at all times. Yes, it can get busy at cocktail times but we always found a place and the rates here can get very good. I would definitely stay again if anyone's offering...