Mar 5, 2018, 7:53 pm
Last edit by: hhoope01
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
May 6, 2019, 7:17 am
#407
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,193
Uh, the OP didn't say anything about close to airport in post titled "Best Dubai Hotel for Plat/Tit Benefits?" Unless my jet lagged brain is missing that part...
oP said he was in Costa Rica and ran into couple who just had China style all inclusive basically but not All Maha.
where did he say anything about airport?!
oP said he was in Costa Rica and ran into couple who just had China style all inclusive basically but not All Maha.
where did he say anything about airport?!
May 6, 2019, 10:36 am
#408
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,611
I don’t think they were discussing it, but for the money spent I’ve always felt the Le Meridien (by the airport) has some of the best Plat benefits i’ve seen:
- Free 7-series chauffeur pick-up and return
- Upgrade to an entirely different wing of the hotel with huge, luxurious rooms and its own pool
- Breakfast, happy hour etc in a private lounge
- I seem to remember there being more - maybe discounts at the many restaurants in the main part of the hotel? Can’t remember
- Free 7-series chauffeur pick-up and return
- Upgrade to an entirely different wing of the hotel with huge, luxurious rooms and its own pool
- Breakfast, happy hour etc in a private lounge
- I seem to remember there being more - maybe discounts at the many restaurants in the main part of the hotel? Can’t remember
I always book the cheapest room and get upgraded to the Royal Club wing.
May 7, 2019, 4:29 am
#409
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
As noted, LRM has a great set of Plat/Tit benefits.
However, most properties in Dubai do quite a lot for Elites:
Marriott Marquis - Basically an entire floor for the exec lounge that has a chef station doing eggs in the morning, and little tapas-style bits in the afternoon and evening (in addition to the buffet). They usually also give me a 20% off drinks/dining card which makes a pint in the Tavern £8 instead of £10... <caveat - they didn't give me this last time and when I asked they said it was a limited offer. I'm back this week so will find out for sure>
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi - Uses all of the Westin's beach and pools (also has it's own) but at a lower price point. The lounge is a good size with lunch and dinner offerings that you could easily make a full meal of. Also at this property - alcohol (inc LP champagne) is served all day free of charge, not just during a set Happy Hour period.
As mentioned, lounge at the Sheraton Grand is also good, but the property doesn't do it for me.
Sheraton Dubai Creek does more on a room basis - I've always been upgraded to daft sized suites when staying here. Then they send up Carmen Miranda's hat on a silver platter as well as dates, Arabic coffee, etc. and have even gone so far as to comp my bar tab (I only popped to the sunset happy hour for one - it wasn't a massive session bill).
However, most properties in Dubai do quite a lot for Elites:
Marriott Marquis - Basically an entire floor for the exec lounge that has a chef station doing eggs in the morning, and little tapas-style bits in the afternoon and evening (in addition to the buffet). They usually also give me a 20% off drinks/dining card which makes a pint in the Tavern £8 instead of £10... <caveat - they didn't give me this last time and when I asked they said it was a limited offer. I'm back this week so will find out for sure>
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi - Uses all of the Westin's beach and pools (also has it's own) but at a lower price point. The lounge is a good size with lunch and dinner offerings that you could easily make a full meal of. Also at this property - alcohol (inc LP champagne) is served all day free of charge, not just during a set Happy Hour period.
As mentioned, lounge at the Sheraton Grand is also good, but the property doesn't do it for me.
Sheraton Dubai Creek does more on a room basis - I've always been upgraded to daft sized suites when staying here. Then they send up Carmen Miranda's hat on a silver platter as well as dates, Arabic coffee, etc. and have even gone so far as to comp my bar tab (I only popped to the sunset happy hour for one - it wasn't a massive session bill).
May 7, 2019, 6:03 am
#410
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ireland
Programs: BA Gold,Amex Centurion,Marriott LT Plat Prem Elite +AMBASS,Hilton Diamond,Priority Club Plat,VS Gold
Posts: 371
As noted, LRM has a great set of Plat/Tit benefits.
However, most properties in Dubai do quite a lot for Elites:
Marriott Marquis - Basically an entire floor for the exec lounge that has a chef station doing eggs in the morning, and little tapas-style bits in the afternoon and evening (in addition to the buffet). They usually also give me a 20% off drinks/dining card which makes a pint in the Tavern £8 instead of £10... <caveat - they didn't give me this last time and when I asked they said it was a limited offer. I'm back this week so will find out for sure>
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi - Uses all of the Westin's beach and pools (also has it's own) but at a lower price point. The lounge is a good size with lunch and dinner offerings that you could easily make a full meal of. Also at this property - alcohol (inc LP champagne) is served all day free of charge, not just during a set Happy Hour period.
As mentioned, lounge at the Sheraton Grand is also good, but the property doesn't do it for me.
Sheraton Dubai Creek does more on a room basis - I've always been upgraded to daft sized suites when staying here. Then they send up Carmen Miranda's hat on a silver platter as well as dates, Arabic coffee, etc. and have even gone so far as to comp my bar tab (I only popped to the sunset happy hour for one - it wasn't a massive session bill).
However, most properties in Dubai do quite a lot for Elites:
Marriott Marquis - Basically an entire floor for the exec lounge that has a chef station doing eggs in the morning, and little tapas-style bits in the afternoon and evening (in addition to the buffet). They usually also give me a 20% off drinks/dining card which makes a pint in the Tavern £8 instead of £10... <caveat - they didn't give me this last time and when I asked they said it was a limited offer. I'm back this week so will find out for sure>
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi - Uses all of the Westin's beach and pools (also has it's own) but at a lower price point. The lounge is a good size with lunch and dinner offerings that you could easily make a full meal of. Also at this property - alcohol (inc LP champagne) is served all day free of charge, not just during a set Happy Hour period.
As mentioned, lounge at the Sheraton Grand is also good, but the property doesn't do it for me.
Sheraton Dubai Creek does more on a room basis - I've always been upgraded to daft sized suites when staying here. Then they send up Carmen Miranda's hat on a silver platter as well as dates, Arabic coffee, etc. and have even gone so far as to comp my bar tab (I only popped to the sunset happy hour for one - it wasn't a massive session bill).
What the hotel are saying about the lounge online...
May 7, 2019, 6:07 am
#411
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
Uh, the OP didn't say anything about close to airport in post titled "Best Dubai Hotel for Plat/Tit Benefits?" Unless my jet lagged brain is missing that part...
oP said he was in Costa Rica and ran into couple who just had China style all inclusive basically but not All Maha.
where did he say anything about airport?!
oP said he was in Costa Rica and ran into couple who just had China style all inclusive basically but not All Maha.
where did he say anything about airport?!
May 7, 2019, 7:23 am
#413
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 73
Hello Folks,
Titanium Member , need some insights please.
1) which hotel do you prefer for access to metro via walking LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
2) which hotel has more ratio of scoring upgrade to suite LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
3) what hotel has better lounge food LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
Thank you very much
Titanium Member , need some insights please.
1) which hotel do you prefer for access to metro via walking LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
2) which hotel has more ratio of scoring upgrade to suite LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
3) what hotel has better lounge food LM Conference airport or JW Marquis ?
Thank you very much
May 7, 2019, 3:02 pm
#414
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ireland
Programs: BA Gold,Amex Centurion,Marriott LT Plat Prem Elite +AMBASS,Hilton Diamond,Priority Club Plat,VS Gold
Posts: 371
May 7, 2019, 3:40 pm
#415
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 9
May 7, 2019, 9:21 pm
#416
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,717
May 9, 2019, 11:09 am
#417
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: LGA
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Marriott Plat Prem., Hilton Gold, National Exec Elite.
Posts: 2,533
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi - Uses all of the Westin's beach and pools (also has it's own) but at a lower price point. The lounge is a good size with lunch and dinner offerings that you could easily make a full meal of. Also at this property - alcohol (inc LP champagne) is served all day free of charge, not just during a set Happy Hour period.
May 12, 2019, 12:43 am
#418
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
Currently at Le Meridien and can confirm the lounge benefits as follows:
Breakfast (decent hot selection, and usual pastries, fruit, etc.) 07:00-12:00
Then they have food out from 14:00-20:00 which changes (sandwiches and cakes and stuff with some hot bits early afternoon, changing to more 'dinner stuff' later on.
Free alcohol served from 12:00-20:00. Haven't seen anyone drinking bubbles but will check the brand this afternoon.
Breakfast (decent hot selection, and usual pastries, fruit, etc.) 07:00-12:00
Then they have food out from 14:00-20:00 which changes (sandwiches and cakes and stuff with some hot bits early afternoon, changing to more 'dinner stuff' later on.
Free alcohol served from 12:00-20:00. Haven't seen anyone drinking bubbles but will check the brand this afternoon.
May 12, 2019, 7:39 am
#419
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: LGA
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Marriott Plat Prem., Hilton Gold, National Exec Elite.
Posts: 2,533
Currently at Le Meridien and can confirm the lounge benefits as follows:
Breakfast (decent hot selection, and usual pastries, fruit, etc.) 07:00-12:00
Then they have food out from 14:00-20:00 which changes (sandwiches and cakes and stuff with some hot bits early afternoon, changing to more 'dinner stuff' later on.
Free alcohol served from 12:00-20:00. Haven't seen anyone drinking bubbles but will check the brand this afternoon.
Breakfast (decent hot selection, and usual pastries, fruit, etc.) 07:00-12:00
Then they have food out from 14:00-20:00 which changes (sandwiches and cakes and stuff with some hot bits early afternoon, changing to more 'dinner stuff' later on.
Free alcohol served from 12:00-20:00. Haven't seen anyone drinking bubbles but will check the brand this afternoon.
May 13, 2019, 3:05 am
#420
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 2,333
I was there just before Ramadan and it was almost impossible to have a beer by myself as an obviously lonely looking business traveller
The Royal Wing + Airport Transfer are both great things - on a more serious note. Best place for a stop over