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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
#436
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: 7,330
We have a single night in Dubai landing at 7:55PM and leaving the next morning at 8:55AM from DXB. Should we stay at the absolute closest airport hotel or should we go a bit closer to the city and maybe get a slightly nicer stay? I'm titanium and have been to DXB once before. LM Dubai Hotel and Conference is closest it seems and only $57. The RC Financial Centre is only $121...
#437
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SEA, ATL (wish it was still ORD)
Programs: AA EXP; DL Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist (marriage perk)
Posts: 514
We are spending 3 nights in Dubai and pondering either being lazy (Habtoor or LM Mina) or doing some sightseeing (LM Conference Center). It seems that LM CC is better for sightseeing? Perhaps there is not enough sightseeing in Dubai for 3 days anyways so we might split into 1 + 2 or something. Is LM CC indeed also walkable distance from Metro station? It looks very close but divided by all the highways and actually google maps says 30 minutes walk? Are there pathways that shorten it that are just not on google? Also between Habtoor & LM Mina which is better for Plat benefits? From prior exchanges it seems the latter? The other beach hotels in the area LRM/Westin/RC are like twice the price so we will skip those. Thanks for any advice.
#438
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: 7,330
We are spending 3 nights in Dubai and pondering either being lazy (Habtoor or LM Mina) or doing some sightseeing (LM Conference Center). It seems that LM CC is better for sightseeing? Perhaps there is not enough sightseeing in Dubai for 3 days anyways so we might split into 1 + 2 or something. Is LM CC indeed also walkable distance from Metro station? It looks very close but divided by all the highways and actually google maps says 30 minutes walk? Are there pathways that shorten it that are just not on google? Also between Habtoor & LM Mina which is better for Plat benefits? From prior exchanges it seems the latter? The other beach hotels in the area LRM/Westin/RC are like twice the price so we will skip those. Thanks for any advice.
LM Mina is well placed for getting to Business Bay (for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall), JBR (for The Walk), and it's very close to Souk Madinat as well. It's a bit of a trek to old Dubai and the Gold Souk, but I'm finding the old Souks are good for a photo but the actual purchase of gems is better done at Dubai Diamond Park these days.
LM Mina has a metro right outside (you can't walk - safely - from Le Meridien Conference to the metro, really), it has direct beach access, and you can use all the facilities of the Westin, but not pay the fee to stay there.
#439
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
What do you mean sort out my transport? Do they offer a free shuttle for titanium guests? It looks like they charge $10 per direction.
#440
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: 7,330
#441
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
That sounds like a good fit then. How do I go about arranging this then? Do I book a normal base rate then email them saying I'd like to arrange a free transfer since I'm titanium or do I just arrange a normal transfer and it will fall off my bill?
#442
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: 7,330
Book a normal room and a few days before you'll get an email from Le Royal Club which will offer the free transfers.
#444
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Dubai
Programs: Marriott Ambassador & LTT, EK Gold
Posts: 11
JW Marriott in my opinion. Love the view, the style of the rooms (very modern) and the breakfast spread is quite huge (only - very busy sometimes with tourist groups).
Bonus point - all restaurants in JW are excellent, I live here and sometimes go there for dinner / drinks
Bonus point - all restaurants in JW are excellent, I live here and sometimes go there for dinner / drinks
#445
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 153
JW Marriott in my opinion. Love the view, the style of the rooms (very modern) and the breakfast spread is quite huge (only - very busy sometimes with tourist groups).
Bonus point - all restaurants in JW are excellent, I live here and sometimes go there for dinner / drinks
Bonus point - all restaurants in JW are excellent, I live here and sometimes go there for dinner / drinks
#446
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Dubai
Programs: Marriott Ambassador & LTT, EK Gold
Posts: 11
I stayed once - really liked it, but (personal preference) I still love the vibe of the JW (mostly because of the restaurants / bars scene).
If it's your first visit to Dubai, I understand you might prefer the location of Renaissance though - super-close to Burj Khalifa / fountains, Dubai Mall, ...
If it's your first visit to Dubai, I understand you might prefer the location of Renaissance though - super-close to Burj Khalifa / fountains, Dubai Mall, ...
#447
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: 7,330
I stayed once - really liked it, but (personal preference) I still love the vibe of the JW (mostly because of the restaurants / bars scene).
If it's your first visit to Dubai, I understand you might prefer the location of Renaissance though - super-close to Burj Khalifa / fountains, Dubai Mall, ...
If it's your first visit to Dubai, I understand you might prefer the location of Renaissance though - super-close to Burj Khalifa / fountains, Dubai Mall, ...
I agree, my personal choice is also the JW, but if it were my first time in Dubai and I was on holiday, I'd choose the Renaissance (well actually I'd choose neither and stay at a beach hotel, but out of those two I'd pick the Renaissance).
#448
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 153
Depends when you're staying as well. I love Cafe Artois outside at the JW but it's closed all summer. I don't mind the Tavern but some people don't like that smoky pub vibe. The Vault is decent in a group.
I agree, my personal choice is also the JW, but if it were my first time in Dubai and I was on holiday, I'd choose the Renaissance (well actually I'd choose neither and stay at a beach hotel, but out of those two I'd pick the Renaissance).
I agree, my personal choice is also the JW, but if it were my first time in Dubai and I was on holiday, I'd choose the Renaissance (well actually I'd choose neither and stay at a beach hotel, but out of those two I'd pick the Renaissance).
#449
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
JWM is a nice enough hotel, and as others have suggested, there are plenty of F&B options which is also convenient.
However, it's a monstrously huge hotel - there are literally 1600 rooms spread across the two towers. This means that the lobby is permanently hectic, it takes an age to retrieve your car from the valet, and as they have vastly underprovisioned the lifts, it can take up to 10 minutes to go down from your room to the lobby. As someone who hates crowds and hectic atmosphere in hotels, it is exactly the polar opposite of what I want.
In comparison, the Ren is much smaller, low key, and infinitely more peaceful. The rooms are also considerably nicer in my opinion - more tastefully put together, as opposed to the JWM which can be any Marriott in the world. F&B at the Ren is not as good, and the breakfast is not my favourite, but overall I still can't imagine opting for the chaos of the JWM over the Ren.
#450
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: 7,330
I like the JW as they know me now and it's stumbling distance from a mate's house. But for a first time I'd choose the smaller, more intimate, newer property.