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JW Marriott Beijing Central [Master Thread]
I'm currently staying at the new JW Marriott Beijing Central, which just opened on June 26. Was told at checkin that they only had 150 rooms available (of which they had 60-70% occupancy) and were unable to offer a Platinum an upgrade, even to a higher floor (?!). Some notes below.
- Presently staying in a standard Executive Deluxe twin room. - The standard room is opulently appointed with the most comfortable beds/showers to date that I have experienced on this trip (compared to Hilton Wangfujing and Park Plaza Wangfujing). - However, our room has experienced teething/break-in problems. - The 1,150 RMB/room price is an introductory price for the month of August only. - Neighborhood seems up and coming. - Only one restaurant so far, "JW Kitchen", which is serving lunch/dinner, but not breakfast. Full service available in September. - Breakfast is served in the 15th floor Executive Lounge instead. - The gym is open 24/7, and is located on the 19th floor. - The pool is open until 11pm at night, and is located on the 19th floor. It appears to be a heated (28 degree C) indoor Infinity pool, and I was tempted to swim in it until I saw another guest clearing his throat into it... - Executive lounge is beautifully designed. - Excellent service from staff in the executive lounge. - Evening hors d'oeuvres were plentiful, although I'd have to give higher marks to the Hilton Wangfujing for breakfast (they had hand pulled noodles and an omelette station). - Breakfast is from 6:30 to 10:30am, afternoon tea is from 2-4pm, hors d'oeuvres are from 5:30 to 7:30, and dessert is from 7:30 to 9pm. |
Side of hotel/main entrance
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6476.jpg Driveway http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6477.jpg Hotel lobby http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6484.jpg Hotel elevators http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6436.jpg Glossy hotel elevator interior http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6440.jpg Interior room hallway http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6435.jpg |
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Bedroom
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6426.jpg Bathroom http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6433.jpg Shower stall The design looks nice, but was poorly thought out. Clearly they didn't design it with tall people in mind. It's difficult for a tall person to sit down without hitting his head on the glass shower stall wall in front of him. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6434.jpg |
The 15th floor Executive Lounge is stunning to say the least. The space is enormous.
At most a dozen guests each night. Lounge service is very attentive, and staff are very warm (especially if you speak Mandarin). At least 3-4 chefs prepping food for the EL. Food is a mix of Western/Chinese. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6445.jpg Upper level of the executive lounge http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6448.jpg Dining area http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6450.jpg |
Food options
For evening happy hour/heavy hors d'oeuvres, they have 2 dim sum options and 4-5 heated options, in addition to several salads, breads, cheese board, desserts, etc.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6460.jpg Cold-cuts, smoked fish http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6457.jpg Various sandwiches http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6456.jpg The chef was also preparing beef tartare that night http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6465.jpg Beef tartare in a quenelle http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6468.jpg Sample desserts (yum!) from happy hour http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_6452.jpg |
Thanks for the trip report & pictures! Much appreciated.
Cheers. |
Some negative thoughts about the hotel;
- The entire hotel is exceptionally dimly lit, but maybe that's the motif most modern hotels are going with? - Strong smell of new paint/building materials upon entering the lobby. - Elevators cleaned with industrial strength/acetone smelling chemicals. - I think the breakfast isn't quite up to par with the Hilton Wangfujing, but I'll give them a few more months until the JW Kitchen opens downstairs for full service breakfast. The EL is a bit limited in terms of real estate. Some positive thoughts; - Service ppl, e.g. housekeepers, maintenance, bellboys, etc.. were warm and very friendly. - Management very capable. |
The pool looks terribly disappointing in comparison to the other Marriott pools in town (even the Courtyard and the former Chaoyang Ren).
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I stayed here 2 weeks ago.
Again, there is no upgrade available for me as a platinum too. Stayed alone and could not even provide me a king size room and gave me a twin room. That seemed dumb. I booked the hotel more than 2 months in advance and my profile says King. I even asked at check in and they said no king room available. Other than that, the hotel is good. |
Originally Posted by kcdude
(Post 23311059)
I stayed here 2 weeks ago.
Again, there is no upgrade available for me as a platinum too. Stayed alone and could not even provide me a king size room and gave me a twin room. That seemed dumb. I booked the hotel more than 2 months in advance and my profile says King. I even asked at check in and they said no king room available. Other than that, the hotel is good. When making a reservation, be sure to note both your Marriott Rewards membership number and room/bed preferences. At locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we'll always honor your bed type request. Outside U.S. and Canada, smoking/nonsmoking preferences are honored based on availability; exact bed sizes may vary. If guarantee is not met, guest compensation applies. [GOLD/PLATINUM] JW compensation is $100 (paid in local currency outside the US) |
Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
(Post 23314168)
Guaranteed Room Type
When making a reservation, be sure to note both your Marriott Rewards membership number and room/bed preferences. At locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we'll always honor your bed type request. Outside U.S. and Canada, smoking/nonsmoking preferences are honored based on availability; exact bed sizes may vary. If guarantee is not met, guest compensation applies. [GOLD/PLATINUM] JW compensation is $100 (paid in local currency outside the US) |
Originally Posted by kcdude
(Post 23316785)
How do I ask for compensation? Is it too late now that I checked out or can I still reach out to the hotel?
Cheers. |
Thoughts on comparisons between the two JWs in Beijing? MR Gold, will be in BJ in early January at the tail end of an Asian vacation…3 nights, traveling with a 6 year old who wants to see the sights, namely the GW and Forbidden City.
Currently booked on points at the older JW, but open to other options and perhaps paying $ instead of using points. |
Thanks for the pics. Looks much nicer than the other JW in Beijing.
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