Last edit by: SkiAdcock
This property is one of the 14 exempt from offering breakfast on the weekend when the lounge is closed. The elite gets 1,000pts/day instead.
Hat tip to LoganFlyer:
"A heads up: parking is now managed by Ace Parking, which means parking charges are no longer eligible for points at this hotel."
Hat tip to LoganFlyer:
"A heads up: parking is now managed by Ace Parking, which means parking charges are no longer eligible for points at this hotel."
Marriott Marquis at the Marina, San Diego [Master Thread]
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Just completing my first stay here. Comparison point is Manchester Grand Hyatt, where I stayed probably 10x last year.
Upgraded at check-in (as a Gold) to an executive suite on the 18th floor. I never got a free suite upgrade at the GH as a Hyatt Diamond. So big win for Marriott there.
Room is pleasant, with a balcony, lots of windows, nice view of the bay toward Coronado and the pools. Very comfortable sectional sofa. Bathroom is a little awkward, but the shower has a water view. Bed was comfortable. Room is at the end of the hallway, so very little noise from the corridor. By comparison, GH has slightly better views and lacks the garish Marriott color schemes (seriously, who thinks a blue and yellow carpet is a good idea?).
Checked out the lounge for happy hour and breakfast. Yes it's a bit small (and definitely not as cool as the Grand Club at GH). But the food options were pretty good. Breakfast this morning offered multiple hot options (eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, potatoes, and oatmeal), which is a big win over GH where there is just a single hot dish.
Internet is smoking fast (nearly 50 mbs up/down). Asked for a 1 pm check-out and that was no problem at all (convention hotel, so I wasn't sure how that would go over). Overall, a super pleasant stay and I will happily shift my 2017 stays here from Hyatt.
Upgraded at check-in (as a Gold) to an executive suite on the 18th floor. I never got a free suite upgrade at the GH as a Hyatt Diamond. So big win for Marriott there.
Room is pleasant, with a balcony, lots of windows, nice view of the bay toward Coronado and the pools. Very comfortable sectional sofa. Bathroom is a little awkward, but the shower has a water view. Bed was comfortable. Room is at the end of the hallway, so very little noise from the corridor. By comparison, GH has slightly better views and lacks the garish Marriott color schemes (seriously, who thinks a blue and yellow carpet is a good idea?).
Checked out the lounge for happy hour and breakfast. Yes it's a bit small (and definitely not as cool as the Grand Club at GH). But the food options were pretty good. Breakfast this morning offered multiple hot options (eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, potatoes, and oatmeal), which is a big win over GH where there is just a single hot dish.
Internet is smoking fast (nearly 50 mbs up/down). Asked for a 1 pm check-out and that was no problem at all (convention hotel, so I wasn't sure how that would go over). Overall, a super pleasant stay and I will happily shift my 2017 stays here from Hyatt.
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Just completing my first stay here. Comparison point is Manchester Grand Hyatt, where I stayed probably 10x last year.
Upgraded at check-in (as a Gold) to an executive suite on the 18th floor. I never got a free suite upgrade at the GH as a Hyatt Diamond. So big win for Marriott there.
Room is pleasant, with a balcony, lots of windows, nice view of the bay toward Coronado and the pools. Very comfortable sectional sofa. Bathroom is a little awkward, but the shower has a water view. Bed was comfortable. Room is at the end of the hallway, so very little noise from the corridor. By comparison, GH has slightly better views and lacks the garish Marriott color schemes (seriously, who thinks a blue and yellow carpet is a good idea?).
Checked out the lounge for happy hour and breakfast. Yes it's a bit small (and definitely not as cool as the Grand Club at GH). But the food options were pretty good. Breakfast this morning offered multiple hot options (eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, potatoes, and oatmeal), which is a big win over GH where there is just a single hot dish.
Internet is smoking fast (nearly 50 mbs up/down). Asked for a 1 pm check-out and that was no problem at all (convention hotel, so I wasn't sure how that would go over). Overall, a super pleasant stay and I will happily shift my 2017 stays here from Hyatt.
Upgraded at check-in (as a Gold) to an executive suite on the 18th floor. I never got a free suite upgrade at the GH as a Hyatt Diamond. So big win for Marriott there.
Room is pleasant, with a balcony, lots of windows, nice view of the bay toward Coronado and the pools. Very comfortable sectional sofa. Bathroom is a little awkward, but the shower has a water view. Bed was comfortable. Room is at the end of the hallway, so very little noise from the corridor. By comparison, GH has slightly better views and lacks the garish Marriott color schemes (seriously, who thinks a blue and yellow carpet is a good idea?).
Checked out the lounge for happy hour and breakfast. Yes it's a bit small (and definitely not as cool as the Grand Club at GH). But the food options were pretty good. Breakfast this morning offered multiple hot options (eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, potatoes, and oatmeal), which is a big win over GH where there is just a single hot dish.
Internet is smoking fast (nearly 50 mbs up/down). Asked for a 1 pm check-out and that was no problem at all (convention hotel, so I wasn't sure how that would go over). Overall, a super pleasant stay and I will happily shift my 2017 stays here from Hyatt.
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Has anyone had any additional recent experiences at this hotel after getting status via the merger? I stayed at this hotel one time last year, but I had no status with Marriott. I'm returning in May of this year as a Gold thanks to the match from SPG Gold. Curious what the "elite" experience is here.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Has anyone had any additional recent experiences at this hotel after getting status via the merger? I stayed at this hotel one time last year, but I had no status with Marriott. I'm returning in May of this year as a Gold thanks to the match from SPG Gold. Curious what the "elite" experience is here.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
One thing you will get as a status match from SPG Gold is exec lounge access when the lounge is open.
Cheers.
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I've booked a bay view balcony room (with points) but am hoping to score a suite upgrade. Do they upgrade on rewards stays? (As stated, I'm new to the MR program.)
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Just completed my fifth stay here this year. Upgraded to a deluxe suite on 24th floor. Love the balconies and bay view, as well as the friendly staff. It's become my San Diego go-to location.
With the lounge closed for the weekend, I had breakfast in Marina Kitchen this morning. Full buffet was only $23 and it was excellent. There was an omelette bar with two chefs, plus a third making pancakes to order. Very good value.
With the lounge closed for the weekend, I had breakfast in Marina Kitchen this morning. Full buffet was only $23 and it was excellent. There was an omelette bar with two chefs, plus a third making pancakes to order. Very good value.