May 24, 2016, 7:55 am
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]
Jan 14, 2018, 6:15 pm
#61
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This property already consistently commanded the highest rates of all comparable properties - often $100-300 per night higher than the Manchester, Hilton Bayfront, Westins, etc. So much so that it became a sore spot with my San Diego client, and my last two stays have gone to SpringHill Suites, which is actually a very nice property and closer to the courthouse.
Feb 20, 2018, 4:05 am
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It's in the lounge master threat but wanted to add here too. Upon checkin you are given two lounge cards and they have a paper list they check-off to ensure only two people per room are admitted (and cards aren't passed around). The only exception is children age 2 or under are allowed as a guest w/o a pass.
There was a mother with two young boys (I'd guess ages 3 & 5) who was told that she was only allowed to take in one child as she has only two passes. She mentioned that she stays at the hotel often and asked when this changed and was told the end of January 2018. She was not given an option to pay for her additional child (but she didn't ask either).
There was a mother with two young boys (I'd guess ages 3 & 5) who was told that she was only allowed to take in one child as she has only two passes. She mentioned that she stays at the hotel often and asked when this changed and was told the end of January 2018. She was not given an option to pay for her additional child (but she didn't ask either).
Feb 20, 2018, 8:05 am
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It's in the lounge master threat but wanted to add here too. Upon checkin you are given two lounge cards and they have a paper list they check-off to ensure only two people per room are admitted (and cards aren't passed around). The only exception is children age 2 or under are allowed as a guest w/o a pass.
Note that if you are Plat and complain about the crowd to the very nice lady checking names at the front door, she will give you a coupon for breakfast in Marina Kitchen.
The problem with this property is they could cut all MR perks and still fill to capacity on a regular basis with rates that are frequently $100-300 higher than the immediate competition. Demand here is off the charts.
Aug 7, 2018, 12:00 pm
#65
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Just got back from a stay here August 3 - August 6.
Booked a basic room and got "upgraded" to the same room but with a water view. Our resort free provided a daily $10 Starbucks credit. We went to the lounge late Sunday night and they let our family of 4 in no issues, on Monday morning I went solo and they turned away a family of four with a huge stroller but gave them credits for the restaurant downstairs.
Hotel was packed for a conference and the pool was a zoo Saturday / Sunday, but Monday morning was nice and quiet.
Booked a basic room and got "upgraded" to the same room but with a water view. Our resort free provided a daily $10 Starbucks credit. We went to the lounge late Sunday night and they let our family of 4 in no issues, on Monday morning I went solo and they turned away a family of four with a huge stroller but gave them credits for the restaurant downstairs.
Hotel was packed for a conference and the pool was a zoo Saturday / Sunday, but Monday morning was nice and quiet.
Aug 8, 2018, 8:47 am
#66
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A hotel of this capacity needs a much larger lounge (think JW Marriott Marquis Miami), until that happenes I will not give them my patronage. There are plenty of choices in SD to feel like being in a sardine can.
Aug 8, 2018, 10:05 am
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They also now have the $25 "destination charge" which is to me the bigger reason to avoid this property.
Aug 8, 2018, 1:54 pm
#68
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I was in the South Tower where the lounge is located, but while walking to the gym one morning (which is in the North Tower), I saw a sign saying there was a lounge in the North tower as well...I thought I read it wrong and when came back after my workout it was gone (I think it was related to the Agile conference)
Jan 2, 2019, 6:13 pm
#69
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staying here now. As a data point The destination charge is disappointing and somewhat of a scam. I wouldn’t mind if it offered some value - but it doesn’t offer any value to me or my wife.
The “fitness Classes” sound good but there’s so few it’s not worth it. A complete scam to extract more money from guests.
plastic glasses in the lounge too. Not very classy. No bottles of water
Jan 2, 2019, 8:04 pm
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I've said it before and I'll say it again--the Gaslamp Marriott is a hidden gem. Unless one needs a swimming pool on property, it is *the* best place to stay in San Diego.
Feb 19, 2019, 11:13 pm
#71
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Was checking the rates here for a visit next month and noticed the destination fee is now $30.
"Please note-US30 daily destination fee added to room rate includes US10 Fresh Bites credit/fitness classes/activity rentals and more."
"Please note-US30 daily destination fee added to room rate includes US10 Fresh Bites credit/fitness classes/activity rentals and more."
Feb 20, 2019, 12:43 am
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Go try a stay at the "Hotel Republic" Autograph Collection property instead. No lounge, but they did do breakfast for 2 in the lobby as then platinum premiere selection.
Feb 20, 2019, 12:56 am
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I'm partial to the Springhill Suites San Diego Bayfront. Best limited service property I've ever stayed at. Nice views of the waterfront. Super friendly staff. No destination fee.
Feb 20, 2019, 1:28 am
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Feb 20, 2019, 4:53 am
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What garbage. Stayed here on a weekend w/ a group negotiated rate that had no "destination fee" - but what pure garbage.
Go try a stay at the "Hotel Republic" Autograph Collection property instead. No lounge, but they did do breakfast for 2 in the lobby as then platinum premiere selection.
Go try a stay at the "Hotel Republic" Autograph Collection property instead. No lounge, but they did do breakfast for 2 in the lobby as then platinum premiere selection.