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Hotel email: [email protected]
Reservations email: [email protected]
Duty manager: [email protected]
April 2017 Photos - see posts 45-51
From website: In Executive Lounge no children below 12 years allowed after 7pm and smart casual attire is required-no shorts/slippers
As of 2023, shorts seem to have been removed from the lounge dress code exclusion. ElevatorEnthusiast definitely wore them.
Reservations email: [email protected]
Duty manager: [email protected]
April 2017 Photos - see posts 45-51
From website: In Executive Lounge no children below 12 years allowed after 7pm and smart casual attire is required-no shorts/slippers
As of 2023, shorts seem to have been removed from the lounge dress code exclusion. ElevatorEnthusiast definitely wore them.
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, Singapore [Master thread]
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If they removed all of the cladding, it would get a decent amount of sun. I still haven't figured out why they didn't build the pool a further 10 feet out, as they have a patio that wraps around almost the entire 18th floor but is inaccessible at all times.
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If given the choice would people stay here or at the Conrad? Top tier at both (Diamond/Plat) and event itself is at MBS Convention Centre so a walk from either.
Just don't feel like staying at MBS and last time I was in Singapore I stayed at GH so no experience with either of these properties.
Just don't feel like staying at MBS and last time I was in Singapore I stayed at GH so no experience with either of these properties.
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This prop was not a new build but a conversion.
Ask the former builder/architect
Ask the former builder/architect
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Yes but it its a pretty new facility. I think the owner that built building still owns it now but simply decided to operate it as a JW rather than an independent property. Why would that building owner have approved it ...
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Cheers.
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No change in ownership. The owner who built it 2-3 years ago is the same owner who owns it now. They also own the JW Marriott in Hong Kong, among other hotels.
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Personally, I think it will be very interesting to see if this hotel survives. Most of the typical J.W. Marriott guests, judging from commentary here and elsewhere, don't care for the decor of the hotel. It couldn't make it financially as an independent, luxury hotel.
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While you’re entitled to your opinion, I think Mr. Beng /Hong Leong Group did their due diligence before entering into this project.
He didn’t amass a personal wealth estimated over $7-bil by being stupid and although the property doesn’t have a daily occupancy rate over 90% they are still doing equal to or better then the nearby Conrad.
It’s a quirky property due to its architect, but then again I just left the JW Phu Quoc which is over the top in uniqueness and is doing exceedingly well.
He didn’t amass a personal wealth estimated over $7-bil by being stupid and although the property doesn’t have a daily occupancy rate over 90% they are still doing equal to or better then the nearby Conrad.
It’s a quirky property due to its architect, but then again I just left the JW Phu Quoc which is over the top in uniqueness and is doing exceedingly well.
Personally, I think it will be very interesting to see if this hotel survives. Most of the typical J.W. Marriott guests, judging from commentary here and elsewhere, don't care for the decor of the hotel. It couldn't make it financially as an independent, luxury hotel.
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I just came back from a 7 night stay, and although the artwork is a bit quirky, it does not get in the way of anything. I like the hotel. I like the location, getting around was fairly easy, although we do tend to use UBER and taxis. We also walked to quite a few places from the hotel.
Lounge is good, food is a bit repetitive and a bit lower quality than what I would expect of a JW. My point of comparison is always the JW Bangkok. Although JW Hong Kong is nice, I prefer Bangkok. This JW is good, just not over the top good.
Under cooked bacon in the mornings, the same three sandwich offerings at tea every day, barely passable scones, etc. Rooms are very nice size and functional. Bed was very comfortable.
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Lounge is good, food is a bit repetitive and a bit lower quality than what I would expect of a JW. My point of comparison is always the JW Bangkok. Although JW Hong Kong is nice, I prefer Bangkok. This JW is good, just not over the top good.
Under cooked bacon in the mornings, the same three sandwich offerings at tea every day, barely passable scones, etc. Rooms are very nice size and functional. Bed was very comfortable.
Billy
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I just came back from a 7 night stay, and although the artwork is a bit quirky, it does not get in the way of anything. I like the hotel. I like the location, getting around was fairly easy, although we do tend to use UBER and taxis. We also walked to quite a few places from the hotel.
Lounge is good, food is a bit repetitive and a bit lower quality than what I would expect of a JW. My point of comparison is always the JW Bangkok. Although JW Hong Kong is nice, I prefer Bangkok. This JW is good, just not over the top good.
Under cooked bacon in the mornings, the same three sandwich offerings at tea every day, barely passable scones, etc. Rooms are very nice size and functional. Bed was very comfortable.
Billy
Lounge is good, food is a bit repetitive and a bit lower quality than what I would expect of a JW. My point of comparison is always the JW Bangkok. Although JW Hong Kong is nice, I prefer Bangkok. This JW is good, just not over the top good.
Under cooked bacon in the mornings, the same three sandwich offerings at tea every day, barely passable scones, etc. Rooms are very nice size and functional. Bed was very comfortable.
Billy
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While you’re entitled to your opinion, I think Mr. Beng /Hong Leong Group did their due diligence before entering into this project.
He didn’t amass a personal wealth estimated over $7-bil by being stupid and although the property doesn’t have a daily occupancy rate over 90% they are still doing equal to or better then the nearby Conrad.
It’s a quirky property due to its architect, but then again I just left the JW Phu Quoc which is over the top in uniqueness and is doing exceedingly well.
He didn’t amass a personal wealth estimated over $7-bil by being stupid and although the property doesn’t have a daily occupancy rate over 90% they are still doing equal to or better then the nearby Conrad.
It’s a quirky property due to its architect, but then again I just left the JW Phu Quoc which is over the top in uniqueness and is doing exceedingly well.
Only the toiletries and the TV system are J.W. Marriott-esque. Everything else -- mattresses, robes, slippers -- are from when the hotel was independent.
I'm not for the minute saying it isn't a good hotel. I like it a lot. I actually liked it even more when it was the South Beach, as I thought the service was even better then. For example, now there's a barrier between guests and the hotel staff at check-in. Before, there was no desk.
It just isn't a J.W. Marriott hotel and probably won't be until and unless there is a redecoration.
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Kinda makes me wonder where they just sent $20-mil to refurb the prop on
But if you think this place doesn’t know who or what they are, try the Plaza, Autograph in Seoul where except for the small plaque outside the hotel you wouldn’t know it’s managed now by Marriott or the Wicklow Autograph in Ireland which still touts their towels, silver, plates, napkins, TV screen etc as a Ritz.
But if you think this place doesn’t know who or what they are, try the Plaza, Autograph in Seoul where except for the small plaque outside the hotel you wouldn’t know it’s managed now by Marriott or the Wicklow Autograph in Ireland which still touts their towels, silver, plates, napkins, TV screen etc as a Ritz.
This "quirky" (to quote you) hotel would be a better fit as an Autograph Collection property, like the Mayflower in Washington, D.C., that used to be a Renaissance property.
Only the toiletries and the TV system are J.W. Marriott-esque. Everything else -- mattresses, robes, slippers -- are from when the hotel was independent.
I'm not for the minute saying it isn't a good hotel. I like it a lot. I actually liked it even more when it was the South Beach, as I thought the service was even better then. For example, now there's a barrier between guests and the hotel staff at check-in. Before, there was no desk.
It just isn't a J.W. Marriott hotel and probably won't be until and unless there is a redecoration.
Only the toiletries and the TV system are J.W. Marriott-esque. Everything else -- mattresses, robes, slippers -- are from when the hotel was independent.
I'm not for the minute saying it isn't a good hotel. I like it a lot. I actually liked it even more when it was the South Beach, as I thought the service was even better then. For example, now there's a barrier between guests and the hotel staff at check-in. Before, there was no desk.
It just isn't a J.W. Marriott hotel and probably won't be until and unless there is a redecoration.