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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 Sydney, Australia
Dec 1, 2009, 7:19 pm
#136
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Yes, you can get a weekly transportation pass at the airport. If you are taking the train in from the airport (which is very quick) and goes direct to Circular Quay - then you get a big discount on the train fares. A weekly pass is about $50 AUD and the round trip train to/from the airport is about $16 AUD extra when you buy the pass (otherwise train is about $15AUD each way). Note that the airport stops are extra and not included in the unlimited bus/train/ferry pass.
You should get the pass that includes Manly Beach ferry (it is about $7 more). But you get unlimited ferry boat rides - such as the Manly Beach, Zoo, Watson Bay, etc. They could travel to Bondi Beach on the Bus, maybe Newtown, and other sections of SYD.
Dec 3, 2009, 3:32 pm
#137
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Having stayed in both hotels as a Platinum, also vote for the Harbor location.
It's a notch more luxurious, with easy proximity to everything.
It's a notch more luxurious, with easy proximity to everything.
Jun 19, 2010, 9:45 pm
#138
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Sydney IC or Marriott Harbour?
I am holding elite status in both IC and Marriott. I,ve booked myself for both hotels in Sydney next month. Both have already confirmed upgrade of my room to a harbour view suite room. The only difference is Marriott grants free access to the Concierge lounge whereas in IC I have to pay a supplement for it. Any suggestions on advice on which one to chose? IC looks more opulent but the supplement is quite alot- 150 $ per night. Any advice would be appreciated.
Jun 20, 2010, 1:04 pm
#139
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Oct 19, 2010, 10:05 am
#143
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Play nicely, children ...
If all you are looking for is some names and email, I am certain the night shift has that information if timing is an issue on the phone call. Not sure why that is an issue, anyway.
If all you are looking for is some names and email, I am certain the night shift has that information if timing is an issue on the phone call. Not sure why that is an issue, anyway.
Oct 19, 2010, 12:33 pm
#144
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Feb 20, 2011, 1:58 am
#147
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Sydney Marriott Hyde Park: trip report
Stayed in the Sydney marriott next to Hyde Park (*not* the Harbor Marriott) for 9 nights.
POSITIVES:
* Checkin was fast, friendly and efficient.
* Lobby decent. Not wonderful, but nice.
* Three lifts. Fast service
* Room key required to use lifts - extra security
* I had a junior suite. It was reasonably spacious - not huge, but OK.
* Location was pretty good - subway station right across the street.
* Food in lounge was good:
DINNER:
- Two hot choices: egg rolls and something lese
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Three cheese selections, with table water crackers
- Tortilla chips, salsa and hummus
- White and red wine: cheap but OK
- Good coffee
- Nice little desserts
- Fast clearing of tables
BREAKFAST
- Two hot choices: eggs and meat
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Great cereal with yoghurt, walnuts and raisins ^
- Good coffee & juice
- Fast clearing of tables
NEGATIVES:
* The decor was really old and tired. Looked like a ghetto
* Same for the bed and linens
* Bad housekeeping: restocking stuff was catch-as-catch-can, and even when I asked for things (like bathrobes), they didn't show unless I called the manager
* Technical issues with wake-up call service: I would get two calls, one by a machine and the 2nd by a human, even tho I hadn't requested that. If you get the first call and then immediately get in the shower, the 2nd call is an issue.
* Lounge was small and had sun streaming in at all hours of the day, making it uncomfortably hot
* For that matter, the whole hotel was hot.
* There was smoking in the hotel, and the management did nothing.
All in all, not a bad place to stay - not the worst place I've ever stayed by a long shot. BUT: for a hotel that purports to be a 5* place and charges upwards of $300AUS per night, it was pretty poor. I won't stay there again, and will opt for the Harbor Marriott instead.
POSITIVES:
* Checkin was fast, friendly and efficient.
* Lobby decent. Not wonderful, but nice.
* Three lifts. Fast service
* Room key required to use lifts - extra security
* I had a junior suite. It was reasonably spacious - not huge, but OK.
* Location was pretty good - subway station right across the street.
* Food in lounge was good:
DINNER:
- Two hot choices: egg rolls and something lese
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Three cheese selections, with table water crackers
- Tortilla chips, salsa and hummus
- White and red wine: cheap but OK
- Good coffee
- Nice little desserts
- Fast clearing of tables
BREAKFAST
- Two hot choices: eggs and meat
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Great cereal with yoghurt, walnuts and raisins ^
- Good coffee & juice
- Fast clearing of tables
NEGATIVES:
* The decor was really old and tired. Looked like a ghetto
* Same for the bed and linens
* Bad housekeeping: restocking stuff was catch-as-catch-can, and even when I asked for things (like bathrobes), they didn't show unless I called the manager
* Technical issues with wake-up call service: I would get two calls, one by a machine and the 2nd by a human, even tho I hadn't requested that. If you get the first call and then immediately get in the shower, the 2nd call is an issue.
* Lounge was small and had sun streaming in at all hours of the day, making it uncomfortably hot
* For that matter, the whole hotel was hot.
* There was smoking in the hotel, and the management did nothing.
All in all, not a bad place to stay - not the worst place I've ever stayed by a long shot. BUT: for a hotel that purports to be a 5* place and charges upwards of $300AUS per night, it was pretty poor. I won't stay there again, and will opt for the Harbor Marriott instead.
Feb 20, 2011, 5:45 am
#148
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Stayed in the Sydney marriott next to Hyde Park (*not* the Harbor Marriott) for 9 nights.
POSITIVES:
* Checkin was fast, friendly and efficient.
* Lobby decent. Not wonderful, but nice.
* Three lifts. Fast service
* Room key required to use lifts - extra security
* I had a junior suite. It was reasonably spacious - not huge, but OK.was this an upgrade or did you pay for it - paid/award stay?
* Location was pretty good - subway station right across the street.
* Food in lounge was good:
DINNER:
- Two hot choices: egg rolls and something lese
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Three cheese selections, with table water crackers
- Tortilla chips, salsa and hummus
- White and red wine: cheap but OK interesting, I thought it would be comp
- Good coffee a very important factor for me
- Nice little desserts
- Fast clearing of tables
BREAKFAST
- Two hot choices: eggs and meat
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Great cereal with yoghurt, walnuts and raisins ^
- Good coffee & juice
- Fast clearing of tables
NEGATIVES:
* The decor was really old and tired. Looked like a ghetto in what way
* Same for the bed and linens
* Bad housekeeping: restocking stuff was catch-as-catch-can, and even when I asked for things (like bathrobes), they didn't show unless I called the manager
* Technical issues with wake-up call service: I would get two calls, one by a machine and the 2nd by a human, even tho I hadn't requested that. If you get the first call and then immediately get in the shower, the 2nd call is an issue. while I agree, i'd rather have two than none
* Lounge was small and had sun streaming in at all hours of the day, making it uncomfortably hot
* For that matter, the whole hotel was hot.
* There was smoking in the hotel, and the management did nothing. that would be annoying
All in all, not a bad place to stay - not the worst place I've ever stayed by a long shot. BUT: for a hotel that purports to be a 5* place and charges upwards of $300AUS per night, it was pretty poor. I won't stay there again, and will opt for the Harbor Marriott instead.
POSITIVES:
* Checkin was fast, friendly and efficient.
* Lobby decent. Not wonderful, but nice.
* Three lifts. Fast service
* Room key required to use lifts - extra security
* I had a junior suite. It was reasonably spacious - not huge, but OK.was this an upgrade or did you pay for it - paid/award stay?
* Location was pretty good - subway station right across the street.
* Food in lounge was good:
DINNER:
- Two hot choices: egg rolls and something lese
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Three cheese selections, with table water crackers
- Tortilla chips, salsa and hummus
- White and red wine: cheap but OK interesting, I thought it would be comp
- Good coffee a very important factor for me
- Nice little desserts
- Fast clearing of tables
BREAKFAST
- Two hot choices: eggs and meat
- Lots of sliced fruit
- Great cereal with yoghurt, walnuts and raisins ^
- Good coffee & juice
- Fast clearing of tables
NEGATIVES:
* The decor was really old and tired. Looked like a ghetto in what way
* Same for the bed and linens
* Bad housekeeping: restocking stuff was catch-as-catch-can, and even when I asked for things (like bathrobes), they didn't show unless I called the manager
* Technical issues with wake-up call service: I would get two calls, one by a machine and the 2nd by a human, even tho I hadn't requested that. If you get the first call and then immediately get in the shower, the 2nd call is an issue. while I agree, i'd rather have two than none
* Lounge was small and had sun streaming in at all hours of the day, making it uncomfortably hot
* For that matter, the whole hotel was hot.
* There was smoking in the hotel, and the management did nothing. that would be annoying
All in all, not a bad place to stay - not the worst place I've ever stayed by a long shot. BUT: for a hotel that purports to be a 5* place and charges upwards of $300AUS per night, it was pretty poor. I won't stay there again, and will opt for the Harbor Marriott instead.
I considered this place for points but went with Circular Quay instead
May 21, 2012, 12:48 am
#150
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Has anyone heard of changes to Sydney Marriott?
Has anyone heard that Sydney Marriott Hotel is changing - I'gather this week - to Accor's Pullman brand? I'm scheduled to stay there for a conference in a few weeks but as an Accor loyalty member I would be much happier if it was one of their brands. Hopefully they will invest in the hotel because the room I stayed in a few years ago was rather tired. Great location though.