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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.
(Pre-2019) Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Shanghai, China
Dec 2, 2007, 6:07 pm
#136
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
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very interesting. I am staying at Shanghai's Renaissance Yangtze on an upcoming trip. It always comes out least expesnive of the group in Shanghai - (except the Cy of course). Will be paying 759RMB + serivice charge for weekend rate.
I still haven't figured out relative locations - and this will be my third trip there. This Ren is one of the two best that I stayed at ever ( the Sao Paulo was the other) for service, comfort, features, and repsonsiveness and nice lounge.
Where do you get the chinese character address to print out -- I looked for 30 minutes last night , in prep for my trip this week to the Ren Yangtze?
I still haven't figured out relative locations - and this will be my third trip there. This Ren is one of the two best that I stayed at ever ( the Sao Paulo was the other) for service, comfort, features, and repsonsiveness and nice lounge.
Where do you get the chinese character address to print out -- I looked for 30 minutes last night , in prep for my trip this week to the Ren Yangtze?
From Marriott home page, click International Sites (top line to the left corner area). But then you have to know how to read Chinese before you can select the right hotel. Anyway, try this link
http://www.marriott.com.cn/Channels/...ge/CHINA/SHABR
If this didn't work, please post again.
Dec 2, 2007, 6:11 pm
#137
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
OP,
Thanks for the review of several MR properties. I like the JW and SL (a corner room overlooking the river; breakfast ^^). Have not yet stayed at the new Ren Yuyuan. Agree it is close to where the actions are compared to other locations.
Thanks for the review of several MR properties. I like the JW and SL (a corner room overlooking the river; breakfast ^^). Have not yet stayed at the new Ren Yuyuan. Agree it is close to where the actions are compared to other locations.
Dec 2, 2007, 8:48 pm
#138
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: atl
Programs: delta DM/MM, marriott LifetimeP, united P, Intercontinental P
Posts: 27
Check out this post...
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=asia
Marriot really needs to do a better job with international Maps and local website address in the local language
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...highlight=asia
Marriot really needs to do a better job with international Maps and local website address in the local language
From your posts, I navigated to the page that shows all Marriott China hotels in both english and chinese characters.
http://www.marriott.com.cn/Channels/...untry=CHINA#CN
Dec 11, 2007, 6:50 pm
#139
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: New York
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Delta Skymiles Platinum
Posts: 650
Stayed for 4 nights November 25-29. The location is not great. The neighborhood is nice, but is in the middle of nowhere.
The hotel itself was excellent. Nice comfortable room with a very comfortable bed. Too often the beds in China are like a cement slab. Not in this hotel. You could wake up and think you were in any better hotel anywhere in the world. I slept very well.
Hi speed net access quick and reliable (but not free - I think it was RMB100 per day).
Club lounge was nice. Efficient friendly staff, good breakfast, wireless web access. One morning the lounge was very busy, so they gave us and afew other people who came before and after us coupons for the buffet breakfast downstairs (which was outstanding, by the way). It was nice that they did not want to overcrowd the lounge and just took care of it without any hassle.
Had dinner one night in the Chinese restaurant (sorry I don't remember the name). Food was very good.
All in all, I would call this a very solid 4 star property. I will likely stay here in again when I get back to Shanghai.
The hotel itself was excellent. Nice comfortable room with a very comfortable bed. Too often the beds in China are like a cement slab. Not in this hotel. You could wake up and think you were in any better hotel anywhere in the world. I slept very well.
Hi speed net access quick and reliable (but not free - I think it was RMB100 per day).
Club lounge was nice. Efficient friendly staff, good breakfast, wireless web access. One morning the lounge was very busy, so they gave us and afew other people who came before and after us coupons for the buffet breakfast downstairs (which was outstanding, by the way). It was nice that they did not want to overcrowd the lounge and just took care of it without any hassle.
Had dinner one night in the Chinese restaurant (sorry I don't remember the name). Food was very good.
All in all, I would call this a very solid 4 star property. I will likely stay here in again when I get back to Shanghai.
Dec 20, 2007, 11:42 am
#140
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Blanco County, TX (SAT/AUS)
Programs: NW Plat, AA EXP, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 28
Update - Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan
I thought I'd add a few after-departure thoughts to the original post.
During this early-December stay, the hotel changed its internet policy. No longer is there free internet in the common areas, including the lounge. You now buy MagiNet cards for either one or 24 hours of access (I believe the 24-hr was 120 yuan, or about US$15). Important to note, though, that these periods are elapsed login time, not elapsed clock time (like most of Europe). If so inclined, a guest can easily make a 24-hr card last a week.
The guest service and, especially, the staff in the 17th-floor lounge were outstanding, better probably than the impression I left in my original post.
The construction outside (a subway is being built under the street at the main entrance of the hotel) is a real headache in two ways currently. First: the intermittent noise is somewhere between very noticeable and occasionally sleep-depriving. Second: the strange traffic patterns around the construction zone can make catching a taxi during prime A.M. hours a tough task. On two rainy days of my stay, I went down to catch a cab at around 8:30 am, and waited around 45 minutes to an hour before one could be flagged. (This was the exception, not the rule.)
So in the end, I can still recommend the hotel because of reasonable rates, service, and room quality, although it will become a much better property when the road construction is completed.
Safe travels!
During this early-December stay, the hotel changed its internet policy. No longer is there free internet in the common areas, including the lounge. You now buy MagiNet cards for either one or 24 hours of access (I believe the 24-hr was 120 yuan, or about US$15). Important to note, though, that these periods are elapsed login time, not elapsed clock time (like most of Europe). If so inclined, a guest can easily make a 24-hr card last a week.
The guest service and, especially, the staff in the 17th-floor lounge were outstanding, better probably than the impression I left in my original post.
The construction outside (a subway is being built under the street at the main entrance of the hotel) is a real headache in two ways currently. First: the intermittent noise is somewhere between very noticeable and occasionally sleep-depriving. Second: the strange traffic patterns around the construction zone can make catching a taxi during prime A.M. hours a tough task. On two rainy days of my stay, I went down to catch a cab at around 8:30 am, and waited around 45 minutes to an hour before one could be flagged. (This was the exception, not the rule.)
So in the end, I can still recommend the hotel because of reasonable rates, service, and room quality, although it will become a much better property when the road construction is completed.
Safe travels!
Dec 20, 2007, 1:24 pm
#141
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 190
DH and I stayed one night at Renaissance YuYuan, in late September. Actually, it turned out to be the "official" grand opening when we were there. Front desk staff was very attentive, but a little overwhelmed by the preparations for the upcoming speeches and events.
Room was lovely, but the glass-walled bathroom was a bit of a surprise. Bed was very comfortable. We did not have the a/c problems - temp was fine.
I agree that you really need the name of the hotel in Chinese characters. Even with that, some drivers looked quizically at the address. If you are arriving at PVG, one of the Marriott hotel kiosks (advertised for more than one Marriott) had a business card for the YuYuan. That worked great for us on arrival.
Would not hesitate to stay here again for a reasonable rate (if company travel dept allows).
By the way, grand opening celebration lasted the whole day. We didn't attend the speeches and were out of the hotel in the morning, but we did get to visit all the restaurants (could have eaten in them also, if the mood struck) as well as the lounge, spa, etc. before we checked out. It was quite an experience.
Room was lovely, but the glass-walled bathroom was a bit of a surprise. Bed was very comfortable. We did not have the a/c problems - temp was fine.
I agree that you really need the name of the hotel in Chinese characters. Even with that, some drivers looked quizically at the address. If you are arriving at PVG, one of the Marriott hotel kiosks (advertised for more than one Marriott) had a business card for the YuYuan. That worked great for us on arrival.
Would not hesitate to stay here again for a reasonable rate (if company travel dept allows).
By the way, grand opening celebration lasted the whole day. We didn't attend the speeches and were out of the hotel in the morning, but we did get to visit all the restaurants (could have eaten in them also, if the mood struck) as well as the lounge, spa, etc. before we checked out. It was quite an experience.
Feb 10, 2008, 8:08 pm
#142
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Plat, SPG Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 126
Thanks to those that posted on this thread that I now know I will not be charged $45 for service fee. I am staying in Shanghai JW Marriott next month.
Mar 2, 2008, 9:16 pm
#143
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Victoria, BC
Posts: 204
JW Marriott in Shanghai
Has anyone had a reason stay at the JW Marriott in Shanghai?
I'll be there for two weeks in April and wondering what to expect.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
I'll be there for two weeks in April and wondering what to expect.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mar 3, 2008, 12:52 am
#144
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Marriott Plat
Posts: 30
There are a bunch of mentions of the JW in prior posts, but I just finished a stay there last week and will echo what those posts say ...
It's a top-notch hotel, from the rooms to the service to the views. Even the bathrooms are top-of-the-line. Easily my favorite Marriott property. Great lounge, too, with the world's highest library on the 60th floor (check out the hidden door). A bunch of solid places to eat are within walking distance, as well. You'll enjoy the stay - I could use another few nights there.
It's a top-notch hotel, from the rooms to the service to the views. Even the bathrooms are top-of-the-line. Easily my favorite Marriott property. Great lounge, too, with the world's highest library on the 60th floor (check out the hidden door). A bunch of solid places to eat are within walking distance, as well. You'll enjoy the stay - I could use another few nights there.
Mar 3, 2008, 2:59 am
#145
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
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I completely agree with wiffle--this property is awesome. Probably the best city JW Marriott of them all. Quite luxurious, spacious rooms, beautiful bathrooms (nice size--not oversized), excellent executive lounge, fabulous buffet breakfasts with a view, Starbucks in the lobby....
And to cap it all--IMHO the best location in Shanghai, where Nanjing Road West meets East.
And to cap it all--IMHO the best location in Shanghai, where Nanjing Road West meets East.
Mar 3, 2008, 3:00 am
#146
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,149
I completely agree with wiffle--this property is awesome. Probably the best city JW Marriott of them all. Quite luxurious, spacious rooms, beautiful bathrooms (nice size--not oversized with dual head shower), excellent executive lounge, fabulous buffet breakfasts with a view, Starbucks in the lobby....
And to cap it all--IMHO the best location in Shanghai, where Nanjing Road West meets East.
And to cap it all--IMHO the best location in Shanghai, where Nanjing Road West meets East.
Mar 3, 2008, 4:39 pm
#147
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SDQ/MIA
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Me too. 5 stars all the way.
Mar 3, 2008, 7:29 pm
#148
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Victoria, BC
Posts: 204
Thanks for the comments
I look forward to being there.
I've never been to China before, not to sure about local cuisine and have heard to avoid it if possible. Is the food at the JW western and ok?
I look forward to being there.
I've never been to China before, not to sure about local cuisine and have heard to avoid it if possible. Is the food at the JW western and ok?
Mar 3, 2008, 9:23 pm
#149
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Memphis, TN
Programs: DL DM 1MM, MR Plat Premier, Nat'l Exec Elite, Hilton Diamond
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You can get Western, Chinese, Japanese at the JW...but do NOT fear the local cuisine. There's a dumping house within a short cab ride, but I forget te nsme right now, Mre Hazmike will know & I'll post tomorrow night. It's simply the best...featured on the US's Food Network.
Take a Marriott Consierge with you to buy your knockoffs...shopping in SHA was more of a hassle than in BJI. The JW offered us free use of one of their limos to go shopping. ^
Take a Marriott Consierge with you to buy your knockoffs...shopping in SHA was more of a hassle than in BJI. The JW offered us free use of one of their limos to go shopping. ^
Mar 3, 2008, 11:38 pm
#150
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: Marriott/SPG Lifetime P, IC RA, Hyatt D
Posts: 256
You can get Western, Chinese, Japanese at the JW...but do NOT fear the local cuisine. There's a dumping house within a short cab ride, but I forget te nsme right now, Mre Hazmike will know & I'll post tomorrow night. It's simply the best...featured on the US's Food Network.
Take a Marriott Consierge with you to buy your knockoffs...shopping in SHA was more of a hassle than in BJI. The JW offered us free use of one of their limos to go shopping. ^
Take a Marriott Consierge with you to buy your knockoffs...shopping in SHA was more of a hassle than in BJI. The JW offered us free use of one of their limos to go shopping. ^
There is also a Chinese vegetarian restaurant right next door on Nanjing Road (turn left when you get out of the hotel). Also, check out the afternoon tea at Catheleen Five on top of the Shanghai Art Museum, which is right across the street. And the MoMa Shanghai is also right there next to the Art Museum.
While you are at the hotel, check out to "The Tallest Library in the World." At the entrance of the Lounge on the top floor, there is a stair leading one floor up to the library.