Feb 9, 2018, 7:29 pm
Last edit by: hhoope01
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 26, 2018, 11:33 pm
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Don't get me wrong, I am too. Just in this case, and you said as much in a previous post, Suzhou passes through Shanghai on the way to Hangzhou. So I'm not sure if it really makes sense to go there for just 1 night. Just seems more convenient to stay the extra night in Shanghai and not have to deal with lugging bags around.
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Dec 27, 2018, 12:21 am
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I agree that the day trip to suzhou makes a great deal of sense for anyone staying near the train station. That having been said, if I wanted to optimize my logistics, I would kuaidi my big luggage directly to the Hangzhou hotel, and spend a night in suzhou on the way to hangzhou. In fact, I would still kuaidi the bags even if going directly to hangzhou (train travel is infinitely better if you don't have to deal with bags) .
The suzhou-hangzhou trains might pass through the Shanghai municipality, but they don't necessarily stop in Shanghai, and even if they do the total trip is still around 1.5 hours.
The suzhou-hangzhou trains might pass through the Shanghai municipality, but they don't necessarily stop in Shanghai, and even if they do the total trip is still around 1.5 hours.
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Dec 27, 2018, 12:37 am
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I agree that the day trip to suzhou makes a great deal of sense for anyone staying near the train station. That having been said, if I wanted to optimize my logistics, I would kuaidi my big luggage directly to the Hangzhou hotel, and spend a night in suzhou on the way to hangzhou. In fact, I would still kuaidi the bags even if going directly to hangzhou.
The suzhou-hangzhou trains might pass through the Shanghai municipality, but they don't necessarily stop in Shanghai, and even if they did, the total trip is still around 1.5 hours.
The suzhou-hangzhou trains might pass through the Shanghai municipality, but they don't necessarily stop in Shanghai, and even if they did, the total trip is still around 1.5 hours.
To the other poster, I am premier plat with Marriott. Though I'm curious to see how long that lasts. I was formerly a Plat and got bumped to Premier Plat after the merger.
Dec 27, 2018, 12:46 am
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The main benefits are: 1. one less train station ordeal, 2. avoiding backtracking, 3. you could enjoy dinner in suzhou (don't get too excited about this because the cuisine is pretty similar to shanghai cuisine)
Dec 27, 2018, 7:05 am
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Hi Guys!
Traveling to Shanghai in April with my wife. I have points to spend and looking at the Renaissance/Courtyard. Which one would you recommend for a 2 nights stay? I am gold (I know, worth nothing anymore..)
Thanks!
Traveling to Shanghai in April with my wife. I have points to spend and looking at the Renaissance/Courtyard. Which one would you recommend for a 2 nights stay? I am gold (I know, worth nothing anymore..)
Thanks!
Dec 27, 2018, 1:26 pm
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There are several Renaissance and Courtyard properties in Shanghai. Which ones are you looking at?
Dec 28, 2018, 5:09 am
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Hello!
That was my question to you, any recomendations?
That was my question to you, any recomendations?
Dec 28, 2018, 6:26 am
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Dec 28, 2018, 6:52 am
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Thank you for moving this post to the correct thread!
Dec 28, 2018, 8:14 am
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Dec 30, 2018, 2:04 am
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Jan 2, 2019, 3:45 pm
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Can anyone kindly share a contact email address for the Renaissance Yu Garden hotel?
Jan 5, 2019, 4:39 am
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Jan 5, 2019, 5:10 am
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