Mar 5, 2018, 7:59 pm
Last edit by: margarita girl
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.
SpringHill Suites EWR email: [email protected]
SpringHill Suites EWR email: [email protected]
Marriott Bonvoy hotels near Newark Airport EWR, NJ
Sep 26, 2013, 4:36 am
#121
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, UA 1K
Posts: 822
Anyone stayed at the FS recently on a weekend, when the lounge was closed? If I read the amenities for Gold rewards right, this is supposed to yield a continental breakfast allowance in the restaurant.
Up-thread, somebody said they got nothing as a Platinum, but that was a few years back. I hope that the policy is now being adhered to, as this is one of the reasons I booked this hotel since making Gold.
Up-thread, somebody said they got nothing as a Platinum, but that was a few years back. I hope that the policy is now being adhered to, as this is one of the reasons I booked this hotel since making Gold.
)750 points offered at check in; in lieu of breakfast
I was up & out by 5am, so I took the points
Sep 26, 2013, 11:16 am
#122
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Were you given a choice between the points and the breakfast? Or was it just a matter of points, with no option for breakfast? Our flight won't until mid-day, so I wouldn't mind breakfast.
Sep 26, 2013, 11:18 am
#123
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Cheers.
Jan 3, 2014, 8:53 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
I'll be staying near EWR on my own dime, a Sat - Tues in Jan. Right now I have a res at the FI and the SHS. If I'm not fussy about insulation or spending a few extra min on the shuttle, would they be OK? Right now, I can't justify spending twice as much for FS or Ren.
Jan 3, 2014, 7:07 pm
#126
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Programs: MR LT Titanium, IHG Plat.,UA Premier Silver, & PA/OH Turnpike Million Miler
Posts: 2,321
I'll be staying near EWR on my own dime, a Sat - Tues in Jan. Right now I have a res at the FI and the SHS. If I'm not fussy about insulation or spending a few extra min on the shuttle, would they be OK? Right now, I can't justify spending twice as much for FS or Ren.
--Jon
Jan 4, 2014, 8:05 am
#127
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
It has been quite a few years (probably 5) since my last stay; however, with that disclaimer I always found the SHS to be fine. It is a typical SHS. They also use to start their breakfast service extra early to accommodate folks making early morning flights. I don't know if they still do so. I tried the CY there once and didn't like it. I don't have any experience with the FI. FI and SHS rates were usually about the same, so I always went with the SHS since they are generally nicer than FI's.
--Jon
--Jon
Jan 4, 2014, 3:18 pm
#128
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
After staying at the EWR Marriott, I thought I'd post on our stay. Everything worked well, and we slept especially well with no interior or exterior noise.
Continental breakfast coupon was delivered at check-in, and was cheerfully served in the restaurant, as we stayed on a weekend when the lounge was closed.
Overall, it's the best airport hotel stay I've had in the NYC area over the years.
Continental breakfast coupon was delivered at check-in, and was cheerfully served in the restaurant, as we stayed on a weekend when the lounge was closed.
Overall, it's the best airport hotel stay I've had in the NYC area over the years.
Jan 5, 2014, 9:40 am
#130
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
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After staying at the EWR Marriott, I thought I'd post on our stay. Everything worked well, and we slept especially well with no interior or exterior noise.
Continental breakfast coupon was delivered at check-in, and was cheerfully served in the restaurant, as we stayed on a weekend when the lounge was closed.
Overall, it's the best airport hotel stay I've had in the NYC area over the years.
Continental breakfast coupon was delivered at check-in, and was cheerfully served in the restaurant, as we stayed on a weekend when the lounge was closed.
Overall, it's the best airport hotel stay I've had in the NYC area over the years.
Jan 5, 2014, 9:43 am
#131
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The lounge at the Marriott is closed on the weekend so they give you about $11 for the continental breakfast off the restaurant menu. The Ren's lounge is open but the offerings are reduced (just eggs, no other meat) over what they offer during the week. Additionally, the Ren's lounge doesn't open until 7 AM on weekends which can be problematic depending on your flight time.
Jan 6, 2014, 3:40 pm
#133
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
I'll be staying near EWR on my own dime, a Sat - Tues in Jan. Right now I have a res at the FI and the SHS. If I'm not fussy about insulation or spending a few extra min on the shuttle, would they be OK? Right now, I can't justify spending twice as much for FS or Ren.
Jan 7, 2014, 12:26 am
#134
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta Skymile DM, Marriott Platinum, PC Gold, Avis Chairman's Club, National EE
Posts: 728
I'll be staying near EWR on my own dime, a Sat - Tues in Jan. Right now I have a res at the FI and the SHS. If I'm not fussy about insulation or spending a few extra min on the shuttle, would they be OK? Right now, I can't justify spending twice as much for FS or Ren.
Jan 7, 2014, 7:03 am
#135
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
Well, I won't need GPS. I plan to just take shuttle from/to airport.