Feb 9, 2018, 8:26 pm
Last edit by: lcpteck
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.
There's a 6% Government Tax and MYR10 Tourism Tax not shown in the rate.
Hotel email addresses:
The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
There's a 6% Government Tax and MYR10 Tourism Tax not shown in the rate.
Hotel email addresses:
The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur: [email protected]
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 31, 2023, 4:42 pm
#616
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,548
I had a one night stay at Westin KL. No suite upgrade was given, even though they were still selling them. Given a room on a high floor with lounge access (quite nice evening spread) - but the problem was the outside construction noise that kept going past 9:30PM. I was on 30 something floor and heard it clearly. Has anyone experienced any noise issue?
I’d skip this hotel for my later stays this month.
I’d skip this hotel for my later stays this month.
May 31, 2023, 4:44 pm
#617
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
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HK. I like HK a lot and prices are reasonable for Marriotts. I go 6-12 times a year. But I prefer BKK for vacation as none of the HK hotels are absolutely spectacular and I spend so much time out and about anyway when In HK.
BKk-HK-KL-Seoul-Tokyo-Singapore probably
May 31, 2023, 9:23 pm
#618
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I really, really want to go to Shanghai and Beijing soon (especially Shanghai), but this seems more likely in 2024. The visa aspects seem to be somewhat challenging (and I would want to stay longer than 144 hours for the Transit rule - only 6 Marriotts - that's not enough!), and I think I would have to remain home for a bit in order to go through that process, and you all know how often I'm home ;-)
May 31, 2023, 10:17 pm
#619
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I really, really want to go to Shanghai and Beijing soon (especially Shanghai), but this seems more likely in 2024. The visa aspects seem to be somewhat challenging (and I would want to stay longer than 144 hours for the Transit rule - only 6 Marriotts - that's not enough!), and I think I would have to remain home for a bit in order to go through that process, and you all know how often I'm home ;-)
But Marriott and Hyatt do both have incredible properties in BJ and SH... And with high speed trains, you can get to other cities like Suzhou in 30 minutes (PH Suzhou is my favorite hotel. Been there about 70 nights in last year + just to rest. Going back there next week).
Jun 4, 2023, 10:13 am
#620
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After completing my KL trip, here is my very subjective ranking of the properties I tried - as always, full reviews and photos are in the respective master threads:
- Le Meridien - fantastic service, amazing beds, 8 PM checkout, delicious breakfast
- Westin - great location, lovely lounge, very comfortable bed, great management staff
- St Regis - very comfortable, large suite with nice bed and shower, tasty breakfast
- Majestic - tasty breakfast, yummy evening snack benefit, unique historic design, comfortable room with character
- W - great bed, friendly staff, great views, breakfast could be improved
- JW - comfortable, somewhat messed up check in, breakfast could be better, great location, great shower
- Hotel Stripes - best onion rings, bed comfort could be improved, breakfast really needs improvement
- Sheraton Imperial - disfuncitonal service, poor AC, nice bed, decent breakfast
Jun 4, 2023, 10:27 am
#621
Join Date: May 2016
Location: searching FT for a J deal
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ElevatorEnthusiast thanks for your ranking. I have stayed at the Majestic and the JW Marriott, and I wandered through the Ritz Carlton next door to the JW. I was skeptical that the daily price for the Majestic could be a reasonable price for a fancy hotel but I was wrong. I love the location of the Majestic near the park and the many tourist attractions within the park which is in walking distance from the Majestic. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the Majestic. I would be happy to return to either hotel, but I think I might try the Le Meridien given the reviews on FT.
Jun 5, 2023, 6:05 am
#622
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After completing my KL trip, here is my very subjective ranking of the properties I tried - as always, full reviews and photos are in the respective master threads:
- Le Meridien - fantastic service, amazing beds, 8 PM checkout, delicious breakfast
- Westin - great location, lovely lounge, very comfortable bed, great management staff
- St Regis - very comfortable, large suite with nice bed and shower, tasty breakfast
- Majestic - tasty breakfast, yummy evening snack benefit, unique historic design, comfortable room with character
- W - great bed, friendly staff, great views, breakfast could be improved
- JW - comfortable, somewhat messed up check in, breakfast could be better, great location, great shower
- Hotel Stripes - best onion rings, bed comfort could be improved, breakfast really needs improvement
- Sheraton Imperial - disfuncitonal service, poor AC, nice bed, decent breakfast
Jun 5, 2023, 3:01 pm
#623
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Not really - I would not consider any of them necessarily "expensive" - but the St Regis obviously prices higher on average. My opinion is that the Le Meridien and Westin management tried a lot to be hospitable, which slots them above.
Jun 6, 2023, 9:09 am
#624
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Yep, the price and not going above program terms is what makes me hesitant for Tokyo - have stayed at the LC Prince Gallery and got a huge suite upgrade and LC access. Iiked it a lot but that was under Starwood days before CL access was cut as a benefit.
I've stayed at the Sheraton Miyako which I didn't like because of location. Basically, for Tokyo I go wherever clients put me.
My order is the same as yours. Only might do KL before Seoul because they're so cheap. My Seoul ones are ok with W, Sheraton Walker Hill and Sheraton D Cube gone. Weston is old for me and I don't like the JWs. My favorite is probably Aloft because it's so cheap and the location great.
I've stayed at the Sheraton Miyako which I didn't like because of location. Basically, for Tokyo I go wherever clients put me.
My order is the same as yours. Only might do KL before Seoul because they're so cheap. My Seoul ones are ok with W, Sheraton Walker Hill and Sheraton D Cube gone. Weston is old for me and I don't like the JWs. My favorite is probably Aloft because it's so cheap and the location great.
Oct 25, 2023, 6:26 am
#626
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Pools at the Westin, JW Mariott, and Ritz Carlton are also outdoors, but close earlier in the evening, without any views, with less outdoor space, no restaurant nearby, and finally have no water slide.
Oct 25, 2023, 1:44 pm
#627
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 169
Not sure about Suite night awards, but the pool at the Le Meridien has a much larger lounging area, a nearby bar and restaurant, longer opening hours, the best views over the city as the pool is situated much higher up, and even a water slide. The Le Meridien shares the pool with the next door Hilton hotel.
Pools at the Westin, JW Mariott, and Ritz Carlton are also outdoors, but close earlier in the evening, without any views, with less outdoor space, no restaurant nearby, and finally have no water slide.
Pools at the Westin, JW Mariott, and Ritz Carlton are also outdoors, but close earlier in the evening, without any views, with less outdoor space, no restaurant nearby, and finally have no water slide.
Oct 25, 2023, 6:40 pm
#628
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I assumed the OP was referring to the proximity of a F&B outlet to the pools to conveniently get poolside drinks or snacks because the rest of the list refers to, and indeed the original question was about, the attributes of the hotels' pools rather than the location of the hotels themselves.
Oct 26, 2023, 2:09 am
#629
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It means a place to eat right next to the pool, without ever leaving the pool area.
Nov 21, 2023, 1:24 am
#630
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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The east tower of the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre has been renovated and rebranded as the Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre.
The west tower remains the Renaissance, it's now a dual-branded property, sharing facilities in the low-rise connecting podium structure.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/annou.../41010328.html
Based on this video, they still share many facilities, including the pool deck:
The west tower remains the Renaissance, it's now a dual-branded property, sharing facilities in the low-rise connecting podium structure.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/annou.../41010328.html
Based on this video, they still share many facilities, including the pool deck:
Last edited by James Luckard; Nov 21, 2023 at 1:48 am