Marriott Bonvoy hotels in London, UK
Oct 13, 2003, 4:37 pm
Theresa,on the concierge level,is the best concierge I have met to date.
Proximity to High Holborn tube,short walk to Covington Garden and theater,mke this an easy choice for me.
The hotel is really quite nice.(look for the marble staircase)
Oct 14, 2003, 5:54 pm
Look directly out my window at the Millinium Eye (20 feet away), Parliment just across the river, right beside the Westminster Bridge. Great location and great staff!!
Oct 18, 2003, 2:30 pm
Oct 20, 2003, 10:01 am
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Sharon
Oct 21, 2003, 11:59 am
Dec 3, 2003, 2:16 pm
In my opinion its the Renaissance Chancery Court.</font>
Have heard a lot of good about Marriott Park Lane though, has anyone stayed at both?
Dec 3, 2003, 9:46 pm
Must also add to the Chancery Court list.
Theresa,on the concierge level,is the best concierge I have met to date.
Proximity to High Holborn tube,short walk to Covington Garden and theater,mke this an easy choice for me.
The hotel is really quite nice.(look for the marble staircase)</font>
And I loved the 2 types of smoked salmon in the lounge breakfast, the cheeses midafternoon, the canapes at coctail hour and the deserts after that. Some of the best lounge snacks I've had.
As an example of how good the service is, I was upgraded to a suite but there wasn't a door between the two rooms. An issue for me, because I like to watch foreign late night TV while my wife goes to sleep early. They got me a set of headphones with an extension cord so I could listen to the TV without disturbing my wife (no charge!).
Great, great hotel.
Dec 4, 2003, 2:43 pm
These are supposed to be two incredible properties, and I read that Fairmount wanted both of them!
MARRIOTT TO OPERATE GROSVENOR HOUSE IN LONDON AND SHELBOURNE HOTEL IN DUBLIN
CONTACT:
Tom Marder
(301) 380-2553
[email protected]
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 4, 2003 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced today that Marriott will operate the Grosvenor House hotel in London’s Mayfair district and the Shelbourne hotel on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, beginning Jan. 31, 2004. Prior to that time Le Meridien will continue to run the hotels under a short-term transitional arrangement.
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS), the owner of the two hotels, plans to complete substantial renovations and improvements to both over the next few years, including guest rooms, public areas and infrastructure. Following the renovations and improvements, the Grosvenor House will become a 498-room JW Marriott hotel and the Shelbourne a 276-room Renaissance hotel. Marriott will operate both hotels under long-term leases. No other terms of the agreements were disclosed.
James M. Sullivan, Marriott International’s executive vice president - lodging development, said, “We are delighted to conclude an agreement that will bring two legendary properties and prime conference space into the Marriott International system, in two of the most coveted and prestigious locations in Europe.”
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http://www.marriottnewsroom.com/Main...sion=®ion=1
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Dec 4, 2003, 8:47 pm
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Dec 5, 2003, 8:34 pm
Dec 8, 2003, 7:44 am
47 Park Street - Grand Residences by Marriott
47 Park Street Mayfair London, GB W1K 7EB
47 Park Street - Grand Residences by Marriott (0 Photo)
47 Park Street - Grand Residences by Marriott
Just returned from an award stay at 47 Park Street. The two best features of this property are its location and the very large rooms. The purpose of our trip was Christmas shopping (in addition to accumulating airline miles) and the location did not disappoint. A short 4-block walk took us to all Oxford Street has to offer. Literally dozens of small boutiques and cafes are scattered along the sidestreets enroute. Harrod's and Picadilly are also walkable - we did both, even in the rain. It is predominantly a classy residential area reminiscent of the Sherlock Holmes era or so many British movies, but the nearby US embassy with adjacent closed streets and high security reminds one of grimmer realities.
Room
I was unable to secure an upgrade to adeluxeone-bedroom unit, however thestandard roomwas ample for a family of three. Only an oven is lacking from the fully-equipped kitchen. This, coupled with the large dining area, makes it easy to have friends over for a "home-cooked" meal. The appliances are all top-drawer, ranging from the all-Sony electronics (including two flat-screen televisions) to the Siemens-Porsche kettle, which a London friend tells me is worth a few . (I forgot to show him the matching toaster.
) Among the nearby shops are a Tesco, Marks & Spencer and even a small English butcher shop, making ensuite meal preparation a real option.
Service
We were naturally suspicious when an invitation to the Manager's reception arrived on our second day. This is a timeshare after all, and we assumed that the champagne and hors d'ouevres were simply the lure to get us to the presentation. While our son munched on a room-service burger and fries while watching DVDs from the hotel's lending library, we attended the friendly gathering of the hotel's "residents". My wife (a healthcare professional) found lots to talk about with a Chicago doctor, while I had a travel-related discussion with one of the hotel's management team who predated Marriott's ownership. The reception was friendly and well attended, filling the small lounge at the front of the building. Only once was the issue of ownership raised, and then only in a tasteful and matter-of-fact manner. All-in-all a delightful evening which we capped with dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant recommended by several at the reception.
The only minor shortcoming was the reluctance of housekeeping to replenish soap, shampoo, and even toilet paper during our stay. Each of these was quickly resolved with a call, however should not happen at a property of this calibre.
Overall
Since the focus here is points and miles, I should mention that this property is an excellent value when compared to the other Marriotts in London. The fact that it is 1000 points a night less than most would make it a FlyerTalk must in London. We will definitely stay here again.
Dec 8, 2003, 10:25 am
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Sharon