Marriott Bonvoy hotels in London, UK
Jan 13, 2014, 12:39 pm
#3076
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 88
Hello -- I'm planning a two night stay in London at either the Marriott Park Lane or at the Grosvenor House.
Does anybody have any insight into which property has a better fitness facility? I wasn't able to tell by reading through the thread.
I have Marriott Gold status, although I don't think that matters.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody have any insight into which property has a better fitness facility? I wasn't able to tell by reading through the thread.
I have Marriott Gold status, although I don't think that matters.
Thanks in advance!
Feb 4, 2014, 3:31 am
#3077
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bern, Swiss-o-land
Programs: M&M (LX/LH) Silver, Marriott Platinum, Accor Silver, AF/KL Silver, Swiss Railway
Posts: 791
2014: London Marriott Hotels are much more expensive
I have stayed regularly for many years at various Marriott Hotels in London.
I went to make some weekend bookings and the prices have significantly increased.
Marriott Maida Vale
Marriott West India Quay
Marriott Marble Arch
These new prices make a weekend trip to London a much more costly adventure.
I went to make some weekend bookings and the prices have significantly increased.
Marriott Maida Vale
Marriott West India Quay
Marriott Marble Arch
These new prices make a weekend trip to London a much more costly adventure.
Feb 4, 2014, 6:57 am
#3080
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
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Is the price increase you see more than just for a few weekends in January or February or any given month? IOW, is it a general increase or possibly just a short-term increase due to something else going on in the area during that time?
While I may not like to see price increases, if the hotels increase too high, they will lose business and they won't be able to sustain it. OTOH, if people are paying those rates, then they would have been foolish not to have increased their rates.
Feb 4, 2014, 10:26 am
#3082
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium.;UA 1.5MM; UA Lifetime Gold (whoppee); DL Plat
Posts: 2,124
Agreed...I travel to London once/twice a month over weekends, normally. I check, check and check again for rates, even on a daily basis if I have too....so far, I have found the pre-purchase rate at St. Ermin's (small bathrooms, though) and Marble Arch can be had in the 158-184(GBP) area. For example, I have a 156GBP rate this weekend at St. Ermin's. However, any of the central locations (JW, Park Lane and Grosvenor Sq.)...forget about it! It seems that the two week time frame is when rates break, but that is a crapshoot in itself!
Feb 4, 2014, 11:30 am
#3083
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
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Posts: 6,077
Feb 4, 2014, 11:51 am
#3084
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 574
I was surprised at the premium Marriott properties are asking (and, I guess, getting) over competitors like Hilton and even the Andaz London on weekends. Stayed at a doubletree last November and will be staying a full week this November at the new Hampton Inn.
Feb 10, 2014, 9:14 pm
#3085
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cheshire / Wherever they send me
Programs: BA Blue, Marriott Plat Life, UA Silver (thx Marriott), IHG Gold, Accor Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 943
I wouldn't compare a Hampton to a FS Marriott, they are the equivalent to a Courtyard (I stayed in another Hampton for a year). In London though I don't really spend much time in the hotel, as there are so many places to visit / eat / drink at, so a clean room and comfortable bed is what is important for me.
T
Feb 11, 2014, 9:40 am
#3086
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Cheers.
Feb 12, 2014, 3:09 pm
#3088
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Programs: Marriott lifetime Titanium, Delta Platinum
Posts: 5,472
Based on some searches I've done this year and last, I have no question that Marriott in London is charging a significant premium over comparable chains. Interestingly (to me), I've checked most of the Marriott non-airport properties, other than those mentioned by the OP. (At LHR Terminal 5, nothing compares to the outrageous rates at the wonderful Sofitel.)
Apr 20, 2014, 5:14 am
#3089
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Location: Goshen,New York
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London; St Ermins or County Hall Hotel
Which hotel would be best for sight seeing base, convenience of getting around, accomodations etc. Thank you in advance for any input
Apr 21, 2014, 8:12 am
#3090
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St. Ermin has been getting really good reviews (do a search; there's a thread on it w/ photos). However, it's an Autograph Collection so no exec lounge. You will get full breakfast but not drinks in the evening. The St. Ermin thread does have some recommendations for pubs near to thep property. If drinks/evening munchies are important to you, then County Hall as CH has a exec lounge. Both are good for sightseeing base, getting around, etc.
By coincidence the St. Ermin thread was on the front page of the forum, so you can read the trip report & see the pics.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...london-uk.html
Cheers.
By coincidence the St. Ermin thread was on the front page of the forum, so you can read the trip report & see the pics.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...london-uk.html
Cheers.
Last edited by SkiAdcock; Apr 21, 2014 at 8:18 am