hts

Thanks mahasamatman--I found the sticky! But isn't that just telling us which properties have lounges, whether they're open on weekends or not, etc.?

I'm looking for more qualitative type reviews from frequent travelers that might have had the opportunity to sample/compare multiple properties in order to hear from their personal experiences--thanks!

Orange County Commuter

You aren't searching very hard... I have read lots of London threads while making my decision.

hts

No offense, but I beg to differ. There's a ton of unrelated threads out there. Here's a screen shot of my results (Just simply searched for "London" in the Marriott forum):

UpgradeMe

Not sure why you expect others to do your work for you:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...n-england.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ed-2011-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...p-reports.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ott-hotel.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...se-london.html

hts

Guys, I really can search myself, ok?

I'm not looking for family properties.

And I wasn't really looking for individual property trip reports (I can find those myself too, ok?).

Surely some of your frequent travelers have stayed at multiple Cat 7-9 London properties, have compared them, and offered your personal opinions for which ones might be nicest for a romantic valentines day vaca?

That's really all I'm looking for--a single thread that might compare several nicer London Marriott properties for couples. I haven't been able to find such a thread. I thought maybe I was missing it (and one of you could refer me to it), or perhaps someone might take this opportunity to write up a thread comparing several of the nicer London properties.

Since I'm such a points whore, I went ahead and booked the St. Ermin's Autograph this evening as a temporary placeholder. It looks like a great location, and they're currently offering a points saver award. That being said, I'd gladly cancel it and swap it out for the JW/Grosvenor, St Pancras, Park Lane, County Hall, etc. if there's a compelling reason to do so--thanks.

UpgradeMe

But that is not what your question was:

hts

Fair enough. Point well taken.

Are there any comparisons the sort of which I currently seek out there? And if not, would anyone care to create one?

It looks like the St Ermin's doesn't have a lounge. Not sure how strongly I feel about that, as I'd like to think we'd spend most of our 5 nights in London out and about, but then again, it's always nice to have that lounge available (just in case).

:-)

CALMSP

Never like all the berating when people ask a question if they can't find what they are looking for. Very rude.

For me and MRS CALMSP, we always try to stay at the Autograph Properties. We just booked 4 days at Threadneedles and have also stayed at St Ermin's which we really enjoyed (along with others around London).

That being said, I have not had the chance to stay at County Hall, right next to the Eye. But, the other top 3, which some you have mentioned are a great location as well. Those being Park Lane, Grosvenor and the JW.

rosso

We tend to stay at Marriott Grosvenor Square, primarily due to location, certainly recommend. The maze restaurant onsite is also superb in my opinion if arriving to the hotel late and don't fancy venturing out further.

Beltway2A

I'm not sure you understand the thread. It's not for "family properties." It's for properties in the "Marriott family" (ie. exactly what you're asking for).

SkiAdcock

This.

hts

Thoughts/preferences for a couples' touristy Valentines Day vaca: St Pancras (do Plats have access to the excellent lounge when staying on points?), Ermin's (love the location, but no lounge), or JW Grosvenor (again, a decent lounge I think and perhaps a step above either of the other 2)? Thanks.

hts

Thank you. You two are correct--I totally misinterpreted those threads as being property recommendations for guests with families--doh!

SkiAdcock

All 3 are good options. You'll have access to the StP's lounge as a Plat. If a lounge is important, then that knocks St.E out, although it has a good location. I'm partial to JW. You also have the Park Lane. For first time touristy things, some prefer County Hall because of its proximity to Big Ben, etc.

Cheers.

hockeyinsider

By all reports, upgrades (especially on points) at the Renaissance St. Pancras can be difficult whereas the J.W. Grosvenor House does give upgrades on point stays -- maybe not to a suite, but certainly a nicer room.

I don't believe renovations of rooms at the J.W. is anywhere near finished, but it is a very nice hotel. The service is as good or better than Ritz-Carlton, which would probably be nice for St. Valentine's Day.

The staff always reach out to you before your stay to enquire about arrival times, special plans/occasions and so forth. I would fully expect something from the hotel if you notified staff that you were taking your wife/girlfriend/partner there for St. Valentine's Day.