Marriott Bonvoy hotels in London, UK
#3961
Hi All,
We have the option to book at the Grosvenor House for a king without any additional fees, but what would be the chances of getting upgraded to a suite there as Plat Premier? We aren't sure if it's worth risking it for the upgrade. Or are there any other properties we should consider? We'd ideally want to book a room for 4 with just using points (without any extra fees), but not sure if that's realistic?
We'd love any advice and/or suggestions for other properties we should consider.
Thanks!
We have the option to book at the Grosvenor House for a king without any additional fees, but what would be the chances of getting upgraded to a suite there as Plat Premier? We aren't sure if it's worth risking it for the upgrade. Or are there any other properties we should consider? We'd ideally want to book a room for 4 with just using points (without any extra fees), but not sure if that's realistic?
We'd love any advice and/or suggestions for other properties we should consider.
Thanks!
Overall, I think it's going to be very hard to find a room in central london for 4 on straight points. Most of the hotels in town will offer bigger rooms, but only for points plus a supplement.
I do see on the website that the new Residence Inn is offering a 1 BR suite with a Sofa bed for 35K/night. I don't know what kind of reviews that hotel is getting but at least it is brand new and 35K for a suite seems like a good deal, maybe too good a deal.
#3962
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Plat Premier
Posts: 20
Thanks for your insights! We'll definitely take a look at that Residence Inn. Other option, I guess, is booking two points rooms that are connecting...
For hotels that don't offer Concierge Lounges, does anyone know if breakfast is usually provided for Plat Premiers?
For hotels that don't offer Concierge Lounges, does anyone know if breakfast is usually provided for Plat Premiers?
#3963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Denver
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, DL Silver, AA Gold, UA Silver
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Location-wise, it was great for us. Right on top of a tube stop and just a few minute walk to Westminster Abbey/Parilament/Big Ben.
#3964
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#3965
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Last year, I stayed with the family at St. Ermin's Hotel with 2 younger kids (6 and 4 at the time). I was old MR Platinum at the time. No CL but we were provided free buffet breakfast in the restaurant every day with both hot and cold options. Items could be ordered a la carte off the breakfast menu for extra which we did towards the end of our stay as the buffet selection didn't change from day to day.
Location-wise, it was great for us. Right on top of a tube stop and just a few minute walk to Westminster Abbey/Parilament/Big Ben.
Location-wise, it was great for us. Right on top of a tube stop and just a few minute walk to Westminster Abbey/Parilament/Big Ben.
#3966
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Plat Premier
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Yes, you're correct. We need at least a room with two double beds.
Anyone have any experience with the Marriott Marble Arch with kids? Rate seems pretty good with minimal extra charges and they have a lounge...but wasn't sure about the property itself and its location?
Thanks!
Anyone have any experience with the Marriott Marble Arch with kids? Rate seems pretty good with minimal extra charges and they have a lounge...but wasn't sure about the property itself and its location?
Thanks!
#3967
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Yes, you're correct. We need at least a room with two double beds.
Anyone have any experience with the Marriott Marble Arch with kids? Rate seems pretty good with minimal extra charges and they have a lounge...but wasn't sure about the property itself and its location?
Thanks!
Anyone have any experience with the Marriott Marble Arch with kids? Rate seems pretty good with minimal extra charges and they have a lounge...but wasn't sure about the property itself and its location?
Thanks!
#3968
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Indeed. St. Ermin's has an excellent location for sightseeing in the heart of touristy London, but the rooms are very, very small. I presume the gentleman needs, at the minimum, one room with double queen-sized beds; one bed for the parents and one bed for the kids.
#3969
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For almost the same amount of money (174 British pounds per night) you can get a 1-bedroom suite with 1 sofa bed at the relatively new Residence Inn. That's a better value because you're not burning 200,000 point. Alternatively, a "deluxe" "family room" with 2 queen-sized beds and a balcony is 186 British pounds per night at the London Marriott Regents Park.
A similar room is even cheaper (146 British pounds per night) at London Marriott Maida Vale. If you're willing to pay 209 British pounds per night at the Maida Vale property you get 10,000 bonus points and breakfast for two guests in the hotel restaurant on top of breakfast in the lounge for two guests. Or you could splurge for the 2-bedroom "presidential suite" at 424 British pounds per night.
#3971
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
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Is this the Residence Inn London Bridge or London Kensington?
#3973
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Just because this thread is destined to stay near the top *forever* could the mods please change the thread title to London, United Kingdom? London, England is not something anyone from Europe would ever write.
Edit: Thanks!
Edit: Thanks!
Last edited by EuropeanPete; Nov 26, 2018 at 3:24 am
#3974
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Thanks!
#3975
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We're also looking at some of the other suggested options (Maida Vale, Regents Park, Marble Arch, West India Quay), but we ideally want to be pretty close to the center of the city as we're only going to be there for a few days, so not sure about staying further out. Would welcome any thoughts on how far out of the city these are...