Trip to U.K.
Jan 31, 2002 | 8:48 pm
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Trip to U.K.
I am planning my first non-business trip to the U.K. this summer with family, and on the strength of recommendations here have booked several nights at the Renaissance Chancery Court. Got a great rate and the location seems ideal. I've booked a 2 double bed room - does this mean what it says in North American terms at this hotel. (I've had different interpretations on previous visits to other U.K. hotels.)
Also, does anyone have any experience with the Marriotts in Manchester (airport location) and Glasgow. Thanks in advance.
Also, does anyone have any experience with the Marriotts in Manchester (airport location) and Glasgow. Thanks in advance.
Feb 1, 2002 | 5:54 am
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I forget the exact location on the Marriott web site, but you can send a request to the hotel via email to verify your room arrangement. Two double beds in the U.K. is probably the same as the U.S. from my experience.
Feb 1, 2002 | 10:44 am
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I just stayed at the Marriott MAN airport. Nice place, terrific restaurant. I'll try to get the rest of my trip report up today under this thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum81/HTML/002458.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum81/HTML/002458.html
Feb 1, 2002 | 10:45 am
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I think you're pretty safe with Marriott double doubles being standard North American double doubles.
The Glasgow Marriott is a high rise slab. It kind of sits off by itself, and you'll need to walk a few blocks for restaurants and other amenities. When we were there, there was no concierge floor or lounge, but that's been a while. Service was fine. The hotel restaurant wasn't cheap, but it was pretty good. There was convenient parking, but I don't remember if there was a charge, or how much it might have been.
We'd really appreciate it if you'd post reviews of the non-London Marriotts you stay in on your trip in the Marriotts in England, Scotland, and Wales topic when you return from your trip.
Have fun!
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The Glasgow Marriott is a high rise slab. It kind of sits off by itself, and you'll need to walk a few blocks for restaurants and other amenities. When we were there, there was no concierge floor or lounge, but that's been a while. Service was fine. The hotel restaurant wasn't cheap, but it was pretty good. There was convenient parking, but I don't remember if there was a charge, or how much it might have been.
We'd really appreciate it if you'd post reviews of the non-London Marriotts you stay in on your trip in the Marriotts in England, Scotland, and Wales topic when you return from your trip.
Have fun!
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Feb 1, 2002 | 12:31 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GG:
The Glasgow Marriott is a high rise slab. It kind of sits off by itself, and you'll need to walk a few blocks for restaurants and other amenities.
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The Glasgow Marriott is a high rise slab. It kind of sits off by itself, and you'll need to walk a few blocks for restaurants and other amenities.
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Feb 2, 2002 | 7:28 am
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Chancery Court -- rooms have 2 double beds and are large by London standards -- we had a "pajama party" there with 4 sisters last November -- great service, will go back
Glasgow -- walking distance to train station, decent service, liked the food in both restaurants, room service was good. We traveled all over Scotland with rail passes -- hired a car and driver on Isle of Skye, etc. -- very easy to get around. We got the Glasgow hotel for a week, then went on a "round Scotland" trip for a few days, leaving the bulk of our items in the Glasgow hotel room, making it easy to get around. Glasgow also had two double beds in the room.
Glasgow -- walking distance to train station, decent service, liked the food in both restaurants, room service was good. We traveled all over Scotland with rail passes -- hired a car and driver on Isle of Skye, etc. -- very easy to get around. We got the Glasgow hotel for a week, then went on a "round Scotland" trip for a few days, leaving the bulk of our items in the Glasgow hotel room, making it easy to get around. Glasgow also had two double beds in the room.
Feb 2, 2002 | 10:00 am
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Just what I was looking for. Planning to go to Glasgow by train and very helpful Marriott email person did not know. Thanks a lot.
Feb 2, 2002 | 11:32 am
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The key to hotels in Europe is "American-style". Every Marriott I've ever stayed in was that. Renaissance usually isn't. American style means big beds, ice, etc.
Feb 2, 2002 | 11:45 am
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I've done the Britain trip before on business and never minded the small rooms, but this is the first with the family so American-style is the way to go. So far trip is looking like 100% Marriott & Renaissance, even though I've got Hilton points to use.
Feb 5, 2002 | 8:41 pm
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I just stayed at the Chancery Court. It was recently refurbished and the rooms are huge by European standards..... and American standards.
You will be very pleased with them.
Excellent hotel
Cann't wait to return, hopefully next month.
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You will be very pleased with them.
Excellent hotel
Cann't wait to return, hopefully next month.
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AA member since 1981
Aug 31, 2002 | 6:11 pm
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I have just finished the hotel portion of a trip report featuring several Marriott hotels in the UK. I'm afraid it's a little long, but hopefully it may be useful to some. Included are the Manchester Airport Marriott, the Glasgow Marriott, the Bournemouth-Highcliff Marriott, the Renaissance Chancery Court and the Heathrow Marriott.