I never realized this until now. Difference in Concierge vs Normal Roooms
Feb 8, 2013 | 5:45 pm
#1
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I never realized this until now. Difference in Concierge vs Normal Roooms
I generally notice my day of arrival the hotel will pre-book me on the concierge floor. Up until now I thought the only difference was a couple bottles of water and a bathrobe, but I just realized they often offer more.
Example
Hotel 1
Concierge floor - 42 inch TV
Regular floor - 37 inch TV
Hotel 2
Concierge floor - Living area/sofa bed
Regular floor - no sofa bed
Hotel 3
Concierge floor - 300-350 sq ft
Regular floor - 250 sq ft
I have never really paid attention before. I just thought it was kinda neat.
Example
Hotel 1
Concierge floor - 42 inch TV
Regular floor - 37 inch TV
Hotel 2
Concierge floor - Living area/sofa bed
Regular floor - no sofa bed
Hotel 3
Concierge floor - 300-350 sq ft
Regular floor - 250 sq ft
I have never really paid attention before. I just thought it was kinda neat.
Feb 8, 2013 | 6:18 pm
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Not necessarily the same case in every hotel. Example: JW Marriott Houston.
Have stayed here several times. The "regular" rooms on the lower floors that I have received were larger (separate couch/coffee table area) than the concierge level rooms I have had (basic Marriott room with one chair). Also, the few times I have been upgraded to suites were not on the concierge level.
Have stayed here several times. The "regular" rooms on the lower floors that I have received were larger (separate couch/coffee table area) than the concierge level rooms I have had (basic Marriott room with one chair). Also, the few times I have been upgraded to suites were not on the concierge level.
Feb 8, 2013 | 6:27 pm
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Let me add Hotel 4:
Concierge floor - 27 Inch Non-HD CRT TV
Regular floor - 32 Inch Flat Screen HDTV
(BTW, this is still true at the San Antonio Marriott NW at I-10 and 410) - However, this hotel does have one of the best lounges I've been to.
Concierge floor - 27 Inch Non-HD CRT TV
Regular floor - 32 Inch Flat Screen HDTV
(BTW, this is still true at the San Antonio Marriott NW at I-10 and 410) - However, this hotel does have one of the best lounges I've been to.
Feb 8, 2013 | 7:18 pm
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have you also seen a price differential????????
I generally notice my day of arrival the hotel will pre-book me on the concierge floor. Up until now I thought the only difference was a couple bottles of water and a bathrobe, but I just realized they often offer more.
Example
Hotel 1
Concierge floor - 42 inch TV
Regular floor - 37 inch TV
Hotel 2
Concierge floor - Living area/sofa bed
Regular floor - no sofa bed
Hotel 3
Concierge floor - 300-350 sq ft
Regular floor - 250 sq ft
I have never really paid attention before. I just thought it was kinda neat.
Example
Hotel 1
Concierge floor - 42 inch TV
Regular floor - 37 inch TV
Hotel 2
Concierge floor - Living area/sofa bed
Regular floor - no sofa bed
Hotel 3
Concierge floor - 300-350 sq ft
Regular floor - 250 sq ft
I have never really paid attention before. I just thought it was kinda neat.
Feb 8, 2013 | 7:30 pm
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I wish that were true at the many places I stay but it's generally not. Are you saying the entire floor's room has these enhacments or just the room you were given. Usually if there is a living area / sofa then they are calling it a jr suite.
I'd be happy with the CL floor concept if they would bring back the mouthwash, make sure there is a refrigerator inside and override the thermostats from the annoying limits/energy saving modes...
I'd be happy with the CL floor concept if they would bring back the mouthwash, make sure there is a refrigerator inside and override the thermostats from the annoying limits/energy saving modes...
Feb 9, 2013 | 6:42 am
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In my experience, it depends on the hotel.
For me, the big difference is a concierge level room means a shorter walk of shame (bringing a plate full of cookies back to the room!)
For me, the big difference is a concierge level room means a shorter walk of shame (bringing a plate full of cookies back to the room!)
Feb 9, 2013 | 9:33 am
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Not necessarily the same case in every hotel. Example: JW Marriott Houston.
Have stayed here several times. The "regular" rooms on the lower floors that I have received were larger (separate couch/coffee table area) than the concierge level rooms I have had (basic Marriott room with one chair). Also, the few times I have been upgraded to suites were not on the concierge level.
Have stayed here several times. The "regular" rooms on the lower floors that I have received were larger (separate couch/coffee table area) than the concierge level rooms I have had (basic Marriott room with one chair). Also, the few times I have been upgraded to suites were not on the concierge level.
The concierge rooms are always a different price than regular, but that's all I have noticed.
I wish that were true at the many places I stay but it's generally not. Are you saying the entire floor's room has these enhacments or just the room you were given. Usually if there is a living area / sofa then they are calling it a jr suite.
I'd be happy with the CL floor concept if they would bring back the mouthwash, make sure there is a refrigerator inside and override the thermostats from the annoying limits/energy saving modes...
I'd be happy with the CL floor concept if they would bring back the mouthwash, make sure there is a refrigerator inside and override the thermostats from the annoying limits/energy saving modes...
Agreed
Feb 9, 2013 | 5:47 pm
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[QUOTE=pooker;20215452]OMG I stopped staying at the JW in Houston and swapped over to the Marriott on West Loop because of the size of the rooms. I have never see a room so small. I guess that explains it. >.<
I can think of four different room layouts I have had at the JW. I think if I had had the CL room the first time I stayed here, it probably would have been the last.
I can think of four different room layouts I have had at the JW. I think if I had had the CL room the first time I stayed here, it probably would have been the last.
Feb 9, 2013 | 6:47 pm
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I only stayed at JW in Houston once and I got a corner room and it was rather spacious.