A Week In The OC -- Costa Mesa Marriott or Newport Beach Marriott
Jan 26, 2014, 1:29 pm
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A Week In The OC -- Costa Mesa Marriott or Newport Beach Marriott
I have an associate heading into Orange County for a week. Trying to decide between the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites and the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa.
He will be traveling throughout the county as well as down to San Diego.
Since I live in the area, I haven't stayed at either property. My instinct would be to recommend the Newport Beach Marriott, but that's a personal bias to the beach cities. I'm hoping to hear from people who've stayed at both to see which one you prefer.
The cost (pre LNF) on the Newport Beach property is crazy high which makes me wonder if the hotel is that much nicer or if you're just paying for the Beach City location.
Thoughts please...........
He will be traveling throughout the county as well as down to San Diego.
Since I live in the area, I haven't stayed at either property. My instinct would be to recommend the Newport Beach Marriott, but that's a personal bias to the beach cities. I'm hoping to hear from people who've stayed at both to see which one you prefer.
The cost (pre LNF) on the Newport Beach property is crazy high which makes me wonder if the hotel is that much nicer or if you're just paying for the Beach City location.
Thoughts please...........
Last edited by chicaloca453; Jan 26, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Jan 26, 2014, 1:55 pm
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I stayed at Newport Beach Marriott Bayview and liked it as it was fairly easy going for a run.
Jan 26, 2014, 4:55 pm
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This one isn't the Bayview though. It's the Hotel and Spa at Fashion Island.
Jan 26, 2014, 5:44 pm
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I have an associate heading into Orange County for a week. Trying to decide between the Costa Mesa Marriott Suites and the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa.
He will be traveling throughout the county as well as down to San Diego.
Since I live in the area, I haven't stayed at either property. My instinct would be to recommend the Newport Beach Marriott, but that's a personal bias to the beach cities. I'm hoping to hear from people who've stayed at both to see which one you prefer.
The cost (pre LNF) on the Newport Beach property is crazy high which makes me wonder if the hotel is that much nicer or if you're just paying for the Beach City location.
Thoughts please...........
He will be traveling throughout the county as well as down to San Diego.
Since I live in the area, I haven't stayed at either property. My instinct would be to recommend the Newport Beach Marriott, but that's a personal bias to the beach cities. I'm hoping to hear from people who've stayed at both to see which one you prefer.
The cost (pre LNF) on the Newport Beach property is crazy high which makes me wonder if the hotel is that much nicer or if you're just paying for the Beach City location.
Thoughts please...........
the pedestrian bridge nearby. The elite breakfast is in the restaurant or there is
a Starbucks across the street which is a quicker option. The property is near the freeway and SNA Airport with shuttle service.
Aug 9, 2014, 4:59 pm
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Aug 10, 2014, 11:31 am
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Anyone have an update on exec lounge & weekend breakfast situation at either of these properties? Please post & I'll update the exec lounge sticky.
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Aug 10, 2014, 3:12 pm
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Having just had breakfast at Costa Mesa Marriott a few hours ago, I can now comment. Just back at the hotel after last day of prelims at USA Swimming Championships. Back to the pool in a few hours for the final night.
Golds get full hot buffet breakfast for two (otherwise $20 each plus tax) and free wi-fi (otherwise $12.95 a day for the lower speed plan). The $23 parking lot is maintained by a separate vendor and everyone pays. Very nice selection of items at breakfast including an omelette station and other hot items (I had oatmeal, french toast, bacon, scrambled eggs). Several kinds of Dannon yogurt, fresh fruit, cereals, and overall a very nice selection of items. I'd pay the money for this one if it wasn't comped - thought it was pretty nice in comparison to other hotel buffets I've done.
I'm here on the weekend so don't know if there is a lounge. I was offered the breakfast on check-in for a weekend stay.
I could have had a king here (all suites) if I waited a bit (arrived around 1500), but instead accepted a room with a double and single which is just fine. We did walk over to South Coast Plaza for dinner last night and had an excellent meal at Maggianos (I had gnocchi and sausage).
Breakfast is served in the bar area and the serving line is behind the closed curtain.
Golds get full hot buffet breakfast for two (otherwise $20 each plus tax) and free wi-fi (otherwise $12.95 a day for the lower speed plan). The $23 parking lot is maintained by a separate vendor and everyone pays. Very nice selection of items at breakfast including an omelette station and other hot items (I had oatmeal, french toast, bacon, scrambled eggs). Several kinds of Dannon yogurt, fresh fruit, cereals, and overall a very nice selection of items. I'd pay the money for this one if it wasn't comped - thought it was pretty nice in comparison to other hotel buffets I've done.
I'm here on the weekend so don't know if there is a lounge. I was offered the breakfast on check-in for a weekend stay.
I could have had a king here (all suites) if I waited a bit (arrived around 1500), but instead accepted a room with a double and single which is just fine. We did walk over to South Coast Plaza for dinner last night and had an excellent meal at Maggianos (I had gnocchi and sausage).
Breakfast is served in the bar area and the serving line is behind the closed curtain.
Aug 11, 2014, 10:05 am
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Thanks for the update & pics!
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Aug 11, 2014, 4:30 pm
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A Week In The OC -- Costa Mesa Marriott or Newport Beach Marriott
Having stayed at both my vote is on the Newport hotel. There is no lounge at the suites and the breakfast was so overrun I bailed and bought my own.
Oct 6, 2014, 10:57 am
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Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
Stayed at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa for two nights (Fri/Sat) this past weekend for an off-site wedding in Orange County.
Check-in was quick and painless - was offered the Plat amenity choice and advised of the choice for points being given for the CL being closed for the weekend.
Was given an 11th floor room with a full-on golf course/ocean view. It was a long trek from the lobby to this particular tower, but the view was very good.
Self-parking is $25 per night, valet is $30. Self-parking is pretty easy with both garage availability or outside spots available. Note: parking is operated by a third party provider, no points for parking charged to the folio (other than those earned from paying by the Marriott credit card.)
This particular hotel is very much a conference hotel --- lots and lots of meeting rooms. It has a Starbucks on site (part of the gift shop) and two pools for general use (a third pool is earmarked for spa use only). The two pools were underutilized on the weekend days we were there.
Very easy access to Fashion Island mall across the street.
No errors on the bill at checkout. Internet charges were auto-removed.
Check-in was quick and painless - was offered the Plat amenity choice and advised of the choice for points being given for the CL being closed for the weekend.
Was given an 11th floor room with a full-on golf course/ocean view. It was a long trek from the lobby to this particular tower, but the view was very good.
Self-parking is $25 per night, valet is $30. Self-parking is pretty easy with both garage availability or outside spots available. Note: parking is operated by a third party provider, no points for parking charged to the folio (other than those earned from paying by the Marriott credit card.)
This particular hotel is very much a conference hotel --- lots and lots of meeting rooms. It has a Starbucks on site (part of the gift shop) and two pools for general use (a third pool is earmarked for spa use only). The two pools were underutilized on the weekend days we were there.
Very easy access to Fashion Island mall across the street.
No errors on the bill at checkout. Internet charges were auto-removed.
Last edited by dgreen12; Oct 7, 2014 at 9:38 am Reason: Added clarification that CL closure points were chosen. Extra edit to clarify no points earned for parking.
Oct 6, 2014, 11:34 am
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You should have been offered the option of cont'l brekkie in the restaurant or the 750 points. Did they give you the either/or option or just tell you it was the points?
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Oct 6, 2014, 12:26 pm
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NBM is a bland "conference" Marriott
Way too big
Way too busy
Way too sterile
May as well be a Marquis
Bland...yip that's my view
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Way too big
Way too busy
Way too sterile
May as well be a Marquis
Bland...yip that's my view
(Stayed 9/23)
Oct 6, 2014, 12:57 pm
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I believe we were given the choice --- I've edited the TR to reflect that. I was waiting for the PAG choice to not be offered but it was. <sigh>
Oct 6, 2014, 1:35 pm
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Oct 6, 2014, 3:17 pm
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I'd vote for Newport Beach just to see the Arrested Development landmarks!