Best Category 4 Hotels (pre-2014)
Mar 5, 2011, 5:13 pm
#76
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
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Jacksonville Beach FI is a Cat 4. While it's not directly on the beach, it's across a very narrow street from the CY which is on the beach.
Montreal RI. You are walking distance or a short subway ride away from everything. Montreal is a great city to get lost in for a few days.
Mar 6, 2011, 10:02 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lyons, Co
Programs: United 1k, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 14
I based out of NYC so Ill look into the courtyard Philly! Thanks for all recommendations!
Mar 6, 2011, 11:08 am
#78
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: CHARLOTTE
Programs: AA , Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platnium,Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 246
Thanks for the Battle House info I will have to check it out this spring
Mar 6, 2011, 1:34 pm
#79
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: AVP
Programs: gold, titanium, platinum and diamond, but still no giraffe.
Posts: 330
+1 on the courtyard philly. nice building, attentive staff for philly and close to all the historic center city stuff...
don't fly into philly though, take the train (penn - 30th st). the train for the airport is a interminable 40 minute local...
don't fly into philly though, take the train (penn - 30th st). the train for the airport is a interminable 40 minute local...
Mar 7, 2011, 10:40 am
#80
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Henderson, NV, USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Hertz PC; AA Platinum; Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 159
Mar 7, 2011, 10:43 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Gold, Radisson Silver, AA, Amtrak, BA
Posts: 31
on the east coast, the courtyard philadelphia has an excellent location and is in a great renovated building, i believe there's a nice pool as well
the marriott in downtown hartford is also a good bet
the marriott in downtown hartford is also a good bet
Mar 7, 2011, 3:12 pm
#82
Used to be 'where2next'
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Programs: MR Platinum
Posts: 63
Both the Courtyard Center City and the Residence Inn Center City Philadelphia are category 4. I've stayed in both and like them both. The Residence Inn has a very nice breakfast buffet and the Courtyard has a nice Jr King Suite and a swimming pool, but no breakfast. They are right next to each other. Both are expensive for parking.
Mar 7, 2011, 5:22 pm
#83
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
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One of our favorites is the Residence Inn North Conway, NH.
Easy access to lots of outdoor activities in Northern New Hampshire. Great hiking, horseback riding etc. are a short trip away. Also, dining options within walking distance (and many more within driving distance).
While not the scope of this post; definitely check out the area online, it's really lovely.
Makes for a great weekend get-away. Not a long drive from MHT (best) or BOS if you are arriving by plane.
In addition, property was built in 2009; so it's rather new and pretty nice for a RI. We've also had upgrade success with this property, though YMMV. (we have been fortunate enough to be upgraded to the 2 bedroom suite)
Currently, just booked 2 rooms, 2 nights (using all 4 of our Mega-Bonus certs) over Memorial Day Weekend.
Easy access to lots of outdoor activities in Northern New Hampshire. Great hiking, horseback riding etc. are a short trip away. Also, dining options within walking distance (and many more within driving distance).
While not the scope of this post; definitely check out the area online, it's really lovely.
Makes for a great weekend get-away. Not a long drive from MHT (best) or BOS if you are arriving by plane.
In addition, property was built in 2009; so it's rather new and pretty nice for a RI. We've also had upgrade success with this property, though YMMV. (we have been fortunate enough to be upgraded to the 2 bedroom suite)
Currently, just booked 2 rooms, 2 nights (using all 4 of our Mega-Bonus certs) over Memorial Day Weekend.
Mar 28, 2011, 1:39 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Starwood, Hyatt Diamond, PC Amb Plat, AA, Delta Gold
Posts: 356
I strongly recommend New Orleans Marriott Metairie. I was just there for the weekend at a great weekend rate of 109 per night. If you have the time go for Jazz Fest at the end of April. Worth every penny. Free parking on weekends and a decent lounge during the week. Rooms are spacious and the view of Lake Pontchartrain is nice bonus.
Sorry no reward availability for Jazz Fest at this time.
Sorry no reward availability for Jazz Fest at this time.
Last edited by nub2travel; Mar 28, 2011 at 1:43 pm Reason: updated information
Mar 28, 2011, 3:14 pm
#85
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
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One of our favorites is the Residence Inn North Conway, NH.
Mar 29, 2011, 8:15 am
#86
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
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Oh NO! Unless I'm going *crazy* this used to be a Category 4. I have an upcoming reservation using our bonus nights, and the certificates were issued and linked; so I'm hoping I won't have any issues.
Is there anywhere that lists properties that were recently 'upgraded' from Category 4 to Category 5?
Is there anywhere that lists properties that were recently 'upgraded' from Category 4 to Category 5?
Mar 29, 2011, 10:09 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 1,461
Oh NO! Unless I'm going *crazy* this used to be a Category 4. I have an upcoming reservation using our bonus nights, and the certificates were issued and linked; so I'm hoping I won't have any issues.
Is there anywhere that lists properties that were recently 'upgraded' from Category 4 to Category 5?
Is there anywhere that lists properties that were recently 'upgraded' from Category 4 to Category 5?
Last edited by mareh; Mar 29, 2011 at 10:15 am
Mar 29, 2011, 10:21 am
#88
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
It was a category 4 when I stayed there in the fall. I also booked one room under my account, and one under my husband's for later in the year. I had the points, but my husband will be using his Visa certificate, so he didn't. My reservation now says: The certificates attached to this reservation may not match the number of days, room type, or other features of your stay. Please call Guest Services to ensure you have the proper certificates for your reservation. His account now says he needs 25K instead of 20K.
What if you booked using the certificates BEFORE the change from Category 4 go 5?
Any idea of the date of the change of category?
Mar 29, 2011, 10:26 am
#89
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Give MR a call to verify, but you should still be OK. Marriott will normally "upgrade" the certs for any existing reservations to what they need to be and it shouldn't cost you any extra points.
Mar 29, 2011, 10:34 am
#90
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ATL
Programs: DL-DM/2.1 MM; Marriott - Plat/LT Gold, Hyatt - Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 22
The JW Marriott Hotel Beijing is a great hotel, and a bargain as a Cat 4 MR option.
