Marquis Marriott Chicago [Master Thread]
Sep 29, 2017, 11:25 am
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Curbed Chicago has a new article with a bunch of images:
A walk through McCormick Place’s brand new Marriott Marquis hotel
The brand new hotel has delivered 1,205 new rooms to North America’s largest convention center
BY JAY KOZIARZ SEP 28, 2017, 2:07PM CDT
The brand new hotel has delivered 1,205 new rooms to North America’s largest convention center
BY JAY KOZIARZ SEP 28, 2017, 2:07PM CDT
Nov 21, 2017, 9:01 am
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I've never seen such a crisp duvet. Interesting to see only two pillows.
Nov 21, 2017, 9:06 am
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Curbed Chicago has a new article with a bunch of images:
A walk through McCormick Place’s brand new Marriott Marquis hotel
The brand new hotel has delivered 1,205 new rooms to North America’s largest convention center
BY JAY KOZIARZ SEP 28, 2017, 2:07PM CDT
The brand new hotel has delivered 1,205 new rooms to North America’s largest convention center
BY JAY KOZIARZ SEP 28, 2017, 2:07PM CDT
Feb 16, 2018, 11:07 am
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Still showing opening this month. Cat 8.
Says this for the M Lounge:
This room features M Club Lounge lounge access
Open: Sun-Sat, Open: Mon-Thur 0630-2200 / Fri 0630-1200 / Sat-Sun 1700-2200
I'm guessing it's a bit off, since it doesn't mention breakfast on the weekends & it looks like it closes for food Friday morning, which implies closed for the weekend. Will call the property once it opens, unless someone stays there first & reports back.
Says this for the M Lounge:
This room features M Club Lounge lounge access
Open: Sun-Sat, Open: Mon-Thur 0630-2200 / Fri 0630-1200 / Sat-Sun 1700-2200
I'm guessing it's a bit off, since it doesn't mention breakfast on the weekends & it looks like it closes for food Friday morning, which implies closed for the weekend. Will call the property once it opens, unless someone stays there first & reports back.
They might be available 24/7 for snacks, soft drinks, but full breakfast & evening offerings vary. Some M Lounges are open for both brekkie/evening apps daily; others are brekkie daily but no evening apps on Fri-Sat nights; and some offer brekkie in the restaurant on Sat-Sun but no evening apps Fri-Sat.
Cheers.
Cheers.
I'm gold and will be staying here for a business trip next month. Are there any updates regarding the Exec Lounge being open on the weekends...anyone with a recent weekend experience can confirm offerings?
Last edited by mrstraveler; Feb 16, 2018 at 11:17 am
Mar 5, 2018, 4:06 am
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Looks like this hotel is a bit further from McCormick East than the Hyatt? I skimmed Yelp review and someone said it was quite a walk despite being inside. I've never been to a conference at McCormick, so I don't know the layout, but that's the objective of my travels in a few months. Trying to decide between this new Marriott Marquis (with lounge access) and the Hyatt (with no discernible benefits for Explorists)
Mar 5, 2018, 10:15 am
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Cheers.
Mar 13, 2018, 6:07 pm
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Just got back, the M Lounge is beautiful and both the service and food were excellent! Hot breakfast was daily until 9am. The hot appetizers are served Sunday - Thursday 5:30-9:30pm, cash bar but NON-alcoholic drinks are complimentary. "Sweet treats" are served late evenings and I believe the lounge is accessible 24/7.
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Mar 13, 2018, 6:10 pm
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Looks like this hotel is a bit further from McCormick East than the Hyatt? I skimmed Yelp review and someone said it was quite a walk despite being inside. I've never been to a conference at McCormick, so I don't know the layout, but that's the objective of my travels in a few months. Trying to decide between this new Marriott Marquis (with lounge access) and the Hyatt (with no discernible benefits for Explorists)
Definitely go with the Marquis if you are gold or platinum. While the Hyatt is much closer to McCormick, the Marquis is not that far off. I has just there for a business trip and was able to use the covered gateway bridges to walk to/from Marquis and McCormick Place.
Mar 13, 2018, 7:48 pm
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Jun 25, 2018, 10:40 pm
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I think they meant non-alcoholic 
I am here now and agree, it's very nice and got upgraded to an Executive Suite. Only complaint is that the suites don't have tubs, only showers it seems so an empty looking bathroom.
M Lounge appetizers and breakfast are excellent and it's huge with great furniture.
I am here now and agree, it's very nice and got upgraded to an Executive Suite. Only complaint is that the suites don't have tubs, only showers it seems so an empty looking bathroom.M Lounge appetizers and breakfast are excellent and it's huge with great furniture.
Jun 26, 2018, 4:35 am
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I think they meant non-alcoholic I am here now and agree, it's very nice and got upgraded to an Executive Suite. Only complaint is that the suites don't have tubs, only showers it seems so an empty looking bathroom.
M Lounge appetizers and breakfast are excellent and it's huge with great furniture.
I am here now and agree, it's very nice and got upgraded to an Executive Suite. Only complaint is that the suites don't have tubs, only showers it seems so an empty looking bathroom.M Lounge appetizers and breakfast are excellent and it's huge with great furniture.
As for the no tubs, I don't think any of the new or renovated Marriott properties have tubs.
Jun 26, 2018, 6:17 am
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Its a nice hotel... as mentioned the M Lounge is large, good breakfast and has snacks and desert put out along with a small bar.
Coffee machines are available as well to the water/soda/juice.
I saw it get crowded at breakfast and in the evening, I think mainly due to the large number of rooms the hotel has. I can see the lounge being a zoo during big conventions.
Coffee machines are available as well to the water/soda/juice.
I saw it get crowded at breakfast and in the evening, I think mainly due to the large number of rooms the hotel has. I can see the lounge being a zoo during big conventions.
Nov 11, 2018, 3:02 pm
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Just finishing up a stay here. Overall it's a nice hotel. Gets extremely busy when they have large conferences as they do have a lot of rooms. Connected by walkways to the convention center, Wintrust Arena and Hyatt (via the convention center). The place just feels like it's missing something though. Room designs are more modern contemporary but also more on the spartan side like a Courtyard - no closet door, no tubs, smallish work area although you can work from the sofa with a small moveable table. One of my colleagues did not have a phone in his room. Rooms are decent sized though. Sofa does make it a bit hard to open and close the curtains. Equipped with a coffee maker, nice TV and outlets with USB chargers in the right places though.
The M Lounge (for Plat & up) is spacious and very nice but in typical cheapo Marriott fashion, $10 for a darn beer (i'm a Starwood guy and used to the free drinks at many SPG properties). Happy hour snacks are alright but lounge is closed on Friday/Saturday except open for breakfast every day until 9am. Breakfast is ok but it's pretty much the same thing every day.
Staff was fine although the last day here, they did not bother to clean the room. I also got an upgrade notice on my Marriott app a couple hours after I checked in but when I called, they said I already had a nice room with a lake view...
The M Lounge (for Plat & up) is spacious and very nice but in typical cheapo Marriott fashion, $10 for a darn beer (i'm a Starwood guy and used to the free drinks at many SPG properties). Happy hour snacks are alright but lounge is closed on Friday/Saturday except open for breakfast every day until 9am. Breakfast is ok but it's pretty much the same thing every day.
Staff was fine although the last day here, they did not bother to clean the room. I also got an upgrade notice on my Marriott app a couple hours after I checked in but when I called, they said I already had a nice room with a lake view...