Marriott-family hotels in Hong Kong, pre-2014
Nov 15, 2013, 6:04 pm
#1111
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: YUL
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier, HHonors Gold
Posts: 122
Just called down to front the desk again. Still no access to the café. The associate implied it was only open those paying for their meal.
If Sharon's list shows access was available as of Dec 2012, I would like to know who in fact did eat there, because everyone on this post has not had the same experience (VickiSoCal reports no option as of a year ago).
The mystery continues!
If Sharon's list shows access was available as of Dec 2012, I would like to know who in fact did eat there, because everyone on this post has not had the same experience (VickiSoCal reports no option as of a year ago).
The mystery continues!
Nov 15, 2013, 6:59 pm
#1112
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
if you recall, Marriott modified their lounge/breakfast policy earlier this year........
Just called down to front the desk again. Still no access to the café. The associate implied it was only open those paying for their meal.
If Sharon's list shows access was available as of Dec 2012, I would like to know who in fact did eat there, because everyone on this post has not had the same experience (VickiSoCal reports no option as of a year ago).
The mystery continues!
If Sharon's list shows access was available as of Dec 2012, I would like to know who in fact did eat there, because everyone on this post has not had the same experience (VickiSoCal reports no option as of a year ago).
The mystery continues!
Dec 13, 2013, 9:17 pm
#1113
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
Programs: DL DM / 2MM - Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,516
OK, staying in HK 2/22 for 4 nights. Looks like the Ren was just re-done and has good priced rooms, even more so if I pay in advance.
What are my chances for an upgrade? Are they better at the JW?
Is the lounge comparable to the JW?
Thank you!!
What are my chances for an upgrade? Are they better at the JW?
Is the lounge comparable to the JW?
Thank you!!
Dec 13, 2013, 9:41 pm
#1114
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Location: Thailand
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you should already know the answer to this question as upgrades are generally based upon occupancy at checkin next February......
And, have you checked on school holidays and Chinese New Year dates to see if they fall on/over your stay period ??
And, have you checked on school holidays and Chinese New Year dates to see if they fall on/over your stay period ??
Last edited by BKKLEE; Dec 13, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Dec 13, 2013, 10:04 pm
#1115
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Van down by the river
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Marriott PP/LT Plat, Golden Circle Diamond
Posts: 718
Was just a Sky City in HKG. Got suite upgrade which is common for this property. The also do inroom check-in which is nice touch.
The lounge opens at 6AM but has very, very limited provisions (water/sode/coffee and couple muffins is about it). You get access to the bistro for breakfast which opens at 6:30AM.
I've been there half a dozen times and have never been there for the evening to comment on the lounge at night.
The lounge opens at 6AM but has very, very limited provisions (water/sode/coffee and couple muffins is about it). You get access to the bistro for breakfast which opens at 6:30AM.
I've been there half a dozen times and have never been there for the evening to comment on the lounge at night.
Dec 14, 2013, 7:03 am
#1116
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
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Last edited by lucycan; Dec 14, 2013 at 7:15 am
Dec 14, 2013, 7:37 am
#1117
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past stays reported by others are not necesarilly indicative of future stay upgrade availability............really what you need is a clairvoyant........
Dec 14, 2013, 7:39 am
#1118
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
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Dec 14, 2013, 7:47 am
#1119
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really, well you want to know if the Ren or JW offers better chances of upgrades for a stay 3-month down the road so to respond either someone has a crystal ball or is just speakin' out of the wrong side.........
while you've got ESP on hold, why not check to see if it will rain or not
while you've got ESP on hold, why not check to see if it will rain or not
Dec 14, 2013, 9:10 am
#1120
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
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So would anyone argue that the Ritz is worht 2x the price of the JW for a Plat to stay?
No ESP needed here
No ESP needed here
Dec 14, 2013, 9:33 am
#1121
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I've only stayed at the JW (or next door at the Conrad) during our yearly trips up to HKG, but in actuality for the actual # of hours spent in the hotel, IMO the cost of the RC would not be worth the 2X price, but each to their own.........
Dec 14, 2013, 10:36 am
#1122
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ocean Beach
Programs: Alaska MPVG75, AAdvantage PlatPro, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 535
We have a one night stay booked at the JW in January. We will have three people in the room. Last time we were there, we took a corner room with two double beds. I can ask for that again but was thinking of taking a king bed room and adding a rollaway. My question is whether the deluxe room will be big enough to fit the rollaway. Any thoughts?
Dec 14, 2013, 1:03 pm
#1123
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Grey areas and blue zones
Posts: 428
We have a one night stay booked at the JW in January. We will have three people in the room. Last time we were there, we took a corner room with two double beds. I can ask for that again but was thinking of taking a king bed room and adding a rollaway. My question is whether the deluxe room will be big enough to fit the rollaway. Any thoughts?
Dec 14, 2013, 2:11 pm
#1124
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: MR Platinum, Aer Lingus GC, BA Bronze, Turkish Classic Plus
Posts: 388
The JW is fantastic. It is a great hotel and the lounge is very good if you have access. From seeing the public areas of the Ritz, it was on another level. It was incredibly flashy! I was tempted to book one night with points to check it out.
That being said, last time I was in HK I opted for the Courtyard as it was a lot less points than than the JW!
Dec 14, 2013, 2:22 pm
#1125
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No question in my mind that the JW is better for a plat. More likely to upgrade and you get lounge access.