Feb 9, 2018, 7:17 pm
Last edit by: hhoope01
This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in New Orleans [Merged threads]
Jan 26, 2018, 6:03 pm
#871
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Thanks for the warning which explains the drop in rate at the Fairfield that I noticed today ($120>$84).
It is a three night stay and I need a Marriott property to keep elite status so I suppose the Metairie at Lakewood is the way to go despite the price. Most all the other Marriott properties with lounges cost more than Metairie for my nights.
It is a three night stay and I need a Marriott property to keep elite status so I suppose the Metairie at Lakewood is the way to go despite the price. Most all the other Marriott properties with lounges cost more than Metairie for my nights.
Jan 26, 2018, 11:57 pm
#872
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I know that I am probably too late to respond here, but the JW Marriott has a "JW Marriott" version of the M Club Lounge located just behind the check-in area on the lobby level. While it served "higher quality" hor d'oeuvres than what most "Club Lounge" (vs M Lounge) properties serve in the US, they were the same amuse bouches that could be found in any city around the Globe. The JW Marriott used to serve up local dishes in the Club Lounge so this was a huge downgrade in my opinion.
That said, the JW Marriott is LONG overdue for a MAJOR renovation. I was very impressed with the property when I stayed there in 2007 as a bright-eyed 20 year old who was new to the travel world and fortunate enough to be able to stay in nicer hotels. My stay last year as someone ten years older and ten years more experienced saw a room that was almost virtually IDENTICAL to the room I stayed in ten years prior (I could probably dig up old photos to compare the two), which was obviously well past its prime.
When I stayed eleven years ago, flat screen televisions were a luxury to have in the room. The same low-resolution flat screen television with standard definition programming was still present during my stay last year.
The corner room was large, spacious, and well laid out to a 20 year old. To a 30 year old, the carpet was past its prime, the half inch gap underneath the door was cumbersome and annoying both with light and noise, and the room, despite being "larger" was cramped and granda'ish...
Staff also seemed a bit ditzy, to the point of coming off as high on my stay last year...
That said, the JW Marriott is LONG overdue for a MAJOR renovation. I was very impressed with the property when I stayed there in 2007 as a bright-eyed 20 year old who was new to the travel world and fortunate enough to be able to stay in nicer hotels. My stay last year as someone ten years older and ten years more experienced saw a room that was almost virtually IDENTICAL to the room I stayed in ten years prior (I could probably dig up old photos to compare the two), which was obviously well past its prime.
When I stayed eleven years ago, flat screen televisions were a luxury to have in the room. The same low-resolution flat screen television with standard definition programming was still present during my stay last year.
The corner room was large, spacious, and well laid out to a 20 year old. To a 30 year old, the carpet was past its prime, the half inch gap underneath the door was cumbersome and annoying both with light and noise, and the room, despite being "larger" was cramped and granda'ish...
Staff also seemed a bit ditzy, to the point of coming off as high on my stay last year...
Feb 2, 2018, 10:36 pm
#873
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What does the executive lounge in the Marriott Downtown Convention Center offer during the week? Going for a convention and trying to decide if the place is worthwhile to be close or should I look at other options in the french quarter a mile away (don't mind the walk). Other options i'm considering are Ren Pere Marquette, The Saint, the QC and booking The Roosevelt through FHR (non marriott i know). I'm a gold. What say you FT?
Feb 15, 2018, 7:53 am
#874
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I will be staying at the New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway next week (T-F).
Can someone tell me the lounge hours? It would be helpful to know the times when food is served.
Can someone tell me the lounge hours? It would be helpful to know the times when food is served.
Feb 15, 2018, 8:07 am
#876
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I can call the hotel for their schedule but I was also hoping for some commentary on the lounge since I have been invited to meals at other locations that would be no cost to me personally.
I am not sure I have used an M lounge before unless that was what I had at a Charleston, SC Marriott last year.
I am not sure I have used an M lounge before unless that was what I had at a Charleston, SC Marriott last year.
Last edited by Xeno; Feb 15, 2018 at 8:13 am
Feb 15, 2018, 10:39 am
#877
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I can call the hotel for their schedule but I was also hoping for some commentary on the lounge since I have been invited to meals at other locations that would be no cost to me personally.
I am not sure I have used an M lounge before unless that was what I had at a Charleston, SC Marriott last year.
I am not sure I have used an M lounge before unless that was what I had at a Charleston, SC Marriott last year.
Feb 15, 2018, 11:34 am
#878
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Feb 15, 2018, 1:20 pm
#880
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Well, with that said there will be some good restaurants in the NOLA area including Metairie so you may just want to take a chance. I can't help but think they will be better than the hotel's M Lounge.
If you learn the venues, post an update and some of us can probably guide you to the best invitation to accept!
If you learn the venues, post an update and some of us can probably guide you to the best invitation to accept!
Feb 22, 2018, 7:31 pm
#881
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We are planning our first trip to New Orleans at the end of August. We have a number of category 5 certificates we would like to use prior to our cruise. Being unfamiliar with the area, just curious if any of the locations would be suitable for first time tourists? Thanks for your input!
Feb 22, 2018, 8:17 pm
#882
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We are planning our first trip to New Orleans at the end of August. We have a number of category 5 certificates we would like to use prior to our cruise. Being unfamiliar with the area, just curious if any of the locations would be suitable for first time tourists? Thanks for your input!
Feb 23, 2018, 8:43 pm
#884
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I just noticed you said you were wanting to use Category 1-5 certificates. If that's the case, there are no Category 1-5 properties within New Orleans proper. The only properties in those categories would be in the suburbs and not close to any entertainment activities.
Feb 23, 2018, 8:49 pm
#885
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I just noticed you said you were wanting to use Category 1-5 certificates. If that's the case, there are no Category 1-5 properties within New Orleans proper. The only properties in those categories would be in the suburbs and not close to any entertainment activities.