The red pillow mark is for the Marriot task force. If someone steals a pillow their tactical squad can infiltrate the home of the offender and take only the necessary pillow. It lowers collateral damage considerably.
J.W. Marriott was founder of the Marriott Hotel chain. He was a Mormon. Hence the Book of Mormon is in the room. When I traveled 100% of the time (70s & 80s) the Marriott was the chain to stay at. A little upscale and always great service. We would stay at JW Marriott Resorts for vacations. Always nice.
Only been in 1 Marriott before and it was very nice. I was having a bad time in my personal life at the time and I think they noticed and without asking they gave me an upgraded room and FREE breakfast!
As someone who works in a Marriott branded hotel… You’d be surprised how many people get their knickers in a twist at a twin room. The artwork is chosen locally, a lot of the hotels having refurbs are getting “interesting” paintings. The portrait of Mr Marriott is present in the lobby of every Marriott branded property worldwide, it’s mandatory! Most hotels are aimed at business (some, like mine, are leisure and very different), and the weekdays early breakfast is always busy until 8.30-9am. They’re also a very American brand, you can’t escape it no matter how hard you try.
Indeed. And the same with the Mormon bible which I have found in my room at every Marriott I have stayed. For an international chain whose guests will be from many different nations and many different cultures it's almost impossible to get it right.
I’m curious what did you think of this hotel? I to M an American and the Marriott is always my go to hotel but this one just did not make the standard, what say you?
The coloured stitch on the pillowcase will be on all of the bedding. It denotes what size it is. Not entirely sure about different size pillowcases but it is to help housekeeping. When the laundry comes in and you have lots of bags full of folded laundry, you can easily see whether it’s a single, a double or king sheet by looking at the stitch colour. Probably all pillow cases are red as not to confuse them with a single sheet which look similar when folded and stacked on top of each other. How sad that I know this.
So I'm from Washington DC area where Marriott hotels were first started and there are lots of them here. I also had the distinction of knowing the Marriott family as a kid growing up. The hotels are nice they're mostly a business type hotel but most hotels in America are business type hotels they're not really places you go to be entertained it's where you go to sleep after a day of sight seeing. Also the animal heads on stodgy paintings is a super big trend right now in commercial art for businesses and hotels Will probably keep seeing it around for a few years before it finally dies out.
The print in your room is Major Budgie, from the Vintage Satire Collection. Quite the piece to have in an original vintage gold frame… If that’s your thing.
I always stay in marriotts. They are mostly always great. If you use points they are always at “ capacity” and you don’t always get what you want, and the room is always by an elevator. I do get upgrades, and those are usually nice. Try the Marriott in America, they are pretty nice. Love your videos!! Marriott is Mormon.
I’m staying in the Marriott Marquis in New York for 10 days next year!! I can’t wait!! I’ve heard amazing things about it, newly refurbished and amazing new comfy beds
So I actually stayed in the premier inn next door when I went to watch Ipswich play Portsmouth back in December. And.. the Ipswich team stayed in that very Marriott. So it’s fun for me to see inside it 😂👏
Birmingham city centre has this grand old Marriott hotel on Hagley Road that would be awesome to see you look at. See what you think. It should be quite a comparison to this modern one.
I can't believe in the space of a month, two UA-camr's I routinely watch end up in my town without me knowing! Only memory of that hotel was my prom and doesn't look like it changed much! Keep up the good work Tim
I always find Marriott hotels to be a decent option: they've never disappointed me (although I must say that one looked a little more dated). It is very much a business hotel chain, but that doesn't bother me as they normally get all the basics right and deliver a higher standard of comfort compared to the budget chains. Crowne Plaza hotels are very similar, but they are slightly better in my opinion.
Tim, i think im correct in saying that the red cotton denotes double so 2 pillowcases, corresponding red marked sheet and quilt. King is yellow/gold. It helps the housekeepers to collect the clean laundry a lot quicker and the cleaning services to sort wash and press them in core t size order too.
That Marriott hotel looked a very dark and depressing place to stay. Very dull nothing like the bright Marriott hotels we have stay in before. Tim you make us laugh with you funny comments the bath hair was one of those moments! 😅 👍👍👍
So happy you are in Portsmouth but can't believe the bad luck that you're here during this terrible storm! If there is any possible chance, please give Southsea a look. There's the Castle, Canoe Lake, Two piers. Gunwharf Quays is very nice. It's worth checking out but maybe not when it's chucking it down outside. Also would be interested to see your opinion on The Royal Beach Best Weston Hotel. You like the old seaside hotels and I don't think Ive seen you try a Best Weston yet.
Never have tried a Marriott in the UK, I have visited the one in Rotterdam, NL, multiple times. For the one in Rotterdam, clean and well maintained rooms, very friendly staff and a very good breakfast buffet with other items you can order prepared by a chef (included in the price). Hope you'll someday find one that gives you a better experience! Thanks for the videos, grtz from Belgium
Definitely a business-oriented hotel, as are many Marriotts. I used to spend at least half the year in the US and often stayed in Marriott properties and was never disappointed. The luggage trolleys you saw are sometimes there for the convenience of guests, and sometimes 'operated' by staff. Personally, I'm not keen on atrium hotels as they can be noisy, and that filters into the room.
I got wheeled in on one of those by a relative once after getting very sick on some bad fish. She trollied me right up to the hotel room like I was luggage!
"first time staying at a Marriott..." ..."Marriott, another chain I've never heard of...." .... these are unfamiliar statements I guess to someone living in the US.
Tim I wanted to see what you had for breakfast and what you thought! I noticed you leave out the food a bit sometimes and I’ve gotta say it’s my fav part!! Love ur work
I’ve stayed in a few Marriott’s throughout Asia and Australia and my biggest memory is elaborate water features… definitely a nicer tier hotel but they do have a heavy corporate and events emphasis
Believe it or not, it was my ex-boyfriend that was responsible for getting tea service in every Marriott hotel in the world. It used to be Bigelow Tea. He also was the creator of the tea chest presented at restaurants. And In the US you know what to expect from Marriott hotel. You always feel safe booking one. it’s not five star but it’s more than adequate and always reliable.
Hi Tim just subscribed to your channel you vlogs are just great and so interesting & informative to watch , that picture in your room was was quite odd but unique ! keep up the good work 👍
There used to be a swimming pool in that open atrium. So from the entrance first there was the restaurant, then in the middle a bar, and at the end was the pool. Over looked by two floors of rooms. Looks a lot nicer than when I last stayed there about 15 years ago. Thanks for the tour!
What a bizarre painting of the parrot in uniform!!! Reminds me of that hotel you went to with that strange throw pillow on the bed that had that random man on it lol.
Wow, Marriotts are ubiquitous in the US where they originated. Ive stayed in many different ones at different price points. They renovate historical properties in some countries (stayed at a gorgeous Marriott in Bermuda that was an historical property). The run of the mill business oriented ones are usually pretty bland.
Marriott are generally clean, efficient business hotels good for 1 to 3 night stays. East in, easy check out. A hotel for sleeping, not for experiencing.
Top tip on entering a room Tim, boil the kettle with the lid off for a minute or so then dump the water. Hopefully the high temp will have sterilised the kettle
Good idea, if I ever used something like that, it would definitely get boiled at least two times before being used but I probably still wouldn’t be comfortable because people, guys in particular do some weird things. Would probably just wait until breakfast.
For information Tim, the Grosvenor House on Park Lane is a Marriott. I have stayed there several times (Executive lounge access) and I thought it was good. One big advantage is the hotel has its own garage
Morning Tim, hotel looks clean and well maintained. Does exactly what it says on the tin . Yes very business vibes, but perfect if your just passing through. You didn't mention the price.
It's a very odd Marriott. Actually a odd hotel in general. The entrance is supposed to keep clients out of the weather. Most marriotts are much nicer and more comfortable.
We stayed at a Courtyard by Marriott in Exeter recently and it was a very nice hotel. The breakfast was on the top floor with an incredible view of the countryside.
Enjoyable vlog Tim.I stayed in the Marriott in Amsterdam over 30 years ago,and we had a carpet at the entrance and a chap with long coat and hat at the entrance to greet us.We only stayed the one night as it was expensive,so the other nights spent in Amsterdam ,were in more affordable hotels to us
This reminded me of your video on your experience at the Hilton in Bournemouth (somewhere that I have stayed once), the person I was staying with said it's not what she expected and here lies the problem. A Hilton or Marriot in a bigger city or even abroad would be THE 5* star hotel expected whereas in smaller cities they'd provide a 4* service. The fact that there are so many sub-brands within all these major Hotel chains that it makes it confusing on what anyone might expect. At least from my experience that is.
When it comes to quality, US & UK Marriotts are about the same. However with US Marriotts, the rooms are quite big especially if the Marriott is located in a downtown area of a city as these hotels are designed mainly for business travelers. Also many US Marriotts have smart TV's that can be controlled by a tablet which also controls the climate control system & the lights. I recently stayed at the Marriott in Las Vegas & I have to say that the room quality is right up there with many of the mid tier resorts on the Strip like the MGM Grand & Caesars Palace even though it is located off Strip & you will likely need a car (or walk a long distance) to get over there.
The giveaway for the age/condition for me was the doors at 1:38 - very "functional", reminded me of a retro office block. I thought the bathroom looked really good (apart from the cleaning). And just looking at the breakfast made me feel hungry. I like inward-facing courtyard rooms because you can people-watch the other guests and the hotel staff, but it depends what view you're forgoing outside. Room phones are old but I miss them in, for example, Premier Inns - it just feels "weird" using a mobile to ring reception and the inevitable menu options are annoying.
Thanks for the nice review. The picture/painting of the Marriott’s (the chain’s founders), is a Marriott brand standard and supposed to be in a central area of every Marriott hotel.
Ooh Portsmouth! I really like going down there, I went to Portsmouth for a school project ages ago to do with the HMS Victory, and kind of fell in love with the place, hope you had a good trip Tim
I hope you will go to some hotels in Cardiff. I'm going to a concert there next year at the Cardiff Utilita Arena and all the hotels within walking distance get very mixed reviews....
I’ve been wondering for a while when you were going to review a Marriott on this channel. My “go to” hotel chain for many years. Not sure about the Delta rebrand many are going through though.
I stayed at the Marriott Circular Quay Sydney. Great views of the opera house and harbour bridge. It’s also right on the door step of the cruise terminal. Very convenient.
Looks like any Marriot over here in the US, except: a) we'd have a coffee machine and not a kettle, and b) the artwork would be more generic (from my experience - trees, nature, shells on a beach, etc.). Do like the free breakfasts in the business hotels, although the fancier ones have gone to cafes where you have to pay. I'll stick with the mid-level business hotels, best bang for your buck.
Our local Sheraton was built in the 60s or 70s and features rooms that look into the center of the hotel, where there’s a courtyard restaurant and a pool and hot tub. I always thought that was neat. It was a popular design choice in those days. National Lampoon’s Vacation from ‘83 features a motel like that. Btw-you used to be able to go out onto the balconies, haha
Marriott is usually my first choice (I travel a lot with work), always found them to be one of the better chains out there Not sure I would always stay for leisure purposes, since I prefer something a bit different in this context, nonetheless they are usually very decent. Great channel and maybe try a Malmaison next.....
My wife uses Marriott of business travel and is Platnum or Titanium, not sure. We use their JW or Marquette brands when traveling on vacation and haven't been disappointed. We stayed at downtown Buenos Aires Marquette last November. We had a suite. The hotel has a roof top pool, exercise facility and deck. Love the M Club where we often stop for free wine, beer and appetizers after a day of sightseeing. We will be in Paris in the Sping and will likely book at the Marriott.
Never heard of them. But i am glad you showrf me. Have yiu ever stayed in a ramada hotel. My mum and i did in manchester. We had 2 double beds and a phone i the bathroom. Which i thiught was odd. But the breakfast wow. Another great vlog tim. Thank you❤
One of the reason the large American hotel chains have added so many brands under their umbrella is so that each brand can have some consistency. Travelers know what they will get when they book that brand. The legacy brands in the portfolios such as Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, etc. don't have as much consistency. That hotel does seem fairly average for a Marriott. Marriotts tend to be larger hotels for business travelers and conventions, but do vary quite a lot from that model and in quality.
Funny how that lobby looks exactly like the one in the Holiday Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia (Newtown Road) built in the late 70's on the city border with Norfolk, Virginia (Think Worlds Largest Naval Base). They have expanded over the years, mainly adding additional room as wing further back.
Try the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel sometime, but be sure to stay in one of the renovated rooms overlooking the sea. You'll read a lot of mixed reviews, but usually it is from those staying in non-renovated rooms that don't overlook the sea who have complaints. It's a truly wonderful Marriott that isn't one of the typical Marriott business hotels. During October, I stayed there for two nights before a cruise out of Southampton and loved it. Headed back in August for another two nights before another cruise.
How much was your stay Tim ? It was kind of blah except for the budgie Horatio Nelson pic !? & the curlies, shudder 😝 The Marriot in Toronto is more upscale .If you go back to Pompey, there's a big old Hotel called, The Queens Hotel in Southsea, opposite the seafront that might be fun to checkout..Or Spitbank Fort Hotel, which is in one of the old sea fortresses out on the solent between Pompey & the Ise of Wight. Southsea is the older prettier part of Portsmouth, especially Old Portsmouth & Spice Island area. .I grew up there but now live in Toronto - which I really hope you Gaby , Holly & Thumper come and visit one day! Love your channel 🩵🩷.Best wishes 😊
I’ve stayed at a few Marriott’s in the uk about 6-8 years ago all were excellent and great service also in California they were great quality and service was second to none 👍
The red pillow mark is for the Marriot task force. If someone steals a pillow their tactical squad can infiltrate the home of the offender and take only the necessary pillow. It lowers collateral damage considerably.
🤣Good one!
J.W. Marriott was founder of the Marriott Hotel chain. He was a Mormon. Hence the Book of Mormon is in the room. When I traveled 100% of the time (70s & 80s) the Marriott was the chain to stay at. A little upscale and always great service. We would stay at JW Marriott Resorts for vacations. Always nice.
yes they are the biggest brand in the world by room size
I was confused finding that book in the bedside table, together wth a bible. This explains why.
Ah useful knowledge! I (like many I imagine) was confused by the Book of Mormon in the room when I stayed at a Marriott
Also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints.
If you are cheerleading Israel at the moment, the Mormons are VERY antisemitic.
Only been in 1 Marriott before and it was very nice. I was having a bad time in my personal life at the time and I think they noticed and without asking they gave me an upgraded room and FREE breakfast!
that's what you call customer service
Three of my nightmares in this room...interconnecting door, dark curly hairs and an internal window 😱 Get me out of there!!! X
And that weird parrot painting
@@gizzykatkat9687😱 Hideous!
The sheet, pillows and duvet covers have different coloured thread so that housekeeping can tell the sizes.
oh .. subtle
Always enjoy Videos from Tim. Love your UA-cam channel. Loyal fan
As someone who works in a Marriott branded hotel… You’d be surprised how many people get their knickers in a twist at a twin room. The artwork is chosen locally, a lot of the hotels having refurbs are getting “interesting” paintings. The portrait of Mr Marriott is present in the lobby of every Marriott branded property worldwide, it’s mandatory! Most hotels are aimed at business (some, like mine, are leisure and very different), and the weekdays early breakfast is always busy until 8.30-9am. They’re also a very American brand, you can’t escape it no matter how hard you try.
Indeed. And the same with the Mormon bible which I have found in my room at every Marriott I have stayed. For an international chain whose guests will be from many different nations and many different cultures it's almost impossible to get it right.
The Marriott family are Mormons.@@alexmcwhirter6611
@@alexmcwhirter6611 The book of Mormon is part of the Marriott brand JW Marriott the founder was very involved in that latter-day saints Church (LDS)
@ybunnygurl yes that makes sense
@@ybunnygurlWow had no clue the founder of Marriott was involved in a cult.
We stayed in the Marriott in Savannah, Georgia. It was amazing watching the ships going down the river and 5he riverboat outside
I would be frightened to having a A Life Of Brian moment opening the curtain's in the morning in full view of the restaurant
As an American the Marriott selection of hotels are always my top choice!
I’m curious what did you think of this hotel? I to M an American and the Marriott is always my go to hotel but this one just did not make the standard, what say you?
I love Tim's commentary ... it is not only instructive but entertaining as well. Greetings from Philadelphia.
The bird was scary 😯
The coloured stitch on the pillowcase will be on all of the bedding. It denotes what size it is. Not entirely sure about different size pillowcases but it is to help housekeeping. When the laundry comes in and you have lots of bags full of folded laundry, you can easily see whether it’s a single, a double or king sheet by looking at the stitch colour. Probably all pillow cases are red as not to confuse them with a single sheet which look similar when folded and stacked on top of each other. How sad that I know this.
So I'm from Washington DC area where Marriott hotels were first started and there are lots of them here. I also had the distinction of knowing the Marriott family as a kid growing up. The hotels are nice they're mostly a business type hotel but most hotels in America are business type hotels they're not really places you go to be entertained it's where you go to sleep after a day of sight seeing.
Also the animal heads on stodgy paintings is a super big trend right now in commercial art for businesses and hotels Will probably keep seeing it around for a few years before it finally dies out.
The print in your room is Major Budgie, from the Vintage Satire Collection.
Quite the piece to have in an original vintage gold frame…
If that’s your thing.
Didn’t expect you to visit my home town! My parents had their wedding reception here about 20 odd years ago!
i loved marriott hotels ever since i was a kid ⭐️💕
Hope you had a good time Tim 😀
Hi Tim Nice vlog . Photo in the room was freaky lol 😂. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕Xx
Quite liked the hotel “But “artwork really quirky “ 🤣 But the sound effects tim was hilarious 😂
07:00 The laundry is contracted out. It's a colour code for the factory.
Apart from inward facing room it looked clean and absolutely fine to me
I always stay in marriotts. They are mostly always great.
If you use points they are always at “ capacity” and you don’t always get what you want, and the room is always by an elevator. I do get upgrades, and those are usually nice.
Try the Marriott in America, they are pretty nice.
Love your videos!! Marriott is Mormon.
I’m staying in the Marriott Marquis in New York for 10 days next year!! I can’t wait!! I’ve heard amazing things about it, newly refurbished and amazing new comfy beds
So I actually stayed in the premier inn next door when I went to watch Ipswich play Portsmouth back in December. And.. the Ipswich team stayed in that very Marriott. So it’s fun for me to see inside it 😂👏
That budgie painting was hilariously bizarre. Just.....why ? 🐦
Birmingham city centre has this grand old Marriott hotel on Hagley Road that would be awesome to see you look at. See what you think. It should be quite a comparison to this modern one.
That budgie picture was hilarious, my belly hurts from laughing 😂😂😂
The photo of the bird scared me lol. Brilliant Video Tim . Hope your safe with the storms that are happening :)
me too
Yes me too, wonder if someone is doing some dark rituals in that hotel to feel the need to put that on the wall! Yikes!
@@LittleKitty22 Spoooky 🎃
Hey Tim what a fantastic place plenty of room hope you had a good night and good breakfast thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for coming on and watching
I can't believe in the space of a month, two UA-camr's I routinely watch end up in my town without me knowing! Only memory of that hotel was my prom and doesn't look like it changed much! Keep up the good work Tim
I always find Marriott hotels to be a decent option: they've never disappointed me (although I must say that one looked a little more dated). It is very much a business hotel chain, but that doesn't bother me as they normally get all the basics right and deliver a higher standard of comfort compared to the budget chains. Crowne Plaza hotels are very similar, but they are slightly better in my opinion.
Your edits are getting better. The whole section from leaving the lift to entering the room is really nice.
Tim, i think im correct in saying that the red cotton denotes double so 2 pillowcases, corresponding red marked sheet and quilt. King is yellow/gold. It helps the housekeepers to collect the clean laundry a lot quicker and the cleaning services to sort wash and press them in core t size order too.
That picture of the dressed up parrot on the wall is too funny! Who decided that it fit in with the decor.
That Marriott hotel looked a very dark and depressing place to stay. Very dull nothing like the bright Marriott hotels we have stay in before.
Tim you make us laugh with you funny comments the bath hair was one of those moments! 😅
👍👍👍
So happy you are in Portsmouth but can't believe the bad luck that you're here during this terrible storm!
If there is any possible chance, please give Southsea a look. There's the Castle, Canoe Lake, Two piers. Gunwharf Quays is very nice. It's worth checking out but maybe not when it's chucking it down outside.
Also would be interested to see your opinion on The Royal Beach Best Weston Hotel. You like the old seaside hotels and I don't think Ive seen you try a Best Weston yet.
Never have tried a Marriott in the UK, I have visited the one in Rotterdam, NL, multiple times. For the one in Rotterdam, clean and well maintained rooms, very friendly staff and a very good breakfast buffet with other items you can order prepared by a chef (included in the price). Hope you'll someday find one that gives you a better experience! Thanks for the videos, grtz from Belgium
Thanks for sharing nice informative video
Finding hair always freaks me out. Great review Tim.
Great video again Tim but the picture freaked me out xx
you are not the only one lol
Looks lovely to me. Did laugh at the budgie.
Definitely a business-oriented hotel, as are many Marriotts. I used to spend at least half the year in the US and often stayed in Marriott properties and was never disappointed. The luggage trolleys you saw are sometimes there for the convenience of guests, and sometimes 'operated' by staff. Personally, I'm not keen on atrium hotels as they can be noisy, and that filters into the room.
I got wheeled in on one of those by a relative once after getting very sick on some bad fish. She trollied me right up to the hotel room like I was luggage!
"first time staying at a Marriott..." ..."Marriott, another chain I've never heard of...." .... these are unfamiliar statements I guess to someone living in the US.
Oh, I pack my own cup or dish soap. Housekeeping sometimes uses the same rag to clean glasses and cups that they used in bathroom, yes even the loo.
As a budgie lover, that picture rocks, but the wife hates it. The question to ask is....does it cheepen the room.
I loved it too. There's loads on google. Dogs, cats and birds in uniform
The red stitches on the pillow cases is probably a laundry mark. Looks a nice hotel
Just catching up on this video. You are spot on about this hotel. I stay there regularly for work. Never had an inside looking room though.
Tim I wanted to see what you had for breakfast and what you thought! I noticed you leave out the food a bit sometimes and I’ve gotta say it’s my fav part!! Love ur work
I’ve stayed in a few Marriott’s throughout Asia and Australia and my biggest memory is elaborate water features… definitely a nicer tier hotel but they do have a heavy corporate and events emphasis
Believe it or not, it was my ex-boyfriend that was responsible for getting tea service in every Marriott hotel in the world. It used to be Bigelow Tea. He also was the creator of the tea chest presented at restaurants. And In the US you know what to expect from Marriott hotel. You always feel safe booking one. it’s not five star but it’s more than adequate and always reliable.
Hi Tim just subscribed to your channel you vlogs are just great and so interesting & informative to watch , that picture in your room was was quite odd but unique ! keep up the good work 👍
That painting/photo was chefs kiss. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I’d like to have it on my wall.
There used to be a swimming pool in that open atrium. So from the entrance first there was the restaurant, then in the middle a bar, and at the end was the pool. Over looked by two floors of rooms. Looks a lot nicer than when I last stayed there about 15 years ago. Thanks for the tour!
Yes when it was, the holiday inn
The room picture looks like something from a Horror movie 🎬 👻
What a bizarre painting of the parrot in uniform!!! Reminds me of that hotel you went to with that strange throw pillow on the bed that had that random man on it lol.
Wow, Marriotts are ubiquitous in the US where they originated. Ive stayed in many different ones at different price points. They renovate historical properties in some countries (stayed at a gorgeous Marriott in Bermuda that was an historical property). The run of the mill business oriented ones are usually pretty bland.
Book of Mormon is a standard thing at Marriott - you'll find it in pretty much every Marriott hotel.
Marriott are generally clean, efficient business hotels good for 1 to 3 night stays. East in, easy check out. A hotel for sleeping, not for experiencing.
Top tip on entering a room Tim, boil the kettle with the lid off for a minute or so then dump the water. Hopefully the high temp will have sterilised the kettle
Good idea, if I ever used something like that, it would definitely get boiled at least two times before being used but I probably still wouldn’t be comfortable because people, guys in particular do some weird things. Would probably just wait until breakfast.
We stayed in that hotel a few years ago and we thought it was a very nice hotel and the breakfast was fab! We walked to Port sunlight and had dinner.
For information Tim, the Grosvenor House on Park Lane is a Marriott. I have stayed there several times (Executive lounge access) and I thought it was good. One big advantage is the hotel has its own garage
Morning Tim, hotel looks clean and well maintained. Does exactly what it says on the tin . Yes very business vibes, but perfect if your just passing through. You didn't mention the price.
Any plans on visiting Hotel Arts in Barcelona it’s incredible Tim 😁
not yet .:-)
I’m heading to Spain, this summer from the states. What do you love about this hotel and any others?
It's a very odd Marriott. Actually a odd hotel in general. The entrance is supposed to keep clients out of the weather. Most marriotts are much nicer and more comfortable.
Loved the budgie pic, very quirky.
We stayed at a Courtyard by Marriott in Exeter recently and it was a very nice hotel. The breakfast was on the top floor with an incredible view of the countryside.
Enjoyable vlog Tim.I stayed in the Marriott in Amsterdam over 30 years ago,and we had a carpet at the entrance and a chap with long coat and hat at the entrance to greet us.We only stayed the one night as it was expensive,so the other nights spent in Amsterdam ,were in more affordable hotels to us
Great honest review. You've tackled the good and bad things you've seen in the hotel.
This reminded me of your video on your experience at the Hilton in Bournemouth (somewhere that I have stayed once), the person I was staying with said it's not what she expected and here lies the problem. A Hilton or Marriot in a bigger city or even abroad would be THE 5* star hotel expected whereas in smaller cities they'd provide a 4* service. The fact that there are so many sub-brands within all these major Hotel chains that it makes it confusing on what anyone might expect. At least from my experience that is.
😂..."the room is pretty basic"...(sitting down at the desk) "this is hUUUge"...
Tim we LOVE your videos!
Your honesty is appreciated.
When it comes to quality, US & UK Marriotts are about the same. However with US Marriotts, the rooms are quite big especially if the Marriott is located in a downtown area of a city as these hotels are designed mainly for business travelers. Also many US Marriotts have smart TV's that can be controlled by a tablet which also controls the climate control system & the lights. I recently stayed at the Marriott in Las Vegas & I have to say that the room quality is right up there with many of the mid tier resorts on the Strip like the MGM Grand & Caesars Palace even though it is located off Strip & you will likely need a car (or walk a long distance) to get over there.
The giveaway for the age/condition for me was the doors at 1:38 - very "functional", reminded me of a retro office block. I thought the bathroom looked really good (apart from the cleaning). And just looking at the breakfast made me feel hungry. I like inward-facing courtyard rooms because you can people-watch the other guests and the hotel staff, but it depends what view you're forgoing outside. Room phones are old but I miss them in, for example, Premier Inns - it just feels "weird" using a mobile to ring reception and the inevitable menu options are annoying.
That painting... Sergeant Budgie?! What the heck.
Thanks for the nice review. The picture/painting of the Marriott’s (the chain’s founders), is a Marriott brand standard and supposed to be in a central area of every Marriott hotel.
Stayed in a Marriott in Miami , very nice 👍🏻 decent hotels and good food .
Ooh Portsmouth! I really like going down there, I went to Portsmouth for a school project ages ago to do with the HMS Victory, and kind of fell in love with the place, hope you had a good trip Tim
I could not sleep with Captain budgie in the room 😂 you’re braver than me!
Would have been quite Happy with that Hotel.
The picture would have freaked me out 😂. Thx for the review
I hope you will go to some hotels in Cardiff. I'm going to a concert there next year at the Cardiff Utilita Arena and all the hotels within walking distance get very mixed reviews....
I’ve been wondering for a while when you were going to review a Marriott on this channel. My “go to” hotel chain for many years. Not sure about the Delta rebrand many are going through though.
I stayed at the Marriott Circular Quay Sydney. Great views of the opera house and harbour bridge. It’s also right on the door step of the cruise terminal. Very convenient.
The colors were like an hospital too 😂😂
Good review not sure about the painting though
Oh I can now ... but this box wasn't here earlier on ... sorry Tim ... keep up the good work and when u next in Bristol / Weston Super Mare area
Looks like any Marriot over here in the US, except: a) we'd have a coffee machine and not a kettle, and b) the artwork would be more generic (from my experience - trees, nature, shells on a beach, etc.). Do like the free breakfasts in the business hotels, although the fancier ones have gone to cafes where you have to pay. I'll stick with the mid-level business hotels, best bang for your buck.
The grey is depressing…. I’m a decorator and everybody has gone for grey in the last few years, and your right it’s depressing 👍🏼
Thanks Tim always well what a Marriott was liked
Our local Sheraton was built in the 60s or 70s and features rooms that look into the center of the hotel, where there’s a courtyard restaurant and a pool and hot tub. I always thought that was neat. It was a popular design choice in those days. National Lampoon’s Vacation from ‘83 features a motel like that.
Btw-you used to be able to go out onto the balconies, haha
Shares similar furniture to the Holiday inn express
Including the coat hanger 🍄 things on the walls
The Marriott hotel in Atlanta Georgia i love. It looks like your inside something out of a science fiction film... in my opinion.
Marriott is usually my first choice (I travel a lot with work), always found them to be one of the better chains out there Not sure I would always stay for leisure purposes, since I prefer something a bit different in this context, nonetheless they are usually very decent.
Great channel and maybe try a Malmaison next.....
My wife uses Marriott of business travel and is Platnum or Titanium, not sure. We use their JW or Marquette brands when traveling on vacation and haven't been disappointed. We stayed at downtown Buenos Aires Marquette last November. We had a suite. The hotel has a roof top pool, exercise facility and deck. Love the M Club where we often stop for free wine, beer and appetizers after a day of sightseeing. We will be in Paris in the Sping and will likely book at the Marriott.
Never heard of them. But i am glad you showrf me. Have yiu ever stayed in a ramada hotel. My mum and i did in manchester. We had 2 double beds and a phone i the bathroom. Which i thiught was odd. But the breakfast wow. Another great vlog tim. Thank you❤
Well the room door was better than the Shard.
One of the reason the large American hotel chains have added so many brands under their umbrella is so that each brand can have some consistency. Travelers know what they will get when they book that brand. The legacy brands in the portfolios such as Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, etc. don't have as much consistency. That hotel does seem fairly average for a Marriott. Marriotts tend to be larger hotels for business travelers and conventions, but do vary quite a lot from that model and in quality.
Honestly I used to work for Starwood and I have to say ever since Marriott bought Starwood the brand that was once Starwood has gone downhill
Funny how that lobby looks exactly like the one in the Holiday Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia (Newtown Road) built in the late 70's on the city border with Norfolk, Virginia (Think Worlds Largest Naval Base). They have expanded over the years, mainly adding additional room as wing further back.
Try the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel sometime, but be sure to stay in one of the renovated rooms overlooking the sea. You'll read a lot of mixed reviews, but usually it is from those staying in non-renovated rooms that don't overlook the sea who have complaints. It's a truly wonderful Marriott that isn't one of the typical Marriott business hotels. During October, I stayed there for two nights before a cruise out of Southampton and loved it. Headed back in August for another two nights before another cruise.
How much did your stay cost? As always a really informative video. Great to watch.
How much was your stay Tim ? It was kind of blah except for the budgie Horatio Nelson pic !? & the curlies, shudder 😝 The Marriot in Toronto is more upscale .If you go back to Pompey, there's a big old Hotel called, The Queens Hotel in Southsea, opposite the seafront that might be fun to checkout..Or Spitbank Fort Hotel, which is in one of the old sea fortresses out on the solent between Pompey & the Ise of Wight. Southsea is the older prettier part of Portsmouth, especially Old Portsmouth & Spice Island area. .I grew up there but now live in Toronto - which I really hope you Gaby , Holly & Thumper come and visit one day! Love your channel 🩵🩷.Best wishes 😊
I’ve stayed at a few Marriott’s in the uk about 6-8 years ago all were excellent and great service also in California they were great quality and service was second to none 👍