Hi Josh! Have you stayed at the Marriott in the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit? Also designed by John Portman, the architecture is almost identical, but the hotel in Detroit is twice the height of the the Bonaventure in L.A. It no longer has a pool and is now a Marriott, but I would be so excited to see you review / compare the two hotels + buildings on their own merit (not comparing cities), just the hotels. It's right on the riverfront and downtown Detroit offers a large variety of events and activities [boat rides on the Detroit River, bike/segway/walking tours, paved bike paths throughout the city, architecture tours, world-class museums, theaters, restaurants, and so much more! Best wishes for safe travels, Christina Collie / Picture Detroit
@@gogotravelwithjosh no sir, you’re doing an amazing job highlight properties in an efficient manner and focusing on things those of us who love to travel appreciate!
What lounge area are you referring to? But all elevators required key card access. If your going to one of the restaurants staff can help you get there.
You keep saying that various features are "dated," but you don't explain what you mean by that. Can you be more specific as to what is dated about them?
I don’t have a top 5 in L.A because there are not a lot of great hotels there. But when it comes to Marriott properties, I would choose the Ritz Carlton Los Angeles and for Chicago 1. The new St. Regis 2. The Ritz Carlton 3. W Lakeshore 4. The Gwen Luxury Collection 5. One of the Autograph collection properties or Marriott Marquis
Hi Josh, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about your review of Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles!
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video Josh, love your work
Thank you for the kind feedback! Hope to share many more amazing hotels with you.
Crazy that I own this building in Los Santos! 💅
I'm an architecture student from San Luis Potosí, México. Thanks for sharing this video, i'd love more interior shots in future reviews
Thanks for the feedback! I will try to make sure I include interior shots of future hotels too:)
You didnt mention that the BonaVista Lounge spins allowing 360 degree views of the city.
Hi Josh! Have you stayed at the Marriott in the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit?
Also designed by John Portman, the architecture is almost identical, but the hotel in Detroit is twice the height of the the Bonaventure in L.A. It no longer has a pool and is now a Marriott, but I would be so excited to see you review / compare the two hotels + buildings on their own merit (not comparing cities), just the hotels. It's right on the riverfront and downtown Detroit offers a large variety of events and activities [boat rides on the Detroit River, bike/segway/walking tours, paved bike paths throughout the city, architecture tours, world-class museums, theaters, restaurants, and so much more!
Best wishes for safe travels,
Christina Collie / Picture Detroit
Very nice hotel. Me and my wife stayed there during our visit to Los Angeles a couple of years ago.
Very nice, hope you enjoyed
My dad and brother are staying there now for a few days!
Another great, thorough review!
Thank you! Is there anything you think I can still improve upon for future reviews?
@@gogotravelwithjosh no sir, you’re doing an amazing job highlight properties in an efficient manner and focusing on things those of us who love to travel appreciate!
What part of California, Josh?
San Diego!
Great review 😊
Thank you! Happy you enjoyed!
I like the "dated" look everytime they renovate buildings they end up looking like hospitals.
If dated is your style, I’m sure you would love this property.
Hi, i understand they charge an extra fee per night, how much is that?
Upon researching it looks like there are no extra fees. Only the tax on the rooms.
Do you need a key card to get to the lounge area on top?
What lounge area are you referring to? But all elevators required key card access. If your going to one of the restaurants staff can help you get there.
Did you feel safe during your stay?
While I was there, yes. Walked to Zoe Church on Sunday for a great service. I wouldn’t recommend going out at night.
You keep saying that various features are "dated," but you don't explain what you mean by that. Can you be more specific as to what is dated about them?
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel looks like the BMW Headquarters building
Where are you from, Josh?
California!
Since you travel alot, can you give me your top 5 best hotels in Los Angeles AND your top 5 hotels in Chicago?
I don’t have a top 5 in L.A because there are not a lot of great hotels there. But when it comes to Marriott properties, I would choose the Ritz Carlton Los Angeles and for Chicago 1. The new St. Regis 2. The Ritz Carlton 3. W Lakeshore 4. The Gwen Luxury Collection 5. One of the Autograph collection properties or Marriott Marquis
Did Fredric Jameson send anyone else here?
Looks like gta 5
Got refurbished in 1997
It also was renovated in 2011. They definitely need to do it again soon!