please also do a complete guide for Accor hotel group, they r huge in europe. And also IHG since they just upgraded their program, its worth to take a look
I used to work at a Ritz-Carlton and it is definitely an acquired older luxury style taste even with the more renovated modernized properties. You either love it or it’s like eh not worth the money. It’s a very niche culture working there and/or being a guest there and has quite a cultish following of people that will ONLY stay at a Ritz-Carlton no matter what other nice hotels are around lol. It was definitely a unique and wonderful experience in which I have no regrets. Great covering of the Marriott brands, you’re super spot on!! 👍🏽
I am a titanium memer and working on getting the lifetime status. I travel a lot for educational conferences. I do appreciate that the Marriott chain has what I need depending on the type of travel I am doing. I do often bring my mom along when I go to conferences, as she's retired and likes to travel. In that instance, I enjoy getting the two bedroom suites at the Residence Inn. When traveling alone, I prefer the Marriott and JW Marriotts. I feel that these are the most consistent for me on my business travel.
1.. Been a Marriott fan since the late 90's. Great synopsis on all the Marriott brands, thank you! 2. Springhill Suites in Old Montreal is still one of my favorite hotels to stay in! 3. One thing to note about Residence Inns is you only get HALF the Marriott Bonvoy points from the other Marriott properties, so be aware of that!
I stayed at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay and it felt stuffy. My husband and I own timeshares with Marriott Vacation Destinations and Hyatt Residence. I worked for Marriott for 20 years on Maui. We’re Lifetime Platinum and almost Lifetime Titanium and Globalist with Hyatt.
We stayed at the Marriott Park Lane - it was a beautiful hotel, great location, incredible staff, and the executive lounge was fantastic. Stayed there 5 nights using points - sometimes they treat you different using points, but we noticed no difference. Interesting that was one of your favorites - it is definitely one of ours. And your pronunciation of Marriott is spot on - I got to meet the two brothers when they made a donation to the University I was attending - and I asked them - they said "Marry It". Good overview.
Very informative. I became a Marriott Bonvoy member 2 years ago. I recently stayed at the Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel on the Big Island. A very clean and large recently renovated room. A little pricey because Hawaii is getting very popular again but the best option in Kailua Kona. Also, excellent fast elevators...never more than a 10-15 second wait. My pet peeve is slow, outdated elevators. Finally, of all the major hotel websites, Marriott is my favourite no contest. Intuitive and easy to use and my points are updated promptly. Accor is confusing, I had to a send them an email 2 weeks after my stay for them to credit my points.
I love this series! I learned a ton. We just got a brand new AC Hotel that I've been extremely curious about. The main draw seems to be the rooftop bar with an epic view of the Capitol dome.
We are going to stay at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver in September after our Alaskan cruise. Since we are Lifetime Platinum Elite we hope to get a grand room. Never stayed in a JW Marriott. I enjoy your vlogs very much and keep enjoying your travels!
I agree that Ritz carlton is a bit stuffy. Nice pristine luxurious interior design and service, but the atmosphere and culture there is so exclusionary that it can be overwhelming for those not used to it. No one treated us badly, but i could tell in the air the whole attitude was, "you're lucky you even get to be here". St. Regis, which I've never stayed in, sounds a bit overwhelming as well. The way I see it, you got point farmers (Courtyard/four points/springhill/fairfield), extended stays (Residence inn, element), upscale/enjoy yourself a bit (JW marriott, marriott, sheraton, Westin), boutique adventure (autograph collection), and nightclub (W). When I want to enjoy myself a bit, I generally prefer 4 star resorts because after my experience with Ritz Carlton, I'm a bit reluctant to roll the dice on 5 star hotels again, because when I go the extra mile, i just don't need that old school stuffy exclusionary style of luxury "attitude" getting in the way. I just want to enjoy the experience and savor it without worrying if i need to be wearing a top hat, penguin suit, monocle, and have a valet for the Rolls Royce Phantom.
This is a very informative video especially considering the fact that I became a Marriott Bonvoy member a couple months ago & will be using/consider using Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn & Townplace Suites for trips to Portland, LA & Vancouver BC in the next year. When it comes to Courtyard (the only brand I have stayed at so far) I have noticed that the quality along with the price can vary depending on location. For example, the Courtyard hotels by my house in Seattle are pricey but don't have the quality that you would expect from that brand although a new one just opened a few months ago in the Northgate area (North Seattle) by the light rail station that looks really nice. Contrast this with the ones I have been searching down in LA where the quality of the hotel seems to match with the price point they are asking you to pay. I will likely stay at SpringHill Suites if I plan on staying at any Marriott branded hotels in the future based on your review. Thanks for the content you produce as it is very useful.
Hi Chris. Thanks for the detail video on the Marriott brand. I didn't know they had so many brands. To me it seems like you would have to stay at the upper tier hotels on the list to really take advantage if you stay at the Marriott on a regular basis. Take care.
As a Bon Voy member we've stayed at many hotels. In Oahu, we love the Ritz-Carlton Residences. We've stayed in 2 different rooms and both were great. We've also stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki. We like the location. The one you really liked, Moana, is one we didn't care for Great location but the walls in the historic "OLD" rooms are paper thin. We thought our neihbor was going to cough up a lung. We went into a newer room and it was better. LIVE the Autograph in Daytona!! Rooms are really nice and restaurant food is yummy. Service could not be better!! We also enjoy the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. Our granddaughter loves the water park. If you plan to eat there, have good walking shoes. The atrium is a great treat. Great info!
We’re doing a hotel block at the Residence Inn in downtown Omaha for our wedding. Super cool property in the old Federal Building downtown. Stayed there for a week in 2020 when the family had Covid. Best hotel breakfast and views of downtown Omaha. Swanky for a 3 star hotel and very affordable.
Love your stuff @yellowproductions! I have just started a new job where I am traveling across the south US. In your experience what is the best "superbrand" to stay at? Who has the best rewards program? I already have 28 nights at Marriott and a couple at Hilton.
I think Hyatt has the best loyalty program... Globalist Status is amazing. Marriott is where I stay the "most" because they have so many hotels. Hilton is a distant 3rd.
Hi Chris, do you have a video that explains about Marriott points? I'm new to the brand, but I noticed that when you are making a reservation, you click on points but its not like Hilton where you can see the rate and the points required for the stay. Also we like to stay on the bottom floors but I did not see anywhere to request this when booking. I would like to know more about booking and how to's thank you Chris
Great video! Question…. I’m interested in upgrading my elite status, perhaps through the credit cards. You’ve previously mentioned that you have lifetime elite (titanium?), but still have all the credit cards? I’m not understanding how they still help you. Something about suite rewards?
The credit cards give 1 free night every year.. which is well worth the $80 or $90 annual fee. I used one of those free nights on a residence Inn that usually goes for $350 a night
Marriott isn't what they used to be... I used to feel special when staying there, now rewards members treatment is hit/miss. It used to be "Welcome Mr. X, thank you for being a rewards member. Let's see about a room upgrade..." They don't always greet you anymore. Then some aren't doing upgrades and they make you feel like an elitist when you ask. It went from feeling special to getting shot-down...",we don't do upgrades, but if you want to pay for one..." I used to stay at Marriott brands 9/10 times. Last few years it has switched to maybe 2/10 times. I now book all my hotels via online 3rd party sites. 1 free night for every 10 stays. I now stay in any hotel brand. Marriott brands are charging for parking now. Stayed at the Residence Inn in Tustin. Got charged $12/night to park in a strip mall shared with FedEx and Starbucks. One in Bakersfield gave me free parking for my Bonvoy status, but most won't. I discovered at Waikiki that Resort & Spa's do not have lounges.😁 I got asked to leave the lobby of the Ritz once because I was in a T-shirt.🤣 The HK JW lounge has the best croissants ever!! JWs in Asia are the best! Calamansi is a tiny lime (looks like Mexican limes) that has tons of seeds for such a small fruit.🤣 Philippines use a lot of them. I stayed at an AC in Spain...can't recommend it. Are lounges back? Went away during pandemic. Renaissance is great! HK, Vancouver. Both are awesome.
I missed the live but was wondering if you could help me with a question. I got status last year and have 5 suite night rewards. I have an idea to try and use at TownePlace suites or residence inn to try and get a 2-3 bedroom suite for a trip with the family. Have you ever tried or heard of this strategy? Thanks.
W Bali is incredible so is the one in W Melbourne & W Brisbane! Very modern, fun and different from the old and stuffy service! Love the Young and Young at Heart guests. W targets artistic, creatives, entrepreneurs, musician's, athlete's (FUEL), foodies (FUEL) and people who are tech savvy. Marriott are trying to be more green and try to avoid overloading the room with small plastic amenities. Just ask if you need them.
Just booked a stay at the Marriott Resort and Spa in Waikiki in June after watching your video on it, so this video came at a perfect time. Doesn't that hotel have some kind of rewards program or something? How do you sign up for it? I looked on their website but couldn't find anything about it.
Springhill suites are not named properly... they are nowhere near sized like a suite... they are fairly basic and in my opinion, overpriced...I did stay at that Springhill location in zion, it was nice, but not worth the high price they charge
Nobody's got time to spend almost an hour to understand the levels of a hotel chain. You will attract more users by getting it down to 10-15 minutes or shorter.
✅ You might enjoy watching my COMPLETE GUIDE to HYATT Hotel Brands: ua-cam.com/video/GsjTzWeo640/v-deo.html
please also do a complete guide for Accor hotel group, they r huge in europe. And also IHG since they just upgraded their program, its worth to take a look
Awesome. Thank you.
I used to work at a Ritz-Carlton and it is definitely an acquired older luxury style taste even with the more renovated modernized properties. You either love it or it’s like eh not worth the money. It’s a very niche culture working there and/or being a guest there and has quite a cultish following of people that will ONLY stay at a Ritz-Carlton no matter what other nice hotels are around lol. It was definitely a unique and wonderful experience in which I have no regrets. Great covering of the Marriott brands, you’re super spot on!! 👍🏽
Thanks btone for the perspective of Ritz Carlton from the inside
I am a titanium memer and working on getting the lifetime status. I travel a lot for educational conferences. I do appreciate that the Marriott chain has what I need depending on the type of travel I am doing. I do often bring my mom along when I go to conferences, as she's retired and likes to travel. In that instance, I enjoy getting the two bedroom suites at the Residence Inn. When traveling alone, I prefer the Marriott and JW Marriotts. I feel that these are the most consistent for me on my business travel.
The 2 bedroom suites at Residence Inn are nice!
1.. Been a Marriott fan since the late 90's. Great synopsis on all the Marriott brands, thank you!
2. Springhill Suites in Old Montreal is still one of my favorite hotels to stay in!
3. One thing to note about Residence Inns is you only get HALF the Marriott Bonvoy points from the other Marriott properties, so be aware of that!
Thanks J B!
I stayed at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay and it felt stuffy. My husband and I own timeshares with Marriott Vacation Destinations and Hyatt Residence. I worked for Marriott for 20 years on Maui. We’re Lifetime Platinum and almost Lifetime Titanium and Globalist with Hyatt.
We stayed at the Marriott Park Lane - it was a beautiful hotel, great location, incredible staff, and the executive lounge was fantastic. Stayed there 5 nights using points - sometimes they treat you different using points, but we noticed no difference. Interesting that was one of your favorites - it is definitely one of ours. And your pronunciation of Marriott is spot on - I got to meet the two brothers when they made a donation to the University I was attending - and I asked them - they said "Marry It". Good overview.
Thanks Okee! Yes. Park Lane is wonderful!
Very informative. I became a Marriott Bonvoy member 2 years ago. I recently stayed at the Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel on the Big Island. A very clean and large recently renovated room. A little pricey because Hawaii is getting very popular again but the best option in Kailua Kona. Also, excellent fast elevators...never more than a 10-15 second wait. My pet peeve is slow, outdated elevators.
Finally, of all the major hotel websites, Marriott is my favourite no contest. Intuitive and easy to use and my points are updated promptly. Accor is confusing, I had to a send them an email 2 weeks after my stay for them to credit my points.
Yeah... Accor rewards program isn't very good at all
I love this series! I learned a ton. We just got a brand new AC Hotel that I've been extremely curious about. The main draw seems to be the rooftop bar with an epic view of the Capitol dome.
Thanks Rob! Yeah... maybe the bar is nice... I doubt the hotel rooms are though
We are going to stay at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver in September after our Alaskan cruise. Since we are Lifetime Platinum Elite we hope to get a grand room. Never stayed in a JW Marriott.
I enjoy your vlogs very much and keep enjoying your travels!
I hope you enjoy it Sally!
I agree that Ritz carlton is a bit stuffy. Nice pristine luxurious interior design and service, but the atmosphere and culture there is so exclusionary that it can be overwhelming for those not used to it. No one treated us badly, but i could tell in the air the whole attitude was, "you're lucky you even get to be here". St. Regis, which I've never stayed in, sounds a bit overwhelming as well. The way I see it, you got point farmers (Courtyard/four points/springhill/fairfield), extended stays (Residence inn, element), upscale/enjoy yourself a bit (JW marriott, marriott, sheraton, Westin), boutique adventure (autograph collection), and nightclub (W).
When I want to enjoy myself a bit, I generally prefer 4 star resorts because after my experience with Ritz Carlton, I'm a bit reluctant to roll the dice on 5 star hotels again, because when I go the extra mile, i just don't need that old school stuffy exclusionary style of luxury "attitude" getting in the way. I just want to enjoy the experience and savor it without worrying if i need to be wearing a top hat, penguin suit, monocle, and have a valet for the Rolls Royce Phantom.
Same here.. 4 stars and not stuffy all the way!
Good info, love the time stamps
Thanks Philbert
A lot of companies are jacking up prices to make up for the 2020 slump. I just wish I could make up for losing my job by demanding double pay.
That'd be nice!
About to cross a quarter million subs...YP is killing it!
Four Points in Thailand are quite nice...4 Star hotel quality.
Thanks Jonnie!
This is a very informative video especially considering the fact that I became a Marriott Bonvoy member a couple months ago & will be using/consider using Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn & Townplace Suites for trips to Portland, LA & Vancouver BC in the next year. When it comes to Courtyard (the only brand I have stayed at so far) I have noticed that the quality along with the price can vary depending on location. For example, the Courtyard hotels by my house in Seattle are pricey but don't have the quality that you would expect from that brand although a new one just opened a few months ago in the Northgate area (North Seattle) by the light rail station that looks really nice. Contrast this with the ones I have been searching down in LA where the quality of the hotel seems to match with the price point they are asking you to pay. I will likely stay at SpringHill Suites if I plan on staying at any Marriott branded hotels in the future based on your review. Thanks for the content you produce as it is very useful.
Great video. Very helpful. Is there a similar one for Hilton brands?
Thanks.. no Hilton vid yet. Planning to do one eventually
I've had room service in a Courtyard Marriot but agree with all your other comments Chris.
Have you considered doing a full guide for Loews? Omni would be great too!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the detail video on the Marriott brand. I didn't know they had so many brands. To me it seems like you would have to stay at the upper tier hotels on the list to really take advantage if you stay at the Marriott on a regular basis. Take care.
Hi James.. for sure. The Upper Tier hotels are the nice ones with the good perks
As a Bon Voy member we've stayed at many hotels. In Oahu, we love the Ritz-Carlton Residences. We've stayed in 2 different rooms and both were great. We've also stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki. We like the location. The one you really liked, Moana, is one we didn't care for
Great location but the walls in the historic "OLD" rooms are paper thin. We thought our neihbor was going to cough up a lung. We went into a newer room and it was better.
LIVE the Autograph in Daytona!! Rooms are really nice and restaurant food is yummy. Service could not be better!!
We also enjoy the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. Our granddaughter loves the water park. If you plan to eat there, have good walking shoes. The atrium is a great treat.
Great info!
Thanks for sharing your perspective Ronnie!
We’re doing a hotel block at the Residence Inn in downtown Omaha for our wedding. Super cool property in the old Federal Building downtown. Stayed there for a week in 2020 when the family had Covid. Best hotel breakfast and views of downtown Omaha. Swanky for a 3 star hotel and very affordable.
Love your stuff @yellowproductions! I have just started a new job where I am traveling across the south US. In your experience what is the best "superbrand" to stay at? Who has the best rewards program? I already have 28 nights at Marriott and a couple at Hilton.
I think Hyatt has the best loyalty program... Globalist Status is amazing. Marriott is where I stay the "most" because they have so many hotels. Hilton is a distant 3rd.
Hi Chris, do you have a video that explains about Marriott points? I'm new to the brand, but I noticed that when you are making a reservation, you click on points but its not like Hilton where you can see the rate and the points required for the stay. Also we like to stay on the bottom floors but I did not see anywhere to request this when booking. I would like to know more about booking and how to's thank you Chris
Good job can’t wait for the Hilton one
Thanks Terrance!
Courtyard in Bangkok was amazing. Not because of the hotel but for the lovely staff
Great video! Question…. I’m interested in upgrading my elite status, perhaps through the credit cards. You’ve previously mentioned that you have lifetime elite (titanium?), but still have all the credit cards? I’m not understanding how they still help you. Something about suite rewards?
The credit cards give 1 free night every year.. which is well worth the $80 or $90 annual fee. I used one of those free nights on a residence Inn that usually goes for $350 a night
Marriott isn't what they used to be...
I used to feel special when staying there, now rewards members treatment is hit/miss.
It used to be "Welcome Mr. X, thank you for being a rewards member. Let's see about a room upgrade..."
They don't always greet you anymore. Then some aren't doing upgrades and they make you feel like an elitist when you ask. It went from feeling special to getting shot-down...",we don't do upgrades, but if you want to pay for one..."
I used to stay at Marriott brands 9/10 times. Last few years it has switched to maybe 2/10 times. I now book all my hotels via online 3rd party sites. 1 free night for every 10 stays. I now stay in any hotel brand.
Marriott brands are charging for parking now. Stayed at the Residence Inn in Tustin. Got charged $12/night to park in a strip mall shared with FedEx and Starbucks. One in Bakersfield gave me free parking for my Bonvoy status, but most won't.
I discovered at Waikiki that Resort & Spa's do not have lounges.😁
I got asked to leave the lobby of the Ritz once because I was in a T-shirt.🤣
The HK JW lounge has the best croissants ever!! JWs in Asia are the best!
Calamansi is a tiny lime (looks like Mexican limes) that has tons of seeds for such a small fruit.🤣 Philippines use a lot of them.
I stayed at an AC in Spain...can't recommend it.
Are lounges back? Went away during pandemic.
Renaissance is great! HK, Vancouver. Both are awesome.
I agree with you Darryl!
about the breakfasts, when you go down for the complimentary breakfasts, do you need a keycard to enter the dining area or is it an open space?
I missed the live but was wondering if you could help me with a question. I got status last year and have 5 suite night rewards. I have an idea to try and use at TownePlace suites or residence inn to try and get a 2-3 bedroom suite for a trip with the family. Have you ever tried or heard of this strategy? Thanks.
Hi Adam... sure... sounds like a reasonable strategy... but if you NEED a 2-3 bedroom suite I wouldn't just "hope" for an upgrade
W Bali is incredible so is the one in W Melbourne & W Brisbane! Very modern, fun and different from the old and stuffy service! Love the Young and Young at Heart guests. W targets artistic, creatives, entrepreneurs, musician's, athlete's (FUEL), foodies (FUEL) and people who are tech savvy. Marriott are trying to be more green and try to avoid overloading the room with small plastic amenities. Just ask if you need them.
Thanks for the report on the W
Just booked a stay at the Marriott Resort and Spa in Waikiki in June after watching your video on it, so this video came at a perfect time.
Doesn't that hotel have some kind of rewards program or something? How do you sign up for it? I looked on their website but couldn't find anything about it.
Hi Tleeg -- the rewards program is called "Marriott Bonvoy" -- just google that and I'm sure you'll find the signup page
@@YellowProductions thank you very much
Awesome subject 👍
Thanks Daisy!
The collection in Santa Cruz use to be a dorm room for U.C Santa Cruz.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Thanks Linda!
IHG complete guide, please!
Have you ever stayed at a 4 seasons?
The only truly luxury hotels that I could afford are the ones in Las Vegas. 😀
Thanks for a very informative video, Chris.
Vegas does have good luxury hotel prices!
@@YellowProductions It does, indeed.
I googled Old Marriott commercials and they pronounced it Marri"ott" in their own ads. A more recent ad was Marri"ett".
Yeah.. that's probably why we all pronounce it "wrong" -- they did too 😀
ac hotel good budget saver
Thanks for this great information 😎Keep Traveling 🧳
Thanks Gail!
Four Points and Aloft are my two least favorite Mary-it properties.
JW Marriott, Marriott and Sheraton are my go to for business travel.
Springhill suites are not named properly... they are nowhere near sized like a suite... they are fairly basic and in my opinion, overpriced...I did stay at that Springhill location in zion, it was nice, but not worth the high price they charge
Yeah. The Springhill Suites in Zion is charging that high price based on location.. and clearly people are paying it
Please review JW Marriott LA Live
Already reviewed it here: ua-cam.com/video/5VLH7M0204Y/v-deo.html
How about the Fairmont?
Put some respect on the AC Hotel brand lol. They are modern and comfortable with a nice lobby vibe at a reasonable price.
Sorry I missed you live. Wednesday is church night 😇
Courtyard is fantastic and I almost use them exclusively outside the US.
Yeah. Only fantastic outside the US. Quite mediocre in the US
It's pronounced Pro-TEE-ah (Protea).
Mormon owned
AC Hotels stay clean because there's barely anything in it.
For sure!
Nobody's got time to spend almost an hour to understand the levels of a hotel chain. You will attract more users by getting it down to 10-15 minutes or shorter.