Bottom line: As its name suggests, the Design Hotels brand is all about designing an aesthetically pleasing experience. Unlike other Marriott brands that are plagued by stale rooms and monotony, Design Hotels are all completely unique. Some are even situated in repurposed historical buildings. We like Design Hotels for their boutique-like feeling and commend the creativity and thoughtfulness that goes into their interior design.
Each hotel also tries to offer location-specific experiences that are usually tied to local culture. Bottom line: Renaissance Hotels differentiates itself from Marriott Hotels and other Marriott brands by embracing the uniqueness of each property. The brand emphasizes local experiences. Hotels have a "Navigator" whose entire job is to help guests go beyond the beaten path and visit places other tourists don't know about. We applaud this desire to be different.
It can be nauseating to see the same generic-style hotel in every city you visit. The brand is also reasonably priced. Bottom line: W is another Marriott brand that caters specifically towards a younger crowd.
But unlike Moxy or W's own subsidiary brand, Aloft, this is for young people who have the money to pay for an upscale experience. W Hotels around the world have an emphasis on night life, with local DJs coming in to play sets at bars and lounges. The brand even holds an annual music festival called Wake Up Call and is known to put on week-long parties and events. Basically, W is what Fyre festival promised but couldn't deliver.
If you want the hostel backpacker experience without the dinginess, W provides. Its designs are unique and can be quite beautiful, even if they sometimes miss the mark of creativity and pass on to tacky. Some properties, like W Koh Samui, are picture-perfect hotels. Is it worth looking into the chain's villas as opposed to the competitor that inspired them? It depends. The properties Marriott offers tend to be more exclusive and luxurious, so if you're hoping to find a local home at a bargain price, Airbnb might be a better option.
However, Marriott does inspect properties to make sure they're legitimate and that they meet certain standards, so you can sleep better at night knowing you won't get scammed. It is a collection of hotels that used to be independent and thus have a distinct personality without trying too hard. Because of each hotel's independent origin, you won't find much consistency across properties. But you will find what feels like a boutique hotel you can get Marriott Rewards points at.
Some of the hotels in the collection, like the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, are truly awesome. Bottom line: Look, Gaylord Hotels are undeniably awesome. They are basically a mix between a conference hall, a small theme park and a hotel. This can be useful, especially for conventions that want to provide attendees with everything they could possibly need without ever leaving the hotel. That being said, we don't see the point of flying somewhere just to stay at your hotel.
If for some reason, you can't spend much time exploring the city you're in but don't want to be bored, then this is a perfect option. Otherwise, we don't know if it's worth paying the price for theme park entertainment when you'll be out and about getting to know what's outside of the hotel's gigantic premises.
Bottom line: This brand used to be independent until it was acquired by Marriott in What sets it apart from other brands is that it only operates in Africa. The style, architecture and quality of each hotel vary, but Protea has some incredible offerings that place it within the top half of this list. You can, for example, book a safari lodge right outside of South Africa's famous Kruger National Park or book a beach boutique in Zanzibar.
Bottom line: Named after the company's founder, John Willard Marriott, this brand has a strong global presence. You'll find properties in most major cities in the world as well as popular vacation destinations and smaller cities. Both business and leisure travelers stay at these upscale hotels, which provide great service, clean rooms, good food and other perks without being as expensive as other Marriott brands.
For convenience, service and a universal quality standard, this is a great brand. Hotels tend to stay away from ugly block buildings, which, of course, we love. This is not only to gain business, but also to collect information about members to craft a better guest experience.
In terms of development the single brands are expanding their presences worldwide but with different powers. Global News.
Post Views: 4, About the Author:. Submit your articles for consideration by our editorial team through the "Submit an Article" menu option. Grow your business today through promotion to over , industry leaders globally. Regises lack and most Ritz-Carltons would charge you for , which makes for a wonderful spot to begin your morning and retreat at the end of the day. Regises worth their salt are under Categories 6—8. As a result, I tend to feel way more at ease in a JW Marriott, where I can saunter into the Executive Lounge in my shorts and flip-flops, than at a St.
Regis where I sometimes feel like I must sip tea with my pinky pointing out, or risk attracting judgmental glares from the other guests.
Luxury Collection was one of my favourite brands within the old Starwood portfolio — these hotels are very well-appointed, delivering a luxurious experience while still retaining many elements of the local character that make the hotel unique. You can also expect a very high level of service, although it may not quite be at the level of some of the mainstays in the Classic Luxury category.
Breakfast benefits will vary considerably from property to property, as will the smaller things like the bed quality and the toiletries provider. W Hotels needs no introduction, does it? At first glance, Ws are extravagant, over-the-top, and lots of fun indeed.
While I very much relish the occasional W experience, I do think their hotels are best enjoyed in small doses. Regis, if you will. Now we get to the Premium category, where the brands start to blend together somewhat, and the differences, if they exist, become more subtle. First off, Marriott Vacation Club is for timeshare owners, and Marriott Executive Apartments is for guests looking for serviced apartments.
To tell you the truth, on average, these three brands will probably deliver the exact same level of enjoyment and experience if you stay at enough of their properties around the world. Hotels in all three chains tend to have an Executive Lounge, where elites can treat themselves to breakfast and evening snacks. Generally speaking, properties in Asia and the Middle East will deliver far more impressive lounge spreads and breakfast spreads in the restaurant, should you choose to eat there than those in Europe and North America.
All three are priced around the same range as well — Category 5 on average, but higher in popular cities. Regis or a W, but a Marriott makes perfect sense in catering to the average Western traveller. Marriott: St. This category is even more crowded. Westin hotels have a particular focus on health and wellness, and are known for piloting initiatives like free yoga lessons and sneaker rentals to ensure that their guests have a nourishing stay.
I enjoy their design and service principles as well, and I almost feel just as comfortable at Westins as I do at JW Marriotts. Renaissance also happened to be my favourite hotel chain when I was growing up, long before I knew anything about hotel points, so that may also play a part in why I seek them out these days. Autograph Collection can be thought of a less luxurious version of the Luxury Collection. The hotels continue to offer that exciting local charm, but usually at four-star rather than five-star prices and quality.
The higher degree of variation also comes with the territory: for every masterfully decorated Hotel Telegraaf Tallinn , there also comes a duller, less inspired Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo. All four of the above brands are generally redeemable at reasonable price points — think Category 4 or 5 worldwide, and Category 6 in major North American cities.
Meanwhile, Design Hotels aim to serve up a visual feast, whereas Tribute Portfolio is like the Luxury and Autograph Collections, but even more independent in spirit and character. Westin: Perth , Halifax Nova Scotian. Renaissance: St.
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