How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

[Kscf]

Speaking of NYE hotels in Sydney (and hopefully not to drag this thread too far OT) does anyone have recommendations for hotels to stay at in Sydney to see NYE? I’m the past I stayed the the Pier Autograph Collection near the Harbour view during NYE and had decent views, albeit I paid for the $200 catering package as well. I am guessing a hotel near the Harbour bridge is the best although I’d be curious whether something in Darling Harbour might make sense like the W or Sofitel.

-RooFlyer88

I stayed at the Pier one back in 2021 and I just walked out 5 mins before the fireworks and saw them, there were like no crowds - probably covid and the international borders being closed helped

 

[Triben]

Status: Platinum Elite
Property: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Booked: 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Guest Room
Received: 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, High Floor - 7th and above
Rate: $535- 1 night
Welcome amenity: 2 drinks vouchers
Late checkout: Got early check in 11am and checkout 1pm.
Has a good resort feel, pool is fantastic, Buffet breakfast.

 

[BEH]

Status: Gold Elite + Fine Hotels & Resorts Booking
Property: Ritz Carlton Nusa Dua
Booked: Sawangan Junior Suite
Received: The Ritz Carlton - 1 Bedroom suite with Lagoon Access
Rate: $3030.22 AUD for 6 nights
Welcome amenity: 500 points + Chocolate Brownies & Fruit Platter
Late checkout: 4PM as per FHR benefits

Technically a triple upgrade. Fantastic service and room is brilliant. Have only been here for a night and have no faults on the hotel so far.

 

[sudoer]

Property: Ritz Carlton Nusa Dua

Thanks for the review, any comments on breakfast?

 

[BEH]

Thanks for the review, any comments on breakfast?

Lots of options across western, Asian and Middle East. is extensive, coffee is decent for south east Asia

 

[Happy Dude]

Lots of options across western, Asian and Middle East. is extensive, coffee is decent for south east Asia

I'm not a MB elite and stayed on the regular and popular Luxury Escapes deal, but I can comment on the breakfast.

This place was the straw that broke the camel's back for me vis-a-vie hotel buffet breakfasts. It's too extensive! I know how a pokie addict might feel now as I have no self-control at such places and found myself having 2-hr sessions trying everything.

Terrific staff too. By the end of our stay, one staff member started to cook things just for me, carefully discussed and selected the day before. She even prepared a recipe booklet of my favourite dish ("yellow chicken curry"), hand-written, complete with hand-drawn pics.

So, like a pokie addict, I now self-exclude from hotels with buffets like this. Denial is difficult, a step towards depression even, made harder knowing how good it is. Coincidentally, I feel the same about Magnum ice-creams at the supermarket and turning left on an airplane. Sometimes I wish had never tried it.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Status: Gold Elite + Fine Hotels & Resorts Booking
Property: Ritz Carlton Nusa Dua
Booked: Sawangan Junior Suite
Received: The Ritz Carlton - 1 Bedroom suite with Lagoon Access
Rate: $3030.22 AUD for 6 nights
Welcome amenity: 500 points + Chocolate Brownies & Fruit Platter
Late checkout: 4PM as per FHR benefits

Technically a triple upgrade. Fantastic service and room is brilliant. Have only been here for a night and have no faults on the hotel so far.

Book on the STARS rate next time and you might do even better on the upgrade priority front.