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JW Marriott Opens #315151
03/09/2024 06:36 AM
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See article in Caribbean Journal.

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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #315154
03/09/2024 07:44 AM
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Looks nice but the January room rate starts at $1405/night

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: boucharda] #315175
03/09/2024 10:16 AM
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Anyone on island that can confirm they are actually open? And they will never get those kind of prices. For that kind of money one can book La Samanna and have money left over!


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #315199
03/09/2024 12:40 PM
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Is that photo really Dawn Beach? It looks a lot like our view at Little Bay.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #315201
03/09/2024 12:47 PM
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When we had our Friday March 1 flight delayed until Saturday, we took a cab back to OBBR. There was a couple sitting next to me that were staying at the Marriott for 2 nights before going to Anguilla for a few days, so yes they are open. There were also 2 women who had been working there for a week arranging artwork who were going back just for the night. They had been sampling the food all week and said it was amazing.
As for the picture, it looks to me to be a very old picture of the south end of Dawn Beach.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: Mikel] #315211
03/09/2024 01:24 PM
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Mikel--OK thanks.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: lcote] #315223
03/09/2024 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lcote
Is that photo really Dawn Beach? It looks a lot like our view at Little Bay.


I’m 100% sure that is the west side of Little Bay. I just compared it to photos I took last year.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #315229
03/09/2024 07:07 PM
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Marriott point redemption has become a joke over the last few years. They moved a lot of hotels up in class and they are hard to use points for.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: eightzerobits] #315245
03/10/2024 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by eightzerobits
Originally Posted by lcote
Is that photo really Dawn Beach? It looks a lot like our view at Little Bay.


I’m 100% sure that is the west side of Little Bay. I just compared it to photos I took last year.


I agree. It even shows the cut-out where the hotel was going to be put in.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #315278
03/10/2024 10:52 AM
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It s definitely open and gorgeous beyond...and quite busy...but the parking structure is full of construction material, boxes, possibly furniture but it seems to be close to full recovery. It s far too remote for us, but we love the goats roaming the area and a ride to see that side of the island...for the $, Morgan is just as beautiful and way more accessible, but I m sure the issues because of the dirty deeds of timesharing mishandling will never make it an island fav. Took a pic, wish I could figure how to post it.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: SeaLady29] #316840
03/28/2024 10:36 AM
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J. D. helped me attach photos

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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: SeaLady29] #316841
03/28/2024 10:40 AM
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It does look beautiful and looks busy. The price seems way out of whack though.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: Carol_Hill] #316867
03/28/2024 02:56 PM
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Ocean View room with a balcony in January is only $1629.....a night. Includes a $75 resort fee. A wee bit pricey

Edit: just noticed my post from a few weeks ago...it is $200/night more now

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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #316869
03/28/2024 02:57 PM
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You can stay at La Samanna or a luxury hotel/villa in Anguilla or St Barts for those crazy prices.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: erb923] #316870
03/28/2024 02:58 PM
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erb--agreed.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #316875
03/28/2024 03:44 PM
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The website has photos of the interior. The most boring beige modern decor. There is not a splash of color anywhere!

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: SeaLady29] #316912
03/29/2024 05:58 AM
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Glad to help, nice chatting with you and seeing you and Gary again on the island.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: SeaLady29] #316914
03/29/2024 06:14 AM
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As nice as the Morgan is and close to a lot of things to do. It doesn't have a beach, where as JW has as you know has Dawn beach! We stayed there "Westin" many times with all property and all that it offered was five stars all the way!! Yes, staying there is very different vibe then anywhere else on the island! No, I couldn't stay there the entire vacation! We only stayed there for 4-5 days before checking in to BSV!!! It's definitely that high-end resort feel, if that is your liking!!


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #316919
03/29/2024 07:32 AM
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One more thing about the old Westin, it had a casino for night time entertainment...that s not there now and I certainly would not want to venture out on that road going in at night....and no beach at Morgan, but an incredible pool and Sunset Beach is close if you don t mind being in the masses...and sand pitted lol.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: SeaLady29] #316920
03/29/2024 08:30 AM
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Yes, one wonders why they took out the casino?


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: Carol_Hill] #316924
03/29/2024 09:47 AM
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There's something about the number of casinos permitted; I remember that being discussed when a casino opened a while back, and it was one too many. Perhaps when the Westin closed, they didn't allow a casino for the Marriott. Just speculating; I have absolutely no knowledge of the reason.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: GaKaye] #316925
03/29/2024 10:06 AM
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I know there are a limited number of casinos on the island. They definitely did have a permit for one there before. Perhaps the answer is that they sold the license when the facility was closed for so long after Irma.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: Carol_Hill] #316930
03/29/2024 12:03 PM
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That makes sense.

Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: Carol_Hill] #316948
03/29/2024 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Anyone on island that can confirm they are actually open?


They are open and people are staying there. It is beautiful.Toured there last week.


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Re: JW Marriott Opens [Re: jazzgal] #316951
03/29/2024 04:36 PM
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Would like to see the menus from the restaurants. Slot machines with all the bells and noise is better in a stand alone casino.


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