I Stay In A Marriott Hotel - Not What I Was Expecting

Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world by the number of available rooms. It has 31 brands with 8,000 properties containing 1,423,044 rooms
Are they any good?, This also is a very strange hotel .. You will see why!
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[@mason6300]

The red pillow mark is for the Marriot task force. If someone steals a pillow their tactical squad can infiltrate the home of the offender and take only the necessary pillow. It lowers collateral damage considerably.

[@luciollelsa]

🤣Good one!

[@A190Simulations]

As someone who works in a Marriott branded hotel… You’d be surprised how many people get their knickers in a twist at a twin room. The artwork is chosen locally, a lot of the hotels having refurbs are getting “interesting” paintings. The portrait of Mr Marriott is present in the lobby of every Marriott branded property worldwide, it’s mandatory! Most hotels are aimed at business (some, like mine, are leisure and very different), and the weekdays early breakfast is always busy until 8.30-9am. They’re also a very American brand, you can’t escape it no matter how hard you try.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Indeed. And the same with the Mormon bible which I have found in my room at every Marriott I have stayed. For an international chain whose guests will be from many different nations and many different cultures it's almost impossible to get it right.

[@adrem9433]

The Marriott family are Mormons.@@alexmcwhirter6611

[@ybunnygurl]

​@@alexmcwhirter6611 The book of Mormon is part of the Marriott brand JW Marriott the founder was very involved in that latter-day saints Church (LDS)

[@juliet7703]

​@ybunnygurl yes that makes sense

[@chdreturns]

​@@ybunnygurlWow had no clue the founder of Marriott was involved in a cult.

[@thomascook578]

As a budgie lover, that picture rocks, but the wife hates it. The question to ask is....does it cheepen the room.

[@mancunianinlondon]

I loved it too. There's loads on google. Dogs, cats and birds in uniform

[@jaffathecake]

I would be frightened to having a A Life Of Brian moment opening the curtain's in the morning in full view of the restaurant

[@mya1207]

As an American the Marriott selection of hotels are always my top choice!

[@niahoward1920]

I’m curious what did you think of this hotel? I to M an American and the Marriott is always my go to hotel but this one just did not make the standard, what say you?

[@mrbutch308]

I love Tim's commentary ... it is not only instructive but entertaining as well. Greetings from Philadelphia.

[@ybunnygurl]

So I'm from Washington DC area where Marriott hotels were first started and there are lots of them here. I also had the distinction of knowing the Marriott family as a kid growing up. The hotels are nice they're mostly a business type hotel but most hotels in America are business type hotels they're not really places you go to be entertained it's where you go to sleep after a day of sight seeing. Also the animal heads on stodgy paintings is a super big trend right now in commercial art for businesses and hotels Will probably keep seeing it around for a few years before it finally dies out.

[@Springamatul]

The bird was scary 😯

[@Mark1405Leeds]

Apart from inward facing room it looked clean and absolutely fine to me

[@CodingAbroad]

Only been in 1 Marriott before and it was very nice. I was having a bad time in my personal life at the time and I think they noticed and without asking they gave me an upgraded room and FREE breakfast!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

that's what you call customer service

[@rosemc2]

i loved marriott hotels ever since i was a kid ⭐️💕

[@solidstateresistor2485]

07:00 The laundry is contracted out. It's a colour code for the factory.

[@557michelle]

That budgie picture was hilarious, my belly hurts from laughing 😂😂😂

[@cryptumrecords]

I can't believe in the space of a month, two KZbinr's I routinely watch end up in my town without me knowing! Only memory of that hotel was my prom and doesn't look like it changed much! Keep up the good work Tim

[@nathanlloyd]

Didn’t expect you to visit my home town! My parents had their wedding reception here about 20 odd years ago!

[@espurious]

Your edits are getting better. The whole section from leaving the lift to entering the room is really nice.

[@victoriascott4997]

Hope you had a good time Tim 😀

[@Glendamarie_]

Quite liked the hotel “But “artwork really quirky “ 🤣 But the sound effects tim was hilarious 😂

[@1028dianemarie]

Believe it or not, it was my ex-boyfriend that was responsible for getting tea service in every Marriott hotel in the world. It used to be Bigelow Tea. He also was the creator of the tea chest presented at restaurants. And In the US you know what to expect from Marriott hotel. You always feel safe booking one. it’s not five star but it’s more than adequate and always reliable.

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

Hey Tim what a fantastic place plenty of room hope you had a good night and good breakfast thank you for sharing ❤

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for coming on and watching

[@KLeBoutillier]

Marriott are generally clean, efficient business hotels good for 1 to 3 night stays. East in, easy check out. A hotel for sleeping, not for experiencing.

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

That picture of the dressed up parrot on the wall is too funny! Who decided that it fit in with the decor.

[@barrywood2806]

Definitely a business-oriented hotel, as are many Marriotts. I used to spend at least half the year in the US and often stayed in Marriott properties and was never disappointed. The luggage trolleys you saw are sometimes there for the convenience of guests, and sometimes 'operated' by staff. Personally, I'm not keen on atrium hotels as they can be noisy, and that filters into the room.

[@kratze1738]

I got wheeled in on one of those by a relative once after getting very sick on some bad fish. She trollied me right up to the hotel room like I was luggage!

[@oliverbatt3559]

I always find Marriott hotels to be a decent option: they've never disappointed me (although I must say that one looked a little more dated). It is very much a business hotel chain, but that doesn't bother me as they normally get all the basics right and deliver a higher standard of comfort compared to the budget chains. Crowne Plaza hotels are very similar, but they are slightly better in my opinion.

[@stevenwandels8934]

Never have tried a Marriott in the UK, I have visited the one in Rotterdam, NL, multiple times. For the one in Rotterdam, clean and well maintained rooms, very friendly staff and a very good breakfast buffet with other items you can order prepared by a chef (included in the price). Hope you'll someday find one that gives you a better experience! Thanks for the videos, grtz from Belgium

[@splatinteractivegames]

That Marriott hotel looked a very dark and depressing place to stay. Very dull nothing like the bright Marriott hotels we have stay in before. Tim you make us laugh with you funny comments the bath hair was one of those moments! 😅 👍👍👍

[@thesussexsmuggler]

The room picture looks like something from a Horror movie 🎬 👻

[@hearingthesmells2500]

The grey is depressing…. I’m a decorator and everybody has gone for grey in the last few years, and your right it’s depressing 👍🏼

[@marko8964]

Book of Mormon is a standard thing at Marriott - you'll find it in pretty much every Marriott hotel.

[@SNPPS]

Top tip on entering a room Tim, boil the kettle with the lid off for a minute or so then dump the water. Hopefully the high temp will have sterilised the kettle

[@niahoward1920]

Good idea, if I ever used something like that, it would definitely get boiled at least two times before being used but I probably still wouldn’t be comfortable because people, guys in particular do some weird things. Would probably just wait until breakfast.

[@drathen1556]

“Interesting white splatters on the headboard” and then proceeds to wipe his hand all over it… 🤦

[@whatsupwithdjpodcast]

LoL!! I was laughing when he was touching the headboard! I wouldn't touch it with or without gloves! I hope he washed his hands!

[@chris-pike]

Hi Tim just subscribed to your channel you vlogs are just great and so interesting & informative to watch , that picture in your room was was quite odd but unique ! keep up the good work 👍

[@sharonsmith583]

Wow, Marriotts are ubiquitous in the US where they originated. Ive stayed in many different ones at different price points. They renovate historical properties in some countries (stayed at a gorgeous Marriott in Bermuda that was an historical property). The run of the mill business oriented ones are usually pretty bland.

[@chrisguardiano6143]

When it comes to quality, US & UK Marriotts are about the same. However with US Marriotts, the rooms are quite big especially if the Marriott is located in a downtown area of a city as these hotels are designed mainly for business travelers. Also many US Marriotts have smart TV's that can be controlled by a tablet which also controls the climate control system & the lights. I recently stayed at the Marriott in Las Vegas & I have to say that the room quality is right up there with many of the mid tier resorts on the Strip like the MGM Grand & Caesars Palace even though it is located off Strip & you will likely need a car (or walk a long distance) to get over there.

[@texasboy5117]

Before I retired, I stayed in hundreds of Marriott rooms over the years when I traveled for work. They are very popular with business travelers. This hotel I would say is not the best Marriott I've seen. Most are at least a step up from this property.

[@roseogrady8785]

Would have been quite Happy with that Hotel.

[@Unoriginal_aaah_name]

That painting/photo was chefs kiss. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I’d like to have it on my wall.

[@chrisonYTtour]

I’ve stayed in a few Marriott’s throughout Asia and Australia and my biggest memory is elaborate water features… definitely a nicer tier hotel but they do have a heavy corporate and events emphasis

[@thornbird6768]

Stayed in a Marriott in Miami , very nice 👍🏻 decent hotels and good food .

[@AA-hg5fk]

pubic hair aside, my biggest concern about that room would be the curtains, other hotel guests would definitely be able to see through them!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes I think that might have happened lol

[@KarenWinfield-d7d]

Great video again Tim but the picture freaked me out xx

[@WalkWithMeTim]

you are not the only one lol

[@travelwithtaz]

That's Major Budgie probably put up with Portsmouth being a naval town. Great video as usual 😀

[@hagit33]

The colors were like an hospital too 😂😂

[@anearangies2969]

😂..."the room is pretty basic"...(sitting down at the desk) "this is hUUUge"... Tim we LOVE your videos! Your honesty is appreciated.

[@Ghostwriter78]

What a bizarre painting of the parrot in uniform!!! Reminds me of that hotel you went to with that strange throw pillow on the bed that had that random man on it lol.

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

Thanks for sharing nice informative video

[@pinkwolf2020]

Looks like any Marriot over here in the US, except: a) we'd have a coffee machine and not a kettle, and b) the artwork would be more generic (from my experience - trees, nature, shells on a beach, etc.). Do like the free breakfasts in the business hotels, although the fancier ones have gone to cafes where you have to pay. I'll stick with the mid-level business hotels, best bang for your buck.

[@Polaris97]

Great honest review. You've tackled the good and bad things you've seen in the hotel.

[@danieladams9950]

That painting... Sergeant Budgie?! What the heck.

[@ItsMeCas94]

This reminded me of your video on your experience at the Hilton in Bournemouth (somewhere that I have stayed once), the person I was staying with said it's not what she expected and here lies the problem. A Hilton or Marriot in a bigger city or even abroad would be THE 5* star hotel expected whereas in smaller cities they'd provide a 4* service. The fact that there are so many sub-brands within all these major Hotel chains that it makes it confusing on what anyone might expect. At least from my experience that is.

[@gisme4648]

I stayed at the Marriott Circular Quay Sydney. Great views of the opera house and harbour bridge. It’s also right on the door step of the cruise terminal. Very convenient.

[@AndrewRefromUk]

Any plans on visiting Hotel Arts in Barcelona it’s incredible Tim 😁

[@WalkWithMeTim]

not yet .:-)

[@niahoward1920]

I’m heading to Spain, this summer from the states. What do you love about this hotel and any others?

[@christinebelton1758]

Our Marriott hotel in Bristol is amazing so clean so comfortable

[@robertgrady5509]

I’ve stayed at a few Marriott’s in the uk about 6-8 years ago all were excellent and great service also in California they were great quality and service was second to none 👍

[@DavidNettleton-l3r]

Good review not sure about the painting though

[@kratze1738]

Many years ago, we were lost in the DisneyWorld area at 2am (plane was severely delayed and this was before cellphone GPS was a thing) trying to find our offsite hotel (don't remember the name), and stopped by an open gas station to get directions. The guy told us, in heavily accented English, "Look for the Mario and turn there. The Mario! MARIO!! You can not miss it!" And being that we knew our hotel was really close to the Nickelodeon, we took off looking for a multi-story Luigi statue. We circled around for another 20+ minutes, until we suddenly saw looming up: The gigantic red Marriott sign to our left. To this day, I call it the Mario. Marriott is a good hotel. Unfortunately, the design choices tend to severely turn me off, and I avoid them if I can get a warmer, friendlier Hilton. But I don't object to staying at one, as long as I ignore the furnishings and styling.

[@rain_down_]

Have stayed in quite a few Marriott's in my time, mostly on business, and they're usually pretty good. They are definitely more for the corporate side of things, especially with their Bonvoy program. Always assumed Marriott were an extremely well known hotel brand lol

[@emergcon]

Hilton, Hyatt, Marriot. You are right. Marriot is the biggest hotel chain in the world. Its 4-5 Star Businessstandart. Nice big room, good bed - with the option to ask for a certain mattress, highspeed internet, international tv, a gym, a spa, a pool - with the option to book it for half an hour for free for your self. Bussinescenter, a lot of meeting rooms. Good breakfeast where they prepear stuff fresh for you. But I dont know who wants to spend their vacation in either downtown or at the airport cities like hannover, frankfurt, düsseldorf or the bussiness districts in london, paris, madrid or rome. They are focused on traveling professionals. Fun fact: A lot of drinks are named kind of strange so you can charge them on your corpo creditcart without raising suspicion in accounting. Love the Corpostuff. I just had to go in to one of those Hotels, "Hello I am XY and I am working for FAAMG Company X - I need a room for X nights". In most cases I did not even have to show an ID. Wonder if they can check if I actually work there or if they just send them the bill and nobody questions that ;)

[@rain_down_]

'A lot of drinks are named kind of strange so you can charge them on your corpo creditcart without raising suspicion in accounting.' That's brilliant - fair play to them! @@emergcon

[@leemorrison7113]

I like the look of it. Looks quite modern and clean and has an american feel

[@JaK-de4qx]

Two beds? One for sleeping. One For eating

[@mantya4966]

Did anyone start singing phoebe from friends 'little black curly hair' song? Lol

[@Craigcargill80]

Little black curly hair wasn't that pheobes song in friends ?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol yes

[@kkrispy2009P]

Rip Matthew perry

[@Sophie-k7c]

​@kkrispy2009P it would be better to strip off Matthew Perry. Just RIP

[@michaelknight2721]

Very nice .Tim

[@lorenzomag100]

Enjoyable vlog Tim.I stayed in the Marriott in Amsterdam over 30 years ago,and we had a carpet at the entrance and a chap with long coat and hat at the entrance to greet us.We only stayed the one night as it was expensive,so the other nights spent in Amsterdam ,were in more affordable hotels to us

[@william-uk]

The giveaway for the age/condition for me was the doors at 1:38 - very "functional", reminded me of a retro office block. I thought the bathroom looked really good (apart from the cleaning). And just looking at the breakfast made me feel hungry. I like inward-facing courtyard rooms because you can people-watch the other guests and the hotel staff, but it depends what view you're forgoing outside. Room phones are old but I miss them in, for example, Premier Inns - it just feels "weird" using a mobile to ring reception and the inevitable menu options are annoying.

[@sandy-pf9bb]

In the United States, the Gideon Society places the Bible in hotel rooms. I've read that it's bc someone in a hotel room didn't commit suicide bc of the comfort they found in a Bible someone had left behind.

[@Trth1707]

Loved the budgie pic, very quirky.

[@bigwelshpaul]

Just catching up on this video. You are spot on about this hotel. I stay there regularly for work. Never had an inside looking room though.

[@floatingisland544]

I hope you will go to some hotels in Cardiff. I'm going to a concert there next year at the Cardiff Utilita Arena and all the hotels within walking distance get very mixed reviews....

[@peter-xy5ro]

The Marriott hotel in Atlanta Georgia i love. It looks like your inside something out of a science fiction film... in my opinion.

[@Mopednerd]

That budgie is my new sleep paralysis demon 😢😂😂😂😂

[@antheamarriott2758]

I have stayed at the Marriott in Leeds. Found it to be very comfortable and clean.😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Good to know!

[@lesleyalexis8232]

I did but they removed the swimming pool and then upped their prices.!!

[@raymondbudd7355]

Marriott is usually my first choice (I travel a lot with work), always found them to be one of the better chains out there Not sure I would always stay for leisure purposes, since I prefer something a bit different in this context, nonetheless they are usually very decent. Great channel and maybe try a Malmaison next.....

[@jstanovic]

My wife uses Marriott of business travel and is Platnum or Titanium, not sure. We use their JW or Marquette brands when traveling on vacation and haven't been disappointed. We stayed at downtown Buenos Aires Marquette last November. We had a suite. The hotel has a roof top pool, exercise facility and deck. Love the M Club where we often stop for free wine, beer and appetizers after a day of sightseeing. We will be in Paris in the Sping and will likely book at the Marriott.

[@beckibeckham423]

Im from Portsmouth and had my wedding reception here 20 yrs ago in May. Obviously looks very different now, inside and out.

[@pmd1933]

Marriot is a travel hotel, everything in the rooms are located the same way no matter where you go. Its suppose to make business travelers comfortable

[@rsnc23]

My aunt was a hotel maid at decent to nice properties for many years and said it's not uncommon for people to use the ice bucket as a chamber pot.

[@Louis-eh7mo]

Looks nice tim. Will give them a try

[@hamshackleton]

Rather better than the old Royal Sailor's Home, just up from the dockyard!

[@jpsellars]

I’ve been wondering for a while when you were going to review a Marriott on this channel. My “go to” hotel chain for many years. Not sure about the Delta rebrand many are going through though.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Morning Tim, hotel looks clean and well maintained. Does exactly what it says on the tin . Yes very business vibes, but perfect if your just passing through. You didn't mention the price.

[@lparky4409]

We stayed in a hotel in Brussels with a window opening to an atrium, a few floors up from the reception, smaller than yours but quite a cosy room.

[@markstevens9660]

Was an American company, hence the ‘vibes’ …..love the way you describe the ‘white splatters’ on the headboard…😱😱 ….one can only imagine 😳🤔🤷🏼‍♂️ ….😘

[@whatsupwithdjpodcast]

I was laughing when he was touching the headboard! I hope he washed his hands!

[@elisabonetti408]

I love the budgie art! 😅

[@77437083]

My sister took me to see Cher in Leeds and we stayed in Marriott, the staff where lovely on the front desk, I would recommend

[@Rebecca_Bailey]

The outside of the hotel looks like Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, I definitely got hospital vibes from that angle

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Thoughts Tim. Looked like you walked through an open fire door on your way to your room. Another thing you might want to start checking is the Portable Electrical Appliance certification on stuff like Kettles, hairdryers, TV, etc. There should be a label on each power cord confirming that each has been checked and that it is current. These would give an insight as to how a place is run.

[@MargaretUK]

Do you work as a Health and Safety officer by any chance! 😁

[@andyarmstrong1493]

@MargaretUK No Margaret I'm long retired, shocks me how many well known hotels cut corners in these areas

[@MargaretUK]

@@andyarmstrong1493 Anything to save a pound or two eh? It's a really bad situation though, you would think that there would be regulations that they would be legally obliged to follow.

[@andyarmstrong1493]

@@MargaretUK Margaret, you're so right. I know Covid has put a lot of businesses in a bad place. In truth, in many hotels, I regularly found out of date or untested portable electrical appliances, well before Covid. These should be tested under H&S regulations and electrical safety too. I often thought that if these basic safety requirements aren't being addressed; what about all of the other things, hygiene, fire safety etc.

[@MargaretUK]

@@andyarmstrong1493 It doesn't bear thinking about 😬

[@waterslide-e8t]

i stayed at the marriot orlando airport. only stayed there for 2 nights because of a canceled flight to detroit. i never got to eat breakfast because we didnt make it in time. 100% recommended

[@amandabeech8472]

Nice hotel but prefer a outside view. That picture was creepy.

[@phill.p]

I looked at the Thumbnail & thought that hotel looks familiar🧐 then I realised it’s a mile from my house!! According to my wife who used to be the head housekeeper of a 300 bedroom hotel the stain on the bath handle is because someone has used toilet cleaner on it & left it on for to long.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

not sue how I feel about that lol

[@phill.p]

@@WalkWithMeTim apparently it’s a common practice around here due to how hard the water is, they didn’t wash it off in time.

[@emergcon]

Its just a upscale hotel chain. Stayed at marriotts, hiltons, radisons etc all the time during my time as a mid level manager at the very large logistics company I can not name due to an NDA. Just some feedback: I loved your family holiday stuff. With your wife, "the teenager and the baby". Gaby is just awesome. Holy takes is pretty well for their "embarresing" parents. I slowly reach your age and those videos with your family gives me a lot of insight on what to expect going on vacation with a potential future family. Would love to see more of content like this. The first all inclusive vacation on menorca looked so nice. My parents always took me and my two smaler siblings on road trips using a vw passart with a huge tent an all our bikes on the roof. Not because we where poor and could not afford something else. My dad was a doctor. I am completly traumatised by that. Imagine being a pubacent teen, also realy large who had to sit between his younger siblings during a drive to norway or france. In a blody passart for that matter. Back then there where no mobilephones and we had like one cassete for that hole trip. And after finaly arriving at your destination you had to build a huge giant tent with like 300 nails in the middle of the night. Probably during rain. Dont know why my parents did that to them selfes. I refused to go with them after my 15th birthday. My brother even said: Yeah, leave me at the next truck stop like you promissed. I find my own way home. He travelled to france on his own for a few month. Long story short. I allways think of vacations like something mentioned above. I never took a vacation since I started to work. I am now 38. In my early adult ages i could not afford it. After that it was like: I am usualy on bussines trips - pretty nice hotels - and I spend my vacation days at home. Your channel showed me how "normal people" would do this. Gives me a lot of inspiration and takes away my fear. I would love to see more of the family or + gabby stuff.

[@ItzBrittKneeBish]

Long story short? 😂😂

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

MARRIOTT hotels are generally franchised so they can be hit or miss. It is up to the owner to meet standards & comply with Marriott policies.

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

Did anyone miss the disappearing microphone trick? Tim had it in elevator then when he got to his floor the thing disappeared. ...😂😂😂😂

[@denisejamison2759]

Have you ever stayed in the Marriott in Liverpool. Stayed there about 20 years ago and was great. The restaurant 'Olivers' in the hotel was fantastic

[@striker2fall1]

If you are looking for a hotel experience in turkey try the eftalia hotels in alanya.. all inclusive, hotels rooms and pools are lovely but the food and drink make a Toby carvery seem like Tom kerridge level

[@luciehanks]

Try the intercontinental at the o2 it’s lovely

[@jordanwilkey932]

It's fairly typical for a UK out of town Marriott , osme of the newer ones in city centres are much better . The bird artwork is probably to reflect something local in portsmouth and not astandard item

[@teresarose731]

That was like no window when it wouldn’t open. Not safe.

[@AbsoluteAudits]

3:00 those things are for hanging umbrellas or things like tote bags! Side note: Are you upgrading to the Pocket 3?

[@mandyedavis7978]

My daughter had her prom there 8 years ago 😊

[@davidpar2]

Our local Sheraton was built in the 60s or 70s and features rooms that look into the center of the hotel, where there’s a courtyard restaurant and a pool and hot tub. I always thought that was neat. It was a popular design choice in those days. National Lampoon’s Vacation from ‘83 features a motel like that. Btw-you used to be able to go out onto the balconies, haha

[@Sophiechic]

I quite like the budgie picture it's different