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JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Soaring Business Bay twin-tower hotel with extensive dining and bathtubs overlooking the Burj Khalifa.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 25 sources · 340 traveler insights
96
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Exceptional
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This towering Business Bay hotel delivers modern rooms with sweeping skyline views, plush beds, and a massive array of dining venues. Service is consistently attentive, highlighted by convenient poolside buzzers and a helpful shuttle service to nearby malls. However, the property's enormous scale regularly causes congestion, leading to packed, noisy breakfast sessions at Kitchen6 and frustrating traffic delays when arriving or departing. 1415
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the spacious bathrooms, especially deep bathtubs positioned against north-facing windows with direct views of the Burj Khalifa. 1789
- The expansive breakfast spread at Kitchen6 earns wide acclaim for its generous daily variety and standout options like freshly made kulchas. 215
- Service throughout the property is reliably attentive, from poolside staff responding to seat-side call buzzers to executive lounge agents coordinating city reservations. 714
The catch
- Elevator speeds divide reviewers: some experience long waits in such a tall tower during peak times, while others note the six scenic lifts keep vertical traffic moving smoothly. 142510
- The Business Bay setting also draws mixed reactions; while many appreciate the hotel shuttle to Downtown attractions, others dislike the 10-to-15-minute walk in the heat to the nearest metro station. 82317
Who it's for
- — Marriott Bonvoy point redeemers
- — Business travelers using lounge facilities
- — Skyline view seekers
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking a walkable beachside promenade
- — Guests easily overwhelmed by hectic, crowded breakfast halls
- — Anyone requiring immediate doorstep access to the metro
Seen on camera
19 moments · 3 videos · JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
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“Prime 68 is widely regarded as one of downtown Dubai's premier steakhouse restaurants serving highquality and perfectly…”
youtube.com2:21“we are all the way up on the 63rd floor it was an incredibly fast elevator ride absolutely amazing”
youtube.com1:10“so actually let's just start with the room right away cuz the room is absolutely really really nice we got a lot of wood…”
youtube.com1:39“okay now let's go check out the bathroom because the bathroom even in a very standard room like ours is absolutely pheno…”
youtube.com3:24“and then down below looks like the room also does have a fridge as well which is a very nice touch”
youtube.com5:19“as titanium they just went ahead and gave us the 400 p.m. checkout for tomorrow which is very very kind of them I check…”
youtube.com5:43“everything else though is great nice fluffy robes U lots of a wonderful soap and shampoo it's the lavender essential ite…”
youtube.com8:55“the staff here have been absolutely great the young lady on the desk that checked me in check million efficiently quickl…”
youtube.com8:46“The penthouse, our luxury duplex pen houses are located on the top floors of both towers. They feature a separate living…”
youtube.com1:26“Positano Positano is an authentic Italian restaurant offering freshlymade pasta and pizza as well as delicious meat dish…”
youtube.com3:37“fitness center had incredible views”
youtube.com9:07“the second thing I really like about this hotel room is the bathroom absolutely five-star large well fitted out luxuriou…”
youtube.com5:39“so the other thing I've just noticed about this room is this desk area which is not only huge it's just really nicely la…”
youtube.com6:26“if you're going to come into the deny for a few days this is a very central area with Dubai Mall just up the road Sheikh…”
youtube.com10:31“This new and trendy burger joint offers great vibes, great views, and simply luscious burgers available for dining in an…”
youtube.com4:22“we do have a separate shower area and this one does have the rainfall shower as well which I think should be standard at…”
youtube.com4:08“we've got one cabinet here got some slippers which is amazing because every luxury hotel in my opinion slippers”
youtube.com4:32“next up we're going to talk about the service definitely five out of five everyone here truly serves you cares about you…”
youtube.com8:14“and then finally we're going to talk about the value how much do I personally value this property I'm going to give that…”
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$178est. per night
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “the second thing I really like about this hotel room is the bathroom absolutely five-star large well fitted out luxurious cannot get better than this JW Marriott 10 out of 10” 245:39
- “okay now let's go check out the bathroom because the bathroom even in a very standard room like ours is absolutely phenomenal so follow me this way” 123:24
Food
93read from 21 sources · Deep coverage
- “If you're staying at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rang Mahal is hard to miss - and we're glad we didn't. It served some of the best Indian food we've had at a luxury hotel anywhere.” 15
- “The kulchas were a particular highlight. We stayed four nights, and never quite had the same breakfast twice. It remains one of the most generous breakfast buffets we've experienced at a Marriott property.” 15
Location
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The hotel's location in the newly developed Dubai Creek area provides a luxurious retreat away from the tourist crowds while maintaining easy access to the airport and major attractions.” 13
- “Its location is simply the property's strongest USP, situated on Business Bay, Dubai's business hub; the hotel has already earned the reputation as Dubai's first world-class convention and business destination hotel.” 16
Noise
87read from 6 sources · Solid coverage
Room
96read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The base-level rooms at this hotel already have a generous size, and I was blown away to receive a mid-stay upgrade to the beautiful Deluxe Corner Suite, which is something that the hotel had really gone above and beyond to deliver.” 17
- “I was upgraded most of times to a suite (both Tower A and Tower B), but if you get an upgrade, please ask in the Front Desk to get upgraded in Tower B (has a spectacular city view, attached a photo from Floor 52):” 23
Service
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “From that point on, I stopped collecting the names of staff who impressed me, because it was quite clear that they all would. I don't think I've ever stayed at a hotel before where the staff were so eager to help - and not in an annoying way.” 21
- “Service throughout the stay was warm, attentive, and consistent. The team remembered why we were there - and on our daughter's birthday morning, they brought a cake out at breakfast and gathered around the table to sing Happy Birthday.” 15
Bed & Sleep
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Value
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “and then finally we're going to talk about the value how much do I personally value this property I'm going to give that a five out of five” 128:33
- “I booked a two-night stay at this property for just 24,000 Bonvoy points per night (later, I found nights for as low as 21,000 Bonvoy points), an exceptional value.” 13
Where it is, how to reach it
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay Business Bay
Emirate of Dubai
121000 Middle East
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Punches above its peers
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 88, across 103 hotels in the same bracket. In Dubai it sits 1 point above the local median of 95.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 103 comparable hotels.
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What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Noise
71
Bathroom
67
Location
63
Room
55
Food
49
Bed & Sleep
46
Service
24
Value
9
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Food50 mentions · 3 filmed
- “Although afternoon tea and an evening happy hour may not sound like a full-fledged meal service, the food options provided throughout the day were exceedingly abundant. Each dining service proved to be more than sufficient to get us through the day.” 14
- “Lounge breakfast was good - omelet station, good pancakes, etc.” 8
- “If you're staying at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rang Mahal is hard to miss - and we're glad we didn't. It served some of the best Indian food we've had at a luxury hotel anywhere.” 15
- “Prime 68 is widely regarded as one of downtown Dubai's premier steakhouse restaurants serving highquality and perfectly prepared meat.” On camera12:21
- “The kulchas were a particular highlight. We stayed four nights, and never quite had the same breakfast twice. It remains one of the most generous breakfast buffets we've experienced at a Marriott property.” 15
- “Bridgewater Tavern sits beside the Dubai Water Canal and offers a completely different mood from the hotel's fine-dining rooms. It's a relaxed, outdoor canal-side setting - ideal for a slow lunch or evening drinks.” 15
- “The Hotel has the Executive Lounge in the Floor 37th (Free Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, and Happy Hour, excellent food variety and spectacular view of the city).” 23
- “If you're looking for a Dubai brunch with delicious food and a travel theme, you should check out my post about JW Marriott Marquis' Wanderlust Brunch.” 21
- “I thought the breakfast in the lounge and the main restaurant was just okay. Large spread, but i thought the quality was lacking. Bread was stale and the coffee was weak.” 8
- “Sheraton Grand is fine. If there isn't a convention at the WTC you might swing an upgrade but if there's a trade show going on than fat chance. Just don't bother with their coffee and go behind the hotel where there's a really decent deli.” 10
- “amazing bars & restaurants- steakhouse, Italian, Thai, Indian, Japanese (or Chinese, I forget), Burger place, etc” 9
- “The buffet at Kitchen6 was easily one of the most extensive breakfast offerings I've ever seen.” 14
- “The Lounge serves delicious light bar snacks, drinks and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.” 11
- “It was a seriously top-notch breakfast spread, and came close to matching the unforgettable breakfast at the JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, which remains the most amazing hotel breakfast buffet I've encountered to this day.” 17
- “Breakfast can be busy but is still good.” 4
- “But of course it's beautiful and modern with a nice lounge and breakfast, and a million restaurants.” 25
- “Where they serve breakfast is huge! You can literally get lost trying to find something to eat. It's restaurants in Dubai that could fit inside of the cafeteria where I ate breakfast.” 9
- “The breakfast buffet deserves a section of its own. It featured an enormous selection across Arabic, Indian, South Indian, continental, Asian, and international dishes - alongside live cooking stations, fresh juices, pastries, fruit, and made-to-order eggs.” 15
- “Lounge was good (including the breakfast), and they have a Michelin selected Indian Restaurant in the lobby.” 25
- “If you are hungry I'd recommend the calamari at Aqua, the poolside restaurant and bar.” 2
- “A very nice choice offered as you can see on the pictures. Usually the chefs serve us or else they serve us individual portions. I really enjoyed the lunch dishes.” 19
- “I would also recommend that you have dinner in one of the hotel's many excellent restaurants.” 7
- “Positano Positano is an authentic Italian restaurant offering freshlymade pasta and pizza as well as delicious meat dishes and an exceptional wine and dessert menu.” On camera13:37
- “The Kitchen6 dinner buffet offered a very wide variety of cuisines from several regions.” 2
- “However, since nearly every guest of this enormous hotel descended upon Kitchen6 in the morning, we found the restaurant to be extremely hectic and noisy the first morning we walked through it.” 14
- “We made friends with one of the chefs who worked at the omelette station - we chatted with him on our first morning there, and then it just so happened that he was catching the Dubai Metro with us later that day after his shift - and so he gave us some extra-special treatment on the other two mornings.” 17
- “Afternoon tea 2:30-4pm in the lounge was better than breakfast, including quality sandwiches with specialty bread rather than standard sliced bread.” 8
- “When breakfast in the lounge has a nice upscale a la carte breakfast to elites then I enjoy it and is perhaps an even better alternative to a crowded restaurant, but the breakfast in the lounge at JWM was entirely forgettable without any special dish offered.” 8
- “The afternoon spread is pretty simple, and only features a few sweet and savoury bites. In theory, you could choose to have lunch here, but it wouldn't be very satisfying.” 17
- “Room service is pricey, but available 24/7 and has lots of variety.” 5
- “Grosvenor House. Great service and restaurants.” 25
- “Equally as important as the quality of the food was the level of service throughout my time in the restaurant. When my first coffee was nearing empty, a waiter came by asking about a refill.” 22
- “The lounge offers a free buffet breakfast each morning, which is loaded with premium food selections.” 7
- “This new and trendy burger joint offers great vibes, great views, and simply luscious burgers available for dining in and for takeaway.” On camera14:22
- “Dinner at Rang Mahal (4th floor) was quite tasty - butter chicken and cheese naan - a bit pricey at 168 AED (I added some tip and am still trying to figure out tipping norms in the UAE vs. what I'm used to back home), but it definitely satisfied my craving for Indian food” 8
- “Happy hour 6:30-8:30pm was decent although not the best I have seen in the city. There was a choice of small hot dishes and also a chef station.” 8
- “The gym, pool, restaurants and bars have great variety.” 10
- “Taste the vibrant colors of India at Rang Mahal. The perfect venue for a casual dinner with friends or a romantic date night for two, the restaurant offers a range of traditional and modern flavors featuring signature regional favorites.” 20
- “Not many big-ticket items on the buffet, but everything was delicious.” 2
- “Breakfast spread was fine, but nothing to write home about.” 8
- “Five-star Marriott Marquis is known for its signature SARAY Spa, state-of-the-art health and fitness center and a tremendous line-up of restaurants!” 11
- “Have stayed at Grosvenor House twice and love the property. Excellent breakfast, amazing service, spacious rooms and upgrades were easy to come by.” 25
- “Where they serve breakfast is huge! You can literally get lost trying to find something to eat.” 9
- “The breakfast spread in the lounge was nothing short of spectacular. It included a live omelet station, local dishes, continental favourites, cold cuts, and small bites.” 13
- “The 24-hour French bakery, La Farine Cafe & Bakery, also lays out a French-inspired buffet breakfast with delicious cakes and pastries each morning.” 18
- “There is no better place to connect and enjoy a café au lait and freshly baked pastries than at La Farine. This sophisticated and welcoming French Café, is ideal for guests in a rush as the bakery and coffee counter offers pastries, breads, and drinks to go too.” 16
- “Restaurants are plentiful here, but focus your appetite on Tong Thai La Farine, the latter of which has French cakes and pastries worth every calorie.” 5
- “The quality and variety of food rivalled upscale restaurants, making it an elevated dining experience.” 13
- “Moreover, in true JW Marriott fashion, both the breakfast in the restaurant and the Executive Lounge for elite members were truly spectacular offerings.” 17
- “Next day I rose bright and early and went to enjoy the breakfast buffet at Kitchen on the first floor of the hotel. I was immediately served a latte and some fresh orange juice, and then went to do a lap of the buffet. What a feast!” 21
Service48 mentions · 4 filmed
- “Stayed at Grosvenor House last week. Very high level of customer service.” 25
- “Thanks to the Titanium Elite status and following the chat negotiations, I have been granted a very nice upgrade to a Deluxe Corner Suite.” 19
- “Staff all extremely friendly and accomodating.” 8
- “No real front desk lines at either check-in or check-out (significant number of agents (like 10) across a slew of desks - the lounge also has a front desk, but I didn't use this)” 8
- “From that point on, I stopped collecting the names of staff who impressed me, because it was quite clear that they all would. I don't think I've ever stayed at a hotel before where the staff were so eager to help - and not in an annoying way.” 21
- “A nice front desk agent by the name of Stalin helped get everything sorted out, and provided a backgrounder on the hotel.” 22
- “everything else though is great nice fluffy robes U lots of a wonderful soap and shampoo it's the lavender essential items” On camera128:55
- “Service throughout the stay was warm, attentive, and consistent. The team remembered why we were there - and on our daughter's birthday morning, they brought a cake out at breakfast and gathered around the table to sing Happy Birthday.” 15
- “Fun towel animal given during turndowns” 8
- “I had clients stay for 70+ nights at the Sheraton currently in a one-bed apartment and the service has been amazing and we got them a great deal.” 10
- “Check-in went smoothly and I took the elevator up to my room on the seventh floor, in Tower A, room A-701.” 7
- “as titanium they just went ahead and gave us the 400 p.m. checkout for tomorrow which is very very kind of them I check in” On camera125:43
- “The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai also has several check-in desks dedicated for Marriott Bonvoy Elite members. There was no lineup at these desks when we arrived and were assisted promptly.” 14
- “Another benefit of the lounge are the agents who can answer questions about Dubai, and connect you with the concierge to make reservations for dining and activities both at the hotel and around the city. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.” 7
- “Upon stepping out of our taxi, we were immediately greeted by the incredibly attentive staff and our bags were quickly whisked away while we made our way to the check-in desks. This was just the first example of the outstanding service we'd receive at this property.” 14
- “the staff here have been absolutely great the young lady on the desk that checked me in check million efficiently quickly comfortably she knew far more about the hotel than I did was obviously keen on her job” On camera248:46
- “The service isn't bad at JW but it's so big that it's inevitably a little less personal.” 25
- “Adorable Loshi in Guest Relations escorted us to a sumptuous room, gave explanations about service, etc., and also said that guests with Executive Lounge access can choose to eat breakfast in Kitchen6 or the Lounge.” 11
- “The team acknowledged the request warmly, asked for a photograph of her, and confirmed a complimentary room upgrade in advance. We were upgraded to a room on the 60th floor - easily one of the most memorable rooms we've stayed in. The room itself was spacious, elegant, and beautifully maintained.” 15
- “The Copperhead Pub is open late, and has an amiable Sri Lankan manager at the helm.” 22
- “Kitchen6 truly excelled in their service, well done staff!” 2
- “Sheraton is renovated recently and treats Titanium+ very well, especially the lounge team.” 10
- “Check-in was quick and efficient at one of the many desks in the lobby, though as guests of the Club Level Executive Suite, we did have a choice of checking in from the Club Level floor.” 16
- “I haven't been to GH but my fave spot at the moment is Renaissance Business Bay, esp if I will be at DIFC a lot. Intimate lounge, personal service.” 25
- “Grosvenor House. Great service and restaurants.” 25
- “Walking into the lobby at 8:30 am, I was prepared to pay for an early check-in. However, the reception staff surprised me by confirming that my room was ready without any additional charge.” 13
- “Service at GH is wonderful, JWM is typical business busy.” 25
- “Outside of Creek Kitchen, hotel staff were just as helpful. At the pool, one of the personnel brought over a towel, and a bottle of water. In the spa area, Bless(-ed?), one of the managers, offered tea, even though it was her day off. Hotel employees seemed eager to assist with my ridiculous questions about the property, and the neighborhood, as I'm not familiar with the city.” 22
- “While the breakfast spread in the lounge couldn't match the offerings in Kitchen6, we found the lounge to be more than sufficient. That coupled with the amazing views of the Dubai skyline and wonderful service, we didn't feel like we were missing out by eating in the lounge.” 14
- “Service was consistently friendly” 8
- “The JW is a nice enough hotel - got decent upgrades at both.” 25
- “In addition to this, the staff in the lounge were such a delight.” 14
- “Offered 4 PM late checkout proactively” 8
- “Without a moment's hesitation, the associate checked in his system and saw that the suite was available for the night. He even invited us to simply go about our day in Dubai, and our belongings would automatically be brought to our new suite for us. That was just one of the many examples of outstanding service that we'd encounter here at the hotel.” 17
- “Service was on par with luxury hotels the service in the lounge was particularly good and a clear notch above my stay just a few days prior at Sheraton Grand.” 8
- “If location isn't an issue, GH has much more personal service.” 25
- “I do like the feee shuttle service to the Dubai mall since I intend to going there multiple times.” 23
- “My family and I just completed a wonderful stay at the JW Marriott in Dubai! The service staff were impeccable!” 4
- “Have stayed at Grosvenor House twice and love the property. Excellent breakfast, amazing service, spacious rooms and upgrades were easy to come by.” 25
- “Fancy Illy espresso machines are a nice upgrade.” 5
- “Came back to the room in the evening to find a lovely welcome gift of specialized dates and a fruit plate (plus, some nice turndown service performed)” 8
- “Overall excellent service from the staff, you may never have to leave since there are...” 4
- “Pool staff were regularly making the rounds to deliver bottled water and take drink or food orders. At each set of chairs was a handy "call for service" buzzer with a QR code for the menu.” 14
- “Nice touch by Marriott to provide the (free) shuttle service to the Dubai Mall - the Mall being an experience by itself !” 14
- “The hotel's staff offer an incredible level of service, from top to bottom.” 7
- “Even the glass elevators became part of the experience. As they climb, the city unfolds in stages - the kind of small detail you don't expect to remember, but you do.” 15
- “Although the lounge played host to lots of guests, the selection was fairly modest in its offering and setup in a self-service fashion. It was possible to place individual orders with the staff, if you could flag someone down, an area for improvement indeed.” 2
- “next up we're going to talk about the service definitely five out of five everyone here truly serves you cares about you especially in the club Lounge they just can't do enough for you everything from check-in to just service requests has been just spoton excellent excellent service” On camera128:14
Room48 mentions · 3 filmed
- “I was upgraded most of times to a suite (both Tower A and Tower B), but if you get an upgrade, please ask in the Front Desk to get upgraded in Tower B (has a spectacular city view, attached a photo from Floor 52):” 23
- “The decor in the suite was very much in the same classic theme as the Seaview King Room, but felt a touch more luxurious with so much furniture spread out throughout.” 17
- “The spacious one-bedroom suite, spread across 95 sq m featured a modern and clean design with a hint of color splashed across the room with some contemporary art.” 16
- “I had clients stay for 70+ nights at the Sheraton currently in a one-bed apartment and the service has been amazing and we got them a great deal. The new refurbed rooms are on point too !” 10
- “Executive Suites are worth the splurge, offering 6,700 square feet of walk-in closets, deep-soaking tubs and separate study, dining and living areas.” 20
- “The main negative about the room was the use of carpet in the entire bedroom, living room, and dining areas and the carpet itself which felt rough.” 8
- “In addition, there was plenty of space in the bathroom to simply move around, which again made me feel like I hadn't really missed out on much in not receiving a suite upgrade, since the square footage in the Seaview King Room was more than enough.” 17
- “No upgrade showed up in app - I think the property is so big that they do upgrades at the moment, which makes sense - asked at check-in and was blocked in a lovely Deluxe Corner Suite on a high floor of Tower B (same building and elevator bank as the 37th floor lounge - convenient) - had to wait a bit in the lounge but was in the room by 14:00” 8
- “The room is chic and extensive, with different seating areas, some more intimate than others. The chairs are comfortable.” 19
- “The base-level Deluxe Room was quite spacious. There was more than enough real-estate inside for the both of us to have our own area with getting in each other's way.” 14
- “Since it was a corner room, I liked having windows on two walls of the bedroom and views of the Dubai canal.” 8
- “and then down below looks like the room also does have a fridge as well which is a very nice touch” On camera125:19
- “Once I stepped into my 55th floor room, I was immediately drawn to the impressive view. I never got sick of the view for the duration of my stay.” 2
- “Suite definitely had a smokey smell, but I wasnt going to trade away the suite or view and it was easy to get used to and not notice after a minute” 8
- “And let's just say the coffee machine isn't the most modern I've seen.” 19
- “The room also includes an oversized ottoman and a separate workstation, making it versatile for relaxation and productivity. The space felt expansive and intimate, with thoughtful touches enhancing the overall experience.” 13
- “Unfortunately, there was no coffee machine in the room.” 2
- “Nevertheless, the associate very kindly let me know that he'd keep checking for suite availability throughout my stay, and would upgrade me later on if something did open up.” 17
- “The decoration is sophisticated, in soft, neutral shades mixed with wooden furniture.” 19
- “I loved the size and design of the desk, which felt like it exuded authority, and I felt especially productive when working here.” 17
- “The bedroom features a large, comfortable bed, 32-inch LED television, and a study desk with neatly hidden power and multimedia sockets, ideal for its business traveler to work comfortably while sipping on some fresh coffee brewed from the Illy machine.” 16
- “so actually let's just start with the room right away cuz the room is absolutely really really nice we got a lot of wood going on in here” On camera121:39
- “Wifi is free in public areas, but $16 per day for basic in-room access and $27 for high-speed access (for up to six devices). You can avoid the rub by joining Marriott Rewards, though.” 5
- “so the other thing I've just noticed about this room is this desk area which is not only huge it's just really nicely laid out with the mirror behind obviously powerpoints also got HDMI and USB to connect into the TV over there which is interesting I've seen that before” On camera246:26
- “The room was equipped with the incredibly soft Marriott bedding, comfortable seating, desk, day bed and hot water kettle.” 2
- “My room on the 21st floor was super spacious, tastefully decorated and comfortable.” 21
- “The power outlets near to the bed were behind the nightstand and not easily accessible.” 7
- “The hallways were spotless, as was the room itself.” 22
- “The room featured a king size bed. It was extremely comfortable.” 7
- “A huge pillar was in the bedroom and behind it a corner sofa with a coffee table. Honestly, this corner lacked the light to make it attractive.” 19
- “We had been assigned Room B6302, on the 63rd floor of Tower B. This was one of the hotel's Seaview King Rooms, and I thought that it was very spacious for a standard room.” 17
- “My room was on the 11th floor, and offered some neat views of that rather photogenic Dubai skyline:” 22
- “For the lights, a little more complicated: I sometimes understood nothing of what I was turning on or off! It's supposed to be easy I know, but for example I've searched a lot, I couldn't find any switch in the living room to turn it off!” 19
- “Room design is very "classy" with lots of dark woods everywhere and beige carpet (it's a similar aesthetic to the other JW Marriott Marquis in Miami)” 8
- “Adorable Loshi in Guest Relations escorted us to a sumptuous room, gave explanations about service, etc., and also said that guests with Executive Lounge access can choose to eat breakfast in Kitchen6 or the Lounge.” 11
- “Amazing views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa - exhilarating to stand on the window sill and look down at the cars going by (and being stuck in traffic) below” 8
- “The room's design incorporates traditional Emirati elements in a contemporary style, balancing cultural homage and modern luxury.” 13
- “Decor is kept modern and elegant with little color and mostly dark hues.” 18
- “Definitely not the strongest air con - warms up a bit with the window coverings opened - but I slept fine and was never overly hot” 8
- “The suite looked decent, nothing too exciting or memorable but its a JWM brand hotel so I thought the sober style was appropriate.” 8
- “The dressing room is huge and bright with a wardrobe space on either side and a mirror in front.” 19
- “The hallways were spotless, as was the room itself. It was airy, comfortable, and had a couple of agreeable seating options.” 22
- “I may have been on a relatively low floor in the world's tallest hotel, but the scene outside my window was still something to shout about.” 21
- “The view from the rooms are mesmerizing. It's worth splurging on a seaview room just to sit by the window and gawk.” 5
- “No proper fridge in the room, just one of those "coolers" that don't actually keep things cold.” 8
- “The rooms were modern featuring universal plugs and the entire room could be controlled from a controller next to the bed.” 2
- “In addition, every time I made requests in the chat via the Marriott app they were always very quick to answer. They handled my requests efficiently every time including scheduling my covid test in my room (250 AED).” 8
- “The base-level rooms at this hotel already have a generous size, and I was blown away to receive a mid-stay upgrade to the beautiful Deluxe Corner Suite, which is something that the hotel had really gone above and beyond to deliver.” 17
Value8 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The buffet breakfast is widely lauded for its extensive options (though, it's not included in all room rates).” 18
- “Indeed, I was astonished to see the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai was going for 420 AED ($150) per night, which I felt was an awesome deal for a high-end hotel in a central location, and certainly better value than paying 35,000 Bonvoy points for the Category 5 property.” 17
- “A great value given the beautiful rooms, stunning views, and diverse dining options.” 5
- “A slightly disappointing hotel pool aside, my impressions of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai are very strong all around, and I think it's excellent value for a Category 5 Marriott Bonvoy redemption or even a cheap cash stay during the summertime low season.” 17
- “I booked a two-night stay at this property for just 24,000 Bonvoy points per night (later, I found nights for as low as 21,000 Bonvoy points), an exceptional value.” 13
- “I enjoyed spending time at The Vault, a bar which takes up the top two levels of the hotel's Tower A. Drinks are pricey, but the views are astounding.” 7
- “Marquis is probably better since it's not too far from the Burj Khalifa however, I found the St Regis nearby to be at a better price (total of 3 in my party) and come with more amenities.” 23
- “and then finally we're going to talk about the value how much do I personally value this property I'm going to give that a five out of five” On camera128:33
Location24 mentions · 1 filmed
- “I had a short walk to the hotel from the City Centre Deira metro station, a convenient stop on the red line running between Dubai DXB airport and the skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road.” 22
- “A huge plus to the location is the great river walk just next to the property.” 2
- “The hotel's location in the newly developed Dubai Creek area provides a luxurious retreat away from the tourist crowds while maintaining easy access to the airport and major attractions.” 13
- “Nevertheless, we found its location and facilities to be ideal for our needs.” 14
- “It's the tallest hotel in the world - lovely views and long elevator trips. It is well located overall though it's sort of stuck in an odd spot where Ubers often need to waste time turning around.” 25
- “The Business Bay location offers little within walking distance, though the hotel provides a free shuttle to Dubai Mall.” 18
- “I like the Grosvenor lounge better - the view from the JW is nice due to height, but the Marina location is much better to stroll out.” 25
- “While Grosvernor is a "historic"/iconic property in Dubai, it's in Marina and you'll eventually fall victim to the traffic in and out of the district - don't do it, especially not with kids” 23
- “Excellent breakfast, amazing service, spacious rooms and upgrades were easy to come by. It's nicely located in the marina so we liked being able to walk the marina in the mornings and evenings, as Dubai itself is not super walkable.” 25
- “Feb is great weather, perfect for walking around marina and jbr. It's a hassle to walk from JWM to downtown blvd, always needs taxis, funnily enough a taxi from GH will take same amount of time to BK outside of rh as the taxi from JWM during rh.” 25
- “Its location is simply the property's strongest USP, situated on Business Bay, Dubai's business hub; the hotel has already earned the reputation as Dubai's first world-class convention and business destination hotel.” 16
- “if you're going to come into the deny for a few days this is a very central area with Dubai Mall just up the road Sheikh Zayed Road Metra around the corner very very central place so I would highly recommend it” On camera2410:31
- “Located at the Lobby Level, The Lounge is an ideal place for informal meetings, work, and relaxation while sipping on refreshing drinks and light snacks.” 16
- “In Dubai I generally like to either be close to (1) the old city / Creek area, or (2) the Marina, or (3) the Palm for a relaxing trip where I will not get out much. JWM is neither of those so for me its suboptimal.” 8
- “The Executive Lounge is available to members with Platinum or higher Marriott Bonvoy status. It is located on the 37th floor of Tower A and offers magnificent views of the surroundings of Dubai.” 19
- “JW for sure, it's adjacent to Downtown with a shuttle service to the mall and plenty of attractions in the immediate vicinity, in December you will also be able to walk a bit in the area - should you want to” 23
- “As luxurious as it is defining, the 1,608-room property occupies a prime downtown locale near the Dubai Canal in Business Bay.” 20
- “Elevated above the city's business district on Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel offers guests easy access to the world-renowned Dubai Mall and jaw-dropping Burj Khalifa.” 11
- “Besides walking along the canal, the immediate area is not pedestrian-friendly, there's lots of construction and little within walking distance.” 18
- “JWM is a 10-15 minute walk in the heat to Business Bay metro station so also not very close access to public transportation.” 8
- “Location is accessible to the Dubai Mall + Burj Khalifa area (absolutely worth seeing, especially at night) either via a 30-minute walk, a shorter walk to the Business Bay Metro station and then a quick hop up one stop (one-way ticket about $1.63 USD or 6 AED), or the seemingly hourly shuttle from the hotel (didn't try this as I asked at 7:10 PM, and they said the next departure was 8 PM)” 8
- “One of my favorite features of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai was the location along the Al Jadaf Canal!” 2
- “Excellent location and large rooms which are in a good state.” 4
- “The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is located in the Business Bay district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, directly adjacent to the Al Jadaf - Dubai Canal. Its proximity to downtown Dubai, where the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are located, is quite convenient.” 14
Bathroom25 mentions · 3 filmed
- “The bathroom was huge, and had separate spaces for the tub and shower. There were a couple of small issues with the bathroom, but nothing that required any staff to stop by.” 22
- “For many of us, that's an accident waiting to happen. It was very difficult to keep from turning off the water, or adjusting its temperature with my back. I have been in contact with the hotel, in the hopes that an adjustment could be made to the shower's design.” 7
- “The bathroom was huge, and had separate spaces for the tub and shower.” 22
- “While I'm always happy to have access to a roll-in shower, the design of this particular shower was quite poor.” 7
- “There was only a single sink in the bathroom, though, which was a bit strange since the countertop definitely had enough space for two (and most higher-end hotels seem to fit in two sinks whenever they can).” 17
- “Bathroom very nice, and shower pressure was excellent with a wand and a rainfall shower. Large bathtub as well.” 8
- “The bathroom was large and very wheelchair friendly.” 7
- “The main bathroom was the strong point of the suite very spacious, it had a large window near the bathtub and was private enough despite the window because the tower across was not that close.” 8
- “A deep bathtub is placed along the window with a small step to access it, very appreciated. Also the controls for opening the water are clear (handy!).” 19
- “Shower was fantastic with strong rainfall pressure” 8
- “the second thing I really like about this hotel room is the bathroom absolutely five-star large well fitted out luxurious cannot get better than this JW Marriott 10 out of 10” On camera245:39
- “The bathroom boasted a generously sized bathtub, along with a separate toilet chamber and walk-in shower.” 14
- “JWM is big, impersonal, and there are some minor weird impractical things about the rooms (hairdryer plugs for my wife for example).” 25
- “Crucially, the bathtub was positioned right by the north-facing window, which directly faced the towering Burj Khalifa. What a satisfying view to gaze upon as you're taking a bath!” 17
- “The half bathroom near the entrance was extremely small especially compared to the main bathroom: there was barely space to open the door and sneak in.” 8
- “Directly opposite of the closet area was the entrance to the very well-appointed bathroom.” 14
- “The bathroom was spacious yet minimal in its design. It had a full-sized bathtub, shower stall and quality toiletries I've come to know from Marriott.” 2
- “okay now let's go check out the bathroom because the bathroom even in a very standard room like ours is absolutely phenomenal so follow me this way” On camera123:24
- “Couple of missed long hair bundles in the bathroom” 8
- “The Suite bathroom is luxurious, to say the least, with its marble flooring, Aromatherapy Associate bath products, and a spacious bathtub overlooking the Business Bay.” 16
- “we do have a separate shower area and this one does have the rainfall shower as well which I think should be standard at all luxury hotels” On camera124:08
- “Shower pressure from the rainfall head is great” 8
- “A little detail that has been poorly thought out: the shower head remains very high even when it is at the bottom of the arm.” 19
- “The bathroom was spacious yet minimal in its design.” 2
- “Each has a spa-like marble bathroom outfitted with a rain shower, and separate oversized bath tub.” 11
View3 mentions
- “The bar at the JW has a great view - but lots of girls for rent up there which makes it not so great for couples IMHO.” 25
- “There are panoramic and architecturally stunning views of Dubai from all guest rooms.” 11
- “The floor-to-ceiling windows looked out across the city, framing Dubai's skyline like a painting.” 15
Noise8 mentions · 1 filmed
- “Waiting for us on arrival was a quiet, thoughtful surprise - a birthday cake, fresh fruit, chocolates, and a personalised card for our daughter. It set the tone for the whole stay.” 15
- “Comments Section karmapolice52 • 7mo ago JWM is big, impersonal, and there are some minor weird impractical things about the rooms (hairdryer plugs for my wife for example). It's the tallest hotel in the world - lovely views and long elevator trips.” 25
- “Traffic getting in and out of the hotel can be a real pain.” 8
- “Of the few nitpicks I have about this property would be that we often found ourselves with lengthy wait times for the elevators. I think all the traffic to and from the Executive Lounge on the 37th floor contributed to most of the wait times.” 14
- “I only have two minor criticisms about the property: the extended wait times we experienced for the elevator and the lack of modern connectivity in the guest rooms.” 14
- “Elevator waits can be extensive as 4 cars per half of each tower (4 go to the bottom 35, 4 go to the top 35) is not enough - the call buttons for each side are also not well-marked, which can lead to guests pushing the wrong buttons, which makes the waits worse with useless stops” 8
- “we are all the way up on the 63rd floor it was an incredibly fast elevator ride absolutely amazing” On camera121:10
- “The elevator was large enough for my power wheelchair, luggage, and 3-4 additional guests.” 7
Bed & Sleep4 mentions
- “Anyway, after a standard crazy Friday, it was so comforting to fall in to that mammoth hotel bed.” 21
- “The King bed is comfortable and the bedding pleasant. A nice setup.” 19
- “The bed could be improved - the mattress was quite firm, the pillows were a bit too soft (sleeping on two worked well, though), and the sheets were a bit too cold - it's not bad, and I slept fine, but I wouldn't rank it highly in my mental list of beds” 8
- “Bed is pretty comfortable - mattress is definitely on the firmer side but this one seemed to have a bit of a topper, plush covers, plush pillows” 8
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- 1JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai - Is it Worth the Hype?youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“Prime 68 is widely regarded as one of downtown Dubai's premier steakhouse restaurants serving highquality and perfectly prepared meat.”
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“A huge plus to the location is the great river walk just next to the property.”
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- 4Jw Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, solo triptraveltowith.comReview siteDate not stated7 quotes used
“Breakfast can be busy but is still good.”
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“A great value given the beautiful rooms, stunning views, and diverse dining options.”
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