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Review: JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka
Room Type
One-Bedroom Suite
Elite Status
Marriott Titanium
Date
June 2020
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Any suggestions on how to score a room using points at the JW Marriot? Most of my searches resulted with cash rate availability only. I would love to stay here – using points!
Hi Fatima! Maybe try searching again … I see wide open availability from now well into next year … almost nights for 40K points until spring.
I have been following Prince of Travel for a while now. I was searching JW Marriott activities and your blog post showed up in the Google search. I was so happy to find it. This review is EXACTLY what I was looking for. You read my mind! Thanks for another great review!
You also have to consider the outrageous charges added to the resort fee, local HST and another local fee. The manager is not accommodating at all.
At the end, when a hotel is not accommodating and charging for everything and anything, your family may not feel welcome.
Just think about it.
FYI plat elites and higher now are receiving up to $75 credit towards breakfast each day.
Great review! We we’re there just prior to the rate increase in June. Another cost saving option is the points plus cash ($600) upgrade to the 2 bedroom executive suite which technically allows 8 adult guests ( works well for extended family with a king, 2 queen and a pull out) Beauty is you only pay one resort fee as only one unit. These suites are huge with full kitchen, living/ dining area and a large wrap around balcony with prime lake view. So nice we didn’t feel the need to eat out which “almost” justified the extra cost. Well worth it for a small family reunion.
It’s really one of the few full service luxury resort you can get in Ontario as far as I’m concerned. But the steep price is not worth it imo. I have stayed here quite a few years back. I was in the section where they have the suites which is separate from the main building. The hike up and down to the lake gets a bit tiring. Also, trying to get some groceries for the kitchen is a bit of a pain so better plan ahead. There are not many grocery stores around except a small corner store nearby but I’m just going by memory here.
Recently stayed post Covid at some properties in BC and Alberta:
Fairmont Lake Louise – temp scanning at main entrance, all guests have to weak mask in common areas unless sitting to eat or drink, Amenity bag for each guest upon check-in including wipes, sani, mask. They also leave 48hrs between guests in the rooms. Restaurants open for full seating but with lots of space between tables
Fairfield Kelowna – breakfast buffet open with an attendant who would serve you whatever you pointed at with a face shield and gloves and a row of fold up tables to separate guests from the food being served
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge – comparatively poor job at social distancing measures (outdoor fire pit areas were packed) but did score a nice suite upgrade. Spa closed. Restaurants open for inside seating
Good review! Redemption is high. You can also consider Residence Inn in Gravenhurst. Free breakfast for all (pre-Covid) and lots of eating options nearby. But no private beach. 🙁
Thanks for the review. Does not seem worth it at all. Unless it drops down in category or price probably would not stay here.
I think the brand standard and elite benefit guarantee suspension has been extended. Loyalty Lobby is reporting September 15th now. 🙁
https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/07/06/marriott-extends-brand-standards-elite-benefit-guarantee-suspensions-through-september-15-2020/?omhide=true&fbclid=IwAR30Zbf8XjSleJZUh4u9jJ_mEbUcKwovTPvsGnCWmJsQevWMuXYJYESqqfc
Thanks for the review, I was curious about this property myself.
I think the daily resort fee and the suspended platinum breakfast benefit are major deal breakers.
I was debating whether to stay here for a week this summer, but I think I’ll pass, unfortunately.