Mel E.
Yelp
Like any JW Marriott, the hotel is classy! The interior has a modern but also industrial (black beams in the halls) and minimal vibe. Lobby area décor is artsy, it has a consolation on the main wall near the couches. This hotel is in the heart of downtown, walking distance to a lot of food spots (casual and fine dining), night life, Metro, and others. Take note, there are a lot of homeless still walking around the hotel area.
My stay here was in an Executive Suite, and I was well pleased. Spacious living area with a long couch, dining table with outlets, sink, fridge, and a TV. Sliding door dividing the bedroom. Comfy king-sized bed with another flat screen in the room. The open bathroom concept was okay, I'd really prefer the toilet not facing the glassed shower area, HAH! This bathroom included a tub and as well another vanity make-up area.
The lounge is accessible to Platinum and Ambassador members only. It is accessible 24 hours for snacks and drinks. Breakfast here is served daily, but hors d'oeuvres are only available Mon-Thurs. There's also a board room located in the lounge.
No pool here, but the hotel gym is one of the nicest I've been to. It's not a large space, but between the machines, free weight sections, there's a lot of space to move around and there's also a separate room to do your own yoga sesh. Everything is kept up well, and machines are in great condition. I loved ending my workout with one of those cold towels with a eucalyptus scent, def refreshing.
Like any downtown, parking is tough, so if you bring a car while staying at this hotel, you have two options. One, self-parking in a nearby parking garage, that is not through the hotel. Two, valet for $42/day. Because the hotel is on busy Main Street, next to the Metro (downtown rail), there's a sliver of a pavement where you can pull up to check-in, valet, or have Uber/Lyft for pick-up/drop-off. When it gets busy, valet can be slow even if you call ahead. I think this can be improved on.
Other notables at this hotel:
-Art gallery (check for hours)
-JW Spa
-Complimentary shuttle within 1 mile of the hotel (drop-off/pick-up)
The staff here are very welcoming in the lobby. Even walking through the halls, all the employees went out of their way to say hello or if they can help with anything, I felt like I was an honored guest.