Jump to content

Park Hotel to change names

Miesian Corners

Recommended Posts


  • Replies 16
  • Created
  • Last Reply
dubone Megalopolis

dubone

Posted
Posted

I'm not really surprised if it isn't labeled a JW Marriott as those are more rare than Ritz's:

http://marriott.com/jwmarriott/locations.mi?WT_Ref=mi_left

But it is a little sad to have it just be a regular Marriott. In general, I think hotel chains have too much range in quality for their flagship brands. Some Marriotts are not that great, certainly there are some Hyatts and Sheratons that are just plain awful, and even some Hiltons are below par.

Certainly travelers learn quickly which are the nice ones and the less nice, but it sure would be better to have an exclusive brand on the hotel that seems to draw many of the celebrities when they come to town.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
A2 Town

A2

Posted
Posted

I live right next to the Park and I for one am sad to see it go.

I understand that it might need a bit of an upgrade, but the fact still remains that the "uniqueness" will be erased once corporate money walks in.

:(

Many of the stars who come to Charlotte (ie James Taylor) often stay at the Park when in town. It has had a great track record of attracting high profile guests to the queen city. I wonder when the name is changed if this will all change?

Any thoughts???????????????????????

A2

Link to comment
Share on other sites
dubone Megalopolis

dubone

Posted
Posted

A2, was James Taylor the only celebrity you could think of? :)

If Marriott is upgrading its brand across the board, then I'm probably okay with a Marriott brand name. Also, I think business travelers are used to the variation in quality with a brand, so they'll learn quickly that it is a nice Marriott versus a shoddy Marriott.

Maybe by it being a regular Marriott it will lead most celebrities to choose The Ritz-Carlton by instant default.

By the way, if that is it, I think it looks pretty shoddy on the outside. I'm sure the inside is gorgeous at 4 diamonds, but two thumbs down on the outside.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
UrbanLifter Whistle-Stop

UrbanLifter

Posted
Posted

It would be fantastic if it were a JW. I do not see that happening. Even with the needed upgrade, the rooms are small as well as the facilities. JW's are very upscale, grandiose and spacious.

As to celebrities, I think Tom Cruise stayed there while filming "Days of Thunder".

Link to comment
Share on other sites
redjeep77 Whistle-Stop

redjeep77

Posted
Posted

Because of the room layout, i doubt that they will downgrade it. Each room is much larger than a typical hotel chain (with much nicer furnishings as well). They would have to cut down lots of walls to downgrade it. I think that because of the location and the hassle of tearning it down, they won't be changing much more than the park's name. Just my two cents

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.