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.

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!

J.W. Marriott was founder of the Marriott Hotel chain. He was a Mormon. Hence the Book of Mormon is in the room. When I traveled 100% of the time (70s & 80s) the Marriott was the chain to stay at. A little upscale and always great service. We would stay at JW Marriott Resorts for vacations. Always nice.

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

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.

Three of my nightmares in this room...interconnecting door, dark curly hairs and an internal window 😱 Get me out of there!!! X

The coloured stitch on the pillowcase will be on all of the bedding. It denotes what size it is. Not entirely sure about different size pillowcases but it is to help housekeeping. When the laundry comes in and you have lots of bags full of folded laundry, you can easily see whether it’s a single, a double or king sheet by looking at the stitch colour. Probably all pillow cases are red as not to confuse them with a single sheet which look similar when folded and stacked on top of each other. How sad that I know this.

We stayed in the Marriott in Savannah, Georgia. It was amazing watching the ships going down the river and 5he riverboat outside

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.

The bird was scary 😯

The sheet, pillows and duvet covers have different coloured thread so that housekeeping can tell the sizes.

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

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

The print in your room is Major Budgie, from the Vintage Satire Collection. Quite the piece to have in an original vintage gold frame… If that’s your thing.

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

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

So I actually stayed in the premier inn next door when I went to watch Ipswich play Portsmouth back in December. And.. the Ipswich team stayed in that very Marriott. So it’s fun for me to see inside it 😂👏

Always enjoy Videos from Tim. Love your KZfaq channel. Loyal fan

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

I always stay in marriotts. They are mostly always great. If you use points they are always at “ capacity” and you don’t always get what you want, and the room is always by an elevator. I do get upgrades, and those are usually nice. Try the Marriott in America, they are pretty nice. Love your videos!! Marriott is Mormon.

I can't believe in the space of a month, two KZfaqr'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

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

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

That budgie painting was hilariously bizarre. Just.....why ? 🐦

Hi Tim Nice vlog . Photo in the room was freaky lol 😂. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕Xx

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

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

The photo of the bird scared me lol. Brilliant Video Tim . Hope your safe with the storms that are happening :)

Birmingham city centre has this grand old Marriott hotel on Hagley Road that would be awesome to see you look at. See what you think. It should be quite a comparison to this modern one.

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.

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! 😅 👍👍👍

Hope you had a good time Tim 😀

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

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.

"first time staying at a Marriott..." ..."Marriott, another chain I've never heard of...." .... these are unfamiliar statements I guess to someone living in the US.

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

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

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.

Tim, i think im correct in saying that the red cotton denotes double so 2 pillowcases, corresponding red marked sheet and quilt. King is yellow/gold. It helps the housekeepers to collect the clean laundry a lot quicker and the cleaning services to sort wash and press them in core t size order too.

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

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 👍

So happy you are in Portsmouth but can't believe the bad luck that you're here during this terrible storm! If there is any possible chance, please give Southsea a look. There's the Castle, Canoe Lake, Two piers. Gunwharf Quays is very nice. It's worth checking out but maybe not when it's chucking it down outside. Also would be interested to see your opinion on The Royal Beach Best Weston Hotel. You like the old seaside hotels and I don't think Ive seen you try a Best Weston yet.

Finding hair always freaks me out. Great review Tim.

Great video again Tim but the picture freaked me out xx

Very interesting thanks, as you said it looks ideal for a short business trip, nice touch of a free breakfast ❤️👍🏻

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.

Looks lovely to me. Did laugh at the budgie.

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

I love the gamble you take with those elevator shots! Will the camera still be there?!?! ahhaa

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

The red stitches on the pillow cases is probably a laundry mark. Looks a nice hotel

Ooh Portsmouth! I really like going down there, I went to Portsmouth for a school project ages ago to do with the HMS Victory, and kind of fell in love with the place, hope you had a good trip Tim

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

Tim I wanted to see what you had for breakfast and what you thought! I noticed you leave out the food a bit sometimes and I’ve gotta say it’s my fav part!! Love ur work

Great insight into Marriott hotels. I'm not sure I'd stay there. Great video, Tim 👌

There used to be a swimming pool in that open atrium. So from the entrance first there was the restaurant, then in the middle a bar, and at the end was the pool. Over looked by two floors of rooms. Looks a lot nicer than when I last stayed there about 15 years ago. Thanks for the tour!

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.

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

Looks nice tim. Will give them a try

Never heard of them. But i am glad you showrf me. Have yiu ever stayed in a ramada hotel. My mum and i did in manchester. We had 2 double beds and a phone i the bathroom. Which i thiught was odd. But the breakfast wow. Another great vlog tim. Thank you❤

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.

The picture would have freaked me out 😂. Thx for the review

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

Hi Tim. The room looked lovely even the bathroom. I would stay there if I visited Portsmouth.

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

The colors were like an hospital too 😂😂

Very nice .Tim

We stayed in that hotel a few years ago and we thought it was a very nice hotel and the breakfast was fab! We walked to Port sunlight and had dinner.

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

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.

Would have been quite Happy with that Hotel.

Omg!,Tim that picture made me lolx

Glad to see that you had a good stay at The Marriot Hotel, in Portsmouth. It is also worth going to the seafront of Southsea that has a couple of historic piers and good views of the Isle of Wight on a clear day! Some good independent hotels like The Queen's to go too.

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

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.

Loved the budgie pic, very quirky.

Thanks Tim always well what a Marriott was liked

We stayed at a Courtyard by Marriott in Exeter recently and it was a very nice hotel. The breakfast was on the top floor with an incredible view of the countryside.

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 👍🏼

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

I love the budgie art! 😅

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

I could not sleep with Captain budgie in the room 😂 you’re braver than me!

Oh, I pack my own cup or dish soap. Housekeeping sometimes uses the same rag to clean glasses and cups that they used in bathroom, yes even the loo.

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.

Thanks for the nice review. The picture/painting of the Marriott’s (the chain’s founders), is a Marriott brand standard and supposed to be in a central area of every Marriott hotel.

It was a very good travel day blog today when you chilling out and staying in portsmouth Marriott hotel 4 star hotel for the holiday vibes tim

Hello Tim 😊 I've not been in a Marriot Hotel. Looked very nice. The corridor looked as if you could run but never get to the end ha ha 😅😂

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....

Glad you came to Portsmouth, should of popped in for a cup of tea tim 😂

Hey Tim! Since a few weeks I look your videos and I must say that I like all of them from the first minute I saw them. May I ask you a question? Do you have to ask for taking videos in these hotels and are they prepared for your visit and do they usually know that in advance? I really impressed by your videos and therefore I follow you since the first video when I recognize your channel. I hope to see many, many more of your videos and would be glad to get an answer by you. I´m looking forward and wish you all the best. Many greetings from a german follower...

One of the reason the large American hotel chains have added so many brands under their umbrella is so that each brand can have some consistency. Travelers know what they will get when they book that brand. The legacy brands in the portfolios such as Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, etc. don't have as much consistency. That hotel does seem fairly average for a Marriott. Marriotts tend to be larger hotels for business travelers and conventions, but do vary quite a lot from that model and in quality.

The budgie picture was creepy. At least you didnt stay at the Ibis in Portsmouth, stay clear. Nice hotel, thanks for your vlog xx

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.

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.

Very useful as I have to go to Portsmouth next year for a conference. I have stayed in Marriott Hotels before, and yes functional and pitched at business travel. The decor did look like an office! I might try to find something a little quirkier! Though I was drawn in by the breakfast!

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.

Hello tim, im slowly catching up with you n your vids And lives.😊

I'm crying laughing at that picture! 😂 I have budgies. None of them dress like that though 😂😂

Interesting video Tim, they could paint the rooms in a better colour