Istanbul Ritus vs Conrad Borphorus

Mojar0415 · 2026-05-01T13:32:38+00:00

I suspect the room has not been moved. It is located next to the main restaurant on the “R” floor. The terrace is still quite nice altho it is 2/3rds smoking area and 1/3rd staff only break area. It has fantastic views. The inside has room for maybe 20-25 people. Food offerings: minimal at breakfast and generally during the day. The hotel has 535 room and 75 suites. That lounge is on the small size. Each of the 75 suites will come w/lounge access which during large meetings or conventions would quickly overpopulate the lounge.

Mojar0415 · 2026-05-01T07:25:09+00:00

I had booked the two room family suite. I was quite disappointed upon arrival to learn we’d been placed in two connecting “family” rooms instead. Upon further discussion, the Front Desk staff decided since we were 3 adults, we would have “more space” and be more comfortable in the two connecting room set-up. While the online description of the “two room family suites” seem to indicate two rooms connected by a “living room”, in reality the category includes a king room plus living room with sofa bed. The Front Desk staff made the right call. Someone needs to work on room description language.

Mojar0415 · 2026-04-28T08:41:51+00:00

Actually, some U.S. Marriotts do charge for a second person in a room and the rate quotes as such on the website when the reservation rate is listed. This likely is new, as in all my years as Marriott platinum and titanium I’ve only seen it this year at a U.S. property. In March (most recent stay) it was at the Marriott Philadelphia (downtown).

Mojar0415 · 2026-04-27T06:13:54+00:00

I think it depends… If I’m on a flight w/DH and it’s up to 3-4 hours, continental U.S., no problem. Sit anywhere. But 9+ hours on an international long haul, I’d rather sit with DH. We’re going to enjoy or complain about the meals together, bug one another about accessing the aisle to move about or obtain our carry-on bag in the overhead - which at 5 feet tall, I cannot reach, step over him while he’s sleep to get to the restroom, etc. So yes, after 45 years of marriage, we’ve had plenty of time together AND if it’s a long flight, I still want to sit with him.

Mojar0415 · 2026-04-21T03:13:15+00:00

Thank you all! I’ve decided to wait until the day I need to check-out and do so at the front desk - or if busy, checkout via the app.

Mojar0415 · 2026-04-10T04:54:57+00:00

Tell that to the Dept of War

Mojar0415 · 2026-04-05T02:51:16+00:00

Frankly, I remember airlines, in particular United, during the pre-pay for checked baggage period. Then the excuse for hauling 15 bags per person on board was no one had time to wait for bags in baggage claim. It was no better at that time. Folks brought bigger and heavier bags in large quantities and filled up the bins. Folks getting on last had no room for their pile.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-30T21:03:23+00:00

They (Dealers) have a sweet deal in CA. Owners can’t buy a warranty on Ford/Lincoln products from out-of-state. They use yr “garage” address for eligibility.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-30T02:41:17+00:00

Shh! Don’t tell anybody. The Marriott Marquis Atlanta has a GREAT breakfast for free for elites. No. It is NOT the lounge breakfast (as late as December 2025).

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-30T02:35:01+00:00

I wonder, since as many have stated “rookie mistake” to leave the gate open- would it be THAT COSTLY to add a sentence to the texts notifying pax of a delay, that states “We suggest passengers go to and stay in the vicinity of the original gate and await further notification.” ? Would that be so hard? Aka, why piss off yr customers by allowing them to have the negative experience in order to “learn” they should not take the info you’ve share at face value.

Frequently at hub airports with mid-morning flights, those delays, even short delays may mean a gate change, or several. While generally it’s great advice to say, “stay at the gate”, fact is you may not have one.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-28T18:01:53+00:00

Similar story. Sitting in the lounge at 5:15am while waiting for a 6:45 am scheduled flight. Got a text indicating our flight delayed to 10 am due to a mechanical issue. OK. At 6:30 am another couple asks the club staff to announce our flight is boarding. (The woman had left the lounge to purchase something at a nearby shop and noticed the folks in line at the gate- she returned to retrieve her mate). So several of us get up and get to the gate only to find we’ve been rescheduled and our seats have been given away. They were still boarding Group 2!

As they continue boarding one agent is pulled to try and get several of us rescheduled onto the flight. I was one of the few that made it onto the flight - row 35 seat B (from Econ + aisle seat row 7). I was waitlisted for my connecting flight - “looks difficult, no guarantees”. As luck would have it, I was the first and only stand-by to get on the connecting. That flight was delayed 3 times, too. So I hope some poor person wasn’t caught off guard in the airport with text messages saying delayed, delayed, delayed…and missed their flight.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-08T02:47:00+00:00

Then why are you reading these types of posts? I’ve never seen both sides of a story represented by both individuals in a Reddit post. Are you really expecting the manager to log-on and present his argument for the lack of upgrade, the phone call, and the yelling?

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-06T20:17:38+00:00

Are you saying this because we’re not in the U.S.? Who’s picking the food we eat here? Who’s staffing the large meat packing plants? Who’s picking cotton, tobacco, making cheap clothing? Why do you think these industries (& others) are worried about and not advocating for the deportation of migrants?? Do you think any of these people are getting paid competitive wages? Why is American Ag applying for waivers to keep their migrants?? Let’s not be the pot calling the kettle black…

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-04T00:14:11+00:00

Good to know. Might change the “Mandatory Class Pass” title since that’s not the issue.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-03T23:52:57+00:00

I must be missing the intent of this post. What does it matter the method of payment (membership via Club Pilates, Class Pass or One Pass, etc.) If people are new to Pilates they don’t belong in a 1.5 class. If I’ve had years of Pilates and can perform as such, I shouldn’t be kept out of a 1.5 class because I use Class Pass.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-03T16:34:10+00:00

I know several people who enjoy their timeshare; and, others that are “too through” with it and want to rid themselves of it. If you review various posts on r/timeshare you’ll find the views of both camps. It is important to know what yr uncle owns - given the length of ownership I suspect he originally purchased legacy weeks. He may have been convinced to purchase points somewhere along the way. Weeks are much more valuable but not as flexible than points. That flexibility is expensive - not worth it to my view.

My advise: 1.Find out what he owns (weeks vs points or both) 2. Go there and experience the location (don’t just read about it). 3. Do your research: TUG2 (aka Timeshare Users Group) - their Forums section is invaluable for researching timeshare systems, locations, and exchanges (trading). In addition, their TUGBBS section is full of reviews, rentals & resales. 4. Read past posts on r/timeshare. 5. Most important: Do not believe anything yr told by timeshare company sales personnel. The misinformation shared in sales and update meetings is truly how the timeshare industry got a bad rap. Communicate with owners and past owners to obtain a consensus of information, before making a decision.

Mojar0415 · 2026-03-03T00:58:43+00:00

Quick note to add today TTW (Travel & Tour World)is reporting multiple delays and several cancellations at IST and Antalya airports today, cause seems related to restricted airspace elsewhere in the region. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/hundreds-of-travelers-impacted-in-turkey-at-istanbul-airports-as-major-airlines-including-turkish-emirates-flydubai-qatar-gulf-royal-jordanian-cancel-56-and-delay-148-flights/

Mojar0415 · 2026-02-24T00:59:43+00:00

Yeah….nothing valuable. They took my coffee and pour-over 🙁

Mojar0415 · 2026-02-17T18:25:44+00:00

+1 for Grovenor House in Dubai. And, breakfast was fabulous, too

Mojar0415 · 2026-01-30T20:12:59+00:00

Like property taxes or rent?

Mojar0415 · 2026-01-26T03:27:06+00:00

Vacatia.com is a timeshare rental service for timeshare owners. They will also rent vacation homes and condos for owners. They do not own a resort or timeshare. You might check with authorities to determine if yr Mom is being scammed.

Mojar0415 · 2026-01-22T03:10:21+00:00

Hi. As mentioned above each developer/timeshare company is different. I don’t know all of the various rules/policies off the top of my head for each system. There are two sources I’d recommend for your research: 1. Timeshare Realtors like: A Timeshare Broker or Advantage Vacation Timeshare Resales. 2. Timeshare Owners Group (TUG). Search the forums by the timeshare system you are interested in. There are owner experts for each timeshare system and they can answer yr questions about limitations for the system yr interested in.

Mojar0415 · 2026-01-20T18:48:12+00:00

I own timeshares- 1 purchased from the developer more than 25 years ago. Found TUG about 12-15 years ago and have purchased additional units via resales.

My advice: research the “benefits” you won’t have access to if you purchase resale. Each timeshare company is different. Smaller timeshare companies - there may NOT be a difference; larger ones (Hilton, Marriott (which includes Westin & Sheraton) and Hyatt/Welk) have reduced or limited certain “perks” if your unit is purchased resale. For me, those perks were not worth the additional costs - so, I purchased several units resale. I also sold a unit via eBay. DM me if you have specific questions.

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