The JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach has long been serving as an SHN facility, with its reopening pushed back a few times as the contract got extended.
However, the hotel is now ready to reopen to staycation guests from 10 December 2020 onwards. This is a full two weeks ahead of the initially mooted 28 December 2020, and could be useful for those looking to do a year-end staycation.
JW Marriott South Beach reopening specials
To mark its reopening, JW Marriott South Beach is offering The Ultimate Getaway staycation package, which includes the following:
| 🏨 Ultimate Getaway Staycation | |
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| Price | From S$340++ for Sun-Thu check-in From S$360++ for Fri-Sat check-in |
| Book By | 30 June 2021 |
| Stay By | 30 June 2021 |
| Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before arrival |
| More Info | |
I wouldn’t put too much value on the return stay voucher, as rates are likely to increase after the initial reopening period and it’s only valuable if you intend to stay more than once anyway. 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth perhaps S$16-18 at most, and shouldn’t hold major sway on your decision to stay.
Other packages you might consider include:
| 🏨 Rejuvenating Spa Staycation | |
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| Price | From S$384++ |
| Book By | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Stay By | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Cancellation Policy | 48 hours before arrival |
| More Info | |
| 🏨 Fun for the Whole Family | |
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| Price | From S$405++ |
| Book By | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Stay By | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Cancellation Policy | 24 hours before arrival |
| More Info | |
I actually think the best deal for those with Platinum status or higher is to book the flexible Bonvoy member’s rate, which starts from S$288++.
Since you’ll already have breakfast and club lounge access, it makes more sense than paying S$340++ for the Ultimate Getaway package, even after the S$50 F&B credit is offset.
According to Mark at The Shutterwhale, the JW Marriott’s Executive Lounge will reopen with the property, but with the following revisions to operating hours:
- Afternoon tea: 2.30-4.30 p.m
- Hors D’oeuvres: 5.30-7.30 p.m
- Evening cocktails: 5.30-9.00 p.m
The lounge will be closed during all other hours, and breakfast will be served at Beach Road Kitchen.
What rooms does the JW Marriott South Beach have?
There are a total of 634 hotel rooms and suites at the JW Marriott, split into the following categories:
| Category | Size |
| Studio Room | 23 sqm |
| Deluxe Room | 35 sqm |
| Premier Room | 40 sqm |
| Deluxe Suite | 74 sqm |
| Premier Suite | 100 sqm |
| Chairman Suite | 219 sqm |
| Presidential Suite | 248 sqm |
Deluxe Rooms and above have deep soaking bathtubs, and for whatever reason, the Studio category below Deluxe doesn’t appear to be available for sale at the moment. All rooms come with Smart TVs, marble bathrooms, and amenities by Aromatherapy Associates.
You can find some pre-circuit breaker reviews of the hotel below:
Conclusion
The JW Marriott is certainly one of the better-looking hotels in Singapore, and I daresay the sub-S$300 reopening rates are as good as it gets for this property. Since most of the rates I’ve seen have flexible cancellation policies, it might not hurt to lock in something for December first, ahead of the rush.
Anyone planning to stay at the JW Marriott? Is it worth a staycation review?
I always try not to stay at hotels too near my office building. As this is almost right beside…hard pass.
Hahah really? If the emirates palace were next to your office would it still be a hard pass
Just booked a MMF rate on 12 Dec for 1 night. Looking foward!
I Have an existing booking which comes with Executive lounge access. Does that mean my breakfast is covered already? Don’t really need the F&B credit.
correct. you will be entitled to breakfast in the cafe.
I’m serving my SHN at JW now 😛
can we use Marriot points to book for this reopening deal?
FWIW: Priceline Mystery/Express Deals for late December (5 Stars, Downtown Singapore, 400+ reviews) currently lead to the JW Marriott. ~S$310 nett with voucher HOLIDAY7 for those okay with a non-status stay.