Red Room Chronicles

Dissecting Marriott Hotels One Business Trip At A Time

Ontario Airport Marriott

Identifying Information
Marriott Brand: Marriott Hotels
Location: Ontario, California
Property Web Page: Ontario Airport Marriott

Critique of the Property
Common Areas: Different than the usual Marriott brand layout. A three story hotel with a large, lobby/lounge area and an open stairway to all three floors. Rooms are centered around a courtyard where the pool is located. There is a small convenience store next to a small gym.

Guest Rooms: Stayed in a room with two double beds. The bedding has recently been upgraded to the new and much more comfortable style.

Other Amenities: There’s an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi. There is a small exercise room straight back from the lobby entrance. Wired internet access costs $10 per day.

Things To Watch Out For: As with every low property, try to get a room on the top floor. The hotel is very long so rooms far from the elevator are a long walk. There’s a train that passes nearby on the airport side that could be disturbing late at night.

Staff: Nice and helpful when I requested a room change at check in. Service in the restaurant and bar was glacial.

What’s Nearby?
The hotel is located very close to the Ontario Airport and right across the street from the Ontario Convention Center.

Restaurants: Pacific Grille (on site), D Street Bar (on site) In and Out Burger, Wendy’s, Marie Callendar, Rosa’s

Other Marriotts: Residence Inn Ontario Airport

Other Hotels: Sheraton, Ayers Suites, Doubletree

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