Here we go.
Name that Room - Week 2 turned out to be a bit more difficult than Name that Room - Week 1. Will this week be easier?
Can you name this brand?
Ooh, a suite! this might be tough. To help, here's more of the room.
I'll post the answer Friday afternoon.
Have fun.
Arlington Capital View perhaps?
Looks like a Residence Inn?
There is one thing I am sure of, it isn’t a Residence Inn The finishes are too nice for a select service property - this is definitely full service. I’m sticking with my original Marriott guess.
Full service Marriott
I’d say it’s a “Marriott Suites” property, or it could be a suite at a “regular” Marriott. The French doors leading into the bedroom are a giveaway.
Rather old Marriott. Lovely carpet.
It kind of reminds me of the Marriott in San Antonio near Lackland AFB, but that was ages ago. The older Marriott's had those French Glass doors separating the bedroom/living area suites. I would say it is one of the full service Marriotts, but not sure about location on this one.
Looks like a full service Marriott suite we stayed at in Wichita, KS, a few years ago. So, I would have to guess a full service Marriott for the brand.
Great thread! Reminds me of Jasper’s old where is this Marriott thread.
Happy Travels,
Lakeshore
I am jumping on the bandwagon with Marriott Suite. Carpet looks a little like the Coralville Iowa carpet, so I will go with that as my wild stab in the dark. This one definitely tougher, but the guessing game is fun. Thanks bejacob
It is the Gaylord near DFW. Nice golf course too.
pey, I honestly thought about that one too, but didn’t see enough evidence of Western motif. When I’ve stayed there, and I haven’t had a 1 BR suite mind you , there was leather/cowhide print on all the furnitrue. That’s what led me to rule it out. The French doors definitely remind me of the Marriott Suites in Costa Mesa where I’ve stayed before, but the dark wood trim, headboard and wood bench led me elsewhere. This is a good one... it’s Marriott Anywhere, U.S.A.
Marriott Suites?
I won't hazard a guess.
Just messing with ya, though I won't drop any hints. I'm enjoying reading all the responses.
I'm glad folks are enjoying the game. That was the whole idea.
It sure beats stressing about the new program.
Actually, I’m going to amend my answer slightly. I don’t believe it’s a Marriott Suites because I don’t recall any of them having a full dining room table, sooo I’d say it’s just Marriott, but a suite at one!
(However the curtains look more like Renaissance). Arggggh.
Marriott is still my choice
Some of the Marriott Suites do have a dining table, but I believe they all have white painted French doors. I do think this is Marriott vs. Renaissance because the duvet cover doesn't have that splash of little diamonds on the corner. So my guess is a Marriott that is not a Marriott Suites and that is old and unrenovated. I suppose that isn't specific enough, so throwing a dart at the wall I will pick Columbia, SC Marriott. I got upgraded to a suite there a few years back while travelling for work, so I know they at least have some suites. I seem to recall thinking at the time that they could use a facelift.
I'm going with a Gaylord. The Gaylord Texan to be precise!
Here's a picture of one of the suites from their website -- same mirror, same bench, same picture of cowboy boots in the bedroom...
Yes, I was there for a Nascar Race, a wedding down in Austin and the golf program, It is a great place. I didn't get my badge though.
Same carpet too!
Looks just like the "Presidential Suite" that I was upgraded to at Troy Marriott a month ago. Same double french doors to the bedroom. Same desk. Same wonderful carpet. So I would have to say either a Marriott Suites location, such as in Oakbrook IL, or a regular Marriott but showing a suite upgrade.
Didn’t recognise bed arrangement, carpet, nothing, so decided to hang fire and wait for an insider genius to show up.
Hi johnboy17, thanks for being this weeks genius. Same bed setup, same picture, same carpet, same bench. I’m going for Gaylord - Yeehaw!
Not really a genius. pey gets the credit -- he identified it before me.
But I already knew it wasn't a Marriott because the pen on the nightstand did not look like the standard Marriott pen. It had to be one of the higher-end properties because of the nicer furnishings and the phone with all the buttons. And since there was a picture of cowboy boots on the wall, I figured Texas would be a good bet.
I noticed the bench in front of the bed is made of wood, as well. Definitely NOT a Marriott. SIGH
Hey bejacob, just curious, have you ever visited the Gaylord Texan? What? You can’t hear me? Shucks...
The reason I couldn't hear you was because about the time you posted Tuesday night, I was stuck at ORD. UA put me up at the Hyatt Regency, so I was temporarily banished from Marriottland. I'll include a snippet about the challenge of getting home when I update my blog in a few days.
Of course, even if I could have heard you, I wouldn't have replied. Nothing personal, you understand. Like everyone else, you'll have to wait until Friday afternoon. I'll comment fully on all the interesting replies then.
With the carpeted floor, I knew it wasn't Hawaii, and was leaning towards Marriott Suites, though it looks a bit nicer, as in just a nice, olderish Marriott. But JohnBoy nailed it me thinks. Not ever having stayed at a Gaylord, I would've never guessed it. Fun game, Brian. Hyatt Regency, fancy schmancy!
Last chance to get in on the fun! The answer will be posted Friday afternoon.
Big prizes await. Um no, that's wrong, but it will be interesting to see if anyone keeps their perfect record through week 3.
I'm not keeping track, so someone might have to go back to see if anyone who answered Name that Room - Week 1 and Name that Room - Week 2 correctly also has the correct answer this week.
Congratulations to those who identified the brand as Gaylord.
Whether you arrived at the correct answer on your own or had a little help doesn't matter. You won!
Of course, this is the Gaylord Texan. In case you were wondering, behind the lace curtains in the living/dining room is one of the two balconies that overlook the atrium (the other one is located on the other side of the desk.
To answer verysuiteboy's earlier question, yes, I've stayed there twice. You might even recognize the pictures in my blog post Back on those Texas Plains from my first visit in 2015.
I'm not sure, but I think a few folks have gotten the correct answer three weeks running. Good job.
On Monday, look for Name that Room - Week 4.
Nice one bejacob! To me, this looks like a regular Marriott suite. The dark wood accents/trim and doors are throwing me a little bit... could that possibly be overseas? Is this your room in Hawaii maybe? The bench has me thinking that... Or is it just old? A suite that hasn’t been brought to current standard...? The wall hangings and carpet really have me thinking this is a Marriott proper, but perhaps a Marriott Suites like one I’ve stayed in in California. Ok, that’s all I have at 6 AM on a Monday morning. I could be completely wet.