Stayed with my husband at Marina View in March. Great points about the hotel were as follows - Great Location , walking distance to the really easy to use Metro which connects to all major locations . Close to the beach and some really good utility stores and restaurants near by.
Not so good was the fact that we were kept in a smoking room without informing. Once we reached the room and found it to be reeking of smoke is when we had to practically argue with them to move us to a non smoking floor (me and my husband both are non smokers) There was absolutely no one to attend to when we checked in , so much so that not even a glass of water was offered ( they were being selective in offering welcome drink - don't quite know what that critieria was)

A couple of times there was a delay by our pick up car for our sight seeing , and when we requested the manager to check since he was a local he outright refused to do so. A bell boy in fact helped us on an individual basis and spoke in the local language to get the driver across.
In terms of rooms, the place is decent with a kitchenette ,and room service.

Personally i was appalled with the service standard and would never stay here again, and my suggestion to any one staying here would be to make sure all checks are in place before checking in