Marriott Rewards (including Ritz-Carlton) - Need input: adding Autograph Collection to exec lounge sticky thread

What made me think of this is there was a report on a European AC property that seemed to go a bit above & beyond, so it made me wonder what the other Euro-based AC hotels are doing & what any of the US-based Autograph Collection properties are doing.

I'll also be doing a separate thread on the European AC properties (once I figure out where they all are!) asking for input.

AFAIK, there is no lounge at Autograph Collections, so basically all we can expect is a cont'l brekkie Mon-Fri & free i-net. But maybe there are some out there that might do more, such as offer hot brekkie or slight upcharge to hot brekkie instead of just cont'l, a drink or appetizer coupon, that type of thing, or even less than expected. For example, I read on the Cosmopolitan thread that it used to be free brekkie per day, but is now 2 per stay (something like that). Or it might be a cont'l brekkie for 1 per room vs. 2 per room at dif properties, which I think I also read.

So thought it might be good for people to know & there aren't that many Autograph hotels. Rather than bump up 23 threads, I figured I'd put them all here & ask people to report on what any of them do (or don't do) & the date you know the information was valid. After a while I'll add them to the exec lounge sticky & future updates should either go in that or in the property thread - or both.

So if you have any info on the properties below, please post.

UNITED STATES

Colorado:

DeBeque / Kessler Canyon, Autograph Collection

Florida:

Aventura / Turnberry Isle Miami, Autograph Collection
Celebration / Bohemian Hotel Celebration, Autograph Collection
Miami Beach / Blue Moon Hotel, Autograph Collection
Miami Beach / Winter Haven, Autograph Collection
Orlando / Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection
St. Augustine / Casa Monica, Autograph Collection
Tallahassee / Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection

Georgia:

Atlanta / Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
Atlanta / The Lodge and Spa at Calloway Gardens, Autograph Collection
Savannah / Mansion on Forsythe Park, Autograph Collection
Savannah / The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Waterfront, Autograph Collection

Lousiana:

New Orleans, The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection

Michigan:

Dearborn / The Henry, Autograph Collection

Minnesota:

Minneapolis / The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection

Missouri:

Kansas City / The Raphael, Autograph Collection

Nevada:

Las Vegas / The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

New Mexico:

Taos, El Monte Sagrado, Autograph Collection

New York:

New York City / Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
New York City / Carlton Hotel, Autograph Collection

North Carolina:

Ashville / Grand Bohemian Hotel Ashville, Autograph Collection

Tennessee:

Nashville / Union Station Hotel, Autograph Collection

Texas:

Houston / Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection

INTERNATIONAL

Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul / Hotel & Spa do Vinho

Czech Republic

Prague / Boscolo Prague

Hungary

Budapest / Boscolo Budapest, Autograph Collection

Indonesia

Bali / The Stones Hotel, Autograph Collection

Italy

Rome / Boscolo Palace Roma, Autograph Collection
Venice / Boscola Venezia, Autograph Collection

Spain

Baqueira / AC Baqueira Ski Resort, Autograph Collection (open during ski season only)
Granada / AC Palacia De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection
Madrid / AC Palacia Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
Madrid / AC Santa Mauro, Autograph Collection
Santiago de Compostela / AC Palacia del Carmen, Autograph Collection

Virgin Islands

Scrub Island / Scrub Island Marina, Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Cheers.

Well, I can report right away that apparently, as part of their recent renovations, the Algonquin did add a lounge - and as I will be there in exactly 2 weeks, I shall be able to check it out and write a full report.

I think a separate thread on Autograph properties is an excellent idea, as they are unique properties and thus have differing facilities.

Michigan:
Dearborn / The Henry, Autograph Collection

This property has a lounge on the concierge level. In fact, the elevators open right into the lounge so it's more like a lobby than a controlled-access lounge. Being such, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and light snacks were available throughout the evening and into the next morning. Light snacks consisted of cookies, chips, granola bars, candy, cereal, etc. I was only there overnight (I think Friday night through Saturday morning) so I didn't see if there were more substantial food offerings during peak times.

Atlanta / Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection

Free hot breakfast during the week both times I was there last year. Doubt that changed.

Just wanted to say "thanks" Sharon for all of your hard work in maintaining these threads. I hope you know it doesn't go unnoticed. I use them frequently.

Well, I can report right away that apparently, as part of their recent renovations, the Algonquin did add a lounge - and as I will be there in exactly 2 weeks, I shall be able to check it out and write a full report.

I think a separate thread on Autograph properties is an excellent idea, as they are unique properties and thus have differing facilities.

* Please do a 'trip report' after you Algonquin stay. It'd be much appreciated, as the Algonquin comes up quite a bit when people are looking at NYC.

* Right now I'm asking for reports on lounge/breakfast in this thread rather than creating 23 new ones or searching/pulling up existing threads, primarily because it's less work for me.

The intent, however, is to gather the info here on the properties & then add them to the existing executive loung sticky.

It would be nice, if people stay at Autograph Collections, to either pull up an existing thread & update it w/ their 'trip reports' or start a new thread specific to individual locations, so search will find them faster.

Michigan:
Dearborn / The Henry, Autograph Collection

This property has a lounge on the concierge level. In fact, the elevators open right into the lounge so it's more like a lobby than a controlled-access lounge. Being such, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and light snacks were available throughout the evening and into the next morning. Light snacks consisted of cookies, chips, granola bars, candy, cereal, etc. I was only there overnight (I think Friday night through Saturday morning) so I didn't see if there were more substantial food offerings during peak times.

This confused me a bit (blonde moment) so I went to the hotel's website. It says there is a lounge, which you noted. Website says it's open Mon morning through Friday morning. And - (don't tell Marriott since it's domestic) free complimentary cocktails.

Atlanta / Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection

Free hot breakfast during the week both times I was there last year. Doubt that changed.

Thanks - I'll note it.

Just wanted to say "thanks" Sharon for all of your hard work in maintaining these threads. I hope you know it doesn't go unnoticed. I use them frequently.

Thanks. And thanks to all of you. I couldn't maintain the list if you all didn't supply the info.

Cheers.

Michigan:
Dearborn / The Henry, Autograph Collection

This property has a lounge on the concierge level. In fact, the elevators open right into the lounge so it's more like a lobby than a controlled-access lounge. Being such, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and light snacks were available throughout the evening and into the next morning. Light snacks consisted of cookies, chips, granola bars, candy, cereal, etc. I was only there overnight (I think Friday night through Saturday morning) so I didn't see if there were more substantial food offerings during peak times.

* I've updated the sticky to reflect there's a lounge open M-F. If someone stays here over a weekend, hopefully they'll report back if brekkie coupons are offered to elites.

Well, I can report right away that apparently, as part of their recent renovations, the Algonquin did add a lounge - and as I will be there in exactly 2 weeks, I shall be able to check it out and write a full report.

I think a separate thread on Autograph properties is an excellent idea, as they are unique properties and thus have differing facilities.

* If your stay encompasses a weekend, please report back if the lounge is open. If it's not, do they provide brekkie coupons. If not, is it key accessible for soft drinks; does it have an i-net terminal or free wifi. If your stay doesn't encompass a weekend, can you ask them anyway & report back? Thx.

Atlanta / Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection

Free hot breakfast during the week both times I was there last year. Doubt that changed.

Again, if someone has stayed here recently, please report on whether breakfast is offered on the weekend.

Thx all! Hopefully we'll get some reports on the other properties.

Cheers.

from recent property threads & have updated the exec lounge sticky w/ this, as well as the input you folk provided in this thread:

* Las Vegas / The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection; Considered a resort, so no breakfast; Plat arrival gift is choice of a brunch for two at Wicked Spoon, 500 Marriott Rewards points or a special arrival amenity curated just for you (ie, gourmet popcorn)

* Taos / El Monte Segrado, Autograph Collection; NO LOUNGE; Breakfast vouchers are $10 per room Weekday only

Cheers.

Just realized there's an Autograph Collection property in Hungary & Italy, so if anyone has input on those, I've added it to the list seeking info.

Cheers.

According to Marriott's website there are 36 AC hotels worldwide. I sent you a PM on how to find them.

Ok, turns out Spain has a few too. Are there any other countries that have Autograph Collection proerties that I should list?

Many thanks to hhoope01; he just PM'd me how to check on them in multiple countries!

I'll update the list in post # 1 of the ones I don't have listed yet.

Cheers.

According to Marriott's website there are 36 AC hotels worldwide.

Using such an abbreviation for Autograph Collection is extremely confusing…

Using such an abbreviation for Autograph Collection is extremely confusing…

Well the good news is that I typed out Autograph Collection in all the properties I've listed above & will do so in the exec lounge sticky ;), so now just need updates on those properties.

Cheers.

Stayed at the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee last September. No lounge but they did give me ONE coffee and pastry coupon for each morning even though there were three of us staying. With that said the staff was exceptional.

Stayed at the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee last September. No lounge but they did give me ONE coffee and pastry coupon for each morning even though there were three of us staying. With that said the staff was exceptional.

Was that during the week or weekend - ie, were the coupons provided on the weekend as well?

Cheers.

Was that during the week or weekend - ie, were the coupons provided on the weekend as well?

Cheers.

Yes it was a weekend stay. Friday-Sunday.

Yes it was a weekend stay. Friday-Sunday.

Thanks - will update the sticky.

Looking for updates on other properties mentioned in the OP.

Cheers.

Venice - Boscolo Venezia provides continental buffet breakfast to MR Gold and Platinum members. There is also one included hot dish provided on a made to order basis from a special menu. This is the same breakfast sold to guests. Rates at this hotel rarely include breakfast otherwise. I will post a review in the hotel specific thread later. No lounge.

Rasheed

Venice - Boscolo Venezia provides continental buffet breakfast to MR Gold and Platinum members. There is also one included hot dish provided on a made to order basis from a special menu. This is the same breakfast sold to guests. Rates at this hotel rarely include breakfast otherwise. I will post a review in the hotel specific thread later. No lounge.

Rasheed

Thanks - will update the sticky. Do you know if that's the case on weekends, or just weekdays?

Cheers.

Thanks - will update the sticky. Do you know if that's the case on weekends, or just weekdays?

Cheers.

My stay was Friday to Sunday, but I believe they do the same thing everyday. I witnessed a lot of other guests in confrontation with the hotel staff assuming that their own rate included breakfast when it did not and required a lot of euros in unexpected charges after they ate. There were also some guests that tried to eat on check-in day if their rate included breakfast (arrived early) which was also not allowed as most of us know (unless there was a self-service lounge which this property does not have).

Rasheed

Just completed a stay at the Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens in GA. There is no lounge, but we were given 2 coupons each day for the full breakfast buffet. I asked just to verify that the policy didn't change from weekday to weekend, and I was told that plats receive 2 breakfast coupons per day 7 days a week.

Just completed a stay at the Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens in GA. There is no lounge, but we were given 2 coupons each day for the full breakfast buffet. I asked just to verify that the policy didn't change from weekday to weekend, and I was told that plats receive 2 breakfast coupons per day 7 days a week.

Thanks - will update the sticky.

Cheers.

Casa Monica in St. Augustine - weekend stay so I can't talk about weekdays, but we got like $10 a room to their coffee shop for each day (Sat/Sun).

Am currently at the Algonquin. Will post my complete trip report later, but I can report that the Concierge Lounge isn't open in the evening - at all. It is open in the morning for breakfast from 7-10 am. They have reinstated the free welcome cocktail coupon, however.

I am checking out tomorrow, but will try to get info on whether they offer free breakfast on the weekend for elites.

Am currently at the Algonquin. Will post my complete trip report later, but I can report that the Concierge Lounge isn't open in the evening - at all. It is open in the morning for breakfast from 7-10 am. They have reinstated the free welcome cocktail coupon, however.

I am checking out tomorrow, but will try to get info on whether they offer free breakfast on the weekend for elites.

Hi there. Were you able to find out if they offer brekkie on the weekend? If so, please post & I'll update the sticky.

Cheers.

Hi there. Were you able to find out if they offer brekkie on the weekend? If so, please post & I'll update the sticky.

Cheers.

I asked specifically when I checked out, and no breakfast on the weekend. On the bright side, I had probably my easiest experience using gift cards - very quick and efficient, not even using multiple cards phased her.

Hotel Icon, Houston, TX - no lounge, nice gym, free "continental breakfast" (i.e. $12 breakfast voucher, can be used for anything else)

Carlton Hotel, New York - no lounge, bad gym, free continental breakfast (also a voucher that can be applied to more expensive breakfast items)

I asked specifically when I checked out, and no breakfast on the weekend. On the bright side, I had probably my easiest experience using gift cards - very quick and efficient, not even using multiple cards phased her.

* Thanks for the f/u. I'll update the sticky.

On a dif note. A couple of years ago when I was at the Algonquin for a quick overnight stay (arriving at 5pm; heading out the door at 6pm; getting back at midnight & out the door at 9am) I wanted to pay for the stay w/ gift cards, but wanted to pay for the room at check-in & not have a hold put against my cc due to the short time I was there & because I was using the gift cards.

They managed to process the 2 gift cards I had without too much trouble, but then put a hold for the room + incidentals on my cc on file anyway! I was pretty cranky about that, and talked to the manager about it. She really came through & had the hold reversed/taken off the cc. The rest of the staff was also very pleasant.

Hotel Icon, Houston, TX - no lounge, nice gym, free "continental breakfast" (i.e. $12 breakfast voucher, can be used for anything else)

Carlton Hotel, New York - no lounge, bad gym, free continental breakfast (also a voucher that can be applied to more expensive breakfast items)

Are the 2 'continental breakfasts' for weekdays only, or do they include the weekends? Please advise & I'll update the sticky.

Cheers.

Minneapolis / The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection

Stayed a Saturday night. We stayed on the Concierge level, though the Concierge room wasn't staffed, but was open. They only had soft drinks and fruit available.

It was nice enough and would consider another stay.

Minneapolis / The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection

Stayed a Saturday night. We stayed on the Concierge level, though the Concierge room wasn't staffed, but was open. They only had soft drinks and fruit available.

It was nice enough and would consider another stay.

Thanks - I've added this property to the exec lounge sticky.

Cheers.

Bumping to see if we have any updates on either the domestic or international properties, so that I can update the exec lounge sticky.

Any input appreciated.

Cheers.

BKKLEE noticed there's a new Marriott Benefit Elite disclaimer for the following properties:

* Granada / AC Palacia De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection
* Madrid / AC Palacia Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
* Madrid / AC Santa Mauro, Autograph Collection
* Santiago de Compostela / AC Palacia del Carmen, Autograph Collection

"COMPLEMENTARY BREAKFAST ELITE BENEFIT DOES NOT APPLY AT THIS HOTEL WHEN REDEEMING POINTS INCLUDING SILVER, GOLD AND PLATINUM"

This property is opening in September 2012. It does not have the exclusion (yet) on its website. It does mention free internet throughout the hotel.

* Barcelona / Hotel Catalonia Fira, Autograph Collection

Cheers.

since I have reservations at this property starting on the 15 September , I'll advise afterwards, although from my previous visit to the site of the hotel I have serious doubts as to its September opening even if the prop owner stated last week that.....
"Dear Sir,
Thank you for your interest.
Our hotel is meant to open end August 2012. Please, do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you may request or go into www.marriott.com
Yorus sincerely,
Hotel Catalonia Fira"

BKKLEE noticed there's a new Marriott Benefit Elite disclaimer for the following properties:

* Granada / AC Palacia De Santa Paula, Autograph Collection
* Madrid / AC Palacia Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
* Madrid / AC Santa Mauro, Autograph Collection
* Santiago de Compostela / AC Palacia del Carmen, Autograph Collection

"COMPLEMENTARY BREAKFAST ELITE BENEFIT DOES NOT APPLY AT THIS HOTEL WHEN REDEEMING POINTS INCLUDING SILVER, GOLD AND PLATINUM"

This property is opening in September 2012. It does not have the exclusion (yet) on its website. It does mention free internet throughout the hotel.

* Barcelona / Hotel Catalonia Fira, Autograph Collection

Cheers.

BVI Scrub Island.
Welcome pain killer when you get off the ferry. Considered resort so no other benefit (breakfast coupon or voucher) was given as a Gold but didn't ask either. No concierge lounge to speak of. Was given a nice upgrade though even though I used points.

BVI Scrub Island.
Welcome pain killer when you get off the ferry.

Does that mean they gave you a drink w/ one of those little umbrellas in it? :D

Cheers.

Does that mean they gave you a drink w/ one of those little umbrellas in it? :D

Cheers.

Yep. But free Rum is good Rum.

since I have reservations at this property starting on the 15 September , I'll advise afterwards, although from my previous visit to the site of the hotel I have serious doubts as to its September opening even if the prop owner stated last week that.....
"Dear Sir,
Thank you for your interest.
Our hotel is meant to open end August 2012. Please, do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you may request or go into www.marriott.com
Yorus sincerely,
Hotel Catalonia Fira"

Well if it is open when you're supposed to be there, please post a "trip report" in this property thread (below) after your stay. Thx!

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-rewards/1375933-hotel-catalonia-fira-autograph-collection-barcelona-spain.html

Cheers.

BVI Scrub Island.
Welcome pain killer when you get off the ferry. Considered resort so no other benefit (breakfast coupon or voucher) was given as a Gold but didn't ask either. No concierge lounge to speak of. Was given a nice upgrade though even though I used points.

That stinks. I was hoping they'd at least offer breakfast coupon/discount. They may need to otherwise status members may head to Ritz on St. Thomas. But, maybe they don't care about Marriott members business since they are a smaller property? Even the Westin in St. John gives guests discounts for breakfast if you dine before a certain time and discounts on other things (get card from desk).

That stinks. I was hoping they'd at least offer breakfast coupon/discount. They may need to otherwise status members may head to Ritz on St. Thomas. But, maybe they don't care about Marriott members business since they are a smaller property?.

Well elite members aren't going to get a free breakfast coupon/discount at the Ritz either, so I'm not sure people are going to switch from Scrubs to the Ritz over the lack of brekkie coupons. :confused: I'm pretty sure Scrubs does pretty well with both Marriott members as well as non-Marriott members. ;)

Btw - this thread is just for updates on the various Autograph Collection properties & what they do re: brekkie coupons, so I can update the exec lounge sticky.

If you'd like to continue commentary re: Scrubs offering no coupons, there is a specific Scrubs property thread in which you can post.

Cheers.

Well elite members aren't going to get a free breakfast coupon/discount at the Ritz either, so I'm not sure people are going to switch from Scrubs to the Ritz over the lack of brekkie coupons. :confused: I'm pretty sure Scrubs does pretty well with both Marriott members as well as non-Marriott members. ;)

Btw - this thread is just for updates on the various Autograph Collection properties & what they do re: brekkie coupons, so I can update the exec lounge sticky.

If you'd like to continue commentary re: Scrubs offering no coupons, there is a specific Scrubs property thread in which you can post.

Cheers.

Sorry, I thought Ritz Carlton gives elite members lounge access (free continental brkft), which of course some resorts don't have that level. Anyhow, will head over to other thread. Thanks.

Bumping to see if we have any updates on either the domestic or international properties, so that I can update the exec lounge sticky.

Any input appreciated.

Cheers.

Going to stay at The Hotel Minneapolis this weekend (Fri-Sun) Will post updates as I have them.

Hotel front desk emailed today asking for any requests, and included Room Service/Wine list. Answered my weekend lounge question with:

"Our lounge is open 24 hours, so you are welcome to get a bottle of water or a soda any time. We do not serve breakfast on the weekends, but with your Platinum status you will receive breakfast vouchers which are redeemable in Restaurant Max."

Going to stay at The Hotel Minneapolis this weekend (Fri-Sun) Will post updates as I have them.

Hotel front desk emailed today asking for any requests, and included Room Service/Wine list. Answered my weekend lounge question with:

"Our lounge is open 24 hours, so you are welcome to get a bottle of water or a soda any time. We do not serve breakfast on the weekends, but with your Platinum status you will receive breakfast vouchers which are redeemable in Restaurant Max."

Thanks. I'll update the sticky later today or tomorrow.

Cheers.

Yep - $40 Restaurant Max breakfast certificate, two (Sat & Sun.) Enough to cover just about any item on the menu.

Thanks - will update the sticky when I get back to the office later this week.

Cheers.

Bumping up in case anyone has recent updates on the properties listed in post #1. Please post & I'll update the property threads or exec lounge sticky. Thx!

Cheers. Sharon

I am staying at the Blue Moon this Saturday night and post and udate. It is on Miami Beach (not Miami) as listed in the first post.

I am staying at the Blue Moon this Saturday night and post and udate. It is on Miami Beach (not Miami) as listed in the first post.

Made the change - ie, added Beach.

Appreciate an update after your stay. Since we don't have a dedicated thread for the Blue Moon yet, when you do your 'trip report' would you start a new thread? That will make it easier for FTers when they're searching/want info on the property? Much appreciated.

Cheers. Sharon