The Marriott site says that the corporate rate for the upcoming week at the Sea-Tac full service Marriott is $179 per night (weekday) and $129 (weekend)This same property, yes, right across from the Hilton, has furloughed much of its staff - they are each taking off one day without pay. So you think you have problems, eh.

Why the heck can't you wrap your arms around the concept that since the weekend rate is so much less expensive than the weekday rate, you can buy a full buffet breakfast (The salmon scramble on the buffet is fantastic and the buffet features eggs benedict as well) and still come out ahead.

As you probably know, most of the serving staff in the dining room have served customers there for years. Besides depriving yourself of a great breakfast, who are you really hurting by "voting" with your feet. These people have had their hours cut back, income derived from tips has been unsteady.

I agree with you. This is a great property. What great point are you really making by marching over to Hilton ? Are you really saving money? Since you're so familiar with the Sea-Tac property, what "cuts" in service would you recommend other than the ones which impact you directly?

Look, I really like this property. I will be there tomorrow night, myself. I always thought the weekend coupons were overly generous compared to what many other Marriotts offered. In these times, Corporate has required certain steps be taken.

If you've been going to this property as long as you say, I'm certain you will miss it. I have heard that the Hilton isn't up to the Marriott standards. I would hope that you would reconsider. Things, hopefully, will get better in time. Perhaps free weekend breakfasts will as well.

Good luck.