Just an Update...

So far this year I have moved 20 nights of stays that would have gone to Marriott to SPG. The SPG properties have had no discernable cuts, and in one case actually have added complimentary beer/wine in the lounge and 2 free cocktails (of any type) in the bar.

I have had two Marriott stays recently. Interestingly enough, both have bucked the trend. One (that does not have a lounge) gives the free full bfast buffet in the restaurant. The other had an amazing lounge with multiple hot entrees every morning that rotated. I won't say where for obvious reasons.

On the other hand I am burning some points this weekend and received a call from the FS hotel asking if I needed anything for my stay, and telling me that they no longer offer free bfast on the weekends.

Back to SPG for the paid stays unless I am where I know that I can get a decent bfast, I suppose. I agree with those that state that the only real way to vote is to do so with our feet. I hate that, as I had really come to like the Marriott value proposition.

Greg