I completely agree with Bill, but will go farther. At the risk of upsetting some of the folks in Salt Lake City and Bethesda, Marriott is like the McDonald's of the hotel industry. You can generally find a Marriott property nearby, and if you're a frequent guest, you already have a good idea of what you will receive when you stay at one. Same goes for Mickey D's. You can generally find one, and when you order a Big Mac, you know what you're going to get, whether you're in Seattle, El Paso or Boston.

Chains like Hilton, Starwood and Hyatt might be more flashy than Marriott, but consistency can be a problem, costs can be high (one reason I have curtailed my Hyatt stays), and availability is not always assured.

As for me, just give me good availability, high consistency and a good price, and I'm your customer.