I have to take another jab at Marriott, Courtyard to be specific. Their current advertising tag line is something along "...business hotel designed by business people..." I guess those who designed the Courtyards and gave their input on what benefits business travelers might like do not eat breakfast. There are times when I am on the road when breakfast and the airplane dinner meal are the only meals of the day that I have time for. Most of my work days on the road are non stop with no lunch breaks, when I finish between 2:30 to 3:00 pm, then have to drive between 35 to 50 miles to the airport, turn in the rental car, clear security and get on a plane that leaves between 4:30 and 5 p.m.

One more reason not to choose a Courtyard over an HGI.

On a different note, I cannot take credit for the Courtyard jab. This post was funny and to the point:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13025194-post7.html