I first started using Marriott because I travelled with my pet dog. There was a Towneplace Suites convenient to my work, so it was an easy choice.

I stick with Marriott because they usually have locations convenient to where I'm working and their rates are competitive. The website is pretty well designed and makes it easy to shop for different promotional rates. I have also found that they do a fair job honoring their look no further rate guarantee.

MR is also the only program that I'm aware of that offers Lifetime elite status. It is nice to know that I will still be able to enjoy the benefits of Plat when I stop travelling 100+ nights a year for busines.