Originally Posted by
hhoope01
True, but AFAIK, someone staying in an Element gets full SPG points and night credits, unlike a similar stay at an RI (which only provides half the Marriott points.)
very true but as noted before you only earn "full" SPG Points on the first 60 nights, at Residence Inn you earn credit on every night....but the big difference is distribution right now, there are only a handful of elements currently operating (and IMO they are working the kinks out of the brand)