Well not to sidetrack the thread (which we're doing w/ the newspaper thing), I've found that a # of the hotels don't deliver to the room, but will have a stack either near the elevator or at the front desk/concierge desk.

I recently stayed at the Las Vegas Marriott, and they still deliver the papers to the room & also pay attention to the type you want (ie, USAToday, WSJ, local).

I actually like the papers; gives me something to read when I'm in the restaurant, in the bathroom, in a taxi, on the shuttle bus, on a flight.

Re: CYs vs FI. While I don't usually stay at either, I'd probably give the nod to CY for beds, possible upgrade to jr. suite, etc. However, the no points for incidentals & no brekkie at CY is a huge drawback & something I'm going to mention to Marriott execs at the FT Awards. While I'd prefer both brekkie & points, at least if they gave points for incidentals such as meals it would help.

I'm actually going to stay at a FI this weekend to cement the megabonus promo. The choices were RI or FI in my area, and you only get 5pts w/ RI.

Cheers.