Originally Posted by
floyddl
I have stayed at a FF on the beach that was cat 5 that had a fitness center and a breakfast buffet but the one I described above is a cat 3 and the courtyard was a cat 4. All brands are not created equal.
If memory serves me correctly, the Marriott Rewards Redemption Category assigned to a hotel has no correlation to the quality of the hotel or the amenities offered. The category assignment is based on the popularity of the hotel and location.