Originally Posted by VickiSoCal

I think their logic is- This is not a negative statment- "Courtyard does not provide free breakfast." But rather two positive statements.

Extended stay- "everyone gets free breakfast." It is just expected and what they have to to to compete.

Full Service- "elites get free breakfast" This is a special perk for loyalty and choosing to stay at FS brands which generally cost more.

Courtyard is neither of the above.