A new trend that Marriott will be implementing at Courtyards, FFI, SHS, across the country to address customer demands according to an article last week in USA Today.

http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/st...8/1?csp=Travel

I am finding more and more Courtyards and FFIs that have terrible internet service. I don't know if this is the result of other guests using up all the bandwith, or the hotel along with the service provider intentionally withholding bandwith on the free service to force guests to pay for the higher speed service. But I have seen warnings on the sign in page and on a card given with the keys upon check-in indicating that the paid higher speed internet is not free for MR Elites! The card indicated the free service was suggested for checking emails and not recommended for heavy web surfing or watching videos.

Regards,

RIP...