Poll Just a Symptom of the Bigger Problem
My opinion only... the fact that this question has even arisen is just more evidence that Marriott, which owns the RC chain, has done a miserable job integrating the brand into the rest of the chain. There are issues with Marriott gift cards as well as issues related to elite recognition at the RC chain.
Why should MR elite status mean more when staying at an AC hotel in Europe than it does at a RC in Boston?