It has gotten to the point that Marriott needs to decide if their "resorts" (a BIG set of quotes") is antiquated. Many of these properties have MORE BUSINESS TRAVELERS than vacationers and are considered a resort. Why? A bigger than normal pool? Not a good excuse. Yes they may have a golf course and a spa but that doesn't mean resort. That being the case ALL Marriott hotels seem to have more and more business people every day. It just sounds like a way that Marriott gets to avoid having to provide the perks that we EARN by staying in all the rest of their properties.

I would put money on the fact that the Marriott in Times Square has more vacationers/city tourists than business people. Should that be considered a resort? I am a Lifetime Platinum and am getting tired of trying to understand if Ritz Carlton/ Autograph/ Resort, etc means that I will get my benefits or not.

I am Lifetime Platinum with Starwoods as well and NEVER have to worry about that and MANY of their hotels are far better than Marriotts best.

Fix the system and get in line if you want more of my money.