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Oct 31, 2014 | 6:45 am

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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock

Details on Marriott News section of its website:

http://news.marriott.com/2014/10/fre...worldwide.html

[I]"Marriott announced today plans to provide free Wi-Fi to all 47 million members of Marriott Rewards who book directly on Marriott.com, Marriott’s mobile app, 1-800-MARRIOTT, or through a Marriott hotel. Beginning January 15, 2015, this benefit will make free standard Wi-Fi available across more than 3,800 hotels in the company’s extensive lodging portfolio worldwide.

This new Marriott Rewards benefit will be available at Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, and Marriott Executive Apartments, as well as Marriott Rewards’ exclusive luxury partner, The Ritz-Carlton®. These brands join EDITION, Moxy, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, and Marriott Vacation Club, which already provide free Wi-Fi today.

Marriott Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite members will continue to enjoy an exclusive benefit – free enhanced Wi-Fi, where available.
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Originally Posted by jr1202sr

2 different things here. You are comparing Marriott Rewards members vs Everyone who books directly with the hotel. Those are not the same.

I don't see how the two things are different, in Asia all Rewards members get free internet, now worldwide all members who book through certain channels get free internet. If anything the new offer is more restrictive as the channels are limited, whereas in Asia all bookings are valid.