Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
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.
One has to sign up for the Rewards program to be a "rewards member". You do not need to be a Rewards Member to book a hotel through Marriott.
I stayed at chain this past year and didn't sign up for their Reward program, bc the chance of me ever staying there again was about 0. Wasn't worth the time. There are tons of people that stay at Marriotts that are not rewards Members for a variety of reasons.