I sometimes wonder if I am the only one on this board who actually likes the Bistro concept (at least for breakfast that is) and likes CY in general. I tend to prefer them when a FS Marriott is nowhere near where I need to be in the morning. Most of my travel is to small towns and rural areas, so this is often the case. IMO, they are more relaxing then FI and SHS as they tend to have fewer families and no pets. I like RI, but again, rare where I travel and only earn half the points. I like that I can get egg whites and Starbucks at the bistro in the AM. I will visit the Bistro in the evening, but only for drinks/ccoffee while I finish work. Only in an emergency would I eat at one in the evenings, but I rather like the AM offerings.
I will always take a FS property over a CY, but I really do like CY and prefer them over anything outside of the FS properties, CYs have really grown on me. When on personal travel, I will avoid them in favour of Other Marriott brands where I can get a free breakfast, but when on an expense account, I really don't mind having to pay for breakfast. As a Platinum, the enhanced internet is free, and I find that nearly all CYs offer it.