Originally Posted by
pinniped
To add to NDN's correct observation, there's *almost* no reason to ever use the Marriott Visa outside of a Marriott hotel. Perhaps there's a case for using it at foreign hotels, airlines, and rental agencies if it's the only FX-free card you hold, but I'd probably respond to that by saying "get a better FX-free card."....
Not so fast my friend... The card is invaluable for business in addition to the 5x Marriott stays for its 2x dining and travel and $3k/night for PLT qualification for sub-50 night butt-in-bed travelers.