Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Note that there are Starwood lounges that aren't Sheratons. For example, many Westins have lounges and overseas, LRMs IME have lounges, plus some LCs even. In addition, element properties do a manager's reception three or four nights a week (free beer, wine, and snacks at most locations) for all guests.
Talk domestic to domestic re: SPG to Marriott.
Overseas Marriotts (of all brands) are significantly better overseas than domestic, just as SPG is int'ly.
But domestically SPG falls way short re: exec lounges than Marriott brands. Not even close.
LRMs are probably LeMeridiens for the person who asked.
Cheers.