Originally Posted by
dcstudent
Not sure why people are so surprised. The partnership with Ceasars plugged a hole in Starwood as they had no strip properties. With the Marriott merger we have Cosmopolitan on the strip so no need to partner.
Ceasars allowed limited stay/night credits to your SPG accounts. Staying at the Marriott does not at present. Although there is also the renovated Westin, the SLS and W now, albeit none of them at prime locations.