Originally Posted by remymartin

I think you answered your own question - because W caters a different market. I really don't see a lounge fit into W as a standard. This is a lifestyle brand that I believe MaRiot will not possibly be able to manage - the two being at opposite sides of the spectrum.

You are also mixing up complimentary access with brand standards. If any spg property has a lounge you will be entitled to access it as long as you have appropriate status. The same cannot be said for the horrible MaRiot reword programme.