Originally Posted by Cholula

I stay at Marriott properties 95% of the time and, over the course of a year, stay at the whole range from Fairfield Inn's to JW Marriott's/Ritz-Carltons. About the only one I avoid are TownePlace Suites which are a little too rustic for my needs. And we own several MVCI units so spend our vacation time at Marriotts as well.
I've been loyal to Marriott for over two decades because:

1. They are everywhere I travel, both international and domestic.
2. They are clean, everything works and are professionally staffed.
3. On-premise foodservice operations are generally acceptable and occasionally superb.
4. I've never had a problem claiming an award when and where requested.
5. Bonus earning opportunities keep the Marriott Rewards program interesting and lucrative.
6. 75% of my business associates are also Marriott aficionados so I'm not the odd man out staying at Marriott when everybody else is at Hilton or Starwood.
7. I travel 40+ weeks per year and don't like surprises associated with my travel experience. I'm rarely surprised at anything associated with Marriott and, as boring as that may sound, it's just the way I want it.