Originally Posted by
Nathalia Spiritbomb Rojas
Basically Marriott is loyal to Pepsi because they fronted them money when Coca cola didn't when they were first starting out. I think it's great Marriott has loyalty and though some hotels in the brand may offer coca cola they will never have a contract with Marriott. Don't know who starwood backs though since Marriott acquired their portfolio so not sure how that would play out if starwood was a Coca cola sponsor.
In general, Starwood is Coke. I try not to drink soda, but knowing the associated products (water, orange juice, etc.) on the Coke side are superior. This is a minor detail, but another one us SPG folks are worried about.