Originally Posted by
GoPhils
Keep in mind in the current program (pre 8/18), Courtyard is one of the few brands where neither Gold/Platinum get a breakfast benefit, and of course it’s not included for everyone like it is at some of the other limited service brands. Lots of past threads complaining about this.
In the new program, Gold earned through MR becomes Plat, which gets a choice of bonus points or a $10 credit. The new Gold (which includes that which was earned through an SPG match) does not get this.
Today, only five Marriott Rewards brands provide daily lounge access or breakfast as a benefit to Gold and Platinum guests (and even then not if the property is classified as a resort):
Marriott Hotels
Renaissance Hotels
JW Marriott Hotels
Autograph Collection
Delta Hotels
Today, four Marriott Rewards brands provide a simple self-serve breakfast to all guests daily as part of the room rate, regardless of Marriott Rewards status, and even for non-members:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Today, many Marriott Rewards brands do not provide complimentary daily breakfast to anyone:
The Ritz-Carlton
EDITION
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Vacation Club / Grand Residences by Marriott
Marriott Executive Apartments / ExecuStay
Courtyard by Marriott
AC Hotels by Marriott
Protea Hotels
MOXY
In the new program, beginning August 18, 2018, the status levels for welcome gifts and/or the lounge/breakfast benefit are Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite, which are roughly similar levels to today's Rewards Gold Elite and Platinum Elite, and today's SPG Platinum and higher.
Courtyard, AC Hotels, and MOXY will "sort of" provide breakfast by making one of welcome gift choices, "$10 F&B credit for member + 1 guest, daily."
Protea and resorts of the five currently-excluded full-service brands will offer "Daily Breakfast For Member + 1 Guest" as a welcome gift choice.
It's all rather complicated. But the Courtyard should be better than today for most guests.