Originally Posted by
vd0t
I'm a Marriott gold (post-merger) so I won't get access to the lounge unless I get upgraded to an club room.
I find the brands inconsistent. Isn't the Renaissance supposed to be a more upscale brand than the Courtyard?!
I don't have that many points so trying to be as cost effective as possible. The Courtyard Xujiahui also looks interesting. Hope you can report back on your stay!
china is an exception. Depending on the property owner, some courtyard by Marriott might be more luxurious and upscale than some renaissance and Marriott properties. Courtyard shanghai city central has an outstanding club lounge with high quality happy hour and breakfast with a wide selection of Western and Chinese cuisine and even Korean barbecue and Japan sushi. And you can choose breakfast in the restaurant if you have lounge access without lieu of welcome points. Very impressive with that.