Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
We can only hope that there are capacity controls on this. Most RC clubs lounges aren't large enough to function if every room in the hotel were to be a club access room.
I'm willing to guess that many Ritz-Carlton properties in markets where the competition is a St. Regis or Luxury Collection property have noticed a decline in bookings because guests who value elite status are probably taking their business to Marriott's luxury brands that recognize and reward their loyalty. As a result, Ritz-Carlton is resorting to up-selling, hoping guests who don't know better will pay the $100 or $150 for daily club lounge access.