Originally Posted by
dgreen12
It's an interesting (and fair) question in light of the uproar over the cash versus points treatment at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Exactly. It's directly analogous.
Originally Posted by
escape4
Sounds like it was only a short-term issue, award bookings at Al Maha get breakfast as expected after all.
Because Marriott declared they had to treat award stays the same as paid. In other words, they stopped the property from the same practice that OP is complaining about.