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Old May 12, 2019, 11:41 am
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mckroes
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: the Netherlands
Programs: AF/KLM FB Plat, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by MePlatPremier
This hotel’s website seems to be completely against Marriott’s policy. The domain name is hotel specific and does not follow Bonvoy’s templates. It’s a different booking system altogether, no mention of the loyalty program and they even have their own standalone best rate guarantee program (10% off the competing rate) for bookings made directly with the property (and outside Marriott’s channels). My guess is their contract with Marriott is going to be over sometime soon and they’re getting ready to go solo.
This specific website has been available since the SPG times so doubt that this Westin will be leaving soon. The owner "Event hotels" also owns the Sheraton Berlin Grand, Westin Leipzig and Westin Bellevue Dresden which are all bookable through the owners website (eventhotels.com) and hotel linked websites such as Westin-Berlin.com. I doubt Marriott is not aware.
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