There definitely is some missing the point here.

And this whole back and forth has absolutely nothing to do with SPG vs. Marriott - that's just trying to unnecessarily stir up trouble. If someone suggested that Sheraton customers likely had a higher income, and were more likely to be a consultant vs. a call center rep, vs. an RC customer, I would have made the exact same argument.

This thread is all about certain people having biases against "the look" of the W clientele, and not believing they could be successful (and extrapolating an experience or two to the brand as a whole). And that the Dockers-wearing clientele at CYs of course suggests that they have made it.

W is a luxury hotel charging $300/night on average w/with above average income guests...deal with it.