The endless institutional (hospital/prison/military/school) gray that Marriott is covering everything in these days is anything but residential. Cold, dreary gray... NOT a place I find relaxing or welcoming.

Also bad is how uniform everything is. I stayed at a Florida Marriott property over the weekend. Miles upon miles of gray with the most recent renovation. Beforehand, the property had a tropical/caribbean feel with pastels everywhere, tile mosaics, and architectural details to match. Now when I walk in there I might as well be in Minneapolis, or New York...or anywhere.