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X-ON
ok could be but then I wonder why they flagged with Marriott (SPG) to start with? One thing is for sure if there are properties in the same category with superior MB Plt+ treatment they will loose out on that business. If they can sustain revenue in the worst crisis for the hospitality industry in modern time without the aforementioned business good for them and kudos for a very robust business model...
The RC seems to be doing fine. I suspect the EDITION will also do well. Neither have much in the way of benefits for elite members. I think people on this forum have a skewed perspective on how free breakfast and lounge access factors into decision making for most travelers staying at luxury properties. I'm probably going to start staying at the EDITION for at least half of the stays where I would have stayed at the Prince Gallery. I don't get free breakfast, so I will just buy the breakfast.
ok could be but then I wonder why they flagged with Marriott (SPG) to start with?
Presumably because they want to attract foreign travelers as well and it puts them in a position beyond being a nondescript hotel in Tokyo. For example, I am completely confident that the Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo (Autograph Collection) sees more foreign guests than the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa which is beside it and is not a Marriott property.