Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
AFAIK element earned the same in SPG as other brands.
Interesting. I just checked on the MR website:
You’ll earn 10 points per US$1 spent on eligible hotel charges, except at Element®, Residence Inn® and TownePlace Suites® hotels, where you’ll earn five points per eligible US$1.
I guess with the merger, Marriott went with the lowest common denominator for the extended stay portfolio and devalued Element rather than enhancing RI and TPS.
--Jon