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May 9, 2022 | 1:49 pm

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JW6130

Join Date: Jun 2011

Posts: 387

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Maiman

Unfortunately it is a new brand standard. Basically a cost cutting move where Marriott reduced the number of ingredients to stock and consolidate the offerings at Residence Inn, Townplace Suites, SpringHill Suites, and Fairfield. Big downgrade and greatly reduces the value prop. for RI for me. I got an earful from my wife when we were caught off guard by it at our last RI Stay a few weeks ago.

You can read more about it at:

https://news.marriott.com/news/2021/...-select-brands

Can't find it right now but there was an article for franchisees noeting stocking fewer ingredients and combining the purchase power of all four brands resulting in an estimated %20 cost reduction for breakfast offerings.

--Jon

So the quick summary is that Residence Inn dinner is gone, and breakfast is pretty much gone as well. And for all of "mouthwatering, customizable options with an eye towards sustainability" guests still earn half of the points of other brands. Got it.