Originally Posted by
ElevatorEnthusiast
Most frequent posters on FlyerTalk probably already know (and are annoyed by) my frequent positive support and experiences with Marriott. I will always have a positive mental association with the Marriott and former Starwood brands that I grew up and grew to love travel in.
Still today, I have plenty of very positive stays in Marriott's portfolio of 30 brands :-)
Im not a fan boi but I’ve been treated well along the way. Of course lot of revenue to Marriott has gotten me many of the perks I’ve gained.
Not perfect and if I stayed majority of nights in a FFI or CY probably have different outlook.
But the free breakfast and the decent amount of upgrades has been good.
When I first started traveling never in a million years did I think I’d earn a lifetime status or learn the details of hotel ops like I have…..
The rewards program has gotten me and my wife into some amazing properties and rooms. Many of us forget the good and point out the bad.
One or the most memorable nights was in China in hotel I lived I got to work a shift in the kitchen. Fun as hell and made me appreciate the speed and efficiency of the real chefs and prep cooks. Also learned how to dice an onion super fast.