Originally Posted by
Horace
Finally, the brand standards for The Ritz-Carlton and EDITION call for high quality services, but getting these services means paying for them. Those who have Platinum Elite (and above) status through a combination of credit card EQNs and stays across properties of participating Marriott Bonvoy brands, low-end to high-end, still have to pay for breakfast and other food and beverage offerings. That's how these brands were designed.
Things can change. It's just inheritance from the past as I do not believe that St. Regis is in any way inferior to these 2 brands on average. Change takes time and they are still dealing with pre-merger agreements with hotel owners. Look RC Reserve is now points eligible so Change is possible.
It would not hurt if the breakfast benefit was offered for the highest tiers on these brands, such as Ambassador or Titanium.