Originally Posted by
AAir_head
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins
I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.
More of my domestic (US) stays are going to other brands because the elite benefits really aren't worth the price premium in most major cities and Hawaii. I'm still very happy with Marriott elite treament internationally; while suites are sometimes hard to come by, hotels tend to over-deliver with breakfast and often proactively offer 4PM checkout.