Read again what I wrote - I did not say that all Marriott full service properties provide breakfast.

I wrote that he was referring to Full service Marriott properties where breakfast is gratis - and those who read his prolific and informative reports knows that breakfast, especially pancakes, are a key factor in his enjoyment of those stays.

Indeed, I have never stayed at a Design hotel property nor an Edition property, because of the lack of elite perks, especially the lack of breakfast.

Finally, an earlier post by me in this thread specifically pointed out that AC and Courtyard hotels are not required to provide this perk and that the better play would be to stay at a Residence Inn or Springhill Suite, if this is an important factor to you.