Hello,

I am getting a little confused on the positioning of Fairfield Inn vs. Courtyard.

It seems with both you get:

- 10 points per dollar
- free internet
- similar room, bath and bed
- USA Today

with Courtyard you get:

- 10 points per dollar on additional charges to the room (laundry, etc.)
- nicer paid breakfast
- glass/ceramic cups in room
- microwave/refrigirator in suites (you can get upgraded or pay more per night)
- more likely to have a computer with printer in the lobby for free use
- WSJ

with Fairfield you get:

- free not-as-nice breakfast
- plastic cups in room
- microwave/refrigirator in some rooms (you can get upgraded or pay about $10 more per night)
- less likely to have a computer with printer in the lobby for free use

So, isn't Marriott killing Courtyard with these two very similar products? I recently stayed at a few Fairfield Inns and did not think they are so much worse than the Courtyard (and some tend to be newer). (A few years ago, I tried it once and thought it was really a step below CY.) In one case (Naperville IL), the FI is $60/night cheaper than the Courtyard right next door - even on business trips, I just can't justify the difference.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.