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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 9:05 pm
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WFB is definitely NOT a standard across all Marriott/Ren properties. Based on my experience with Marriott/Ren properties, it seems to be as follows (this is conjecture to a certain degree):

-- Marriott owned/managed hotel - always offers WFB
-- Franchised hotel - may or may not offer WFB, franchisee's choice

My other observation is that in those properties that DON'T offer WFB, the cost is still 9.95/9.99. So in properties that do offer WFB, the LD component is essentially a freebie.

You would think that Marriott could make this part of the franchise deal; you have to offer WFB. WFB is something that adds to the overall brand consistency.

Just my two cents.
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