I can always find a Marriott, even in smaller cities, not so with *wood. Have yet to be upgraded as a silver though. In Seattle this weekend, i booked a waterfront room, and was put on the 3rd floor, without a window that opened. Nice view, but for what I paid, I figured I'd get a concierge floor or at least an upper floor. Disappointing. Anyone have any luck with upgrades as a lowly silver?