Originally Posted by
ohmark
I don't remember this being a standard-issue Marriott, unless you mean standard issue roadside Marriott from 20-30 years ago. The external layout reminded me more of a nicer than average older roadside Holiday Inn. Inside, the layout, at least the lobby, is a little more impressive, and, of course, the property is staffed with the usual nice Marriott folks.
There used to be a similar Marriott in Ann Arbor. It's been converted to a Holiday Inn (of course). There was also a similar one in Grand Rapids, which has been converted to some non-Marriott brand, which I don't recall.
I'm guessing these were prototypes of roadside Marriotts in middle-sized towns, and not many were built. Maybe if Socrates is around (haven't heard from him lately) he can comment.
Sorry I'm around but you guys are answering most of the questions before I even have a chance to read the threads
My assumption has always been this hotel was a "Marriott Inn" - the building itself is 38 years old which would make this very likely - Marriott Inn's were the franchised Marriott hotels way back (thankfully Marriott decided to merge everything into one) all of the others you've listed above were at one time Marriott Inn's which IMO tended to be road side (but this is purely my opinion)....I, unfortunately, am very familar with the A2 and this hotel (ugh...all I can say is Go Green - Go WHITE!)