Aug 24, 2018, 10:27 am
Last edit by: PTahCha
Huge thanks to Horace for this list (which is much simpler to understand than Marriott's T&Cs!)
Daily Breakfast for Platinum Elite and Above
Six categories:
1. Breakfast for member + 1 in the lounge. If the hotel does not have a lounge or the lounge is closed, member can choose 750 points OR continental breakfast for member + 1 in the restaurant. A limited number of hotels provide 1,000 points each day the lounge is closed instead of a choice (Through June 30, 2024). Any of these benefits are in addition to the Platinum Elite welcome gift.
Autograph Collection (excluding resorts)
Courtyard (properties with a lounge only; Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa only)
Delta* (excluding resorts)
JW Marriott (excluding resorts)
Marriott (excluding resorts)
Renaissance (excluding resorts)
* many Delta properties provide breakfast from an Elite Pantry as an alternative to a Signature Lounge, in which case the hotel does not need to provide breakfast for member + 1 the restaurant.
2. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant for member + 1 as a Platinum Elite welcome gift option (not in addition to it).
Aloft
Autograph Collection (resorts only)
Delta (resorts only)
Four Points
The Luxury Collection
JW Marriott (resorts only)
Le Méridien
Marriott (resorts only)
Protea
Renaissance (resorts only)
St. Regis
Sheraton **
Tribute Portfolio
W Hotels
Westin **
** Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, and Westin Vacation Club properties are not Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin hotels/resorts.
3. Breakfast in lounge for member + 1, if the hotel has a lounge. This is in addition to the Platinum Elite welcome gift, which could be breakfast for member + 1 in the restaurant. No alternative benefit if the lounge is closed.
Le Méridien (only at locations with a lounge)
Sheraton (only at locations with a lounge)
Westin (only at locations with a lounge)
4. Daily U.S. $10 F&B credit for member + 1 as a Platinum Elite welcome gift option (not in addition to it). Can be applied toward breakfast or toward other F&B purchase in the hotel restaurant or bar. Does not accrue over multiple-night stay.
AC Hotels
Courtyard (locations without a lounge only, which means most locations)
MOXY ***
*** some MOXY property are more generous, providing full breakfasts to those who apply their F&B credits toward breakfast, with no additional charge
5. Breakfast for all guests included in room rate, regardless of status or membership
Element ****
Fairfield (except Fairfield Asia Pacific hotels) ****
Residence Inn (NO breakfast at Residence Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD)
SpringHill Suites
TownePlace Suites
**** very few exceptions; check official hotel website
6. No complimentary daily breakfast, even for Platinum Elite and Above
Design Hotels
Edition
Fairfield Asia Pacific hotels
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Executive Apartments
Marriott Vacation Club / MVC Pulse / Grand Residences by Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton / Ritz-Carlton Reserve / Ritz-Carlton Residence Club
Vistana / Sheraton Vacation Club / Westin Vacation Club
Note: This list does not identify specific properties that deviate from the published benefits. In some cases, exceptions are identified in the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Terms & Conditions or on specific property webpages. Exceptions are few, but can be an unpleasant or pleasant surprise, depending on whether the property provides less or more than the published benefits.Through June 30, 2024, the following properties in the United States do not provide free continental breakfast in the hotel restaurant in the event the Lounge is closed but do offer 1,000 Points in lieu of breakfast. These properties include:
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
JW Marriott Essex House New York City
JW Marriott New Orleans
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
JW Marriott Washington, DC
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
Monterey Marriott
New York Marriott MarquisŽ
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Daily Breakfast for Platinum Elite and Above
Six categories:
1. Breakfast for member + 1 in the lounge. If the hotel does not have a lounge or the lounge is closed, member can choose 750 points OR continental breakfast for member + 1 in the restaurant. A limited number of hotels provide 1,000 points each day the lounge is closed instead of a choice (Through June 30, 2024). Any of these benefits are in addition to the Platinum Elite welcome gift.
Autograph Collection (excluding resorts)
Courtyard (properties with a lounge only; Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa only)
Delta* (excluding resorts)
JW Marriott (excluding resorts)
Marriott (excluding resorts)
Renaissance (excluding resorts)
* many Delta properties provide breakfast from an Elite Pantry as an alternative to a Signature Lounge, in which case the hotel does not need to provide breakfast for member + 1 the restaurant.
2. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant for member + 1 as a Platinum Elite welcome gift option (not in addition to it).
Aloft
Autograph Collection (resorts only)
Delta (resorts only)
Four Points
The Luxury Collection
JW Marriott (resorts only)
Le Méridien
Marriott (resorts only)
Protea
Renaissance (resorts only)
St. Regis
Sheraton **
Tribute Portfolio
W Hotels
Westin **
** Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, and Westin Vacation Club properties are not Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin hotels/resorts.
3. Breakfast in lounge for member + 1, if the hotel has a lounge. This is in addition to the Platinum Elite welcome gift, which could be breakfast for member + 1 in the restaurant. No alternative benefit if the lounge is closed.
Le Méridien (only at locations with a lounge)
Sheraton (only at locations with a lounge)
Westin (only at locations with a lounge)
4. Daily U.S. $10 F&B credit for member + 1 as a Platinum Elite welcome gift option (not in addition to it). Can be applied toward breakfast or toward other F&B purchase in the hotel restaurant or bar. Does not accrue over multiple-night stay.
AC Hotels
Courtyard (locations without a lounge only, which means most locations)
MOXY ***
*** some MOXY property are more generous, providing full breakfasts to those who apply their F&B credits toward breakfast, with no additional charge
5. Breakfast for all guests included in room rate, regardless of status or membership
Element ****
Fairfield (except Fairfield Asia Pacific hotels) ****
Residence Inn (NO breakfast at Residence Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD)
SpringHill Suites
TownePlace Suites
**** very few exceptions; check official hotel website
6. No complimentary daily breakfast, even for Platinum Elite and Above
Design Hotels
Edition
Fairfield Asia Pacific hotels
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Executive Apartments
Marriott Vacation Club / MVC Pulse / Grand Residences by Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton / Ritz-Carlton Reserve / Ritz-Carlton Residence Club
Vistana / Sheraton Vacation Club / Westin Vacation Club
Note: This list does not identify specific properties that deviate from the published benefits. In some cases, exceptions are identified in the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Terms & Conditions or on specific property webpages. Exceptions are few, but can be an unpleasant or pleasant surprise, depending on whether the property provides less or more than the published benefits.Through June 30, 2024, the following properties in the United States do not provide free continental breakfast in the hotel restaurant in the event the Lounge is closed but do offer 1,000 Points in lieu of breakfast. These properties include:
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
JW Marriott Essex House New York City
JW Marriott New Orleans
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
JW Marriott Washington, DC
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
Monterey Marriott
New York Marriott MarquisŽ
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
FAQ : Marriott's "breakfast offering" explained, by brand and by Bonvoy elite level
Sep 5, 2021, 8:42 pm
#886
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
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Le Meridien Delfina, Santa Monica
The hotel was serving breakfast, but upon check-in they told me I would receive points instead. I pointed out that they would owe me $100 as a penalty under the Marriott Terms and Conditions if they didn't offer me a breakfast option. But I may have confused them by saying I would take that $100 value as points instead....we're talking some 14,000 points (some hotels prefer to compensate in points). They seemed to agree, but following the stay I saw that I'd just gotten around 1,000 amenity points. Called the front desk manager and laid it on the line. After some argument, where I pointed out I had incurred significant lunch and dinner charges, they elected to refund $100 to my credit card rather than provide lots of points.
One possible upside of this policy violation was that my paid breakfast by the pool was very peaceful and restorative, especially once Monday rolled around. Almost no one else partook.
One possible upside of this policy violation was that my paid breakfast by the pool was very peaceful and restorative, especially once Monday rolled around. Almost no one else partook.
Sep 7, 2021, 1:42 am
#887
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,223
staying at the Westin Napa Verasa this weekend and the breakfast offering is a "grab and go" box with a "fruit, pastry and yogurt". I suspect the fruit will be a single banana.
this Category 7 property costs around $600 per night plus a $25 resort fee. This "breakfast" at such a property is an embarrassment... it's a pity the Hyatt is sold out, I would definitely prefer to stay there. And I guess that's the reason the Hyatt is sold out and the Westin still has rooms available even for points...
this Category 7 property costs around $600 per night plus a $25 resort fee. This "breakfast" at such a property is an embarrassment... it's a pity the Hyatt is sold out, I would definitely prefer to stay there. And I guess that's the reason the Hyatt is sold out and the Westin still has rooms available even for points...
Sep 23, 2021, 4:10 pm
#888
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Floating around
Programs: UA 1K (1MM), DL Gold (1MM), Marriott LTT
Posts: 10,346
Is breakfast per room I book or per room I stay in?
I'm booking two rooms. One with two people. One with a single person. Both rooms under my name and I'm ambassador elite. Who is entitled to breakfast and lounge access (assuming breakfast in the restaurant)?
Thanks,
-RM
I'm booking two rooms. One with two people. One with a single person. Both rooms under my name and I'm ambassador elite. Who is entitled to breakfast and lounge access (assuming breakfast in the restaurant)?
Thanks,
-RM
Sep 23, 2021, 9:02 pm
#889
Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 1,089
Is breakfast per room I book or per room I stay in?
I'm booking two rooms. One with two people. One with a single person. Both rooms under my name and I'm ambassador elite. Who is entitled to breakfast and lounge access (assuming breakfast in the restaurant)?
Thanks,
-RM
I'm booking two rooms. One with two people. One with a single person. Both rooms under my name and I'm ambassador elite. Who is entitled to breakfast and lounge access (assuming breakfast in the restaurant)?
Thanks,
-RM
The Lounge Access benefit only applies to the one (1) guest room in which the Platinum Elite Member (and above) is staying.
Best Regards,
Christina Z
Specialist, Social Media
Marriott International
[email protected]
Nov 3, 2021, 9:42 pm
#890
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
A Titanium friend is going to Sheraton Waikiki which has a lounge which is currently closed due to Covid. When I look at the wiki, is it option 2 or 3 that he would be invoking? (Were expecting some push back.) Where would we find this in the Marriott benefit T&Cs since I doubt the hotel will consider FT a valid source of information. 
Nov 3, 2021, 10:14 pm
#891
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
A Titanium friend is going to Sheraton Waikiki which has a lounge which is currently closed due to Covid. When I look at the wiki, is it option 2 or 3 that he would be invoking? (Were expecting some push back.) Where would we find this in the Marriott benefit T&Cs since I doubt the hotel will consider FT a valid source of information.
Nov 9, 2021, 1:38 pm
#892
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Location: Toronto
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I am continuing to research this for my friend going to the Sheraton Waikiki. I found this in the T&Cs:
In the United States and Canada: When a Participating Property's Lounge is closed, or property does not have a Lounge or approved alternative, the property will offer a daily continental breakfast in the restaurant for the Member plus one (1) guest, or Member can choose 750 Points per night of Stay.
Unless I am misunderstanding, I think my friend may be relegated to crappy continental breakfast since the lounge is closed.
Can someone help me make an argument for otherwise?
In the United States and Canada: When a Participating Property's Lounge is closed, or property does not have a Lounge or approved alternative, the property will offer a daily continental breakfast in the restaurant for the Member plus one (1) guest, or Member can choose 750 Points per night of Stay.
Unless I am misunderstanding, I think my friend may be relegated to crappy continental breakfast since the lounge is closed.
Can someone help me make an argument for otherwise?
Nov 9, 2021, 2:51 pm
#893
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 625
I am continuing to research this for my friend going to the Sheraton Waikiki. I found this in the T&Cs:
In the United States and Canada: When a Participating Property's Lounge is closed, or property does not have a Lounge or approved alternative, the property will offer a daily continental breakfast in the restaurant for the Member plus one (1) guest, or Member can choose 750 Points per night of Stay.
Unless I am misunderstanding, I think my friend may be relegated to crappy continental breakfast since the lounge is closed.
Can someone help me make an argument for otherwise?
In the United States and Canada: When a Participating Property's Lounge is closed, or property does not have a Lounge or approved alternative, the property will offer a daily continental breakfast in the restaurant for the Member plus one (1) guest, or Member can choose 750 Points per night of Stay.
Unless I am misunderstanding, I think my friend may be relegated to crappy continental breakfast since the lounge is closed.
Can someone help me make an argument for otherwise?
The two times this year that I went with the breakfast option I received a standard egg /bacon /potato plate option beyond "continental", but no guesses on what a Hawaiian hotel would offer...
Nov 9, 2021, 3:59 pm
#895
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, United Silver, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 2,276
At most Starwood legacy brands, including Sheraton, breakfast in the restaurant for member + 1 is a welcome gift choice. Lounge access at a few Starwood legacy brands is a separate benefit, but there's no alternative if the lounge is closed.
When hotel restaurants were closed by various levels of government during pandemic, those hotels had a legitimate excuse to provide points instead of something they could not provide. But if a hotel sells breakfast, it should honor the elite benefits published in the Marriott Bonvoy terms & conditions.
Last edited by Horace; Nov 19, 2021 at 8:01 am
Nov 9, 2021, 4:23 pm
#896
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Location: Toronto
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This was the Tit breakfast being offered by the Sheraton Waikiki in Sept when they removed the buffet breakfast. Pastry, yogurt and fruit plus coffee/tea/juice (plus one day, they had no yogurt)! I understand that what they were offering before they had to close the buffet was pared back but included some hot options.
How would you describe this breakfast?
Nov 19, 2021, 7:49 am
#897
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 2MM, Marriott LTT, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 223
Currently at Philadelphia Marriott West (in Consohocken, not downtown). At check-in was told that breakfast was not offered on Saturday and Sunday, so points were given instead, which was their way of handling the lounge access benefit for platinum/titanium. Turns out the restaurant is open weekends, but does not offer a buffet. I went back to the front desk and asked about breakfast. The manager, who happened to be there at the time, said that it was only the platinum/titanium benefit that was not available, since the lounge access benefit was being covered by the buffet. As soon as I said that was not in accordance with the T&C, i.e., my choice over points or breakfast not his, he said breakfast would be provided in the restaurant for the two of us.
Evidently, he was not confused about the terms, just that they probably get away with not following them for most people. They did get the welcome benefit correct (I took the points).
My other experiences in the past couple of months were (1) Marriott LAX, where they had opened the M Club for breakfast, for which I had access, (2) the Sheraton LAX, where they offered a welcome benefit of points or breakfast and ignored the lounge access benefit (lounge was closed), but since I arrived at 8 PM and my flight left at 7 AM, I decided that was not worth the fight, and (3) the Mayflower Hotel, where the lounge was closed and they offered fixed price vouchers for the restaurant that were enough to cover breakfast in their vastly overpriced restaurant (really, $6 for an incredibly mediocre cup of coffee??). So, running about 50/50on seeing the T&C being met.
Evidently, he was not confused about the terms, just that they probably get away with not following them for most people. They did get the welcome benefit correct (I took the points).
My other experiences in the past couple of months were (1) Marriott LAX, where they had opened the M Club for breakfast, for which I had access, (2) the Sheraton LAX, where they offered a welcome benefit of points or breakfast and ignored the lounge access benefit (lounge was closed), but since I arrived at 8 PM and my flight left at 7 AM, I decided that was not worth the fight, and (3) the Mayflower Hotel, where the lounge was closed and they offered fixed price vouchers for the restaurant that were enough to cover breakfast in their vastly overpriced restaurant (really, $6 for an incredibly mediocre cup of coffee??). So, running about 50/50on seeing the T&C being met.
Nov 19, 2021, 7:55 am
#898
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I'm moderately surprised he didn't just tell you "sorry, no breakfast," since Marriott allows the properties to get away with that despite what the T&C say.
Nov 19, 2021, 8:25 am
#899
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, United Silver, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 2,276
At Sheraton, Le Méridien, and Westin, the Guaranteed Lounge Access chart (for Platinum Elite and higher) in the T&Cs clearly states, "No alternative offered when Lounge is closed."
At Sheraton, Le Méridien, and Westin properties, Platinum Elite (and higher) members can choose daily restaurant breakfast for member +1 as a welcome gift (but then they don't get welcome points). If there's lounge and it's open, then Platinum Elite (and higher) members also have access to the lounge.
In the United States, the lounge alternative and guest compensation only apply JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels (resorts excluded). At these brands, daily restaurant breakfast for member +1 is NOT a welcome gift choice.
Nov 19, 2021, 4:14 pm
#900
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Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
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T & C, 4.3.c.iv.C.:
Pursuant to section 4.1.c., if Lounge Access (or alternatives or exceptions as outlined above) is not available, Platinum Elite Members will be compensated $100 U.S. dollars for the inconvenience. Participating Properties outside the United States will pay the equivalent in local currency. This guarantee is offered at the following brands: JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels and Renaissance Hotels.
https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi#elite
This is well worth bookmarking, and having open in one's cell phone with the lobby wi-fi, upon check-in.
The Guaranteed Lounge Access table (see Post # 892) appears immediately below the quoted language.
Pursuant to section 4.1.c., if Lounge Access (or alternatives or exceptions as outlined above) is not available, Platinum Elite Members will be compensated $100 U.S. dollars for the inconvenience. Participating Properties outside the United States will pay the equivalent in local currency. This guarantee is offered at the following brands: JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels and Renaissance Hotels.
https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi#elite
This is well worth bookmarking, and having open in one's cell phone with the lobby wi-fi, upon check-in.
The Guaranteed Lounge Access table (see Post # 892) appears immediately below the quoted language.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Nov 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm