writerguyfl

Take a look at the list of exceptions. They are all high profile hotels in high profile cities. It's a scenario where the hotel chain needs the hotel more than the reverse.

For most "regular" hotels, being a part of a chain is very beneficial. Without the constant stream of brand-loyal guests, many hotels would flounder. None of that is true for hotels in high profile cities. While they might not do as well, I bet every one of the hotels on the exception list would still make a decent profit if they uncoupled from Marriott.

Essentially, Marriott needs hotels in these cities. Hotel owner know that fact and use it to their advantage. Those hotels negotiate exceptions to the franchisee agreement that would be impossible for thousands of "regular" hotels to get.

Added: This opinion is based on when I worked for Radisson at a corporate-owned and operated hotel. I worked closely with our regional Director of Revenue Manager. (I think that was her official title.) We discussed this very issue, as the chain was attempting an aggressive expansion at the time. She mentioned how difficult it was to find good hotels in high profile cities like New York and Los Angeles and that the owners have all the leverage in those cities.

nmpls

The Monterey Marriott has no club, but at least during the week, (I have heard weekends are different, but I only go during the week) provides platinum+ with honestly one of the better free breakfast buffets I've seen at a Marriott/SPG property. It is one of my favorite places I "have" to go to for work.

seat38a

The Renaissance Midtown New York is on the list but I can confirm that they do issue vouchers for the restaurant breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

C17PSGR

thanks for confirming. I haven't stayed there in a few months but that's how they have historically handled it. Not sure why they're on the list since they don't actually take advantage of the exception. But who's complaining!

jtwiz

I stayed there in June and did get the vouchers for both Saturday and Sunday; however, it was in lieu of my PAG. In other words, no 1000 points or F&B amenity. They did not pro-actively offer them, I had to ask (and knew to ask because I have stayed there before.) I was fine not getting my PAG, I would much rather have (a good!) breakfast for 2 people for 2 days!

JJ804

When I stayed at the Renaissance LAX in July 2021 as a Plat, I received both a welcome gift and delicious breakfast for 2 (albeit being served in styrofoam takeout containers at that time)

Horace

Checking the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Terms & Conditions, the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is one of 7 Renaissance hotels in a list of 19 Marriott Bonvoy hotels that are allowed to thumb their noses at guests who are Platinum Elite and above. If the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel actually provides breakfast in the restaurant when the lounge is closed, then they're unnecessarily losing business from those of us who read the following list as a list of hotels to avoid: