Interesting check-in gifts....
Mar 2, 2011, 3:27 am
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Interesting check-in gifts....
Many Marriott properties used to give a little "gift" (for lack of a better word) upon check in...sometimes just for Gold/Plat, but not always. I haven't seen it as much since the standards were set according to property type...
Last night I received coupon that was either good for a drink at the bar or 40% off breakfast. (yes, I am at a CY and breakfast should be free but that is not the point here....) This isn't the first time recently... And at differerent brands.
I always enjoyed them, not really for what they were, but more the creativity/thought behind them. They aren't a big deal, just kind of fun.
Has anyone else seen this returning?
Last night I received coupon that was either good for a drink at the bar or 40% off breakfast. (yes, I am at a CY and breakfast should be free but that is not the point here....) This isn't the first time recently... And at differerent brands.
I always enjoyed them, not really for what they were, but more the creativity/thought behind them. They aren't a big deal, just kind of fun.
Has anyone else seen this returning?
Mar 2, 2011, 4:38 am
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Mar 2, 2011, 5:45 am
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Mar 2, 2011, 7:10 am
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Mar 2, 2011, 7:51 am
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I didnt notice it returning as a blank statement, but as I typically stay 1-2 nights, I have been in a boatload of hotels Q3/4 2010 and so far in 2011. I HAVE noticed the little above and beyonds.
Recent list:
1-large (VERY large) package of goldfish and 2 apples in my room at a CY (still no free breakfast though...)
2-~20% of the FS hotels have offered points AND food/bev amenity (I am PP)
3-many personalized notes upon check in-some from the front desk people who just checked me in
4-a fruit/cheese plate in my room at a FS hotel-it had ~$20 in great cheese on it (I will try and post a picture-it was great)
I have been a PP for many years, and can say this is definately a change that has been recently noticed.
Mar 2, 2011, 8:11 am
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Would someone mind taking a sec to educate a newbie? What is a FS hotel? Full-Service? Thanks!
Mar 2, 2011, 8:18 am
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One of my recent hotels was doing a "company of the month". Anyone checking in from that company got a coupon for a free movie, free drink at the bar, and a discount at the restaurant.
Mar 2, 2011, 8:37 am
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My wife is Gold, stayed at a CY in Destin, FL this week and got a free breakfast. Wish she had asked why! lol
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Mar 2, 2011, 9:34 am
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And
CY is Courtyard
SHS is Springhill Suites
RI is Residence Inn
TPS is TownePlace Suites
FI is Fairfield
RC is Ritz Carlton
But I don't think we have found acronyms for the new brands.
maybe that should be a new thread... We could have suggestions and vote on the results....
CY is Courtyard
SHS is Springhill Suites
RI is Residence Inn
TPS is TownePlace Suites
FI is Fairfield
RC is Ritz Carlton
But I don't think we have found acronyms for the new brands.
maybe that should be a new thread... We could have suggestions and vote on the results....
Mar 4, 2011, 12:01 am
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i've found it depends on the property... AND the management...
many FS marriotts have staff that don't know what the premium means when it follows platinum. then i stayed at the louisville, ky courtyard and the whole staff came out to meet me at check-in, gave me points and let me raid the "snack vault" (if you've stayed there, you'll get it :-)...
The SHS in Hagerstown, MD told me to take multiple items out of the pantry and gave me points. I stayed at a Fairfield in SFO a couple weeks ago and they were very welcoming.
This week I'm at a FS and the staff is, like... <yawn>... I think they gipped me out of my welcome points 9 or 10 times last year. I guess I should call Utah....
many FS marriotts have staff that don't know what the premium means when it follows platinum. then i stayed at the louisville, ky courtyard and the whole staff came out to meet me at check-in, gave me points and let me raid the "snack vault" (if you've stayed there, you'll get it :-)...
The SHS in Hagerstown, MD told me to take multiple items out of the pantry and gave me points. I stayed at a Fairfield in SFO a couple weeks ago and they were very welcoming.
This week I'm at a FS and the staff is, like... <yawn>... I think they gipped me out of my welcome points 9 or 10 times last year. I guess I should call Utah....
Mar 4, 2011, 4:25 am
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Since the bubble crash, I've had no reason to be in Destin. For the few years prior to that, Destin was a frequent stop for me. I miss that hotel!
I was at the SHS in West Des Moines this week. Both my Gold coworker and i were handed white bags at check-in with water and a snack. It's been awhile since I've seen even this type of welcome gift. This was on top of the points.
Mar 4, 2011, 4:31 am
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And
CY is Courtyard
SHS is Springhill Suites
RI is Residence Inn
TPS is TownePlace Suites
FI is Fairfield
RC is Ritz Carlton
But I don't think we have found acronyms for the new brands.
maybe that should be a new thread... We could have suggestions and vote on the results....
CY is Courtyard
SHS is Springhill Suites
RI is Residence Inn
TPS is TownePlace Suites
FI is Fairfield
RC is Ritz Carlton
But I don't think we have found acronyms for the new brands.
maybe that should be a new thread... We could have suggestions and vote on the results....
EB is Edition
EE is ExecuStay
(Insiders use RZ for Ritz-Carlton)
JW is of course JW
BG is Bulgari
AK is Autograph Collection
BR is Renaissance
FFIS is FI Suites
ZC is RZ Club
I'm sure I'm missing some (oh CFRST is the select service/extended stay division)
Mar 4, 2011, 9:10 am
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Just recently became Gold and my first stay was at Marriott Burbank Airport. At check in I was offered a choice of a free Starbucks beverage, a free appetizer in the restaurant or 250 points. Also was given a huge corner room on the top floor. I have stayed at this place many times before, usually through a priceline bid and have never gotten anything above the 2nd floor.
Mar 4, 2011, 12:07 pm
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And that is why your handle is.....