I was referring to a prior thread/past where Ren Seaworld was listed as resort then wasn't then was, which made it confusing for FTers because it did change more than once. There was a long thread re: it. I haven't checked the property website or pulled up the list of resorts recently.

FWIW - as someone who has stayed at the property (although not recently) there's nothing at all resort about it, other than it's close to Seaworld.

We are in agreement that a resort should have resort in the name & people shouldn't have to guess.

Cheers.

Is there any point to Elite status at the Renaissance Seaworld? I will be Gold by the time I check in next week, but will I receive ANY benefits? I am already renting a suite as I'm bringing my family, but as I understand it, no breakfast and no lounge as it is a resort.

You'll get free internet, but that's about it.

Cheers.

I agree 100% with you that hotels should give notice that they are "resorts" by listing it in their name so people will not have to guess, however, for consistency of not having to guess, and to dissent from one of your previous posts, I also think that each prop should tell the guest IN ADVANCE what portions of their prop are not self-owned (outsourced) so a problem of obtaining points for parking (ala post by Nacho) or for using the spa, etc. are not found out until after payment.

I guess the next move for Marriott to take away elite benefits will be turning all their FS hotels into resorts :D

No benefits + big resort fee :D