Confusion on Breakfast
Jul 3, 2012, 8:30 pm
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Confusion on Breakfast
I've searched both the Marriott web site and this forum and can't seem to get a definitive answer to this.
I'm staying at a full service Marriott outside of the US (Paris - CE) and will be there for a full week. I am staying on points for all nights. I am Platinum.
What exactly is the policy on free breakfasts? Should I expect it on weekdays? Weekends? Or never since I'm staying on points. There are three of us for the week so breakfast could add up to a decent chunk of change.
Thanks in advance for you help.
I'm staying at a full service Marriott outside of the US (Paris - CE) and will be there for a full week. I am staying on points for all nights. I am Platinum.
What exactly is the policy on free breakfasts? Should I expect it on weekdays? Weekends? Or never since I'm staying on points. There are three of us for the week so breakfast could add up to a decent chunk of change.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Jul 3, 2012, 8:33 pm
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since the Marriott Paris CE does not have a concierge lounge you will be comped breakfast in the restaurant every day including weekends (international benefit).
Oh, we were there in March, breakfast was EXCELLENT!
Oh, we were there in March, breakfast was EXCELLENT!
Jul 3, 2012, 8:36 pm
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try checkin the Marriott website for this type of answer:
Guaranteed Lounge Access/Free Breakfast
Help yourself to light snacks, beverages and complimentary continental breakfast in our Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge at participating JW Marriott Hotels, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. If your hotel doesn’t have a Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge, we invite you to enjoy complimentary continental breakfast on your weekday stays. Outside the U.S. and Canada, you are entitled to continental breakfast 7 days a week. (Not available at resort locations.) In the event that this guarantee is not met, a guest compensation of $100 USD* will be issued to Elite members. [GOLD/PLATINUM]
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/mem...s/guarantee.mi
Guaranteed Lounge Access/Free Breakfast
Help yourself to light snacks, beverages and complimentary continental breakfast in our Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge at participating JW Marriott Hotels, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. If your hotel doesn’t have a Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge, we invite you to enjoy complimentary continental breakfast on your weekday stays. Outside the U.S. and Canada, you are entitled to continental breakfast 7 days a week. (Not available at resort locations.) In the event that this guarantee is not met, a guest compensation of $100 USD* will be issued to Elite members. [GOLD/PLATINUM]
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/mem...s/guarantee.mi
I've searched both the Marriott web site and this forum and can't seem to get a definitive answer to this.
I'm staying at a full service Marriott outside of the US (Paris - CE) and will be there for a full week. I am staying on points for all nights. I am Platinum.
What exactly is the policy on free breakfasts? Should I expect it on weekdays? Weekends? Or never since I'm staying on points. There are three of us for the week so breakfast could add up to a decent chunk of change.
Thanks in advance for you help.
I'm staying at a full service Marriott outside of the US (Paris - CE) and will be there for a full week. I am staying on points for all nights. I am Platinum.
What exactly is the policy on free breakfasts? Should I expect it on weekdays? Weekends? Or never since I'm staying on points. There are three of us for the week so breakfast could add up to a decent chunk of change.
Thanks in advance for you help.
Jul 3, 2012, 9:36 pm
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try checkin the Marriott website for this type of answer:
Guaranteed Lounge Access/Free Breakfast
Help yourself to light snacks, beverages and complimentary continental breakfast in our Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge at participating JW Marriott Hotels, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. If your hotel doesn’t have a Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge, we invite you to enjoy complimentary continental breakfast on your weekday stays. Outside the U.S. and Canada, you are entitled to continental breakfast 7 days a week. (Not available at resort locations.) In the event that this guarantee is not met, a guest compensation of $100 USD* will be issued to Elite members. [GOLD/PLATINUM]
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/mem...s/guarantee.mi
Guaranteed Lounge Access/Free Breakfast
Help yourself to light snacks, beverages and complimentary continental breakfast in our Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge at participating JW Marriott Hotels, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. If your hotel doesn’t have a Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge, we invite you to enjoy complimentary continental breakfast on your weekday stays. Outside the U.S. and Canada, you are entitled to continental breakfast 7 days a week. (Not available at resort locations.) In the event that this guarantee is not met, a guest compensation of $100 USD* will be issued to Elite members. [GOLD/PLATINUM]
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/mem...s/guarantee.mi
Jul 3, 2012, 9:45 pm
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Jul 3, 2012, 9:55 pm
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Note that even though it says "continental" I have never had an Asian or European hotel not serve a full hot breakfast on award or paid stays. (A major benefit over Hilton, IME where it seems to be a crapshoot on how "continental" is interpreted.)
Jul 3, 2012, 9:56 pm
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Just there last month, 10 nights on points, party of three... 30 free wonderful breakfasts. Email concierge prior to arrival if it will put your mind at ease. (Plat)
P.S. I have a jpg of the fourth floor ground plan if you want to PM me for it. Might help you avoid the noisy rear wall rooms and make an upgrade play for a Champs view, or quiet atrium.
P.S. I have a jpg of the fourth floor ground plan if you want to PM me for it. Might help you avoid the noisy rear wall rooms and make an upgrade play for a Champs view, or quiet atrium.
Last edited by calrick; Jul 3, 2012 at 10:12 pm Reason: Typo
Jul 3, 2012, 10:29 pm
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I have, if you include the UK in Europe - Marriott County Hall; Bristol/Cardiff/Leeds/Newcastle (limited to continental and charged me for my wife - and, before you ask, yes, reservation made for 2)
BTW, as to your comment about Hilton, found that Hilton Queenstown had surcharges for full (just scrambled eggs) over continental breakfast (and I was there as Diamond)
BTW, as to your comment about Hilton, found that Hilton Queenstown had surcharges for full (just scrambled eggs) over continental breakfast (and I was there as Diamond)
Jul 4, 2012, 10:42 am
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Technically I think the free brekkie is just for Gold/Plat member, although most (not all) properties will do it for 2 if 2 are in the room. However, not all do, as in addition to BKKLEE's experience w/ Bristol, etc, we've had some reports on domestic properties only offering up 1, which again meets the terms if not the spirit of the bennie.
To the OP's question - status bennies apply, whether paid or point stays. Haven't tried the staying on good looks part yet
Cheers.
Jul 4, 2012, 10:59 am
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County Hall lounge is open 7 days, but I as I recall their hot items are limited at breakfast, it probably skirts the line between continental and full.
Jul 4, 2012, 11:21 am
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Jul 4, 2012, 11:31 am
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Stayed at CH for 7-nights. Yes, VERY small lounge open 7-days/wk however no hot items offered - they didn't even have a toaster! Evening alcohol (beer/wine/hard-stuff) available as "honors" bar
Jul 4, 2012, 1:36 pm
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That's a change, I'm almost positive they at least had bacon before.
Jul 4, 2012, 2:16 pm
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I was there (Paris CE) three weeks ago. Policy was very clear. Platinum +1 gets breakfast (continental side of buffet) every morning. For +5 Euro you get the entire buffet which includes eggs cooked to order and several other dishes.
Jul 4, 2012, 4:46 pm
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Wow, that's cheap. I thought that's the Hilton way.