Why RI only 5 points per $?
May 1, 2002 | 7:26 pm
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Why RI only 5 points per $?
Dude, what gives..? Why does MR only offer 5 points per dollar for Residence Inn? Last time I checked the Fairfield Inns were the budget/low-cost hotels. Why not penalize them? I'm paying more per night at the Residence Inn than Courtyard and Marriott! Oh well....
May 1, 2002 | 7:46 pm
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For the longest time until 1999 I think, you didn't get anything for the RI, no stay credit, no points, notta... i'm happy with this.. actually I think b/c it is a long stay hotel.. many people stay real long times.. six months at a time or more.. that they would rack up too many points.
May 1, 2002 | 8:00 pm
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I have been wondering this too. We should let Marriott know that RI should be 10 points per $1. Hilton has no distinction between chains.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.
May 2, 2002 | 2:16 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dodge City:
I have been wondering this too. We should let Marriott know that RI should be 10 points per $1. Hilton has no distinction between chains.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.</font>
I have been wondering this too. We should let Marriott know that RI should be 10 points per $1. Hilton has no distinction between chains.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.</font>
May 2, 2002 | 3:20 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RobertS975:
Isn't it just a continental breakfast at RI?
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Isn't it just a continental breakfast at RI?
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I have started to shift my business to other hotels, typically Hiltons to get the full 10 points per dollar.
May 2, 2002 | 6:50 am
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Just to nitpick, Hilton's FF double dip is 100 miles at Hampton Inns vs. 500 miles at their other properties. 
May 2, 2002 | 11:36 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dodge City:
I have been wondering this too. We should let Marriott know that RI should be 10 points per $1. Hilton has no distinction between chains.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.</font>
I have been wondering this too. We should let Marriott know that RI should be 10 points per $1. Hilton has no distinction between chains.
Also, has anyone ever asked why the RI do not have bacon in the morning? Have been told this is a Marriott policy.</font>
1) It's really more an ownership issue, Marriott purchased the Residence Inn brand back in the 80's...so management/franchise contracts were written much differently than Marriott would have like.......(owners/francheisee's were concerned about cost/benefit of the points...their feeling was that extended stay guest do not book based upon points)...many issues with this one but they finally settled on 5pts per room rate $
2) Marriott can only set the Min standards (not the max). The Min is at least 3 times a week a meat must be included
May 2, 2002 | 11:37 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RobertS975:
Isn't it just a continental breakfast at RI?
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Isn't it just a continental breakfast at RI?
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May 2, 2002 | 1:31 pm
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Thanks socrates. Is as good an explanation as I have heard.
May 2, 2002 | 2:58 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by socrates:
Couple of things
1) It's really more an ownership issue, Marriott purchased the Residence Inn brand back in the 80's...so management/franchise contracts were written much differently than Marriott would have like.......(owners/francheisee's were concerned about cost/benefit of the points...their feeling was that extended stay guest do not book based upon points)...many issues with this one but they finally settled on 5pts per room rate $
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Couple of things
1) It's really more an ownership issue, Marriott purchased the Residence Inn brand back in the 80's...so management/franchise contracts were written much differently than Marriott would have like.......(owners/francheisee's were concerned about cost/benefit of the points...their feeling was that extended stay guest do not book based upon points)...many issues with this one but they finally settled on 5pts per room rate $
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May 2, 2002 | 3:20 pm
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If I recall correctly, TP Suites give you 10 pts per dollar but you do not receive the Elite bonus
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ntamayo:
The extended-stay concept, more than the ownership issue, is probably why TownePlace Suites also only earn 5pts/$.</font>
The extended-stay concept, more than the ownership issue, is probably why TownePlace Suites also only earn 5pts/$.</font>
May 2, 2002 | 9:24 pm
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marriott either manages properties or has franchises but owns few hotels with its name. getting each brand to go along with a program is a lot of work. the ri is a long term stay kind of place. the cost for the points and the service at the hotel combined with the rate governs the points.
i have found an ri next to a courtyard is $10/nite more and i get breakfast and snacks for dinner for free at the ri. on top of that, they will go get my groceries and provide a kitchen, fridge, etc.
if you want the 10 pts/$, stay at a full service hotel.
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i have found an ri next to a courtyard is $10/nite more and i get breakfast and snacks for dinner for free at the ri. on top of that, they will go get my groceries and provide a kitchen, fridge, etc.
if you want the 10 pts/$, stay at a full service hotel.
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May 3, 2002 | 5:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ntamayo:
The extended-stay concept, more than the ownership issue, is probably why TownePlace Suites also only earn 5pts/$.</font>
The extended-stay concept, more than the ownership issue, is probably why TownePlace Suites also only earn 5pts/$.</font>
May 3, 2002 | 5:15 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fparker1:
marriott either manages properties or has franchises but owns few hotels with its name. getting each brand to go along with a program is a lot of work. the ri is a long term stay kind of place. the cost for the points and the service at the hotel combined with the rate governs the points.
i have found an ri next to a courtyard is $10/nite more and i get breakfast and snacks for dinner for free at the ri. on top of that, they will go get my groceries and provide a kitchen, fridge, etc.
if you want the 10 pts/$, stay at a full service hotel.
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marriott either manages properties or has franchises but owns few hotels with its name. getting each brand to go along with a program is a lot of work. the ri is a long term stay kind of place. the cost for the points and the service at the hotel combined with the rate governs the points.
i have found an ri next to a courtyard is $10/nite more and i get breakfast and snacks for dinner for free at the ri. on top of that, they will go get my groceries and provide a kitchen, fridge, etc.
if you want the 10 pts/$, stay at a full service hotel.
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May 3, 2002 | 5:20 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TrojanHorse:
If I recall correctly, TP Suites give you 10 pts per dollar but you do not receive the Elite bonus
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If I recall correctly, TP Suites give you 10 pts per dollar but you do not receive the Elite bonus
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