Dear Marriott: please don't solicit me for your VC in the lobby
Jul 24, 2017, 7:53 am
#31
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"FS" from the days when the Marriott brand was Marriott's only full service brand. Since it was Marriott's only full service brand, people used it as shorthand for the Marriott brand. Today, its seems simply an anachronism.
Jul 24, 2017, 8:11 am
#32
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We own MVCI and couldn't agree more. If you have a desk at a regular property, that's fine. I'll (or anyone) will stop by for information. One time, we were staying at the JW Orlando. They had a desk in the lobby-but also called our room. That was over the top IMHO.
Jul 24, 2017, 1:17 pm
#33
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Sounds like you should switch to Hilton or something.
Jul 24, 2017, 5:01 pm
#34
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Any update on what property this is?
I tend to think this is a one off situation.
I tend to think this is a one off situation.
Jul 24, 2017, 5:22 pm
#35
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H*ll will freeze over first 
He bleeds SPG 
He said it was the San Diego Renaissance (which is going to be made an Autograph in September) & I agree that it's a 1-off situation.
Cheers.
He bleeds SPG Cheers.
Jul 24, 2017, 8:36 pm
#36
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It's long been an SPG practice - and sought actively by SPG members - to award points for sitting through a timeshare presentation.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...,-presentation
Unless the solicitation is done in a tacky or coercive fashion this is nothing - just something to complain about for those who like to complain about everything.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...,-presentation
Unless the solicitation is done in a tacky or coercive fashion this is nothing - just something to complain about for those who like to complain about everything.
Jul 24, 2017, 10:42 pm
#37
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Jul 25, 2017, 11:22 am
#38
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As to the flaws at the hotel, I wasn't particularly impressed at the management and think it is below average (no concierge lounge, confusion regarding status, no upgrade). It stayed there because I was getting in late and had meetings close by. I do like the rooftop bar.