My first upgrade to concierge floor.
 

I was just upgraded to the concierge floor for the first time, yay! am just a lowly silver but I have the most nights I have ever had. I am not sure if that matters of if they had to do it bc they were near capacity, but they were nice about it and made me feel like I wasn't just a poser. So hopefully if I make gold this year it will happen more often. It was in the Provo Marriott in Downtown provo. Not too extraordinary a property but not bad and the service was great, I have been pretty sick of rude people in Marriotts lately, and everyone here was super friendly. And it is probably one of the cheapest full service properties you'll find, a category 3. Does anyone gain weight from being put on the concierge floor often? I could see it happening to me, not a plus...

Always like to hear first-time experiences. Did you get to experience the lounge?

I can assure you that lounge access can put the pounds on! Congrats but be careful of the evening goodies!

On the positive side, with wine generally $7.00-$9.00 a glass, you won't become an alcoholic.

Unlless you're at the Stamford, CT Marriott. I *think* the wine is free, but I *know* the beer still is.

Cheers!

I've been upgraded a number of times, and have never seen "free" wine. I remember one where it was set up on the honor system. Generally the concierge serves it to you and presents the bill when you are ready to leave. I suppose the hotels have the flexibility to do as they wish.

I'm not aware of a single Marriott or Ren property in the U.S. which serves gratis wine in the C-Lounge. Indeed, in my experience, most are now charging prices as high or higher than the hotel's bar or restaurant. Anybody know of a Marriott or Ren in the U.S. which provides comp wine in the C-Lounge?

No way, without a doubt !!!

I'm not aware of any free booze in the C-Lounges either.
But in the self-service ones, you can pour a fairly hefty drink that takes some of the sting out of the price.

It's funny, I asked the C Lounge attendant 3 months ago how much vodka i was allowed to pour in my glass, since there was no shot glass to measure with. He said, "Let me show you Mr. Albatross!"

He then proceeded to pour the most vodka I have ever seen put into a drink, using a large water glass, and filled out the card for one drink.

Then he said, "Enjoy your evening Mr. Albatross. Would you like to take a plate of food and some water to your room this evening? You must stay hydrated sir!"

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To the topic, I have personally never seen any free booze in a full service marriott C-lounge in the US. Believe me, I would have zeroed in on it!!!!!

On the other hand, I have had plenty of free wine and beer at Residence Inns, Fairfields, and Courtyards across the country during their happy hours in the evening. (As one geographically relevant example tonight, the San Antonio Res Inn downtown has free beer and wine in the evening along with the so-called food.)

albatross

The Somerset, NJ Marriott does serve free wine on Tuesdays in the lounge. They go out of their way on Tuesday with appetizers, etc. Its almost a meal.