When will CY wise up?
Sep 9, 2008 | 11:42 am
#31
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Homebase: CAE - Formerly, YUL
Programs: US CP, UA, HH Gold, Marriott Plat, DL, AA, CO, ++
Posts: 2,188
You do have a point 
HTSC
HTSC
This is exactly the problem many of us have with them - you should not have to "ask politely" or even impolitely. The breakfast should be a benefit and should not be up to the whim of the manager on duty at the time you check in.
Again, compare it to the Hilton Garden Inn. Same type of breakfast as far as cost and quality, but no begging required to get it.
Again, compare it to the Hilton Garden Inn. Same type of breakfast as far as cost and quality, but no begging required to get it.
Sep 9, 2008 | 12:27 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
I've been staying at CY's all over the US in the last 18 months, and in general, I've been quite pleased with the remodeled ones. As a Platinum, I've been comped free breakfast about 95% of the time (you have to ask the manager politely - they will often do it). Many corporate rates (think "HAL") will often include free breakfast.
My personal gripe is that FS Marriott's "free breakfast" (ie, the lounge) is quite skimpy when it comes to breakfast... ie, not a whole lot to eat there. The FS lounge also doesn't offer free beer/wine either.
Other than having a "prettier room", why would I want to spend an extra 30-50$/nt for the lounge breakfast, a non-free-booze lounge at night, pay for parking (which many FS do, but most CY's don't), etc?
HTSC
My personal gripe is that FS Marriott's "free breakfast" (ie, the lounge) is quite skimpy when it comes to breakfast... ie, not a whole lot to eat there. The FS lounge also doesn't offer free beer/wine either.
Other than having a "prettier room", why would I want to spend an extra 30-50$/nt for the lounge breakfast, a non-free-booze lounge at night, pay for parking (which many FS do, but most CY's don't), etc?
HTSC
Most of the ones I listed either don't charge for parking, or they are in areas where I would not want a rental car (NYC, Boston, Seattle). The Renaissance LAX often offers a special weekend package with internet and parking included for less than parking alone. Philadelphia Marriott West does not charge for weekend rates, and the weekday parking is $10. However, they have a great concierge, Luigi, and one of the nicest lounges in the United States.
I like having lounge access for free water, especially on trips where I plan to walk a lot and don't have a car.
Marriott properties without a lounge are sometimes a good deal. The Washington Dulles Marriott Suites in Herndon offers a full breakfast everyday for free to gold and platinum members. They also offer a free gym pass to Sports & Health which is a few hundred feet away. The Westfields Marriott in Chantilly offers platinum members free breakfast everyday and HSIA.
Sep 9, 2008 | 12:55 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles, MR, HH, ICH/PC, Avis Pref., Hertz Gold
Posts: 2,897
I've been staying at CY's all over the US in the last 18 months, and in general, I've been quite pleased with the remodeled ones. As a Platinum, I've been comped free breakfast about 95% of the time (you have to ask the manager politely - they will often do it). Many corporate rates (think "HAL") will often include free breakfast.
My personal gripe is that FS Marriott's "free breakfast" (ie, the lounge) is quite skimpy when it comes to breakfast... ie, not a whole lot to eat there. The FS lounge also doesn't offer free beer/wine either.
My personal gripe is that FS Marriott's "free breakfast" (ie, the lounge) is quite skimpy when it comes to breakfast... ie, not a whole lot to eat there. The FS lounge also doesn't offer free beer/wine either.
And what's the grousing about free booze in a FS concierge lounge? Very few CYs offer any bar service period and a scant few more may offer beer in a self serve cooler. None of it is free.
Sep 9, 2008 | 3:22 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Homebase: CAE - Formerly, YUL
Programs: US CP, UA, HH Gold, Marriott Plat, DL, AA, CO, ++
Posts: 2,188
My rant was that few (if any) FS offer free adult drinks in the lounge. HH's lounge often has 'em.
My point is that I don't find the 30-50$/nt upcharge from a CY to really be worth it.
Oddly enough, most of my reservations with "HAL" always have a packaged set with free breakfast coupons thrown in.
JP
My point is that I don't find the 30-50$/nt upcharge from a CY to really be worth it.
Oddly enough, most of my reservations with "HAL" always have a packaged set with free breakfast coupons thrown in.
JP
For me, it has been extremely rare for me to have been offered a breakfast at a CY. And, yes, I have worked for a technology firm that has a business relationship with "HAL" and have used the rate in the past.
And what's the grousing about free booze in a FS concierge lounge? Very few CYs offer any bar service period and a scant few more may offer beer in a self serve cooler. None of it is free.
And what's the grousing about free booze in a FS concierge lounge? Very few CYs offer any bar service period and a scant few more may offer beer in a self serve cooler. None of it is free.
Sep 9, 2008 | 10:22 pm
#35
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 55
been in a different marriott every week for months and am losing track