I’m still shaking my head that I somehow missed the news that you can now top up your Marriott free night award certificates by adding up to 15,000 points to secure a more expensive property. Top Up Your Marriott...
A Quick Wink At Marriott CDG Airport
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. As I lamented earlier, the entire endeavor was probably not worthwhile for the few hours we stayed there, but I appreciated...
Review: The West Hollywood EDITION
Heidi and I recently had a “date night” and decided to spend the night at The West Hollywood EDITION, an upscale Marriott property and my first time staying with that brand. Our stay was largely positive, though I found...
Review: Le Méridien Thimphu
The Le Méridien Thimphu proved to be a comfortable and centrally-located base for my time in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Le Méridien Thimphu Review I spent my first two nights in Bhutan here. Booking Let me say firstly...
Review: The Marmorosch Bucharest (Marriott Autograph Collection)
I spent a night at The Marmorosch, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel centrally located in Bucharest’s Old Town, and very much enjoyed the stay. This is a unique hotel with nice amenities. The Marmorosch Bucharest Review, A Marriott Autograph...
Marriott Bonvoy: When Everyone Is Elite, No One Is Elite?
You’ve heard it said that when everyone is elite, no one is elite…but a snapshot at a Marriott Bonvoy property in Southeast Asia makes clear why you did not get that room upgrade… Marriott Bonvoy: A Lot of Elites…...
Review: Marriott Residence Inn Pasadena, California
We spent several nights at the Marriott Residence Inn in Pasadena, California during the tree saga and quite appreciated the full kitchen and space, though the breakfast and parking made us prefer the Hyatt Place down the street. Marriott...
Death Of American Airlines Flight Attendant Leaves More Questions Than Answers
There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of an American Airlines flight attendant at a Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia Airport. Unanswered Questions Surrounding Death of American Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport Marriott Hotel In Philadelphia...
Review: Marriott Newark Airport
The Marriott Newark Airport is convenient and clean, serving as a pricey yet welcome crash pad after a late evening arrival into EWR with an early departure the following morning. Marriott Newark Airport Review Booking My SAS flight arrived...
Marriott Accused Of “Hanging Brothers By A Tree” By NFL Star Michael Irvin in $100 Million Lawsuit
Michael Irvin is suing Marriott for $100 million and has compared the hotel chain’s treatment of him to “hanging brothers by a tree.” NFL Star Michal Irvin Sues Marriott for $100 Million, Accuses Hotel Chain Of Lynching Irvin, the...
Review: The St. Regis Amman
The St. Regis Amman located in the capital city of Jordan really impressed me. From the great service to the comfortable guest rooms to the luxe spa to the exquisite breakfast, there is much to like about this hotel....
Do Marriott Points Expire? (Bonvoy)
Marriott is one of the largest hotel chains in the world and its loyalty program is one of the largest as well. But do Marriott points expire and what can you do about it? If you are considering booking...
Marriott Elites Soft Landing, Hyatt Globalists Back To 2019 Levels
Hotel chains suffered during the pandemic to secure and maintain elites. With travel roaring back, Hyatt is back to pre-pandemic levels while Marriott appears to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Hotel St. George Helsinki (Marriott Design Hotels)
I spent a night at Hotel St. George in Helsinki, a Marriott Design Hotels property. While Bonvoy nickel and diming knows no end, overall I very much liked this property. Hotel St. George Helsinki Review I used an expiring...
Marriott “Ching And Chong” Controversy Is Loaded With Bigotry
A couple was shocked to receive an anti-Asian slur on their hotel folio after checking out out of a Marriott property in Pennsylvania. But their disinterest in holding the culprit accountable demonstrates a softer bigotry that also merits our...
Bonvoyed: Marriott Revokes Suite Night Awards Extension
Dear Marriott, how petty can you be? After extending some Suite Night Awards to the end of the year, Marriott is pulling them back and retroactively expiring them, calling the extension an error. Marriott Rescinds Suite Night Awards Extension...
Is A Marriott Hotel Really Telling Bonvoy Elites That Breakfast Doesn’t Include Coffee?
Reports that a Marriott-affiliated hotel has just committed the cardinal sin of arguing with a straight face that “free breakfast” for eligible elites does not include juice or coffee may be premature. That doesn’t diminish the important trend we’ve...
Review: Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
I spent my one night in Johannesburg at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. This lovely hotel offers great service and a very comfortable bed in the poshest neighborhood of J’Berg. Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch Johannesburg Review Although I’m a...
Marriott Eliminates Award Charts, Will Shift To Dynamic Pricing
Marriott Bonvoy is about to become even less valuable on the redemption side after announcing it would eliminate award charts in 2022. Just how bad these will these changes be? Marriott Eliminates Award Charts, Adds Dynamic Pricing Currently, all...
Why Marriott CEO Is Praising U.S. Airline Industry
Marriott CEO Tony Capuano looks to the U.S. airlines industry as a source of inspiration, praising it for so effectively and efficiently securing government funding during the pandemic. Is this what Marriott aspires to? Marriott CEO Loves U.S. Airlines,...
