Marriott Courtyard is rolling out new re-designed lobbies to appeal especially to business travelers, and they reached out to me to see if I’d be willing to share it with my readers. The offer? I could give away 2 free nights at any Marriott Courtyard in the Continental U.S., and they’d give me free nights for myself as well.
As regular visitors to View from the Wing know, when I get offers like these my first question is, “Do you mind if I just give away those nights to my readers as well?” And the answer is almost universally yes. I’ll wind up checking out the new lobbies in the normal course of my travels, I don’t need the free nights, I much enjoy giving them away to readers instead.
So that’s the offer — I have 2 sets of 2 free nights at any Marriott Courtyard in the Continental U.S. to give away! (With apologies to my international readers with no plans to visit the United States.)
I’m not a Marriott Rewards elite member, but Marriott more than anything else is known for its consistency. They’re everywhere. Many towns, a Marriott Courtyard or similar is the top option in town which makes it really useful and sometimes you just need a reliable place to sleep near a meeting. It’s great to see them being thoughtful about how to be more than just a room while maintaining a mid-level price point (though indeed, in some cities like New York one could hardly consider the price point mid-level, but then it ought to be compared to most other options!).
Here’s Marriott’s 30 second spot promoting their new lobby:
They’re holding events through December 16 at BWI, Houston Intercontinental, and Phoenix airports to promote the lobbies… couches for relaxation, luggage tags to give away.
They’ve renovated about 500 properties with better lobbies to allow groups to congregate, prepare for meetings, etc. Here’s the list of properties that have the new lobbies They have more stations with powerports, and a touch screen information TV. They’ve adopted a standard Bistro coffee/sandwhich place that’s apparently doing well with double digit percentage gains in sales.
Here’s how to enter to win:
- Leave a comment in this post naming something you especially value in a hotel when on business travel.
- Normally I say “one entry per person” and more than one will disqualify you. This time we’ll try something new. You may enter as many times as you like, however you may not enter twice in a row meaning that you have to have at least one other person comment after you before adding another comment/entry.
- The contest will last until 12pm Eastern on December 12. I will draw two winners who will each receive the two free nights with the help of Random.org. Winners will be put in touch with Marriott’s representative to claim their prize.
All interpretations are mine and final and I have no liability in this, all rules imposed by Marriott and their representatives will apply. I’m passing along an opportunity and making this available to my readers, I’ve not taken any compensation for doing so, let’s all treat this in this spirit with which it’s intended. By entering you indicate your agreement. Thanks!
Any questions, ask away!
HD TV. I hate it when it’s a nice flat panel but comes in a really low resolution.
Excellent shampoo.
Electrical outlets I don’t have to do yoga bends to find.
Separate tub and shower.
reliable, fast, internet connection
An accessible balcony would be nice.
comfortable bed is a must
Jacuzzi
Well-lit parking area.
on property restaurant
fruit and tea (not just coffee!) in the lobby during the wee hours. Sometimes I have to leave before the lounge or restaurant opens for breakfast, and I just want a banana and some hot tea to run out the door with.
Free Wifi
a good work area with a lot of outlets
great view of outside
well-lit mirror
professional and happy workers
dimmable lighting in the room
Good tea…And free wifi.
a great view.
holy comments…
Free wifi throughout the hotel!
Top shelf amenities of shampoo, soap, etc.
free breakfast
thick walls and doors
Dead bolts.
complimentary chocolate and champagne
In my travels, my basic essential need to that I have a great bathroom for that moment I get in the door then WiFi.
Real fruit juice.
free breakfast, free internet
In the morning, a complimentary coffee “to go”.
2 sinks in the bathroom
The internet, of course!
Key cards that work the first time used.
Free wi-fi is nice
A deadbolt!
Flowers all around the lobby.
A hot tub/Jacuzzi would be super!
Good wifi and good place to sit on the lobby
a comfy, clean bed
big shower for 3
good wifi
A comfy bed
free breakfast and free wifi
A decent fitness center with more than one treadmill
Washed comforter.
at least a 46″ tv
Wi-Fi, Cleanliness, good location
Geez, look at all those comments!
Free breakfast is my deal!
Fast, reliable Internet and I’m only going to enter once
Free Wifi & free breakfast buffet
A decent breakfast is definitely a major boon