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!
Complimentary internet.
Safe in room.
huge balcony
One of the Marriotts I stayed at had a huge 42 interactive touch screen in the lobby. Used it to look up news and other things… very nice touch.
Patio.
A good gym.
A free mini bar is hands down the most important thing to me.
mini bars are big!
Balcony with a view
good spa
A gym with a water cooler.
free printing for boarding passes
pay channels like hbo!
MSNBC please.
alarm timer for the tv!
working elevator
Remember Pearl Harbor!
accesible outlets near the desk, chairs and bed so you can use your laptop anywhere in the room
Real oatmeal, not packages.
Free Parking
Clean rooms, good locations, great beds.
Bedside clocks set with the correct time.
Umbrellas for guests’ use.
It’s a tie between fast, free wifi and a comfy bed
Free,speedy wifi to go with my morning coffee!
Don’t forget q-tips.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper
Free breakfast makes the stay sweeter.
Wifi
a comfy bed
free breakfast
A mint on the pillow.
I’m in!
In house restaurant
clean room and comfy bed
Sleep-number bed.
Free parking is great.
late night room service
Fast WIFI, as work ust be done.
Free internet that actually works!
Heavenly Beds
Free Internet, extra pillows
Club lounge with decent food and drink offerings
Wake up calls
Fee Wifi is nice.
Free wifi
sink inside the bathroom
never been disappointed whether staying at Fairfield Inn or resort!
comfortable bed number one followed by good coffee in the morning!
Lounge with full breakfast.