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!
A great breakfast!
good coffee
view
Wifi that is included in the cost of the hotel, easy to access and quick as lightening is paramount!
Free coffee that is accessible everywhere is a big one for me. I’m an addict!
Free champagne! 🙂
Thanks.
In room coffee, prefer it strong!
At Courtyards, free breakfast with status.
Breakfast with omelets!!
WiFi
Clean & BIG Bed
Breakfast (FREE)
Quiet room, free Wifi and a comfortable bed.
jacuzzi to rest in, preferably one that doesn’t close too early!
Free breakfast is great!
Gift shop.
Nice sheets.
Strong coffee.
Amazing the number of entries for 1 crummy room
Windows that open
Free wifi!
Wifi.
Bedroom slippers!
Towels in the pool area.
a/c that can get the room cold
Free breakfast.
I like Starwood’s Special status only meal areas.
Fast heater.
Cool quiet A/C
Bacon.
Clothes hooks.
Comfy bed and good pillows
Shower water hot and forceful
Luggage storage
In room coffee!!! thanks
Free luggage storage
A knowledgeable concierge or front desk staff.
good coffee
Staff with good recommendations. I hate when I seem to know more about the area than some staff.
roomy breakfast area
Nice bed
100% smoke free
Clean and quiet rooms
fresh and clean room
wi-fi that is reliable and fast for sure.
Thanks for the promo!
good service
Free wifi throughout the hotel.
Safety
I value a clean and quiet room when traveling for business.