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!
TV remote that works.
location, location, location!
Attention to detail
I love a good free breakfast, made to order.
location
Real glasses, not plastic cups.
Again with the comfortable beds.
Lots of power outlets
bed
Breakfast
Dust-free furnishings.
Power outlet by bed for phone charging
A welcome drink at check in.
Free Parking!
Parking should be free and secure
Gourmet teas at breakfast.
Free local calls would be nice.
Location
Choice of shampoo amenities.
Inviting lobby
nice bed
Swivel TV.
free reliable shuttle service
Big TV
Desk clerk should not be behind bulletproof glass
Big desk
Glasses that are clean and shiny.
A dedicated check-in line for members of the Matterhorn Club
Free hot coffee in room
Quality shower curtain rings
I really like a good, CLEAN, hot tub/sauna
Heat/ AC
Walking distance to the beach
When traveling for business there is nothing more important to me then a cup of fresh black quality coffee. Not Folgers, not something instant. But quality black full flavored full caffeine coffee that goes down smoothly. Maybe it’s my seattle roots, but no coffee = no work
Easy access location!
A clean shower curtain.
Fast, free WiFi
Easy access to office location
soap
A secure baggage holding area.
wi-fi for the simple fact that it fights boredom sometimes
safe deposit box
Washers and dryers available for use.
A firm mattress.
Plenty of quality television channels with plenty of free movie channels.
Marmalade
Easy to access outlets near the nightstand
Reading lamps with good angle.
Maps to local attractions.
Swimming pool (pref heated)