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 smile from staff. It can just start your day off right. Or end it on a lighter note.
50+ channels on the TV.
Cleanliness.
a nice view
Quiet but central location
Overtly sincere interface @the expense of false crest smiles by front desk staff after grueling business meets all day long.
Saying it again… Comfortable beds.
At check in, warm cookies are great
Comfy Bed, quick breakfast, excellent location. Thanks. I could use 2 nights in April.
Comfortable office chair, wireless internet, and good pens.
quiet rooms for peaceful sleep and work
big comfy bed
Good gym is always a plus!
comfortable bed! Quiet room!
A good adjustable chair for the desk.
wifi and clean
wifi and quiet
A pleasant restaurant crew is nice.
comfortable bedding
An attractive lobby area.
Free Wi-fi
yum yum food
Smartly dressed hotel staff.
What a wonderful gift the marriott rewards gift cards would be. Pick me Pick me Please.
Lots of easily accessible and working electrical outlets.
comfortable table and chair for working
Protected garage parking.
valet parking
great food
Large portico.
separate tub and shower facilities
Good hotel security, inside and out.
Bidet
late-night room service
Soft bacon on the breakfast buffet.
nice chair
A news station on the breakfast nook TV.
Crispy bacon on the breakfast buffet
buffet breakfast
hot breakfast
A chocolate on each pillow.
made-to order omelets at breakfast
a playstation for when i get bored.
A greeting from the staff with recognition of status
Nightly turn-down service.
free local calls
Strong restaurant coffee.
Heated towel rack
Large elevators.
Fast elevators