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!
Original paintings, not prints
Good selection of magazines for purchase.
point earning rewards
Walking distance to restaurants
I don’t think you can go wrong with comfortable beds.
A comfortable bed.
Wifi at no extra cost
Has anyone else mentioned free wifi?
Right, comfortable bed(s).
Good loyalty program
A shower with good water pressure
Locations where I need them
Nothing beats a nice comfortable bed.
A great lobby and a great bed.
A nice lounge
comfy bed
A bed for Goldilocks, not too hard and not too soft!
Free Wifi
Fast, reliable wifi.
Wi-fi that works.
Slippers!
I fully agree with fast and reliable wifi!
Robe!
free bottle water
After posting all week on the milepoint contest,,, why not one more :p
I value GREAT breakfast… Which is why I only stay at Hyatt place,,, if I need a cheap qualifying night,,, or am not planning on getting up for breakfast… Great room value, lousy breakfast… AND no love at breky time for Diamond members…
A clean bed and good water pressure.
slippers
I also value a nice desk and workspace… Think if a business hotel were to buy some aeron chairs… 🙂 ok,, ok,, pipe dream,,, but what if 🙂
A clean, comfortable room.
comfortable beds
A fast, frequent, and free airport shuttle.
Good coffee!
How about a nice welcoming lobby with friendly staff that convey the message: You’re welcome here!We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible after a hectic day!
Free internet is always very nice!
Free internet connection!
Free and reliable Wifi, Breakfast, Comfortable Beds !
I value that as an elite member they would rather give me a room and bump someone else if they are sold out or oversold.
A confortable bed.
warm rooms
warm rooms
quiet quiet quiet oh and wifi
I need it clean or I can’t concentrate.
Can’t narrow to just one thing –
Clean, quiet, stand-alone shower with a decent shelf, decent view
I value good elite status perks.
Being close to my work
A decent gym.
Reliable wi-fi and a good iron.
Choice between bathtub and shower
A bathroom.
fridge