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!
Restaurant friendly to solo diners.
Multiple on-site restaurants
Bathroom nightlights.
Did I say free WiFi?
good car services
free upgrades to suites
extra cell phones in case we forget ours
Free bagels
surveys about the stay
close to colleges
close to airports
a good rewards program
a rewards members check in only area
Staff will hold your luggage free of charge
A hotel that does NOT offer adult movies.
Ability to watch tv while sitting at the desk so you can work and still catch what is on the screen.
Remote controls that actually work
Mints or hard candies at the front desk (thank you NH)
Clear signage to the elvator
Selection of high-quality teas
NO smoking policy
Free Starbucks or other coffee
No smoking outside of the main door policy and actually enforced.
female only floors. Very safe for us females who travel
Mailing options for packages, etc. Fed EX, UPS, etc
I don’t like to be offered credit cards at check in
Available suites
quite rooms
good food options for all
Quiet rooms.
Senior Rates
More free wifi!
A comfortable bed with enough warm blankets or quilts
Upgrades available
AAA Rates
Friends and family rates
travel agent rates
Easy to get a taxi from
friendly staff
Funky eclectic furnishings
travel agent rates for them
Tasteful modern furnishings
lounges that are open on the weekend
Good room lighting.
A place to store my suitcase
wifi and a bar!
free room upgrades
manager on duty when there are issues
Bellhop.
good bell service