Marriott Bonvoy

Loyalty programs use the carrot/stick method to get members to do what they want. And what hotels want most is for members to book directly with the hotel and not …

In 2019, we stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park. We found the hotel acceptable and a great deal at the time for a rate of under …

When dealing with Marriott Bonvoy hotels, I’ve learned to set my expectations pretty low. It’s the one way I’ve learned to avoid being disappointed with our stays. The biggest complaint …

Popular wisdom says booking a hotel directly through the company’s channels (app, website or phone) will give you a better room than booking through a third party. If you use …

Marriott Bonvoy has an assortment of co-brand credit cards. One of the benefits of keeping these cards for the long term is a free night certificate issued after each anniversary …

As a rule, I don’t like to write hot takes. Instead of venting my initial reaction, which occasionally can be wrong, I’d rather take a while to understand what’s happening …

The ongoing saga surrounding the former Radisson hotel on Hwy 192 in Kissimmee, Florida is nearing a conclusion. We’ve followed the story since the hotel left the Radisson chain and became …

Sitting at the Freddie Awards in New Orleans was a surreal experience. I’ve voted for my favorite programs for years and waited for the winners to be announced online. Sometimes …

A while back, we posted a piece about why, at the time, CNN was played on so many airport televisions. It made for a lot of (happily, respectful) discussion about …

Marriott sets the bar pretty low regarding perks for elite members. However, some hotels manage to underperform and not provide the few things that are promised. With our Platinum status, …