Countless Marriott hotels claim to participate in Bonvoy but withhold elite benefits and room upgrades. At least the RC Singapore discloses they don't participate. Without the elite benefits, the room rate should be substantially lower than similar RC hotels
The JW in Singapore is a better choice. The Ritz Carlton is nice yet dated like most of the Ritz Carlton properties.
How about a list of Marriott properties that are bookable in the program but not on points? Would love to put these properties on blast.
Example: Sheraton Taitung, where they classify every room one level above a standard, resulting in zero award availability at any point in the entire year.
Well written article, its ridiculous that Marriott Bonvoy allows this as ridiculous is the Ritz-Carlton Brand with their “Ladies and Gentlemen” serving Ladies and Gentlemen concept. A brainwash of employees and guests alike. Looking at their China portfolio where they sell these properties at ridiculous discounted prices and call it Luxury? Marriott calls themselves the biggest Luxury Hotel operator-Luxury is not about being the biggest….
Ben thanks for pointing this out to us. Firstly, we won't bother staying there. Secondly, your public blog can make Marriott aware this is happening, and IS disturbing their customers.
Bring the awareness, Thanks.