Marriot’s ambassador status is very useless….. tried to ask for “my 24”, was told to need to get approved by the hotel first… what’s difference of just me asking hotel to check in early?

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This is what happens when one conglomerate gobbles up its (better) competition and gets too big for its britches.

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"Marriott" is just a bunch of franchises and different brands and their "policies" are merely suggestions.

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I hope you are well.
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