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Re: Resale Woes.... Orlando Sentinel Article Dec.17,2007 (by Eric F.):
jayjay wrote:+++++++++++========ericf55 wrote:Hi Jayjay, If you would like to compare the “limited-service hotels” like the Marriott Courtyards to the Hilton Hampton Inns or other hotel companies like Quality Inn or Motel 6, perhaps a hotel comparison thread would be appropriate rather than putting that with comments about the Marriott Vacation Club quality. A Marriott Vacation Club is NOT comparable to a Courtyard hotel.Since Marriott owns Marriott Courtyard Hotels and Marriott timeshare resorts, I was assuming the high quality would be the same (or it should be). Because of that one negative experience with a Marriott Courtyard we became disenchanted with that brand name.
We have stayed in many Hampton Inns (I wasn't aware they were Hilton owned) and we were very satisfied with the quality, the service, the coziness, the sound proofing of the rooms and the amenities, including free breakfast. We heard absolutely nothing outside of our room or in the hallway.
When we stayed at the Marriott Courtyard we could hear shouting from the pool when we were inside our room and people talking in the hallway. We found that very annoying (evidently poor quality insulation).
No offense, but if I was interested in a high end name brand timeshare I would be looking for a Hilton since (as you stated) they own Hampton Inns.
I really don't want to get in a discussion of how great some people think Marriott timeshares are (they certainly pay the price for a Marriott), but I just believe they're over-rated.
P.S. I hope you're not a Marriott salesperson.
JayJay,
Marriott builds, sells, and manages the Marriott Vacation Club Resorts for the owners by contract with the various resort Homeowners Associations (HOA's). Marriott works with the owners to provide the level of quality that meets the Marriott standards, Interval Intl. 5-Star standards and the HOA budgets.
Marriott also doesn't own most of the hotels. Marriott manages the hotels for the franchisees. It is unfortunate that there was a loud wedding party at the Courtyard hotel that the bride reserved for you. Too bad you'll never be a MVCI owner because a few loud nights at a hotel influences your decision about 46 Marriott Vacation Clubs. Oh well, to each his own choice.
Regards, Eric