Marriott Hotels

There are seven different categories of Marriott hotels which are separated by location and type. Each category is aimed at a different target market, with wealthier individuals the target of category seven hotels while individuals looking to enjoy their vacation without breaking the bank are the target of lower category hotels. While all Marriott hotels strive to bring an excellent stay to their guests, the old phrase, “you get what you pay for,” can certainly be applied to the various Marriott hotels. Within the seven categories offered by Marriott you will find various different hotels that you can choose from when planning your stay. Choices include Marriott Hotels and Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Marriott Conference Centers, TownePlace Suites by Marriott and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. These choices all fall within the seven different Marriott hotel categories but there are also options outside of the above choices should none of them fit quite what you are looking for. You can also choose to book getaways through the Marriott Vacation club, spend an extended amount of time in a location with the Marriott ExecuStay program, travel internationally with the Marriott Executive Apartments or stay in the ultimate hotel, which has twice been awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Ritz-Carlton hotels are often regarded as some of the best hotels in the world and they are pretty rare with only 68 resorts worldwide (36 U.S, 32 international). While there are seven different Marriott hotel categories, certain hotels can be placed in one category in one location, but in a different category in another. For example, in Birmingham, Alabama, the local Fairfield Inn is a category one while Courtyard, SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites are in category two. However, in Mobile, Alabama,

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