How would the typical Worldmark resort compare to the average Wyndham resort?
As a long-time Worldmark owner, I've had a few Wyndham stays through various channels: renting through an owner; booked as WM owner through WM>Wyndham affiliate programs; or RCI exchange into Wyndham property. I find the two fairly similar in quality level except that WM is a bit more "uniform" across the product.
Some Wyndham stays have been "a notch higher" in unit quality, especially the counter tops. However most of my Wyndham stays have not been as
consistent in appliance branding / condition, cooking pots and pans, etc.
I'm pleased to say that I've experienced better Wyndham units in recent years than earlier. Seems the Wyndham trend is on a slow upgrade cycle including Cuisinart small kitchen appliances and better pots/pans. (Maybe the Wyndham pots/pans are being replaced with the same sturdy set we've been using in WM units for ages?
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Odd comments of differences:
- Wyndham: We've always preferred Wyndham coffee mugs (taller, larger!) over Worldmark coffee mugs (short, small).
- Wyndham: Might include a package of microwave popcorn. Nice.
- Wyndham: Kitchen countertops may be laminate -- but are often a more solid, pleasing, material.
- Wyndham: Living room couch is usually leather or leather-like material. (Pleather?)
- Worldmark: Kitchen stocked with salt, pepper and a collection of spice packets. Love these!
- Worldmark: Usually offers a murphy bed vs fold-out couch for those sleeping in the living room.
- Worldmark: Kitchen counter top is usually laminate.
- Worldmark: Unit configurations / layouts are highly consistent. You'll know exactly where to find something in the kitchen ... almost w/out looking.
- Worldmark: Living room couch is usually fabric (not leather).
- Worldmark: (Just my personal finding ... but the mattresses seem firmer, newer, fresher than those of Wyndham. Maybe WM does a more rapid refresh cycle given their long commitment to "Just like new, every time" ?)
- Worldmark: (Again, personal finding ... more constant housekeeping than Wyndham. I've found some really strange, even disturbing, things overlooked by Wyndham's housekeeping. Ewww.)