Residence Inn video competes with timeshare ownership

[pwrshift]

The Residence Inn promo video is very interesting...almost like a timeshare with low maintenance and free breakfast. Why buy...with some nights costing only $100?

http://www.marriott.com/residence-i...BRANDResidenceInn-O&trkend=1#/tours/videotour

 

[SkyBlueWaters]

Timeshares are mostly resorts with more amenities. I just stayed at a Residence In en route to a TS in HHI this Summer. Absolutely no comparison. Although, the breakfast was nice, the tables were small and breakfast room was tight. Still prefer in room dining c/o me.

 

[Fasttr]

Timeshares are mostly resorts with more amenities. I just stayed at a Residence In en route to a TS in HHI this Summer. Absolutely no comparison. Although, the breakfast was nice, the tables were small and breakfast room was tight. Still prefer in room dining c/o me.

I agree, Residence Inn's provide more living space and in-room cooking ability than a traditional hotel room, but are no comparison to the overall enjoyment of the full resort experience, especially an MVC resort.

 

[Janette]

We stay at Residence Inns coming and going but nothing replaces timeshares. Having owned at the Manhattan Club, I will say that We enjoyed our week at the Residence Inn as much as any week at the MC.

 

[Big Matt]

I don't agree with you on this one, but my argument has some holes in it.

The newer RIs are very, very nice. Many are nicer than some of the Marriott timeshares. This is especially true in urban locations. I stayed at one right across the river from Charleston and it was great. Same for one in Burbank, Treasure Island, Amelia Island, etc. I agree that the older/original RIs are less like resorts.

The thing I love about them is that they are almost always category 6 or lower, even for the really nice ones. I can get five nights for 120k points or less. Free breakfast and many have free beer and wine during happy hour.

Having said this, I'd still take timeshares if I could get them, but I've been staying in RIs instead of Marriotts and Courtyards a lot. Much better value. Of course sometimes it's better to stay in the full service hotels.

Timeshares are mostly resorts with more amenities. I just stayed at a Residence In en route to a TS in HHI this Summer. Absolutely no comparison. Although, the breakfast was nice, the tables were small and breakfast room was tight. Still prefer in room dining c/o me.

 

[SMHarman]

I don't agree with you on this one, but my argument has some holes in it.

The newer RIs are very, very nice. Many are nicer than some of the Marriott timeshares. This is especially true in urban locations. I stayed at one right across the river from Charleston and it was great. Same for one in Burbank, Treasure Island, Amelia Island, etc. I agree that the older/original RIs are less like resorts.

The thing I love about them is that they are almost always category 6 or lower, even for the really nice ones. I can get five nights for 120k points or less. Free breakfast and many have free beer and wine during happy hour.

Having said this, I'd still take timeshares if I could get them, but I've been staying in RIs instead of Marriotts and Courtyards a lot. Much better value. Of course sometimes it's better to stay in the full service hotels.

Just spent the weekend in one opened less than 3 months ago. Was not overly impressed.

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[pwrshift]

The thing I love about them is that they are almost always category 6 or lower, even for the really nice ones. I can get five nights for 120k points or less. Free breakfast and many have free beer and wine during happy hour. .

I would prefer to use 120,000 MR points for air+hotel pkgs. Using Marriott's 'buy points price' of $0.0125 per point, those points are valued at $1,500 for 7 nites, or $214 a nite which is much more than RI's normal room rate where you'd earn points and get credit for the stays. JMHO

Brian

 

[Big Matt]

The one I stayed in was a five night certificate that was part of a travel package that I had left over after using the miles to go to Hawaii. I agree with your assessment on the value. My only comment is that being platinum I can usually get them to upgrade me to a 2BR in the RI which does go for more than $214 most of the time. Also, most aren't category 6. Most only cost about 80,000 or 100,000 so not too bad.

I would prefer to use 120,000 MR points for air+hotel pkgs. Using Marriott's 'buy points price' of $0.0125 per point, those points are valued at $1,500 for 7 nites, or $214 a nite which is much more than RI's normal room rate where you'd earn points and get credit for the stays. JMHO

Brian

 

[presley]

They are nice. I stayed in one in St. Louis during the spring. There was free dinner and wine when we checked in. I was busy all day every day and having them do my grocery shopping for me was helpful. Free breakfast every morning also made a difference.

If I don't have any free time (traveling for a conference, etc), Residence Inn would be the better choice. If I were looking for a vacation resort experience, my timeshares would better.

 

[dougp26364]

Residence Inn is one of our prefered hotels when traveling and not staying in a timeshare. We especially appreciate that most all pets.

That said, they certainly don't compare to timeshare units. The one bedroom suites are considerably smaller than most of the smallest 1 bedroom TS where we've stayed. The hotel has few amenities compared to the typical timeshare and, they're not necessarily located in the best tourist locations. For instance, compare the RI locations in Vegas to Grand Chateau.

They're nice and they are less expensive than owning a timeshare but, it's still comparing a Volkswagon to a Porcshe.