Work Anywhere – Marriott’s new (great) day use rate

We wrote about Accor’s campaign for day use rooms a while ago, and now Marriott is ready for the market as well. The promotion is called Work Anywhere, which you can access here.

There are three promotional rates offered. The first one is called Day Pass, which very naturally represents the day use rate. As you can see on the page, what you get is:

  • 6am check-in and 6pm check-out (12 hours)
  • A proper work environment, including functional desk & chair and natural light
  • Premium wi-fi
  • Complimentary bottled water

Worth noting that the rate is eligible for Marriott points accrual, and also Platinum elite and above are granted lounge access where applicable. However, you won’t earn elite night credit as you are not staying overnight.

I don’t think Marriott’s default search engine supports same-day check-out yet, so you need to use this dedicated site to book. Here are the rates I find at some London hotels:

Unlike my observations with Accor, there are some serious discounts here. Of course the experience cannot be compared to an overnight stay, but it could be a budget way for some to try out otherwise expensive hotels.

The second rate plan is called Stay Pass, which is for the usual overnight stays, but with similar benefits as the ones included in the Day Pass, plus a $10 F&B voucher. You could search on Marriott’s website as usual with promo code 1X4. I didn’t find anything exciting.

The last rate plan is called Play Pass, designed for those with kids. What you get is:

  • A Business Concierge
  • Supervised kids’ activities
  • Booking access to semi-private workspaces and meeting rooms
  • Premium wi-fi

Sounds expensive already, and participating hotels are mostly luxury resorts, such as the JW Marriott Venice and the Westin La Quinta at Malaga.

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