Comments on: Wal-Mart hearts Marriott…

By: Michelle Leder

Michelle Leder — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:43:06 +0000

The $110 is the average rate nationwide according to Smith Travel Research. As with any average, there's going to be outlying numbers. But, based solely on personal experience, I've stayed at Marriott's for around $100 a night in places like Kansas City or Bethesda, Md.

By: Robb Vaules

Robb Vaules — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:10:29 +0000

Someone has to show me where these Marriotts with an average rate of $110 are, because I can’t find them.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:46:02 +0000

You think Wal-Mart is paying rack rate? Yeah right. Try half of that.

By: Joel Friedland

Joel Friedland — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:59:58 +0000

Marriott and Walmart share a common attitude towards unions. Marriott is the largest hotel chain without unions and Walmart is by far the largest retailer without unions.