This CNBC article discusses the trend of hotels catering to runners for big events like marathons. I typically travel for races and know that hotels can impact race logistics. The night before a race is full of mental and physical preparation activities which are made more difficult when you are not in your normal environment. I try to find hotels close to the runners village to have access to transportation drop offs and hopefully local restaurants.
I was lucky enough to stay at the Pentagon City Ritz Carlton before the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon. The Ritz did a great job welcoming runners with a supportive welcome note and a gift back of water and sport bars. The hospitality team did a great job preparing runners in the morning with oatmeal and other breakfast options. Upon returning from the race the staff offered supportive and honest congratulatory remarks about the race.
I hear you all now; "What else do you expect... it is the Ritz! You will not find that service at the Super 8!". You are probably right - but it is this type of experience that makes people frequent the Westin and Marriott properties. I take full advantage of being a business traveler to use rewards program for my race weekend travels.
I was lucky enough to stay at the Pentagon City Ritz Carlton before the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon. The Ritz did a great job welcoming runners with a supportive welcome note and a gift back of water and sport bars. The hospitality team did a great job preparing runners in the morning with oatmeal and other breakfast options. Upon returning from the race the staff offered supportive and honest congratulatory remarks about the race.
I hear you all now; "What else do you expect... it is the Ritz! You will not find that service at the Super 8!". You are probably right - but it is this type of experience that makes people frequent the Westin and Marriott properties. I take full advantage of being a business traveler to use rewards program for my race weekend travels.
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