Hi there,

I remember going to the Hot Shoppes in Langley Park. They had a drive-in where you ate in the car, and the witreses would come out and serve you. After a football game, we would go there and get a Might Moe and delicious onion rings.(Yummy). Miss those old days so much.

Iris - AKA "Feisty Mom

I'm a Platinum member for many years. I'm writing this from the Intercontinental down the street from the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Internet was changed from Ibahn a month ago to save money and has not provide consistent service. The internet has been down all day today. Had to walk to the Intercontinental to use their service. The Marquis staff were courteous and understanding, but continued to say it would be 5 minutes to 2 hours. It's been down for 12 hours. Not a good place to stay in downtown SF if you need internet service.

marriott's new concept for the courtyard facilities need to be rethought. especially when it comes to the food area. the old concept of having your breakfast already prepared was better than having to order it. ordering takes to long. the old way one was able to get in and out without being delayed by additional people ordering. i, for now am a marriott person. however, this new concept has me rethinking about where i will stay while traveling for work and/or pleasure. bring back the old courtyard setup. you can keep the new concept for drinks and meals after the breakfast hours have past.

You are great Mr.Bill

Hi Mr. Marriott,
I worked at the Key Bridge when I was 19 years old for 3 years and watched the Twin Bridge Hotel coming down from one of my Metro rides. Some of your old employees at Twin Bridge transferred to Key Bridge. Whenever your dad or you walked in, you addressed them personally like you knew them. After Twin Bridge, Key Bridge became the oldest, if I'm not mistaken. Everybody spoke of you with pride and affection like you were a relative. We all worked with great enthusiasm and fun! That was more than 20 years ago. One of these days soon, I plan to return to Key Bridge as a guest and actually stay in the room most guests coveted, the one on the 14th floor facing the river and Georgetown. Thanks for creating a great work environment where former employees looked back with pride.
Dr. M. Wagner

Just stayed at the Residence Inn Arlington Capital View for the week. The fitness center was impressive and the breakfast/evening social were impressive. I've stayed many times at Residence Inn's, but this was the best. Excellent rooms and great location.
Thanks, Chris S

Dear Bill.
This is not a comment on this particular article but after my experience last evening I felt compelled to tell you about one particular employee you might not even know about. We enjoyed a nice glass of wine and a fantastic dinner at the RLounge at Renaissance NY Times Square to celebrate my birthday. On our way out we had the great pleasure of meeting Manuel ***** at the reception area. You'd think just an ordinary guy doing his job at reception. BUT, our experience with him showed me that invested employees still do exist. Manuel was not only personable and helpful but truthfully had so much passion for his job that he could have owned the place. He spoke about the Marriott brand as if he "gave birth" to it...with so much pride and with a contagious smile and bragging rights. This is a guy I would want running the place! I certainly hope this email gets to you since I think I'm going in the back door here, but I could not find another way to contact you, so figured I start here. Whoever does get this email, please let me know if it in fact will get into the hands of the person or people who it should matter to most. It is so rare these days to find employees who are truly invested in their jobs and I certainly hope Manuel gets some recognition for his dedication and passion.
With warm regards, Carla Alpert

My husband and i stayed at the Marriott on 280 in Birmingham. It was a wedding gift from my co-workers. It was absolutely a wonderful experience. The staff was very professional and courteous. The actually catered to us. We really enjoyed our stay and we're happy the Marriott was a part of the beginning of our new life together.

Bridges, Mr. Marriott builds the gap. “Knowledge of other people's beliefs and ways of thinking must be used to build bridges, not to create conflicts.” - Kjell Magne Bondevik. Reminds me of my first sermon I did in England, “Youths together Building Bridges.” Mr. Marriott is there a connection between the spiritual power of “Bridges and First.”

Thanks for sharing the rejuvenations of “the good ole days” that many seem to be calling back for its principles, as you keep Marriott on the Move.

I love Marriott, and I am from Northern Virginia. I had no idea Marriott started here. What a great company, and what a great place for it to begin!

Dear Bill

I love the way you looked back into the past to connect to the future.

In the good ol days, I guess you could never have imagined the success that Marriott would have over the years.

You have come a long way so its always nice to take a look back and see where it all began.

Cheers
Mihir

Speaking of Marriott history, a lot of my friends still talk about the good times they had at Marriott's Mighty Mo restaurant in the Queenstown section of Hyattsville, Maryland. Any leads on where pictures of the Mighty Mo can be found would be appreciated.

Twin Bridges Motor Hotel brings back so many great memories. My husband and I felt very honored to be among the guests for the opening celebration. Some where in my stored keepsakes are pictures of the event, including pictures of J.W.Marriott talking with my husband and the chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers' - my husband's boss. We were guests at Twin Bridges may times 1957 - 1960.

Living in the area it would have been helpful to see a map of exactly where these are located. I know some, like the CG Marriott and the CC Marriott and the CY but if there others that would be useful.