Marriott to offer Netflix access at hotels
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Marriott International Inc. says its flagship hotel unit will offer guests access to Netflix Inc.’s streaming-video service on TVs in its guest rooms.
Select hotels will allow guests to use Netflix by signing into their existing accounts through the Netflix app on the Internet-connected televisions. Guests can also sign up for a new subscription if they don’t already have one.
Marriott says it is the first hotel brand to allow guests direct access to Netflix.
The company says Netflix is currently available at six properties, with six more launching this summer. It plans to expand Netflix to 100 properties by the end of 2015, and to nearly all of its more than 300 US properties by the end of 2016.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Marriott hotels are currently offering Netflix access to guests?
Which specific Marriott hotels are currently offering Netflix access to guests?
The article states that Netflix is currently available at six properties. However, it does not specify the names or locations of these initial hotels, only that more are launching this summer.
Q.By when does Marriott expect to make Netflix available in the majority of its US properties?
By when does Marriott expect to make Netflix available in the majority of its US properties?
Marriott plans to expand Netflix to nearly all of its more than 300 US properties by the end of 2016. An interim goal is 100 properties by the end of 2015.
Q.How will guests be able to use Netflix on the hotel room televisions?
How will guests be able to use Netflix on the hotel room televisions?
Guests can use their existing Netflix accounts by signing in through the app on the Internet-connected televisions. There is also an option for guests to sign up for a new subscription.