the hotel company announced Thursday. Bookings must be made through Marriott's website, mobile app, via phone or at a Marriott hotel. The new policy will take effect Jan. 15, 2015. Marriott Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite members will continue to receive free enhanced Wi-Fi where available, according to the company. Marriott follows some hotel companies,
including InterContinental Hotels Group, in dropping Wi-Fi fees for all loyalty program members, although some other chains, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Hilton Hotels Corp., offer complimentary access only to upper-tier members.