Not long after Starwood Preferred Guest announced free Internet access for their Platinum status members, Marriott Rewards also announced free Internet access for elite members. Starting May 7, 2010, Gold and Platinum Elite members of Marriott Rewards will get free Internet access at Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott and Renaissance Hotels in the 48 contiguous U.S, Alaska and Canada. Marriott brands, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites hotels in the U.S. and Canada already offer free Internet access for all guests.