WASHINGTON, DC- Marriott International reported that its flagship brand, Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites, was voted the Best Hotel brand in SmartMoneys first “Have it Your Way” Readers Choice Awards. SmartMoney readers cited the associates who work at the brands more than 370 hotels worldwide as a key factor in earning top honors. Of the 600 randomly selected SmartMoney subscribers polled, 28% identified overall quality of service as their deciding factor in choosing a hotel. (10/31/00)