I typically avoid this hotel even thought my coworkers flock here for the Marriott points. I find it outdated and expensive. My most recent experience was better as the 14th floor room was top notch and very impressive. But little things still kill the experience. How in this day and age you can not have Comedy Central (like most Marriott's, unfortunately) and have slower than dial-up wireless internet, is beyond me. These hotels say that they are in the modern age but are still missing things most travelers have in their home. Hotel's are supposed to be a vacation. Not a downgrade from your normal environment.
I do give them a tip of the hat for the free internet. Not sure if that is because of my Silver Elite status or a change to their policy. But even the Dictator would be proud of that.