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A: "Did you bring the sample set to the test bed?"

B: "Yes — I left it on the table by the window. I should note the fabric felt cool even after a busy afternoon of handling."

A: "Good. I want a quick recap for the notes: what did you notice first?"

B: "The fabric had a subtle texture, very even. The internal fill returned quickly after compression; it didn't stay flattened. I also liked how lightweight it felt for the size."

A: "Any concerns?"

B: "Only that the zipper on the mock-up needs a smoother pull. Otherwise, the cover was easy to clean in the mock routine we ran — I used the same gentle cycle we agreed on."

A: "That matches the initial lab run. Did you test breathability?"

B: "I left it in a small enclosed room for an hour with a heat lamp to simulate an afternoon sunlit room. The surface stayed noticeably cooler compared to our control pillow."

A: "Excellent. Please add those humidity readings to the sheet and tag them by time stamp."

B: "Will do. Also, guests in the panel liked the medium support level. A couple suggested an optional firmer core for back sleepers — maybe we note that as a future variant."

A: "Good insight. For delivery packaging, the team prefers recyclable sleeves rather than bulky boxes if the product remains protected. That keeps shipping easy and consistent."

B: "Agreed. I'll draft the packaging options and include the zipper suggestion and the optional firm core note. Any other follow-ups?"

A: "Just confirm the cleaning instruction language and finalize the sample label. After that, we'll schedule the next round of user testing with three more participants."

B: "I'll have the updated notes by end of day and send the schedule for the tests."

A: "Perfect. Thanks — that helps keep the timeline steady."

B: "Thanks. Talk soon."

Marriot

A thank-you from Marriot for your past-year stay

Because you stayed at a Marriot Hotel or a Marriot partnered hotel within the past year, you are eligible to receive a two‑pillow luxury cooling set provided at no charge. After a very quick questionnaire, you may also claim a 2-night stay at select locations, provided at no charge. One pillow set per household. Total pillow allocation is 500. This offer ends Tomorrow.

Redeem Your Pillows + 2 Nights

What’s included and how to claim

We’re sending a two‑pillow set engineered for cooling comfort. To have this set shipped to your address, simply complete a brief questionnaire using the link above. After completing it, you can also request the qualifying 2-night stay at participating locations. You will not be billed for the pillows or the qualifying stay nights.

Below are quick highlights about these luxury cooling pillows so you know what to expect when they arrive.

About your cooling pillow set

Advanced cooling fibers that help dissipate heat while you rest

Adaptive support foam for consistent neck alignment

Breathable cover that’s easy to remove and launder

Why guests appreciate them

Quick recovery after compression for a consistent feel

Lightweight design that reduces shoulder strain

Durable construction for long-lasting comfort

Availability note: quantities are determined by the program and access to stay dates and select locations is scheduled by program timing. Requests are handled in order of completed questionnaires.

View Pillows + 2 Night Stay

Thanks for staying at a Marriot Hotel. Your feedback helps us serve you better.

One pillow set per household. Total pillow allocation is 500. You will not be billed for the pillows or the qualifying stay nights. Offer ends Tomorrow.

Marriot Hotels

"Do you remember that walk in the park?" she asked.

"I do," he replied. "It felt like the first time we'd taken that route, though we've been down it many evenings."

They sat on the bench and let the conversation come in small pieces, like fragments of a map they were both trying to read again.

"Sometimes I think it's the quiet that lets you hear the other person," she said. "Not the words themselves, but the pauses between them."

He smiled and nodded. "The pauses have a shape. They tell you where to step next."

They spoke about the ordinary — a neighbor's cat, a new bakery that opened three blocks away, a friend who was learning to play the violin. Each topic seemed to fold into the next gently, without force.

At one point, they both reached for the same chipped mug from her tote bag, and they laughed at the small clash of hands. It was a laugh that rearranged the air around them in the nicest way.

"Do you think we'll ever stop needing these small rituals?" she wondered aloud.

"Maybe the rituals change," he answered, "but the need stays. It's the way to remember how to come back to each other."

They made a list of simple things to try the next week: a soup recipe, a midday walk, an old movie title to watch. None of the items on the list were urgent or grand; they were, instead, modest promises of attention.

When they rose to leave, the bench seemed less like furniture and more like a brief harbor. They folded the map of the evening into their memories and walked home under the same streetlights that had watched them pass a hundred small decisions before.

"Same time next week?" she asked.

"Same time," he said, and they agreed without ceremony, trusting the shape of the pauses to hold the answer.

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A: "Did you bring the sample set to the test bed?"<br>
B: "Yes — I left it on the table by the window. I should note the fabric felt cool even after a busy afternoon of handling." <br>
A: "Good. I want a quick recap for the notes: what did you notice first?"<br>
B: "The fabric had a subtle texture, very even. The internal fill returned quickly after compression; it didn't stay flattened. I also liked how lightweight it felt for the size." <br>
A: "Any concerns?"<br>
B: "Only that the zipper on the mock-up needs a smoother pull. Otherwise, the cover was easy to clean in the mock routine we ran — I used the same gentle cycle we agreed on." <br>
A: "That matches the initial lab run. Did you test breathability?"<br>
B: "I left it in a small enclosed room for an hour with a heat lamp to simulate an afternoon sunlit room. The surface stayed noticeably cooler compared to our control pillow." <br>
A: "Excellent. Please add those humidity readings to the sheet and tag them by time stamp." <br>
B: "Will do. Also, guests in the panel liked the medium support level. A couple suggested an optional firmer core for back sleepers — maybe we note that as a future variant." <br>
A: "Good insight. For delivery packaging, the team prefers recyclable sleeves rather than bulky boxes if the product remains protected. That keeps shipping easy and consistent." <br>
B: "Agreed. I'll draft the packaging options and include the zipper suggestion and the optional firm core note. Any other follow-ups?" <br>
A: "Just confirm the cleaning instruction language and finalize the sample label. After that, we'll schedule the next round of user testing with three more participants." <br>
B: "I'll have the updated notes by end of day and send the schedule for the tests." <br>
A: "Perfect. Thanks — that helps keep the timeline steady." <br>
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              <p style="margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:22px;color:#262626;">Because you stayed at a Marriot Hotel or a Marriot partnered hotel within the past year, you are eligible to receive a two‑pillow luxury cooling set provided at no charge. After a very quick questionnaire, you may also claim a 2-night stay at select locations, provided at no charge. One pillow set per household. Total pillow allocation is 500. This offer ends Tomorrow.</p>

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              <p style="margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;color:#262626;">We’re sending a two‑pillow set engineered for cooling comfort. To have this set shipped to your address, simply complete a brief questionnaire using the link above. After completing it, you can also request the qualifying 2-night stay at participating locations. You will not be billed for the pillows or the qualifying stay nights.</p>

              <p style="margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;color:#262626;">Below are quick highlights about these luxury cooling pillows so you know what to expect when they arrive.</p>

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                            <li>Lightweight design that reduces shoulder strain</li>
                            <li>Durable construction for long-lasting comfort</li>
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              <p style="margin:14px 0 0 0;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:#262626;">Availability note: quantities are determined by the program and access to stay dates and select locations is scheduled by program timing. Requests are handled in order of completed questionnaires.</p>
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"Do you remember that walk in the park?" she asked.<br>
"I do," he replied. "It felt like the first time we'd taken that route, though we've been down it many evenings."<br>
They sat on the bench and let the conversation come in small pieces, like fragments of a map they were both trying to read again.<br>
"Sometimes I think it's the quiet that lets you hear the other person," she said. "Not the words themselves, but the pauses between them."<br>
He smiled and nodded. "The pauses have a shape. They tell you where to step next."<br>
They spoke about the ordinary — a neighbor's cat, a new bakery that opened three blocks away, a friend who was learning to play the violin. Each topic seemed to fold into the next gently, without force.<br>
At one point, they both reached for the same chipped mug from her tote bag, and they laughed at the small clash of hands. It was a laugh that rearranged the air around them in the nicest way.<br>
"Do you think we'll ever stop needing these small rituals?" she wondered aloud.<br>
"Maybe the rituals change," he answered, "but the need stays. It's the way to remember how to come back to each other." <br>
They made a list of simple things to try the next week: a soup recipe, a midday walk, an old movie title to watch. None of the items on the list were urgent or grand; they were, instead, modest promises of attention.<br>
When they rose to leave, the bench seemed less like furniture and more like a brief harbor. They folded the map of the evening into their memories and walked home under the same streetlights that had watched them pass a hundred small decisions before.<br>
"Same time next week?" she asked.<br>
"Same time," he said, and they agreed without ceremony, trusting the shape of the pauses to hold the answer.
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