Autograph Collection is a group of independent upper-upscale to luxury hotels within the Marriott International portfolio. The properties are independently owned and operated under the Autograph Collection name.

2009. In 2009, Marriott launches Autograph Collection, a new brand of upscale and luxury independent hotels.

• Mesm, Autograph Collection. Whisk Bar & Lounge.
• Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection. Paralia Beach Bar.
• Muir, Autograph Collection. Signature King Guest Room.
• Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino.
• Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection.
• The Cloudveil, Autograph Collection.

Marriott's Autograph Collection and Curio Collection by Hilton are two well-known examples of soft brands.

As with all collectibles, if the item is more rare, it has more value. A rare signature will be in lower supply and higher demand, so it will yield a higher price tag. If there are many autographs of the person, say from someone generous with giving out their signature, their autograph can become less valuable.

Autographs are big business and can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. How much a particular autograph is worth usually depends upon a couple of factors: the popularity or notoriety of the person in question and rarity. The more popular or notorious a person is, the more valuable the autograph.

Marriott International launched its Autograph Collection in 2009. From the start it was positioned as a new brand of “upper upscale and luxury, independent hotels”. The aim then was for the hotels in the collection to have “distinctive personalities in major cities and desired destinations worldwide”.

Evidence of autograph collecting dates back to antiquity, though it appeared in its modern form only around the beginning of the 19th century. The great libraries amassed the earliest collections, but private citizens, notably the two Plinys and Cicero, eventually developed an interest in collecting as well.

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Discover boutique-style hotels that are unique in design, thoughtful in spirit, and share a philosophy of attention to detail. Autograph Collection Hotels shine as beacons of good taste, gateways to the unconventional, and guides to the extraordinary.

Marriott International launched its Autograph Collection in 2009. From the start it was positioned as a new brand of “upper upscale and luxury, independent hotels”. The aim then was for the hotels in the collection to have “distinctive personalities in major cities and desired destinations worldwide”.

The prices are set by the celebrities, and 100% of that money goes directly to the celebrity guest. So if you're a huge fan of someone, and want to thank them directly for the hours of entertainment they have provided you, there's no more direct way than paying them for an in-person autograph.