This comes up constantly.


http://www.houzz.com/discussions/query/marble-vs-granite-countertops

Bottom line, some people are very careful, or they don't cook much, in which case marble tends to work fine for them. It is quite beautiful.

For most folks, the marble will be too much of a headache. Europeans seem to appreciate the "patina" marble takes on as it naturally wears and discolors over time. North Americans seem to have difficulty accepting this and are then resigned to continuous maintenance and fastidious cleaning regimens.

Good luck!