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Guest Pulls Out Marriott Sofa Bed, Finds Rotting Baby Rats — Compensation Denied
A guest at the TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods found the windows open to their room when they checked it. They suspected it was to air out a bad odor. The smell didn’t go away.
Disturbing Rooms, Downgrades, And Dirty Stays: Marriott Threatens To Fire $200K Top Elite For Complaining Too Much
Marriott is threatening to close a Bonvoy Ambassador member’s account, after they complained about several of the brand’s hotels. They’ve let him know that they don’t want complainers – they want customers who will accept degraded brand standards and continue handing over at least $23,000 a year.
The $900 Premium Hyatt Suite I Just Booked For A Hidden $312 + 9,000 Points—And The Trick To Finding Yours
The value is sometimes obscured by Hyatt’s website which doesn’t show the best deal, or makes the deal look initially more expensive than it actually is on first display. You shouldn’t necessarily sleep on Hyatt’s premium suite upgrade awards.
Hyatt Auctions Full Hotel Buyouts, $3,000 Boots, And 100K AAdvantage Miles Starting At 5,000 Points
Hyatt is offering Experiences for bid start at 5,000 points focused on their new Bunkhouse brand they’ve acquired. Auctions run through August 18. Depending on the price they go for, some of these could be really cool for many of you.
“Guests Fined $500 for Misusing Hotel Hairdryer”: AI Scans Could Soon Monitor Every Move You Make In Your Room
The AI scanners watch the room. How do you know they aren’t monitoring you while you are in the room? There’s a huge privacy violation in having what’s (temporarily) your personal space watched by an AI. Plus, the damage might be done by housekeeping, but the guest gets blamed!
Insider: Marriott Reportedly Now Lets Hotels Go 21 Years Without Renovations—And Benefits With Extra Fees From Run-Down Hotels
The General Manager of “an extended stay Marriott property” that they don’t want to name went looking online for guest advice on making their property more attractive. In the process of soliciting guest input, they reveal some fascinating takes.
“$50 Charge Because I Unplugged A Cord”: Paris Las Vegas Hotel’s Tiny Print Fee Sums Up Why Visitors Are Fleeing The City
A reader shares that the were billed “$50 to charge a laptop” at Paris Las Vegas, and they thought this was “an even more outrageous fee” than $26 for a bottle of water at Aria. Las Vegas executives can’t seem to figure out why tourist visits are declining in the city.
Hilton Took Away Your Free Elite Breakfast 4 Years Ago—And Inflation Just Made Your Replacement Daily Credit Worth Even Less
Four years ago Hilton eliminated free breakfast as a benefit for Honors Gold and Diamond members at U.S properties. In its place they offer a small food and beverage credit that can be used at any time throughout the day.
Hyatt’s Award Calendar Now Shows Live Availability For Free Nights
Hyatt now offers live award availability – not just the price a hotel would cost if it’s available – in calendar format.