Dec
16
2024
It appears that the water inside the bottle is complimentary – but the bottle is $12 if you take it with you.
Free Water At Montreal Airport Marriott Will Cost You $12—Unless You Leave The Bottle Behind
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‘Pay Me $500 in Cash’: Hyatt Employee’s Shakedown Backfires, Guest Scores Free Upgrade
Dec
16
2024
The agent upgraded the guest, and then tried to pocket an upgrade fee in cash. But since the guest was already upgraded, and they wouldn’t want them complaining to management, the guest kept the room they were already in. It seems clear to me that the agent processed the upgrade (whether they were supposed to or not) angling to line their own pockets. And the solicitation to pay in cash is always a giveaway.
‘Severe Stains Will Cost You’: Marriott Aloft Hotel In Arkansas Posts $50 Dirty Towel Fee In Guest Rooms
Dec
15
2024
The Aloft Rogers-Bentonville hotel in Arkansas apparently has a laminated sign in guest rooms outlining the property’s “Hotel Towel Policy.” It says that guests will be charged a variable fee up to $50 per dirty towel.
Marriott’s New Upgrade Rules: Why 5 Days And 3 Brands Will Still Frustrate Elites
Dec
13
2024
Marriott reset member expectations a year ago about how upgrades work, changing the name so that an upgrade isn’t necessarily to a suite and giving out upgrades only closer to check-in. Well, they’re changing upgrades again!
The Hotel Room Innovation You Didn’t Know You Needed: Why Self-Wedging Doors Should Be Everywhere
Dec
08
2024
Bellmen sometimes carry a doorstop or door wedge. It’s often made of rubber (but sometimes plastic) and is shaped like a small triangle or wedge. They place it in the door to hold it open while transporting bags. Sometimes room service staff carry these, too.
But what about a guest when they’re on their own? Self-wedging doors are brilliant, a tremendous convenience, and more hotels should emulate this.
$23,000 for Marriott Ambassador Status, But This Iceland Lego Puzzle Is the Thank You?
Dec
07
2024
Here’s what you get for spending $23,000 a year at Marriott hotels, in addition to benefits like occasional room upgrades and continental breakfast. The hotel chain has sent out end of year holiday gifts, and a reader shares that they received a lego puzzle set of a Marriott Design Hotels property in Iceland.
Phishing or Policy? Marriott Hotel Guests Pressured To Pay Twice Through Suspicious Links
Dec
06
2024
Despite making the booking directly with Marriott, submitting credit card information to guarantee the reservation, and receiving a confirmation email, the hotel reached out to demand separate payment. And it sure looks like phishing or a scam, like someone had gotten hold of new bookings and was trying to steal money.
Hyatt Now Allows Confirming Suite And Club Lounge Upgrades Online And In-App
Dec
05
2024
A year ago Hyatt started testing online redemption of suite upgrades. That feature is now live, and it works for both suite upgrades and club access awards, through both the Hyatt.com website and through the Hyatt mobile app as part of the booking process.
Now You’re Tipping At Check-In? Marriott Hotel Expands Tipping Culture To The Front Desk
Dec
05
2024
This hotel does something a little bit differently – something I have never seen before. They ask guests to tip the front desk agent checking them in.
Get Lifetime Free Membership For Discounted Hotel Rates With HotelSlash Tool [Act Now]
Nov
28
2024
In order to offer their ‘membership’ rates that are exempt from rules requiring them to offer the same higher prices as hotel website direct rates, they have to charge for membership. That’s currently $49.95 per year. But View From The Wing readers can currently sign up using promo code VFTW and that fee is waived. This is lifetime free membership and you should jump on this while it’s available.
