Nov
03
2024
There’s a hotel using the St. Regis name in Detroit with no affiliation to the Marriott brand
Detroit’s Unofficial ‘St. Regis’ Hotel: The Legal Loophole That Lets It Keep The Name For Free
Hotels
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No Heat, No AC? Inside This California Hilton’s ‘One-Temperature’ Policy That Has Guests Struggling For Comfort
Nov
01
2024
One Hilton hotel in Southern California doesn’t even give their guests access to heating and air conditioning on demand. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes it’s the other, and sometimes guests aren’t allowed to use either one.
Insider Secrets Exposed: Scandals, Outrageous Requests, And Celebrity Drama From Private Resorts For The Ultra-Wealthy
Nov
01
2024
A five-year employee of a private resort “for the rich and famous” who worked in food and beverage answered questions online about their experiences and the things that they overhead working. They envied the lifestyles of wealthy guests, and found famous guests to often be paranoid and guarded – and would often visit alone (cherishing the space).
Hyatt’s Bold Premium-Only Strategy: CEO Calls Out Low-End Brands, Poised for a Big Credit Card Payday
Nov
01
2024
Hyatt’s latest earnings call reveals a firm commitment to premium brands as CEO Mark Hoplamazian dismisses low-end market competition, emphasizes loyalty growth, and sets sights on renegotiating a lucrative credit card partnership.
Nevada Holiday Inn Express Outed: Charging For Electricity, Floods TripAdvisor With Fake Reviews To Cover It Up
Oct
31
2024
Electricity isn’t included in your room rate, apparently, and you’re penalized for paying with a Chase IHG credit card at this IHG property.
How Long Can You Feast At Caesars And Wynn’s Buffets Before Getting Kicked Out? One Woman Put It To The Test
Oct
29
2024
A woman set out to test the patience of the top all-you-can-eat buffets in Las Vegas, diving into two of the city’s priciest dining options: the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace and the buffet at the Wynn. Her mission was to see how long she could feast before being shown the door.
Mold, Grime, And A $400 Price Tag: Marriott Manager’s Shocking Response To These Photos
Oct
27
2024
The property has literally one job, providing a clean hotel room to sleep and shower. This is clearly not something that popped up between room servicings. And aren’t the rooms inspected? Too many hotels see this and do not care.
Hilton Diamond Member Banned After Shower Injury—Hit With $150 Charge for Blood-Stained Towel
Oct
22
2024
A guest was banned from a Southern California DoubleTree hotel while visiting Disneyland after ruining towels that were in the bathroom. Their sister “cut herself while shaving her leg [and] used a towel to wipe and stop the bleeding.”
Marriott’s $40,000 Loyalty Perk: The New ‘Plus One’ Benefit Most Ambassadors Haven’t Heard About
Oct
16
2024
Marriott appears to have added a new benefit for ‘overachieving’ Ambassadors who spend at least $40,000 in a year – at least it is a benefit for 2024 spend.
Ambassadors who spend $40,000 are being invited to extend the same status to a spouse, significant other, or other member of their household.
From Billion Dollar Union Scandal To Luxury Reinvention: Hilton’s Bold New Transformation Of The Diplomat
Oct
15
2024
In the 60’s and 70’s the original Diplomat was frequented by Rat Pack types. The hotel closed in 1991 and was acquired by the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters in 1998, torn down, and rebuilt at a cost of ~ $800 million in construction costs and $40 million for the property. That’s about what it was sold for last year – without adjusting for inflation.
