In the world of travel, timing is everything. Arriving at your hotel early, especially after a long and tiring journey, can be a moment of pure bliss. But this bliss often comes with a price tag: the early check-in fee. Hotels justify these fees by citing the need to prepare rooms and accommodate guests outside […]
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A new revenue trend is gaining traction at hotels. It relates to charging fees for early check ins. Recently, a guest was checking into a Newark Courtyard Marriott and was charged $50 for an early check in. Normal check in time at this hotel was 3:00 pm and this guest wanted to check in at
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When you stay at a Fairfield by Marriott, you can expect friendly service and a comfortable stay. I saw a posting in which a Fairfield by Marriott encourages its guests to tip the front desk personnel. Do You Need to Tip the Front Desk? Generally speaking, tipping the front desk staff at a Fairfield by
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Another Marriott property has announced housekeeping at a luxury as opposed to a basic service. As last reported, certain Residence Inn properties will only provide housekeeping on request. Now, a guest posted on reddit, that his reservation at a Marriott hotel did not have guaranteed housekeeping service. We don’t know exactly what this means but
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In yet another example of lack of service exhibited by Marriott properties, a guest at the Westin National Harbor reported an incident that horrified me. This guest was in Washington DC for a business trip. As a Gold Bonvoy member, he requested and was granted a late check out time of 2:00 pm. He returned
Travel Nightmare: Marriott Guest’s Clothes Disposed Of by Staff Read More »
Back in the day, when you stayed at a hotel, your room would be cleaned and refreshed each day. The bed would be made and fresh towels would be supplied each day. When you stayed at hotel, daily housekeeping was a standard expectation and even a key differentiator from a vacation rental or Airbnb. Ever
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I have a trip to Los Angeles in October for 3 nights and I am trying to decide whether I should book an Airbnb or a Hotel for this trip. I have never stayed in an Airbnb so this is kind of a new leap for me. I figured that laying out the pros and
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My favorite hotel story of the day, a customer reported that they stayed at the Hampton Inn Dallas-Arlington Entertainment District and there was no soap in the bathroom. Initially, I thought that this customer had an issue with the liquid soap that hotels provide instead of the bar soap that I typically like. But no,
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In our hyper-connected world, where smartphones are our lifelines, tablets our entertainment hubs, and laptops our mobile offices, electrical outlets have become an indispensable amenity. Or should I say a major requirement for an enjoyable stay. Yet, surprisingly, many modern hotels still suffer from a severe case of outlet scarcity, creating a frustrating and often
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Technology has become an undeniable force shaping nearly every facet of modern life, and the hospitality industry is no exception. From the moment a guest books a room online to the instant they leave a digital review; technology plays a crucial role. However, this powerful tool presents a double-edged sword, offering incredible benefits while simultaneously
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