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Marriott Bonvoy Hotels operates a global chain of hotels and resorts. Offering a range of amenities like fine dining, spas and conference facilities, the brand caters to both leisure and business travelers. Established in 1927, Marriott offers personalized guest experiences and loyalty programs across its portfolio of properties.

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Pros
  • Good value for money
  • Variety of amenities available
Cons
  • Poor communication from staff
  • Inadequate housekeeping services

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016

    This hotel gives the Marriott chain a bad name. This is an old and dirty hotel with horrible service. The room and the balconies were filthy and poorly maintained. The food was inedible and the service was terrible. For the price per night that this Marriott charges, I could've gotten another room in the best hotels in San Diego. Never again!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016

    I'm not sure who exactly is responsible in this situation, but because it's "Marriott hotels" that keeps calling me saying my phone number was selected for a free stay in blah blah blah... I have been getting several annoying phone calls every day for the last few days now. I even pressed 2 to be put on a "do not call list". I've never been to a Marriott and I have no idea how they'd have gotten my number. All I do know is the phone calls are excessive and disruptive through my day to day life.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016

    On August 7th around 1:04 am- I walked in the Fairfield inn 2826 Taylor Road- Columbus Oh. I checked in and gave the girl my card. Within 30 mins I call them back and I said I don't need the room can I cancel without being charged. The lady working said yes - I advised my card had already been charged and she stated it was a holding fee, but once she cancelled the reservation my card would be funded. I waited for this to occur and it never did. I called the bank to verify and they stated she never reversed the charged. I called this 614-864-4555 and they said it shows I checked out at 1:04 pm the next day- oddly almost the same exact time 24 hrs.

    They said a manager would not be able to help me and based off their records I was there 12 hrs- So now it my job to make sure staff provides accurate information to me does what they are supposed too. I am out $148.00 if I would of known your staff was wrong I would of stayed since I was being charged anyway. Oddly enough the manager was too busy to assist me and/or call me back. I advised the staff they should have cameras / recorded phone calls they offered no suggestions to follow up or validate my issue. I advised I was filing compliant with corporate and the simple response was ok and they hung up. Obviously, they don't feel calling corporate or filing a complaint is a service problem and clearly didn't care. In the long run as the customer I am paying for your horrible customer service, inaccurate information& lack of follow through and no one seems to care. On the other hand- now I am wondering if someone pocketed money and allowed someone to use the room I paid for since I didn't even go to the room or past the front desk. There is no way I checked out at 1:04 pm.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    My GF and I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott for our 1st, solo, no hubs, no kids vacation in SJ Puerto Rico. Booking online gives options of ocean view rooms and the more expensive ocean front rooms. I specifically chose the ocean front and was extremely disappointed at what I considered an ocean view room. Since we arrived late in the day I just wanted to unpack, get some dinner, take in the beauty and call it a night. In the morning I went to discuss this with the front desk. The gentleman showed me a map, if you will, of the hotel and what Marriott considers ocean front rooms. My room, located on the SIDE of the building, not directly facing ocean front, is considered ocean front merely because it is the very 1st side rooms and slightly larger than the rest.

    It seems that although I do love my GF dearly and we have been friends for decades, the only solution they could give me for a real "oceanfront" room was one with 1 king size bed. You see the rooms directly facing the ocean front are either junior suites or 1 king bed and my GF snores so that was not an option. The gentleman at the desk had to get the hotel manager and she was unsympathetic. Although she did say that during our 8 day stay she may be able to get us a blah blah blah... If the sun the moon and the stars lined up. She said she would call me in a couple of days but never did.

    I want to say that although the room was not what I wanted it was comfortable and clean. The housekeeping staff was superb! Our buffet breakfast was outstanding and the restaurant staff made us feel very welcome. The casino was pleasant (Lady Luck was not with me-LOL) and the ocean was lovely. Yes this is not the crystal blue Caribbean side but this water was clear and mild and warm. You see I'm from Jersey, enough said. My complaint is I PAID for an ocean front room. This is clearly a room with an ocean view and I shouldn't have had to pay the premium for something that is clearly not as advertised.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    My recent stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Williamsburg Va was horrible. During my check out my daughter noticed some bites on her arms, neck and back. I called the general manager to inform her and she didn't have any empathy displayed. She said she will write a incident report and someone will be in contact with me. I took my daughter to the doctor and the doctor confirmed they were bed bug bites. I informed the hotel and they inspected the room and denied my claim. I would like someone to contact soon as possible please.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    They use a written list for early arrival for anyone to see. We used the mobile check-in and they asked for my phone number. We were first on the list. I checked back numerous times, the list was exposed each time. 8 hrs later and 20 people below us checked in. I was frustrated and snapped a picture of the list looking for an explanation why we were skipped over. I was threatened by customer care to not show this list that has everyone's phone number, room number, rewards status, method of payment and last 4 digits of their credit card. I still have the picture of the list.

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    After a positive interaction with Marriott Hotels, Jason increased their star rating on July 14, 2016.

    Updated review: July 14, 2016

    Springhill Suites ended up comping is the second night that we stayed.

    Original Review: July 10, 2016

    We called to have a shuttle pick us up from downtown. Keisha, front desk, blew us off and said she was too busy to help us out and asked us to call back in 10 minutes (which took us that long to get someone to answer the first time)! We ended up taking a cab back. When we mentioned this to the supervisor, Keisha admitted to blowing us off and no apologies were offered. Terrible customer service for a community dependent on tourism. In addition, our room was never cleaned and we had to go downstairs to ask for towels. Again, the supervisor did not care.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    On June 23rd 2016 I paid for three rooms to stay 2 nights. On June 24th I paid for one additional room to stay one night... all to check out on June 25th 2016. Location is Courtyard by Marriott 4083 Lavista Rd in Tucker GA. 770.938.1200. I was charged $50.00 incidental deposit per room. The front desk sign stated that deposits would be refunded 3-5 business days.

    Well it has now been 10 business days and Marriott has yet to refund my deposits. The General Manager ** who is employed at the hotel has yet to return my phone calls or offered to release my funds. I called on July 5th to the corporate office and was told that they would email the GM and escalate her to contact me... she still has not contacted me and today is July 7th. In lieu of contacting me she emailed Corporate and claimed she did contact me and said she is RESEARCHING the situation. After calling Corporate back I was told that my deposit had never been released. Corporate suggested that I file a claim with my card holder. WOW... they aren't even the ones holding the funds... but guess that's a great ploy to keep more money in Marriott pockets. What Marriott is doing is a flagrant violation and complete fraud. The sign at the front desk states 3-5 business days but they hold as long as they want to.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    Watch where you walk it at The Marriott Philadelphia airport. Tripped in a hole that was not covered or marked. Hurt my foot. Was off work two weeks and all I have is a claim number. No one from Marriott has ever called, never called to make sure I was OK. I guess you have to sue to get common courtesy of 'are you okay...' I would never stay at Marriott hotel or one of these brands. They suck when it comes to customer service...! I paid to stay at a hotel to hurt myself. I've paid a pretty penny at that...

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    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    My daughter was in the national American miss pageant there and when her events were done for the day I went to go get in my car but my car was gone. I seen them moving my car and isn't a person supposed to be notified if they need to move their car. I was not notified. They took it upon themselves to move my car. How can they do that with my daughter being in the pageant - it upset my child and they had the nerve to charge us 40 dollars for parking. You think if you had a child in their pageant they would be considerate of that and what's worse is that my daughter witnessed them taking my car.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Me and my friends stayed in room 560 over the weekend at Springhill Suites downtown Memphis and by Monday night I had multiple cluster of bites on my legs and just thought I was breaking out. The next day my other friends who stayed with me called me and said they had cluster of bites on their bodies. I emailed and called the hotel to report bed bugs and the manager tells me it may just be mosquito bites which is an insult to brush something this serious off in that manner! For one I am from Alabama so I know it doesn't take a full 24 hours for mosquito bites to show up - they are instant. She made this assumption before a professional bug inspector came out! I just hope something is done about this! I will never stay in Memphis or at another Marriott hotel.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    When you book a specific reservation and give credit card. That should be it guaranteed. Not this need to request when check in. Need to see if available at time of check in. That is nonsense. If it is available when booking then that should be a "done deal". If booking it without actually being available then that's I feel is taking my money under false pretenses. If someone stays longer than original booking they should move to another room. Do not understand why cannot do this. It's so simple. Either you have the room or you don't.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I stayed at the Fairfield Inn in Bloomington Indiana June 18th to June 19th. In total to date, l have had 4 withdrawals from my account totaling $525. Still working on the room rate. Was overcharged, $250 withdrawal, $40 withdrawal and a $25 withdrawal. I highly recommend not staying there.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2016

    Our weekend plan was kind of messed up by an inexperienced staff worker about booking through a 3rd party booking service. I booked and paid thru my CU Reward (Orbit) and when I arrived at Courtyard Marriott, Ivy (staff) was going to charge me again for my room that I have already paid for 2 nights through my CU Reward, which she said Marriott does not honor the CU Reward. I had already paid for this through a 3rd party booking service. She would not check me in or issue me room keys, so I had to leave and find accommodations at another hotel. I tried to call my 3rd party that evening but could not speak to a live person, so I could get reimburse or the issue resolved. So the next day I called and was told that Ivy with Marriott told them I was checked in. Wonder how that happens when I never showed anyone my ID; and was not issued room keys. FRAUD!!!

    My plan is to pursue this matter as far as I have to, to get my reimbursement. Points or cash whatever it takes!! I had my 2 grandchildren with me ages 4 and 7 and this inexperienced staff (Ivy) cause me and my family some very precious time that should have been avoided if she has only taken the time to find out the correct procedure before leaving us out without accommodation. She stated that if I wanted to stay it would be 179.00 per night. Now why would you ask for payment again? So I did leave and booked my weekend stay with a different hotel chain, which cost me money that was reserved for our weekend adventure.

    I request that this be corrected and that Marriott reimburse me for my 2 nights' stay that was booked in advance and Ivy would not issue room or keys to. VERY UPSET WITH MARRIOTT STAFF at this location. I am not asking for anything above the cost of the other charges from the hotel I had to stay because Ivy would not issue me a room or key. The charge was $308.94, and I will be glad to mail you a copy of my receipt.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2016

    I booked my stay at the San Juan Marriott Stellaris in April. My Booking was advertised as follows; Buy two nights get one free. My reservation confirmation did not reflect the promotion. I called for clarification in April and was told that the adjustment would be made at checkout. In addition the agent actually calculated the adjusted amount so that I would know what my final charges would be. Upon Checking in to the Hotel on June 9th, the amount was again different. I was not clear about the charges upon check in so I called customer service again. Again I was told that the third night would be taken off at check out. I inquired about how to proceed in the event that the third night was not taken off. I was told that I would receive a copy of my bill prior to check out and that I would be able to resolve any issues then, and in the event that It was not taken care of to call customer service.

    On the day of check out I tried to go and resolve the bill and ended up having to call customer service as I'd expected. To no avail. The agents I spoke to on June 12th began to back pedal even though they confirmed that the hotel manager, Jennise's, explanation did not add up. I spend most of my morning 7 am to 10 am trying to get this resolved. The hotel manager told me to call a number and ask for the name and department of the people I spoke with because all calls are recorded. She said to get the name and department of the person that told me it would be taken off and they would just charge the third night to that person's department. I called the number and was told that they have no record of the other calls only the calls from June 9th. I was given the runaround, passed to several supervisors and no one was of any help.

    I spoke with Karen **, and Patty at one point. I was told that it would be handled by the hotel manager. I also asked for a late checkout to compensate for the 5+ hours of my vacation I spent dealing with this and was told I had to pay. When I finally tried to check out I was told that the manager was still working on my bill and that my receipt would be emailed to me that day. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received anything. I am appalled that I had to go through this and angry that "Customer Service" and the employees on the ground do not have the same information. I made arrangements and was confused. I called Marriott for clarification and made my plans based on that information only to have it not be honored and cause confusion. I also don't appreciate being treated like I was making up my story because I didn't have an email or the record number for all the conversations I had. This is no way to treat a customer.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 13, 2016

    Recent stay at the Marriott on L Street, Washington, DC June 2016. Comfort, cleanliness, cost, etc met expectations. What I will remember is our room keys not working on the second day of our stay. On the encounter at the front desk, the first question asked politely and professionally from the employee was "May I see your photo ID?" which was checked with the register. After recent security news stories about lack of in some hotels, this was very much appreciated. A maintenance person accompanied me to our room to make sure the re-programmed keys worked.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2016

    Had a "luxury" full body massage in their spa; I used all of their products (robes, towel, combs etc.) and sat on their furniture/massage table and about 10 days later had LICE!!! When I phoned the manager she said "you are the third person" with this complaint, "now I will have to go to my GM." Needless to say, my children and I all have LICE! It is terribly dreadful! We have struggled terribly, constantly wash/comb out nits, changing sheets daily x 4! I have had to buy many products which are expensive; we all have had hair cuts too.

    When I approached the GM, and showed him the images, he said that he had "turned this over" to his insurance and that "they would be calling me." The insurance rep proceeded to tell me that that manager "never said that" because she never got other reports. She actually raised her voice and tried to convince me that the manager never said this to me! The insurance agent also informed me that the procedure was for the spa manager to report all incidents. Well she did not... until me.

    They basically said I was lying! She also said that I "couldn't prove it." So, where Marriott has a serious problem, they choose to stick their insurance ** on the guest and TOTALLY DESTROY the relationship. It was a terrible terrible experience and all I asked for was to be reimbursed for the products I had to purchase as I am a student. Marriott has treated a guest in a VERY unbecoming manner.

    Clearly, they do not value their guests. The spa was a ghost town and now I know why. I was truly shocked and horrified by the treatment and BUGS Marriott gave to me, nothing but LICE... This is how they handle THEIR problems. You have to "prove it." Luckily my phone records everything. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT STAY THERE LEST YOU GET LICE AND MARRIOTT WILL SAY YOU DID NOT GET IT FROM THEM.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2016

    I along with my fiancée and my two children recently stayed at the SpringHill Suites Pasadena in Arcadia (99 N 2nd Avenue Arcadia, California 91006) from April 29th to May 2nd. On May 2nd my credit card was billed a $250.00 miscellaneous fee. After sending an email and calling 5 times over the course of a week, I was finally able to speak to a manager, ** who informed me the charge was a 'smoking fee'. ** stated the hotel had conducted an investigation and obtained a photograph of ashes on the floor. I asked him to send the accusatory pictures to my email, ** agreed to do so. As of today June 2nd 2016 I have not received the picture(s) or reply of any kind.

    I have been attempting to get in contact with management again to further evaluate the validity of these claims or to get some sort of reply as to why they have not made the pictures available. ** has not made himself available or any other manager for that matter. I have left two voicemails and my information with the front desk to have him or another manager return my call. I have not received a reply from anyone. We do not smoke, furthermore we specifically requested a non-smoking room. This miscellaneous 'smoking fee' is outrageous and untrue. I am very disappointed in Marriott, I would expect more from a well-renowned hotel.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2016

    Booked via Priceline. Pet-friendly by booking site. Called after booking and found that meant a $100 fee, not deposit, for one night with an 8# terrier. No opportunity to know fee in advance. No opportunity to cancel the reservation. Beware!

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    Reviewed May 23, 2016

    When booking, I was informed that the Marriott Inn was recently completely renovated and had a fitness center. I booked a week's stay and had to move out after just one night! The suite is the smallest I've seen in the two-room suite category with Queen bedroom and living Room/Kitchen. The bed is not a queen bed, as I know it, more like a twin. Compressor for AC is outside bedroom window and vibrates glass window and outside wall to bedroom, you cannot sleep unless it is off.

    Bathroom sink area had bug infestation. Electrical outlet in kitchen, when plugged into and removed, pulled electrical fixture out of the wall. The desk is a narrow ledge near the window, could not fit my laptop and documents.

    The walls between the room and the hallway were not constructed properly to prevent disturbance from the hallway. The walls actually vibrated when other quests walked past. There is no fitness center by today's standards. It is an extremely small room with two/three treadmill devices stacked tight together and maybe four hand weights. I complained to management when I packed up to depart and got an indifferent "so sorry". I spend four to five months a year in hotels on business and have vast experience in reputable franchises. This was my first experience with Marriott and will be my last. PS: I got a response from the hotel based on a survey I filed wherein they admitted the validity of my complaint and offered me $50 credit on my $170 bill. I rejected it as totally inadequate since I had to pack up and move.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2016

    After arriving to the Marriott at 7900 Briarpark in Houston, TX check in very late on a Friday night, I was greeted by **, to work through the check in process. Technical issues regarding the type of reservation prevented my family and I from securing the reserved rooms. Initially, Mr. ** was very rude and dismissive with his tone as well as his hand motions. Upon witnessing his total lack of respect or professionalism, another guest felt she had to make amends simply because she witnessed the event and offered to pay for our room herself. (In my opinion, this speaks volumes to the level of disrespect Mr. ** was operating at towards us.)

    Well, after several of these dismissing incidents, including, but not limited to back and forth banter, cursing (from Mr. **), and a slew of other disrespectful actions and words, we requested the help of the manager. Mr. ** then informed us that he was the manager. Our response? "IMPOSSIBLE! There is no way someone with such a condescending, disrespectful, dismissive and demeaning attitude could have made it into management." After stating this, Mr. ** began cursing and offering up degrading slurs in front of other guests. Luckily for us, (( (a shift supervisor) intervened and was able to do what the supposed manager could not. This young lady was quite amazing and even gave us hugs after she finalized the check in. But, this does not end the story.

    On Monday morning, I returned to the hotel, met with my cousin and we met with the GM, Mr. **. He offered no compensation, and a dry apology. He then went on to state how great Mr. ** was and surely we must be lying because Mr. ** is such a great employee. This told us that Mr. **'s attitude was a direct result of his GM's attitude. I then knew there was nothing that would be gained from speaking with someone with the same demeanor as Mr. ** and decided to call Corporate and request that the district manager be involved in this dispute despite the fact that Mr. ** attempted to deter me from contacting corporate or his district manager, Mr. **.

    Needless to say, I'm glad that I did not listen to him and called anyway. Lo and behold, corporate was appalled by not only the treatment we received on Friday, but also in the treatment we received from Mr. ** on Monday. And, not surprisingly, Mr. ** called today to say that he was going to give Mr. ** a "coaching session." Clearly, he did not feel the need to apologize, offer any form of compensation, or take disciplinary action against Mr. **. Consequently, I called customer service again this morning. I am now waiting for Mr. ** to call me back as well as Mr. **. Hopefully, Mr. ** could make up for this, but I seriously doubt it. So, if you're staying at 7900 Briarpark BEWARE!!!

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    Reviewed May 8, 2016

    I've never experienced such prejudice in my life. GM openly disrespectful to both guests and workers alike. Structurally from eye view it's a beautiful place. However the place is a ticking time bomb according to a few of the engineers that worked and stayed there while building was getting done. It was slapped together... specifically gave it three years before it crumbles down. Scary situation. The owners are aware but hey, the money is coming in so who cares... Aside from that elevators don't work, doors to the rooms don't lock correctly and the pool empties slowly on its own?? Wonder where that water is going??? I wouldn't recommend a stay here to anyone ever!

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    Reviewed May 4, 2016

    Manager Jenifer of Marriott Hotel of whom I personally spoke to and confirmed appointment on 22nd was changed upon our arrival to a smaller room at a higher price. Restrictions did include disabled waiting in lobby from 6 pm until 10 pm for small room to be replaced by a room we could all legally fit in, being forced out to smaller room by 10 am by Jenifer who did scream across a crowded breakfast lodge "How are you and YOUR CLIENT DOING?" My husband of 30 years is the client she was referring to. The booking I confirmed was from April 23 - May 13th. Suan **, Marriott's rep confirm this is typical.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2016

    The General Manager, Mr. Derrick ** of the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, was the most disrespectful and unprofessional hotel manager that I have ever encountered. In a conversation with Mr. ** on the reservation of a room, he was disrespectful, arrogant, and unprofessional. He was also trying to sell hotel rooms on the 28th of May 2016 as high as $700.00. Incredible.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    This hotel claimed to be non smoking, but smoke comes into the rooms constantly. I made them aware of the issue and they did not do anything about it. Corporate did not handle the situation properly and rerouted me back to the hotel. After exhausting the ladder, they said Mr. Marriott was on vacation and didn't know when he would return. What kind of an operation is this???

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    Reviewed April 6, 2016

    I found bedbugs in my room, and was extremely disappointed in the response that I got from the Stamford Marriott management. I had to repeatedly ask them what they were going to do for me, after I had to change rooms at 1:30 in the morning, from a handicapped-accessible room with a roll-in shower, to a room without a roll-in shower. I was unable to shower all weekend, and was told by security and management that: "We don't know what those bugs are." (To which I replied that I DID know, and they were bedbugs.) "We're not authorized to make adjustments to the bill; you need to speak with Donna, the head of Loss Prevention." (I called her 6 times, leaving messages each time, and never received a return call.) "Well, we did give you a new room." (Yes, and it cost me 1.5 hours sleep. I couldn't shower all weekend, and I'm still washing/steaming clothes and suitcases from my trip so as to kill anything I may have picked up.)

    I had to pester them 4 times, asking to speak to a manager, etc., and they finally knocked the first night's bill to zero. When I reminded them that the room I was moved to was unacceptable, they knocked the second night down by half. Very disappointed in how I was treated. They gave me a line about needing to "investigate further & we'll call with the results" but I haven't heard anything, and I bet I won't hear a thing.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Marriott is just horrible. I have no other words that can express how I feel about this company both at the client and partner level. I am a third party, IATAN accredited agency. I work very closely with the Embassies here in DC and book delegations all over the country. I have strayed away from Marriott as much as I can because they definitely don't want to deal with agents like myself, reservations department is horrible, and it's really difficult to get anyone on the phone period.

    I was just on hold with "Group Sales" at the JW Marriott DC for the past 37 minutes, someone picked up then hung up. This is not the first time this has happened either. It's a shame they have monopolized the hotel industry because they are too big of a company to offer any personalized attention to guests and third parties. I am literally walking away with hundreds of thousands of dollars of opportunities and they could care less. I had a potential $200K booking for the upcoming NSS with some high profile VIPs and I couldn't even get this booked despite all the channels I went through. No words can explain the frustration I am experiencing with them!!!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    I made my reservations in December of 2015. Every time I would call back to check on the status of my reservation I would be transferred to the manager handling the group account and I would leave a message with NO return callback. I would also call checked every month to see if I could upgrade to a suite and they would say they have no suites available. On arrival (3-17-2016) there were no luggage carts available and staff stated they only had 3 for the hotel. This was unheard of knowing you have 2 or 3 groups in your hotel and with our group we had 250 people registering. So we had to wait about 20 minutes on a cart.

    Upon my arrival (3-17-16) I was checked in but when I got to my room I learned that instead of a double with a balcony, I have a plain king room. This was no conducive considering there were 2 males sleeping in the room. Room services were contacted and I was told to come back to the desk. I was then place on the opposite side of the hotel (cabana) where I was totally separated from friends (same city) that I arrived with. I accepted the room because I was extremely frustrated.

    Once I returned a cart to the desk I overheard the clerk stating to another customer that there was a suite available and that really frustrated me even more because I had been told there were no suites. I general try to get a suite because of a business hospitality I have for certain members of my organization. I spoke to a representative and he apologized. After the 1st night there I realized that the air conditioner was not working properly so I called for service department. He stated that the thermostat was not working correctly and misreading by 10 degrees and explain to me how to set it.

    On the night I was hosting hospitality a security officer came to my room stating he received a noise complainant. I ask the front desk what was the problem because I was told it was only our group in that particular area and she stated to me it wasn't. I hope and pray that the administrative staff get things together because that was the worst stay I have ever encountered and I stay there frequently.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2016

    This review is more for the valet service that the Marriott Hotel uses more so than the hotel itself. However, Marriott pays for their service and so I feel they are just as responsible. McLaurin Company valets cars for the Marriott on 500 Fayetteville in Raleigh, NC. I trusted they would lock my car after parking it in the Marriott Parking deck especially after being told by the employee he would since that is their protocol. My car was returned to me destroyed on the inside due to someone going through my car because of neglect on the valet employee for not locking it. I know it wasn't locked because my key lock for my car is broken and you have to lock it from inside of the car AND if it had been locked my alarm would have gone off (which I told the employee that retrieved my car to beware of). When he returned it I laughed and asked if the alarm was loud and he responded, "it didn't go off". I then knew that the first employee who parked my car failed to lock it.

    I now am without very sentimental things that were in my car console at the time and can never be replaced. I called the company as I was told to do from the employee only to be scolded from the owner himself for not filing a police report. I told him I was never told to file the report to but to call them as soon as I was home. He responded, "I can't do anything about it until I get the report" in the tone of annoyance might I add. I was an out of towner, who trusted the service of their company, and was very distraught from the incident and never once did the owner apologize for what had happened. I am very upset and will not stop my rant until I feel I have been given back in some way what was taken from me because of their neglect.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I called the hotel 5 times and every time someone puts me through to reservations and then hangs up. The third time I asked a lady "please do not hang up on me as I am calling from Australia". She was the only pleasant person, however I think I got the same man on the other line and as soon as he heard my voice he hang up. I am absolutely disgusted. I called to make a booking for 2 rooms for 5 nights. Obliviously you don't want my business and I would not stay there if you gave it to me for free. This the what I experienced and I haven't even set foot in your hotel. I am sure I won't even receive an email from you. I really don't know why I am wasting my time writing this, but I am so angry and upset and mostly disgusted with your customer service. If your staff are not confident speaking English maybe they should not be in reservations.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2016

    I have been a rewards member for almost 15 years. Today I called Customer "Care" because I made a reservation at one of their hotels, and when I got to the hotel that evening was told my reservation was cancelled. They did have rooms available, but would have to pay a much higher rate because they didn't have the lower rate to offer anymore. The hotel made no apologies and refused to lower the rate. When I called customer "Care" a few days later, they refused to reimburse me or credit the difference to a future stay (next week). There are many choices when it comes to hotels, and today they let me know just how much they "care". Loyalty doesn't matter. They need to rename themselves "Customers: We Don't Care".

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    This hotel is infested with mice, rats, bed bugs, ants, spiders, and other insects. The employees are rude. The customer service is horrible. The rooms are dirty and so is the entire hotel. Rooms are being doubled booked and they constantly have intruders running around the building throughout the entire day. Key cards don't work. They also discriminate against certain minorities! I would recommend no one to this hotel.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2016

    I chose to stay at the Courtyard Marriott in Glen Allen VA, 10077 Brook Rd, for a work assignment in Richmond that would last 9 weeks; because of recurrent problems I left the hotel and moved to a Resident Inn. On the first week I found a dead bug embedded in an ice cube from the ice machine. The manager did act and the next days the ice cubes were crystal clear. However, a week later there was a dead bug on the floor of the bathroom after the maid had finished cleaning. The housekeeping staff did a fair to poor job (yes I do leave tips for the cleaners). At the worst week, the coffee pot was not emptied for a week, they refused to leave new plastic liners for the ice bucket and there was only 1 small towel to replace the 2 bath towels I had used.

    During 1 scheduled and paid for 11 day stay, after 7 days I decided I wanted to go home and sleep in my own bed for 1 night. My clothes remained in the closet. The next day a telephone message stated I was being charged a "no show" fee. At the front desk I explained that the entire stay was paid for. The receptionist said — "Oh yes that is right. I'll remove the "no show" fee." On two separate occasions, the hotel misbilled. They charged the entire stay to my "incidentals" credit card instead of the master work related card paying for the visit. This was brought to their attention once. They apologized, said it would not happen again. It did happen again two weeks later. Although I was to stay nine weeks, I left for another hotel after 6. These events that disrupted my hotel stay may not be a major event for a casual traveler staying for an occasional weekend, but for a business traveler they are serious and would preclude my staying at this hotel again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016

    I called to inform of my unpleasant experience with my stay at Kauai Marriott (ac did not work, mold on the ceiling). I did not get the chance to express myself because the customer service representative was extremely rude and did not seem to want to hear my complaint. For the amount of money Marriott charges I thought they would do better with the rooms and customer service representatives.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015

    They are not very responsible for their work. We check with phone about early check-in time, but when we arrive they can not give us early check-in. So, we need to stay out of the hotel for one night. Tomorrow, we require to fix the tub bath when we go out. However, when we go back they didn't clean the room and not fix the tub bath.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015

    I have a friend who has cerebral palsy, is a Marriott Rewards member, travels frequently, and needs handicapped accessible accommodations. Recently, he came to visit me and stayed at the Marriott in Chapel Hill. He had reserved a handicapped accessible room the previous day. What occurred happens more than not for him when staying at any Marriott location. His room was given to another (non-disabled) customer the previous day! As a result, he needs to relocate to another hotel that has accessibility features he needs, such as a roll-in shower and grab bars in the bathroom. This proves to be a humiliating experience for him, as well as a tremendous inconvenience as he has to get a cab and move to another hotel in another part of town.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

    Hereby we write to you to disclose a severe racial discrimination treatment from Marriott Venezuela (Caracas Playa Grande) receptionist, supported by cellphone recording. On December 7th, 2015, we, a delegation of 15 Chinese employees checked in at Marriott Venezuela. We have been treated unfairly for several times by the receptionist, namely:

    The receptionist made us a fine on non-smoking despite without any prior notice on the hotel politics, the only signboard is written in Spanish and almost most of us do not understand Spanish. When the receptionist Ms. Daniela was making a telephone on another housekeeping employee on why we are fined, they told us "Por qu hay la multa, porque son los chinos (Why they are fined, because they are Chineses)." This has been recorded by my cellphone as an evidence to show to any party concerned. If the hotel managers are not willing to solve the problem within 48 hours, we reserve the rights to disclose these audios to any media and on Youtube.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015

    I booked a Marriott hotel in Puerto Vallarta through the Marriott website for one night and later realized that I had forgot to inquire if pets were allowed - they weren't. Since I made this discovery after the 24 hour cancellation period, I realized that I would likely have to pay a fee (which in itself is ridiculous as my stay was still 2 weeks out) but when I made the cancellation, I was told that the cancellation fee that they mention in small print (but don't give details of) is actually the entire cost of a night stay - $133.28. I feel this is highway robbery. I will never book with the Marriott ever, ever again. There is a glut of hotels offering excellent services and I would not recommend anyone to stay at a place that is basically taking consumer's money and offering nothing. All it would take is a click of a button to cancel my reservation but they would rather hold onto my money. Bad business!!! Greed! Please share with all and don't use Marriott.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015

    I have always stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Boynton Beach Florida. It's (was) my escape and home away from home, until my last 7 day stay. I don't want to type everything as it was a few months ago. I'm calmed now, and forget the extent of disappointment. I cannot tell you HOW many problems I had. Here are a few. The GM kicked my husband and I out (with my 2 yr old)!!! That was the kicker. He kicked us out because he did not want us in HIS hotel because we complained too much. A JOKE.

    My washer broke. Took two days to get it fixed so can you imagine what my "villa" not to mention clothes smelled like? I am a manager, ITB (in the biz) and if it happened to a client or customer of mine, I'd simply have housekeeping pick up the wet load, take it to the main laundry facility and WASH IT FOR THEM - wow. But no, they did nothing... well... Actually LOL they gave us 30 min extra after it was fixed to finish our load after kicking us out. Haha...

    Here's another. I paid for a weekly rate, or I had thought... So somewhere around $700 should have come out of my account. I went to Publix near NY to get groceries for our room and my card did not work. Panicking, I called my bank. They decided to withdraw each night's reg. fee each day... so no AAA discount, no weekly discount, no promised rate, and 6 withdraws so each one was a $36 or so overdraft... Totaling like $1400+. And for Fri/Sat, instead of the weekly charge they took like $300 a night instead of the $117 rate. On top of that, my card was suspended and overdrafted taking like 3 days to put back each error and they refused to take my cash per night. Well OBVIOUSLY my card isn't going to work?! Then calling customer service I was hung up on about 15 times til I finally got a nice old southern woman who obviously knew this was insanity. It goes on and on...

    Here's another one... Took my son to Disney for his 3rd birthday this last September and saved all month planning to use some or all over my accrued Marriott's points. "I APPARENTLY HAVE NONE"!!! Then, while trying to book after I hear this (already heading to hotel) to get my points figured out I have to speak to a "points dept" ONLY open 9-5! My favorite place to stay (for years)... my go-to hotel brand, my points... all ruined, all gone. The GM told the corp he was tired of dealing with it. Really? So until he's fired I have to miss out on my favorite getaway resort and still haven't had time during MY WORKING hours to ARGUE and FIGHT for MY POINTS! Can't someone just call me apologize and give me a week free? What's it to them? I have stayed at Marriott's ONLY since I was a kid with my family. I'm actually not only disappointed, I'M SAD!

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015

    The incident happened to me with my closed friends around while staying at the JW Marriott in Bangkok, Nov 14-16, 2015. The JW Marriott typical high level of service and reputation some guest would receive if we are not Thai or Western Foreigners. It is typical in Thailand culture that people to look down at others or judge people rudely based on looks, dress or what people drive. Unfortunately this incident happened not on some street alley in Bangkok, instead from the staff inside the JW Marriott Hotel. LoL.

    As an Asian guest of any member type, I should receive the same level of respect and courtesy as any other higher member right? Though I should deserve more as a platinum member. I felt like I came to beg to stay. What a damn shame. We came to stay and paid at executive level and we should receive the services that we deserve regardless of any level of member. The discrimination and rudeness from the executive lounge staff I experienced was my first. Maybe in Thailand it is allowed and Marriott's rules and regulations do not apply. I AM a Marriott platinum member and what I experienced was simply rude and unforgettable. I hope this will repeat to others again and can be captured on video for YouTube.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015

    I have been a long term guest with Marriott, Chicago Downtown since the end of July, 2015 to the present time. I have paid cash in excess of $15,000. As you can imagine I have accumulated thousands of points as long as the bookings are direct. I figured since I am a long term loyal guest perhaps management would be able to reward me in a different way to make the distinction between a one night guest versus a long term guest. I did not believe that redeeming points for 3-4 night free stays was equitable.

    I followed the chain of command & addressed this with the Marriott's Reward Call Center. I spoke with 7 representatives, in which 2 of them hung up on me. I was going around in circles to no avail. I reviewed the program, but I needed someone in authority to think outside the box so I called the corporate office & had the displeasure of speaking with Sara **, who from the onset was steadfast in repeating what others at the Call Center had said to me. At one point Sara said she did not understand what my issue was & blamed me for not being articulate enough for her. I again explained the issue I was having, she still did not get it. I asked to speak to someone else & she refused. I asked her to transfer me to Mr. ** & she said all calls come through her first & she was not going to transfer me. At this point I did not have an e-mail in which to contact Mr. **, so I contacted him via his Linkedin e-mail.

    Would you believe he referred this issue back to Sara ** after I explained to him that I already had an issue with her. A few days ago I received an apology letter from Ms. ** fueled by Mr. **. She went on to preach to me the Marriott Reward rules; at one point it seemed like she was talking down to me as if speaking to a child. I don't need to be patronized. What is the saying about bosses? "The Fish Stinks From The Head Down." That applies to Mr. **. Make no mistake, were it not for the employees at the Front Reservation Desk at Fairfield Inn at 216 East Ontario Street, Chicago I would have never set foot there at all if the first point of contact would have been Ms. ** or Mr. **. These employees can teach both of them what "Customer Service" is.

    Mr. ** & Ms. **, need I remind both of you that the money I have paid in cash pay your salaries? Of course both of you get paid in exorbitant amounts, but what do you give your customers in return? A snooty indifferent attitude? Mr. ** you think you're the boss? Think again. The customer is the boss, not you. Oh, by the way was I articulate enough for both of you?

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015

    I cannot say enough lovely things about this comfortable, business-class hotel. The staff were not only efficient and helpful but also genuinely kind and concerned. I was thrilled to have chosen this place, and I hope to go back soon. It was amazing -- in-house services (cafes, take-away coffee, etc.) were all superb, as was the hotel's effort to assist with small emergencies (broken phone charger, broken computer charger, etc.). They were simply amazing, and I cannot say enough good things about this excellently-run establishment! Alberto's concierge crew were top-notch! Thank you JW Marriott!

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015

    I had a package sent to the Marriott residence inn in Ontario to me via FedEx. They allegedly didn't know who the package belong to so am assuming they drew a name out of a hat or raffled who gets the package because they certainly couldn't return it back to sender or fedex right? Well they gave it to whatever guest said that they would take it and of course the guest didn't look at the label to whom it was sent to and decided to open mail that wasn't theirs. Conveniently they turned it to the police so I went out to the police station because the manager at the property said she had no idea what was going on.

    So now the police doesn't want to release the money in Wichita. I have proof it's my money. They question why send it by mail and I clearly said because it's way too expensive to send it by wire especially for that amount. Long story short if you plan to spend money go somewhere you know they won't pull this on someone who's really out there doing scams.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015

    I stayed at the Fairfield Inn in Wilkes-Barre, PA last night and am dissatisfied with the overall experience. First, I made the reservation online for 2 adults and 3 children and the room given only accommodated 4 people. I then had to pay more money to get the room that I originally reserved. I barely slept and had a aches back when I got up. This is not my issue though being uncomfortable is still not expected. While I was inspecting the room to make sure we weren't leaving anything behind, I found a pair of women's undergarment that didn't belong to me. If the staff doesn't see someone left behind an under garment, then they probably aren't cleaning the rooms. When I spoke to the manager, he had the nerve to offer me a discount on my next stay as if I would ever stay there again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    On Oct 16 Friday after a wedding at the bar at 503 plantation St. Worcester, Mass I bought a round of drinks for my guest total was $95.00 that I signed for. The next day checking on my account I was billed $195.00. I freaked out and called. What's pissing me off is that am getting the run around, even the manager doesn't return calls. I did speak with the bar tender. Finally he said 100 was added by pen? I was pissed off told him "what the hell is your problem. You are paying for that not me. Fixed this. You better call me back am waiting. Going viral with this." Advice don't give your card up. Ask for prices. Get names. Check your bill twice. Am not done. Am getting someone fired. Wait for part two... I'll be back.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015

    I called to book my reservation for my race at the Host hotel and I was told I couldn't get the rate because they were all booked up. So I ended up paying $205 for a room. I requested 2 double beds and a late checkout because I was going to be doing the race and wanted to take a bath before heading to back home. When I finally got my keys to the room it was a King bed with no working telephone. I spoke to the manager and she consistently to tell me I order the king suite. I was told by the Manager that all the rooms were booked and if I didn't want to stay she would refund me my money. I told her that it was too late and my race was early in the morning and there were no other hotels available at the last minute that was close to the race.

    Well I stayed and my sister ended up sleeping on a roll away bed. Very uncomfortable! My sister gets a call telling her to remove our items out of the room or we will be charged an additional $185. She missed seeing me at the finish line due to the rude staff at Marriott. I will never get that experience of having someone at the finish line of my Half Ironman. Horrible service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    In August 2015, I visited the SpringHill Suites Hotel in Mason Ohio. As a disabled veteran I have a service dog, I also have two minor children. At check-in, the front desk agent was aware of my service dog. The following morning while my children and I were attending breakfast I was asked to show my ID to verify my room stay. I was then charged $100 for my service dog. That morning prior to my 1 o'clock late check out I decided to go to Target located nearby. Attempting to use my debit card on a $37 purchase, it was declined so I had to use another card. Upon my return to the hotel, so I had to use another card. Upon my return to the hotel, my hotel key would not open the building door and another resident had to let me in.

    When I got to my room, the key would not work again so I banged on the door and shouted for my children to let me in but there was no answer. The maintenance people were staring at me down the hallway as if I were on display. One of them said to me, "miss you are wanted at the front desk." I went to the front desk and in the lobby were my two children and all of our belongings. It was crystal clear that my children were thrown out of the hotel 45 minutes before my scheduled check out.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    On September 5, 2015, I checked into the St. George Courtyard Marriott. Well, on the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2015, I noticed bite marks and welts on my right torso and left arm but, being unfamiliar with bed bugs, mistakenly assumed they were mosquito bites sustained while attending a football game the prior evening. Upon returning to San Diego, I continued to notice new welts and bite marks every morning and decided to consult a nurse practitioner, who surmised that the welts were from bed bugs.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015

    We travel to Marriotts quite often. We travel with girls softball and families. Usually no problems. Tonight we are staying in Fairfield Inn in Wallingford CT. Our softball team returned to the hotel and ordered food to be brought to the small conference type room and eat as a team. There was a large number of people consuming alcohol and carrying on. Extremely loud that the manager did ask them to lower their voices. They never got up and carried on drinking and speaking with inappropriate language in front of teenage girls and younger siblings as we travel in families. Our team was then forced to eat standing up in the lobby while our children basically ate on the floor and small furniture in the lobby. Nothing was done to control the loud and rude group of people. We were told it's a common area and they can't be asked to leave.

    By far this is the worst hotel I have stayed at in the past 15 years of travel. We come to this area often as many tournaments are run in the area. Being in charge of booking rooms for our softball organization I as many of the other parents have spoken about not staying in a Marriott as there are plenty of other hotels in this area whom are very much willing to accommodate our group. And on a personal note, my room was horribly cleaned and nothing but towels restocked.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015

    Everything about the Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC was great with the exception of the bathrooms. The toilets/vanities were designed in an extremely flawed manner (should not have passed building inspection). In order to use the toilets in the rooms, despite gender, one must hold up BOTH the toilet seat and the lid. The vanity comes out (or the toilet is set too far back) too far to allow the toilet seat and lid to stay up without being physically held up by the user. This is both dangerous and unsanitary.

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2015

    The night we arrived we parked our SUV 100 feet away from our hotel room for safety reasons. The next morning I walked to our SUV and I was absolutely shocked. What I saw first was auto glass strewn over the street surface in the back of the SUV. As I approached further I noticed the passenger-side rear door window had been broken out. Inside the back of our SUV where we had all of our high priced fishing rods and reels plus several boxes of fishing tackle was empty. All was gone. Stolen!! Then I noticed the left-hand rear door appeared to be wrinkled where the thieves attempted to use a tool to enter the car but were not successful.

    I reported this to the buffet manager of the hotel because at this early hour of the day there was not a front desk manager on duty. The lady who is the buffet manager told me to call the local sheriff's department because there was an epidemic of vehicles in the Central Valley. What makes this even more unbelievable is this is the second incidence of theft of our personal belongings at this hotel. I contacted Marriott directly and they referred me to the franchisee.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015

    I would like to share my worst and the most horrible experience in a hotel in the last 20 years of traveling. It started with making the reservation at the Residence Inn, Westgate hotel in Montreal, Canada. I had accumulated enough points by previously staying at Marriott hotels so I decided to use them for a brief vacation for me and my family in Montreal. I made a reservation on 7/30/2015 at 8:51 PM using points for 3 nights for a room with double beds. Once I received the reservation confirmation, I noticed that the room does not have a sofa bed that usually all Residence Inn have. We are a family of 4 people with 2 adults and 2 kids aged 8 & 11. I called the customer service and requested them if they could notify the hotel to give us a room with 2 beds or with a sofa bed so that me, my wife and our kids could sleep. The customer service supervisor was nice and sent the request right away.

    So thinking everything is being taken care, we drove for almost 9 hours to Montreal from our home in NJ. We reached the hotel at around 8.00 PM and the receptionist checked us in a room with a single bed. Her name was Ms. **. She said that they did not receive any note about 2 beds and as the hotel was completely booked, there was no way we could get a room with two beds. She told me to send an email to her supervisor in the hotel and let her know of the situation, so she could contact the central reservation. I sent an email to Ms. ** right away from my phone. After checking in and leaving our stuff in the room, we came down to park our mini van in a public parking lot off the hotel as hotel parking was not able to fit our van in their parking garage. We parked and went for dinner. We came back around 11.30pm and that's when the whole nightmare began.

    We went to the room and our keys won't work. So I called the hotel reception from the phone on that floor. The receptionist told me that we could not stay in that room. She said that according to some Montreal law 4 people could not stay in that room so we were locked out. It was totally shocking and insulting! Our whole luggage was inside the room and me, my wife and our two little kids outside. The kids literally cried as their toys and other stuff were inside the room!!

    We came down to the lobby and Ms. **'s attitude towards us was disgusting. There was a total lack of courtesy and disregard for my elite status. At 11.30 in the night I was told to look for another hotel in a new city and with 2 little kids who were tired and upset that they might not get their stuff back. So I frantically started calling few hotels and most of them were either sold out or they were charging $400-$500 a night.

    After almost pleading with her she connected me to her supervisor (Ms. **) over the phone. I asked her if she could do something about this situation. She spoke in a pleasant tone and told me that if I wanted to stay in the hotel I would have to book another room, otherwise they will not allow us to stay there. According to her, it would cost us another $200 a night. It just felt like a blackmail in the middle of the night. So when we had checked in, they did not have even a single room in the hotel and now a room suddenly became available at 11.30 in the night for $200!!!

    As I was reluctant to pay that amount, I asked her if there was any way they could use my points that I had plenty. She said she is not sure that this can be done. After putting some pleading pressure she agreed to call the central reservation. So in next 10 minutes we were given another room by deducting another 15,000 points and our previous room unlocked! The new room was on a completely different floor (Original room on 6th floor and this one on 2nd floor). That was the only option and we just accepted it. My wife and daughter stayed in one room on the 6th floor and me and my son on the 2nd floor. So this was the beginning of the nightmare and horrible hotel experience and vacation for all of us!

    The next day also it was the same story that they don't have room available with 2 beds and deducted another 15000 points for my second room. So I decided to call the customer service and complain about this experience and spoke to Melissa **. After hearing the story she was really devastated with our experience and assured me that this issue will be taken to the highest managerial level and to the General Manager of the hotel. The conversation reference she gave me was ** and assured me that appropriate action would be taken and we will be compensated in some way. Just after 10 minutes the room telephone rang and Ms. ** was on the phone asking me that why I had complained about the hotel. As it sounded confrontational I tried to play it down by saying that I told the customer service representative what exactly we experienced and there was nothing personal. I ended up the conversation.

    It was around 7.30 pm on the 2nd day and I received an email from Ms. **. It said that the next day a room with double beds might be available. It was still a possibility and not a confirmation and we could shift in that room after checkout time. As we were already settled in 2 rooms for two nights and all our stuff being unorganized, it seemed a waste of time and effort to shift everything for few hours for the last night. Also, we had planned sightseeing during the last day for which we had to leave early and come back late. We requested her to keep us the way it was and she agreed. In the meanwhile we were under the impression that after seeing the complaint she took care of the room points and never charged us out of courtesy. We were again wrong and when we reached home another 15,000 points were deducted for that extra room we got in total of 45,000 + 45000= 90,000.

    After reading all the above experience I hope someone in your higher management level will understand what we went through this whole time. Being an elite member of Marriott rewards family for last 10 years, I have never faced this kind of situation. I am sure it could have been handled in a much better way. Best regards.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015

    Waikiki Marriott Beach Resort was rated 4-star on priceline. False and misleading advertisement. The hotel is under renovation. The lobby is renovated but the rooms belong to the 80s. The block of rooms allocated to priceline buyers hardly make 2-star. Broken furniture and bathroom fixtures, dirty carpets, no water in your room, vending machine broken. Worst of all staff and managerial attitude. As a Priceline buyer you are treated like a 3rd class citizen. Your room will be the closest to the elevator or the hotel's noisy air conditioning equipment. Stay away if you value your money and vacation time. Priceline is as much at fault as Marriott. It is Priceline's misrepresentation of the hotel that got us there.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2015

    The Fairfield Inn in Layton, UT is awful. Our first room wasn't even done! The door was ajar and it wasn't even clean. Not to mention the check in time is 3 and the rooms weren't even ready 2 hours later. Our next room smelled like mold and we could barely breathe. Our third room took about a half hour to even get because the maintenance staff only had a few rooms even cleaned. The hotel pool was closed too. TERRIBLE HOTEL.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015

    I am a member of Marriott Vacation Club, which has nothing to do with making reservations for a Marriott Hotel, which I am a Gold Member. Due to some problem with the payment with the Vacation Club they connect the hotel reservation to a totally separate business account. How stupid to discourage use of hotel reservation for a reservation due to a VC ownership issue with a business. This is an issue that would seem to impact a far ranging group of Marriott Reward users.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015

    I made my reservation about a week before my trip. I was given room no. 329, I cannot remember the exact room number. I did not like the room. The balcony was facing a thick bushes, there were tree branches almost touching the balcony so I called the front desk and requested to be moved to a different room but was told that there was no other room with two queen size beds available anymore. However, my friend who was traveling with me with the basketball team got his room changed.

    Moment later, my wife called and complained and right away, they offered to change the room for us. I believe that the hotel management gave me that room because of my African last name, and when I called to complain about the room also, they told me there were no other rooms with two queen size beds available because of my accent. This is the second time I have been treated like that at this particular hotel. I have told the management of my son's basketball team about the way I was treated and we have decided to stay away from this hotel and most likely all the Marriott group hotels for any future basketball tournaments in Tallahassee.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2015

    On calling Marriott Woodbridge about an existing booking made by Booking.com the lady on phone asks me "Why do you people make bookings on Booking.com or TripAdvisor???" "You should book at marriott.com." Hello??? How does it matter how I made the booking? If Marriott doesn't trust such services as Booking.com, Hotel.com or TripAdvisor why do they accept bookings from them? I have stayed at 5 stars and the staff has been polite and courteous under tremendous pressures. Never encountered such rudeness in the hospitality industry. How does Marriott expect me to ever book a room at any of its locations?

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    Reviewed July 29, 2015

    Arrived at the Marriott in Brooklyn Park, MN on July 4th 2015 and discovered dirty boys underwear and shorts on the floor in our room! (So the room was never cleaned before we got there...) Night manager said he would get back with me on compensation (which they failed to do) - like another poster said "you were treated differently since it was ordered through Hotels.com and not directly from Marriott." I sent an email and letter to Marriott after multiple calls to the day and night manager went unreturned to me. Finally their guest services center in Utah said they apologized but felt no further action was necessary to compensate me - talk about poor customer service! I will never stay at another Marriott hotel. They do not live up to their core values "We Put People First" - **!!!

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    Reviewed July 27, 2015

    Fairfield By Marriott Long Island City NY - The only reason for booking that hotel was the car parking that was offered. So I requested to have a spot reserved for our car as we were arriving very late and from very far. On arrival desk clerk Nina declared no spot was reserved and street parking was all we could have - mind you the area is industrial and very shabby looking particularly at night. I requested to see the manager, staff said they weren't on site. As I learned later he was sitting right behind us. I was also explicitly told that whatever Expedia promises - the hotel doesn't oblige to provide. It's Expedia's problem, not the hotel's.

    Next morning we were told to move the vehicle to a temporary spot (that's instead of enjoying the stay and going into NYC to see attractions etc), and to be prepared to move the car again at night. In the evening we found our car struck by another guest's car in the hotel parking lot. Naturally we requested to know who the car belonged to - desk clerk named Nina said she has no clue and most likely car is parked there illegally. However night before I was clearly warned that if I parked my car on hotel property illegally - they will tow my vehicle away.

    It took a total of 3 hours of arguments, no sleep (we are talking past midnight), police arrival to finally get through the hotel staff lies and unwillingness to get the other guest (from moment one they knew who struck our car). The night manager George couldn't apologize enough to the other guest for waking him up, however no apologies were extended to us for keeping us awake, lying through their teeth, making us leave our son alone in the hotel room for all this time and calling the police for this.

    Finally the police officer made the other guest exchange insurance info with us. When that guest started to personally threat my husband hotel staff did nothing to intervene and stop that from happening. Even though it was the hotel's fault that the matter was dealt with in such an ugly way - they were covering up the other guest's name saying they didn't know but obviously they knew perfectly well! We were taken advantage of for being polite and respectful - only when they realized I wasn't taking a no for an answer - they called the guest who struck our car.

    Bottom line 2/3 of our stay revolved around the parking. I did speak with the general manager of the hotel, she said staff's behavior was against all their rules and regulations and she waived the parking fee - all that I was also supposed to pay for too. I haven't seen the credit card statement yet, whether the incidentals $60 was returned - that is yet to be checked. Now I am also dealing with my car insurance because the guest who struck our car is trying to create his own story and is trying to blame us for what happened. Never ever have I felt so mistreated, unwelcome, third class guest!

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    Reviewed July 26, 2015

    N.O. Marriott at the Convention Center ROACH INFESTED. We're from Houston and attending the EYBL basketball tournament. We are staying at the Marriott at the convention center. From the time we checked in, we've been disgusted. They have ROACHES EVERYWHERE. Immediately we were greeted by at least 7 roaches but that was just the beginning. As we attempted to turn the TV screen, more roaches poured out. The amount was so ridiculous that we took pics and video. One would think staying at an establishment like Marriott, being attacked by roaches was the last thing we expected.

    We reported the issue to the front desk. They sent a maintenance employee to investigate the issue. Upon looking behind TV he was able to see a nest of roaches. They then moved us a different room WHICH WAS ALSO INFESTED. We repeated the process with the front desk. The most disappointing part was hearing someone at the front desk say, "We're not moving them again." Extremely unprofessional!!! I guess I shouldn't have been disappointed being that my request to speak to the manager, TV about the issue, never happened.

    As we moved the luggage on the floor, 3 roaches came out and one headed to the closet. We opened the closet and found 4 more in the corner. Again they sent a maintenance employee who was shocked by his findings. This is extremely disappointing, frustrating, unprofessional, unhealthy, and disrespectful. This is the Marriott, this isn't acceptable. Since our arrival we've had to take shifts to sleep, for fear that a roach could crawl on us. We've had to empty our luggage in the hallway for fear that roaches may be in our bags and our nightmare became reality when 2 roaches came running out our clothes. This is a tourist heaven so there should never be a roach issue. I'm contacting you because I don't want anybody else to have to deal with this. I would NEVER recommend anybody to stay here and have to endure this. People need to know about this so that they are aware of this infestation. Photos are available.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2015

    I am a government contractor not traveling as a company employee. I am traveling on government orders for contract instruction. We are directed by our government office at Department of the Army to use the government rate. If Courtyard Marriott needs paperwork to prove, I can provide/show the Contractor Travel Request (CTR) as our orders and proof.

    Reservation was booked on the 25th of June at $109.00 a night online. The rate was then changed to the government / military rate via telephone and confirmed by the front desk. According to the hotel, Unfortunately when the call was made to request the government per diem of $83.00 a night was not available but the best available government rate of $99.00 was, but I was not notified. As you can see, I did everything possible, within my knowledge to secure a government rate. Knowing that there is only ONE government rate at of $83 per night and not $99.

    When I asked at the counter at check-in, I questioned that If I was on a government rate, not knowing that the attendants answer to YES meant NO, or a different government rate, I was reassured I was on a government rate. I am only requesting refund of the additional charges above government rate, because those additional charges will have to be paid by me with my own personal funding. An amount too much or too large of $177.08.

    Please also note, that I also ran into the same situation in the month of June 2015 while staying at Marriott Residence Inn for 15 nights, but the difference was only $3, from $106 to $109 nightly rate. Manager also did not offered the government rate, but did offered the government to a college traveling under the same exact circumstances and requirements. I am extremely upset about this situation, considering I am extremely, or was extremely loyal to the Marriott rewards program with currently holding 86000 points.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2015

    Stayed 4 nights at the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico. Got serious flea bites. I show the problem to management at the hotel. They asked me where I stayed the night before and tried to blame me for bring in the fleas. I sent back to the US and consult with my dermatologist and confirmed that it was flea bites.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2015

    Fairfield in San Antonio tx, you go feeling great about the stay and came home angry. Their clarification of their credit card usage for disabled people like myself. It's like being robbed. I paid my bill and still took my money on the card.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2015

    So when booked our reservation a little over a week before, they claimed to not have received the forms I sent in for our stay. Then they gave us a room that we did not request. What was advertised when making our reservations was a suite with a living room and a separate bedroom. They put us in a room that only had a king bed and no living room. Super annoyed because this is my birthday vacation, definitely not worth paying $722.14 for 2 night smdh!!!

    The view is beautiful, but the service is not the greatest. We requested the champagne that came with our stay and it took them over a few hours. And the robes that were supposed to be in our room upon arrival weren't here either... Our breakfast came to $57.32 for 2 people and it had absolutely had nooooo flavor, I was highly dissatisfied.

    Now 60% through our trip they really show that they don't want us here and locked our room for a overdue balance of $40. Why not address that while we are checking out? I felt discriminated against and racial profiled and now I'm questioning my stay until our original check out due to the hostile environment. Smh racism is still alive!!!

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    Reviewed July 19, 2015

    Stay there 4-5 times per year for last 5 yrs. Check in on July 16, 2015 and check out July 18. There was a group of teenagers (maybe 30-40) who made my stay miserable. They talked in the hallway till 1:30 in the morning and were loud. I called front desk and they were nice and said they would handle it. Talking stopped for 5 minutes and then continued. Bad part was that it was a church group and some parents were with them. Suggest anyone going to this hotel call ahead and verify no kids groups will be there.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2015

    Fairfield INN I 35 South Waco Texas - The hotel was a very clean place. But none of the cleaning crew (the ones who go into your rooms) could not understand any English and you could not tell the the problem you were having in the rooms. I went there to join family and friends and also meet ants in the rooms. My room was on the third floor and I had ants in between the beds on the night stand for two nights. Even though they offered me a change of rooms after I told the maid who did not tell the front desk, I stayed in the room the last night but did not leave any food by the bed.

    My car was entered and belonging were taken out of it in the parking lot. Due to the fact that there are no cameras in the area or in the hotel (only the lobby area) I want to ask if the People are safe just going to their rooms? What keep them safe? As of Thursday debit of 60.00 had not been returned; that was put on hold for the three night stay. Give me some type of way the will keep other guest from going through what I did. Kill the ants and the way the world is today you need cameras to make sure your stay is a safe one. If you hire workers can you please make sure they can communicate with the guest and understand the problem that is going on in the room. Best Regards.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2015

    I checked into the Marriott Los Suenos on July 3, 2015. I used a credit card for the "temporary hold" which I have done in many hotels with no problem. When I checked out on July 5, I was assured by the front desk person that I wasn't charged. Well guess what? Today is July 17, and the hold is still there. After numerous calls and emails, they refuse to help. I was told by an assistant, that it was taken care of. A few days ago, her manager called me (I wasn't available), and said he wanted to make a conference call with the bank. I called him back many times, just get his voice mail. They think because he called me one day, that it's solved.

    The last email the assistant sent to me she kept referring to another card. I don't think they actually are reading my emails. The credit card company wouldn't call an international number, so I am left with a $376 hold on my card that won't come off for 30 days. I think they just hold consumer's money. I read other stories that sound similar. I never had this happen for such a long time.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2015

    It is so difficult to work with their customer service representatives. They are almost never timely in response. Half the time they won't answer the question you asked or they claim they don't understand when it is clear as day what you are asking. And if you dare respond to the email they send you asking for more information (or exactly what you needed in the first place) they won't answer you. It is ridiculous and more than one time, this time delay has inconvenienced me greatly. I am tired of dealing with these people. It truly is a gamble trying to email them. Note: One representative in particular was very unhelpful and would not respond to a second email. His name was Imran **.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2015

    Marriott hotel employees don't provide accurate information. Marriott refused to give me credit for my hotel night stay for six rooms. I spent almost 9000 dollars, but the customer get punished.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2015

    First off this is the highest hotel I've paid for without a microwave, cooler or refrigerator, no sofa. This hotel sucks and I'm not a person to complain much but I am on vacation and this experience was not pleasant for me nor my kids. I wouldn't recommend this hotel.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2015

    Booked this room for a two night stay. They never sent the confirmation.. had to call a second time for it to be sent. I don't know how or why after I checked in they deleted the emailed itinerary they sent. I called to inquire about it and they hung the phone up on me 6:50 am 7.5.15. Also my room and bed was not cleaned and made with new linen after the first night. Was told it had to be requested??? I had the impression that the Marriott was one of the superior service hotel chains and in a two night stay at the Marriott in Norcross GA my perception has changed.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2015

    Marriott has devalued my reward points by an amount of at least $1,000. They have done this by upping the points required by upping the category levels of their motels. One case that I know of was upped from 7,500 to 30,000 points for a stay. They state that they have added amenities that require this increase. Baloney! As a customer for over 45 years, goodbye! I have dropped my rewards credit card as a result and have opted for cash rewards only. I will never be scammed this way again.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2015

    I was a registered guest at the Courtyard Marriott Inn in Wall Township, NJ on June 5, 2015. I was awakened at about midnight or 1 am by 2 drunk males trying to break into my room. I called 911 and the 2 policemen who responded and investigated, located the 2 perpetrators in Room 337. I was registered for Room 327. After figuring out what had happened, it turned out the two very inebriated men had returned from a wedding reception and forgot their room #. They thought it was # 327 whereas actually they were registered to # 337.

    When they could not get access to # 327 with the access card key, they had been given (for Rm. #337). They went downstairs to the night shift desk clerk and said they needed a new key as they they had was not working. The Marriott clerk, without asking for any identification, gave them an access key to room # 327 (MY ROOM where I was in a very deep sleep).

    They went back up to third floor and with key in hand, gained partial access to my room. I had the chain lock and deadlock both engaged. They battered the door so violently in their drunken rage that they somehow turned the lights on in my room and I awoke and confronted them through the partially opened door. Their battering had jammed the deadlock in locked open position. I told them if they did not leave immediately, I would call the police. They cursed me very loudly but finally took off down their hall.

    When the police arrived, they found them in room 337 so evidently they realized thru their drunken stupor that 337 was their actual registered room. The police went down and confronted the Marriott clerk who had illegally given them access to my room and then came back up and explained what had happened. They said they writing a report which would blame the actions of the Marriott Inn for the incident. The real tragedy is that I am an 84-year old man with very extreme aortic stenosis and the shock of the traumatic incident has left me in very poor condition (my family doctor confirmed this).

    In the past 3 weeks I have sent messages to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott and to Mr. Marriott himself, the owner of the corporation. They appointed a liaison, ** to deal with me. Ms ** has sloughed off my charges of negligence and turned the case over to Liberty Mutual, London, KY. A Mr. ** claims specialist assigned a claims # to my complaint. I had never filed a claim with Liberty Mutual. He has offered me $600.00 if I would sign a release form holding them free from any future responsibility. I have refused their offer and am trying to find an attorney to file charges against Marriott Intl. Inc.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    Stayed at a Marriott Courtyard in Toronto (5050 Creekbank RD). Booked via Priceline. Was treated second class for booking thru Priceline but I didn't really care about that. Even though its against Priceline's agreement with the hotel. I checked out with a zero balance. Fully prepaid booking and no extra charges. Again CONFIRMED at checkout. Checking my VISA statement, the hotel charged me $61.02 two days after I left. I called them and they said they never charged me and again said I had a zero balance when I left. I did not use any extras, this also confirmed. Said the manager would call me but that did not happen.

    Called the hotel again after leaving 2 more messages for manager and this person looked it up and said she saw the 61.02 charge and that it was a mistake. How is this a mistake? Marriott employee claims my card was accidentally swiped for room charge instead of incidentals. This makes no sense of course. How did $61.02 come about? Just pulled out of someone's imagination and how is that an accident? The person on the phone was nice and she probably has to take these calls all day. Must suck. She said the manager would reverse it and call me back. Still waiting. VISA says if they don't they will simply reverse it on their end. Obviously this is a Marriott wide problem. Why does VISA not just boot them from having a merchant account? Ban the whole chain. Chargebacks must be high.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    Beside having a proper and excellent resume, I had to fill up a lengthy and annoying database and I applied for many jobs. However I never even had the chance of introducing myself to a HUMAN BEING who can fairly evaluate me! Marriott uses one of these horrible and de-humanizing software program that scan for words and trashes your professional life! I have no idea if, through their web page system, there is ever the possibility to have an interview with a REAL person! My guess is that Marriott hiring goes through completely different channel than their "career" website! I am also wondering if the problem is my age. One thing is for sure: I'll never go to one of their hotels or recommended to anyone!

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    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    Today, I had to book a room by phone. I usually do so online. The woman I spoke to was great. She helped me out with everything and I was able to book my rooms without any problems. She then proceed to transfer me over to another agent. It was for some vacation specials with the Marriott. At first I told him I wasn't interested but would like to hear more. However, all he said to me was "Some people just don't like to save money". I heard laughing in the background and before I could respond, he hung up on me. I found that very rude and I expected better from the Marriott.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    I really don't know why this hotel was rated 4.5 which was why I booked this hotel and was totally disappointed when checked in. Hallways smells and dusty. Am still sick since my stay. Only God knows when their vent was last cleaned. Who is ensuring and checking to ensure regulated hotel rule are followed, particularly this hotel at Courtyard Marriott in Landover Maryland?

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    Reviewed June 27, 2015

    I want to make a serious complain of management of Marriott vacation club Orlando grande vista. I am staying here since 20th June till 30th. My name is **, it's been 6 nights here and every night is a problem night. Since 1st night I requested front desk to put some dark curtains on windows cause of light in all 3 rooms, they said ok but did nothing. The other day I reminded them again, they said sorry and confirmed job will be done soon but they did nothing. Then same night I again called to remind, then they send some maintenance lady who nailed few blankets on the window.

    The other day housekeeping was not good at all. I complained to front desk they said "sorry will inform housekeeping manager", and today when I arrived at my room at 2:30 am in the morning there was no cleaning from housekeeping. I called front desk they said sorry again, but they cannot do anything now as there's no one at this time to clean. These are few serious problem as I am really irritated now and will leave this ** resort. I think there some politics going on to close or default this resort as your staff here is mentally disturbed. I am in 3 bedroom villa and my experience is worst here.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2015

    We stayed at your flagstaff location June 19 and 20. Rates were 199 a little high but room was nice but we came down for coffee in the morning and they wanted 11.95 for a breakfast buffet after paying 199 plus tax really??? And then they put kids above us on the 20th. Never put kids above adults.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2015

    I am a protected Veteran. My job in the military is to write assessments on my observations. My observation is that Marriott Business Services Dept. Ran by ** and ** is that it more important to take more calls, than to provide customer service. I observed the mishandling and the abuse of guest privacy and Credit Card information. People were billed for other guests stays and double billing etc. I have never been in an uncomfortable work environment like this before where I was asked to lie to guest and it was more important to take 70 calls in 4 mins versus take your time and provide customer service. They only had 12 to 13 reps on the phone for over 50 Hotels leaving guest on hold for more than 20 mins. They operate on 4 outdated computer systems. It's sad when you have to look on a sheet of paper to find a hotel code for each caller. Half the time it didn't work.

    ** was the mgr who worked on the assist line and she would get very rude if you called her wanting help after 2 weeks of fast track training they provide. ** also cheated myself and other associates out of time worked. They force you to work over time but ** won't pay you for it. I was contacted by the contract company and told that I should not return to work because they had quality concerns. I never had a warning or anything. This is a very unprofessional place to work and a hostile environment. They also do a project for Facebook .I applied after my first project and was told I was too serious for the job because I was in the military.

    I reapplied 6 months later and explained to the recruitment office what happened and he said, "No", that I was a perfect fit for the job and sent me back for an interview. When I arrived I was met by a lady who brought a large man with her and she said there was a mistake that they already interviewed me in the past and could not hire me regardless of what the recruiter ** said. I asked to speak to a HR director and then was threatened by the security guard. This is how they treat people regardless. I have 9 yrs of service to my country and this is how I'm embarrassed? Unemployed and homeless for trying to do the right thing. Protect yourself stay away from this business! Marriott, Gaylord, Ritz Carlton, and the Ren. Hotel chain could do better to provide better service and the proper care of their guest credit card information and the processing of payments.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2015

    This is my story with the Marriott Hotel Dead Sea. My reservations and payment for the rooms were booked through HotelsCombined.com. Upon our arrival we were all welcomed at the reservations desk. When the clerk checked on our reservations through the system and asked for my passport, and began to explain. He said that the rates that I was able to book the rooms at through the website were not meant for Jordanians. Since I have a Jordanian passport, I would have to make new reservations and pay the higher rate of 145++ JOD per room per night. I was shocked to hear this and rejected every excuse he was making to convince me of this requirement.

    After going back and forth on this for about 15 minutes, and since I had my family and friends standing around me and didn't want to embarrass myself further since I have invited them, I finally agreed to book the same rooms at the lowest rates I could get from them which was 83 JOD inclusive, and that's after the help of one of the employees called **!

    This was just the welcoming ceremony, there's more to the party. After going through all of this nonsense, we finally made it to the rooms. We were waiting for a few more friends to meet us who will be coming to spend time with us but will not stay at the hotel. After arriving, they were all denied entry and were not even allowed to wait in the lobby for their rides to come back and get them. That was such an embarrassment that I would hate to even talk about.

    During the evening we checked with the front desk about entertainment and were told that there will be a DJ and a belly dancer at the restaurant. Most of us decided to go down to have dinner and enjoy the entertainment. To our surprise, and after waiting for more than one hour for the show to begin, there was no entertainment scheduled for that night. When we told the staff that we were informed by the front office about the entertainment, they said that it wasn't true. Not to mention that the food quality and smell of the place were horrible. Everything just seemed not to fit within the standards of a quality five-star hotel. Rudeness, disrespectfulness, awfulness, disgustingness, unpleasantness, and all of the other adjectives that I cannot think of at the moment that would describe our horrible experience during that visit.

    Did you think that it ended there? There's more to it than you think. The checkout bash!! What can I tell you about the checkout? I'll make it short and to the point. Simply said, I was robbed. I was literally robbed of my piece of luggage which had all of my personal belongings including my wallet which contained all of my identification and credit cards. The bag became missing from the lobby during the checkout process. Of course I raised hell and demanded that they call the tourism police. And they repeatedly attempted to convince me that it would take them a very long time to get here and that there's nothing that they would do to get my bag back. I raised my voice and so did everyone else around me, for moral support. Finally they gave in and contacted the police.

    When they arrived they identified themselves and said that they would do everything within their power to get the bag back but they cannot guarantee anything. I began to raise my voice again and demanded that the hotel administration go through their surveillance tapes since there are cameras spread throughout the lobby. After many attempts to convince me otherwise by the staff and the police, they finally gave in and within a few minutes someone came out with my bag from inside their offices. It was the same employee who helped me get the lower rates during the check in process. All I know is that he was the nicest of all of the staff at the hotel and he the only one who attempted to help.

    The story with the bag is that I think, and due to the events that unfolded during our stay, someone decided to punish me for all of the complaints that I was making. And the way to do this is by taking my bag and hide it somewhere until it is declared missing thinking that I would just leave it at that and go home without it. They didn't know who they were messing with.

    After going through all of this, I highly do not recommend this hotel for anyone. I believe that this hotel is desperate need of a staff overhaul. They need to hire more qualified hospitable personnel who know and understand the true meaning of the word hospitality. THEY DID NOT GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!! They Compensate for my money and psychological harm!!!

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    Reviewed June 15, 2015

    Be extra vigilant if you stay at the Washington, DC Marriott Marquis. Make sure to check your bill and your credit card statement carefully. I did not have a car, and they added a charge for parking on the bill. When I came home, I saw that they had charged me for a room that I had cancelled well in advance of the cancellation date. I spent half an hour on the phone to get the charges reversed. And they refused to give me anything in return for the inconvenience this caused me. They have nothing to lose and everything to gain by making these "mistakes".

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    Reviewed June 11, 2015

    I reserved a room and had to change plans at the last minute and give my room to another family member. I called the hotel @ 11pm on 5/20/15 and gave the name of the person who would be checking in (blank) within the hour. I gave the name 2x to the front desk clerk and asked 2x that "blank" would have to present a credit card and my card would not be charged. "Blank" showed up at midnight to another desk clerk w/ my confirmation # but was not required to present a credit card and her name was not on file. Much to my surprise I received an email along w/ "blanks" name on the email on the 23rd stating my credit card was charged. I called later that night and the front desk said I needed to talk to accounting who would not be in Tuesday and guaranteed that I would get a call from accounting and I needed to provide "blanks" information.

    Since no one has returned my call & I only get voice mail how am I supposed to provide this info. And why does it fall on me when 2 Marriott employees are not performing their jobs correctly. If I make a mistake at my job I certainly do not expect the financial responsibility to fall on the client. I travel quite a bit and always have to present a credit card upon check in. Bottom line is Key Bridge Marriott should refund my credit card and assume responsibility for poor employee performance. I would never recommend Key Bridge Marriott or any Marriott to friends, family, clients, etc. esp. when there are plenty of other hotel choices. I did receive a followup email asking for "blanks" information which I provided but unsurprisingly I have not heard a word since providing the information...

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    Reviewed June 10, 2015

    Was asked by housekeeping if I needed room serviced. Said no, put do not disturb sign on door. About an hour later head maid knocked on door. I didn't respond she entered anyhow and acted like it was my fault for not being available to have service which was not required by them. I will not be returning to courtyard Marriott in Richland Washington at any time.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    During my stay at the new Washington Marriott Marquis April 17 to April 23, 2015 my Acura TL car was struck by a Taxi while being driven by the valet driver. My wife and I did not see the accident since it happened right before we came down to receive the vehicle. The Police was called and wrote a report. The hotel claimed that the taxi driver is at fault and refused to give us their insurance information. I called the customer care to complain. They expressed sorrow and promised to raise the issue to the executive council of the hotel.

    Until now June 2nd. I have not heard anything from the hotel and they continue refusing to provide their insurance info. The cost of the repairs that resulted in replacing the entire passenger door and surrounding fenders was $2000 plus $350 for rental car, not to mention the loss in car value and the time off to take care of the repair. I am extremely disappointed at Marriott for their refusal to acknowledge responsibility and for their sub-standard customer care. Keep in mind that I am a gold member that I have been staying at Marriott for over 25 years.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    I am a Chairman's Club timeshare owner who purchased travel insurance through the Marriott website. We had a medical emergency that triggered a trip cancellation. Our insurance request was granted without any problem. However, when it came time to collect, our reimbursement was incorrectly calculated. It took hours on the phone and two formal appeals to get the amount corrected.

    Marriott determines the reimbursement level based on the value of the points - read: annual maintenance fee - associated with the purchase. The crux of the matter is that Marriott failed to consider the amount of the maintenance fee going to replacement reserve. Accountants will understand that the reserve payment is an expense for me, even if it is treated differently on the Club's books.

    MY CONCERN IS THAT THERE IS/WAS A SYSTEM UNDER CALCULATION BY MARRIOTT. I wonder if others have experienced that same thing, or were even aware of being short changed. When I asked Marriott about the issue they remained mum. I will add that we have always been pleased with our actual service at Marriott hotels and timeshares. However, trying to negotiate the Marriott bureaucracy is another story.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2015

    TownePlace Suites Virginia Beach 5757 Cleveland St, NEVER AGAIN. Driving up to the hotel, I assumed that we would have a nice stay. The front desk clerks ** were very nice and helpful. The decor is slightly outdated and the carpet looked worn down. Considering we paid close to $350 for two nights, I expected something a little more modern. I've stayed at many Marriott's and this one was the worst. There was a loud dog barking on our floor which you could hear all the way down stairs.

    The complaint that I have is the housekeeper who cleaned the 3rd floor during the Memorial Day weekend. She had a major attitude problem and did not make up the bed. I asked her to make up the bed. She frowned up her face and said yes she would. When I came back 3 hours later she was still on the floor and did not make up the bed. The breakfast was the typical continental breakfast. We decided to stay at VA beach an extra night, but luckily we just went to the Springhill Suites up the street where we received outstanding customer service from everyone and saved $50 per night. I WILL never stay at TownePlace suites again.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2015

    About a year ago my family and I stayed at the JW Marriott Miami on Brickell. We had 2 rooms. The room my husband and I were initially given had tons of little bugs everywhere. We advised of the bugs and initially the hotel had someone come and try to clean the room and spray and there were still tons of nasty bugs. We had to stay in the room overnight and part of the following day. Finally they offered to change our room. We had our plans interrupted for the day to find another suitable room. Finally we were put in a different room. I hate bugs and felt like they were crawling on me for the rest of my stay. All they offered was a complimentary breakfast for my family for one day.

    Upon checking out of the hotel, I asked to have part of the stay for just our room compd. I was then advised by the front desk that they were not able to comp the stay but we would be compensated equally for the days in reward points instead. Several months later I got a survey, which I completed with great detail about our stay. I never got a follow up call and it was my fault for at least believing that my points would be there for at least a couple of nights when I needed them. Now at this time of year when we are looking to travel again, I checked my points and see that nothing was done. I called Marriott customer service and have spoken to several supervisors and customer service reps. It has been almost 3 weeks that I have been trying to get the points issued to me that I was promised.

    I was conferenced in by a supervisor named ** with the executive assistant to the general manager and was advised a week ago that I would have a resolution the following day. I never received a call back, so I called back. I was transferred to a front office manager who after going back and forth and her being rude, she offered a minimal amount of points as a resolution. I advised the points would be acceptable only has a courtesy for my trouble and not as a resolution to my issue. Another week later and those points have still not been issued either, so I called customer service back and was placed on hold for over 10 min for a supervisor who never came to the line. So I hung up and called the Marriott directly.

    I was initially advised that the executive assistant had just left, as I was told 3 other times I called. Then I was told that person was no longer there and they were trying to fill the position and advised I would be transferred to a sales manager who was taking all the calls. I was again placed on hold for over 10 minutes with no one coming to the line so I hung up without getting anything resolved. That was the last straw which is why I am now stating my issue in writing. We are beyond dissatisfied with the service we have received especially because they are supposed to be a reputable hotel chain with impeccable service. Apparently, that is not so in this case.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2015

    I experienced the worst stay at the Residence Inn. The check in clerks were rude. The valet told us to park in a tow away zone and our car was towed. I will never stay at another Marriott. The GM called me the next day only to upset me even more. Mr. ** only made up excuses for this employees. I will never use the Marriott again. The room smell like sour.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2015

    I recently stayed in JW Marriott Brickell Miami hotel for 3 days on a business trip. After doing the check out and leaving the hotel I realized I left my passports and some money in Chilean Pesos in the security box. I called the hotel immediately and they said the passports were found in the security box but the money mysteriously disappeared. They gave me the passports back and didn't do anything else with respect of the money (equivalent to 400 USD). I was told to send an email to their security department but they didn't even bother answering. Obviously an employee just took the money and gave the passports back. What do you recommend, should I get the police involved?

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    Reviewed May 22, 2015

    Hello, in early March 2015 I booked for June 20, 2015 (1 night) special booking with no refund. Paid in full. April 25 at Midnight called the night manager. Requested that unfortunately the June 20 wedding was cancelled, and that if possible I like to get a "voucher" for another night in July. He (the night manager) said there is no need for a voucher as there is plenty of time and it can be cancelled with full refund back to my credit card. I thanked him and asked to please send me an email confirmation. Had I known his decision is causing me lose a night hotel I would not have canceled.

    Night manager's email confirmation arrived at 2AM on April 26, 2015. I was fast asleep. The following day I noticed the night manager's email. However it did not talk about an actual credit. Decided to give it a few days. Waited for a week but saw no refund in my credit card. Called Corona Residence Inn to follow up. Staff said to talk to Assistant Manager. Left a message for Assistance manager but did not hear back. Called again and finally connected. She could not help and asked me to talk to General Manager. Called the General manager and explained that I was not asking for a refund but rather a voucher for one night stay at Corona Residence Inn. She refused. She said I can call Marriott's head office.

    Week of May 11, 2015, called Marriott's customer care line. Was referred to **. She was pleasant and appeared caring. She listened to my story and agreed it was reasonable to ask for one night voucher given what Corona Residence Inn (night manager) said over the phone that I would be getting a credit. ** said she will ask her supervisor to follow up. Waited for a few days but heard nothing back.

    May 18, 2015, called customer care to follow up. Was referred to **. He listened to my story and appeared caring too and said he will follow up in 24 to 48 hours. Nothing happened. May 22, 2015, called Marriott's customer care. Was greeted by **. He listened and appeared caring! Then went to check my file. After a couple of minutes he responded Corona Residence Inn has refused to give "any type" of credit back and we cannot do anything.

    That was the response from an internationally known Marriott Hotel. It did not matter how & what was my position and whether I was at right or not, the Corona Residence Inn refused my request for a night's voucher and Marriott Corporation's Customer Care just went along with Residence Inn general manager's decision. The Corona Inn General Manager does not see that a good manager is a responsible manager who honors her staff's promises made to customers. Her night manager said I would be getting full credit. Had I known they treat me this way I would not have cancelled my June 20 reservation. Corona Residence Inn double dips on my room on June 20, 2015. This is not honorable. This is rather a pathetic way of doing business.

    I concluded that (1) I would never return to ANY Marriott hotel. (2) Will never recommend Marriott hotel to anyone, especially Corona Residence Inn. (3) That according to Marriott's head office the idea of customer care is just a show off to "appear" they care. There is no such thing as Marriott caring for customers. One option is for Marriott head office to provide a voucher in such circumstances if they really mean what they say about customer care! -- A frustrated and somewhat angry customer

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    Reviewed May 19, 2015

    My wife and I stayed at the Marriott Courtyard Little Rock West on Sunday 5/10/15. Our son was having surgery early Monday 5/11/15. When we checked in around 3pm I called the front desk to ask for an early wake-up call of around 5am. I tried calling the front desk 3 times - each time I could hear the front desk but they could not hear me. So I decided to set the alarm clock for 5am - and it did not work either.

    So about 5:45pm I went by the front desk and talked with the same lady that checked us in and explained we really needed the phone to work and need the alarm clock to work. Told her we would be gone out for dinner for about 2 - 2-1/2 hours and please fix or replace the phone and the alarm clock - OR - move us to another room since we had not unpacked yet.

    We got back in the room about 8:30 Sun night and my wife unpacked and jumped in the tub for a bath. I tried calling the front counter again and guess what... neither the phone nor the alarm clock had been fixed or replaced. AND they had not moved us to another room either. So I went back down to the front desk to complain and was told "Sorry". I again explained that my son was to have surgery very early and some of his family may need to call us in our room early Monday morning. But all I got was "Sorry". Monday morning as I was checking out - the morning front counter person only said "Sorry" - nothing he could do.

    So I called the Asst Gen Mgr ** and talked with him and his comment was "I see you booked thru Priceline - you need to complain to Priceline. I told him that Priceline did not own the phones or the alarm clock at his hotel. And that Priceline could not move us into another room that had a working phone and alarm clock.

    He said - Sorry but I needed to complain to Priceline. He said since we paid Priceline - then we would have to complain to Priceline and see if Priceline would help us out. He said that his hotel would not do anything for us since we booked thru Priceline. And I thought that Marriott Courtyard would be much better in customer service. If someone from Marriott Courtyard would please call me I will be glad to take the call or email.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2015

    It is said the public opinion of an airline is based upon the cleanliness of the seat trays. The same can probably be said for hotels as to the cleanliness of the rooms. We stayed at The Courtyard in Allen, TX under reservation number **... two rooms from May 13 to May 18. Hotel is beautiful and well kept. Rooms are well appointed. ON the 13th we checked in, spent the night and left for our activities about 11:00 on the 14th. Returning to our rooms, we noticed the rooms hadn't been cleaned, or beds made. But the waste basket was emptied and coffee was refreshed.

    Next day we returned, beds were just pulled up... not made and waste basket was emptied. Nothing else. The next day we got the head of housekeeping to do an early make-up and it was fine. Next day... same thing. Wastebasket emptied, bed just pulled up, no vacuuming and coffee pot cleaned. I know this is far below your standards and the reason for my concern. Now I am right now an Elite Member #**, former Gold Member and know Marriott well. This is far below your standards and you should be aware of it. By the way we were traveling with friends who were on the 4th floor and they had similar complaints. But they can write their own concerns to you.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2015

    New Courtyard by Marriott in Charleston, West Virginia - We reserved a handicapped, accessible room several weeks in advance of our stay and looked forward to staying at this new facility on our way home from a trip. We had stayed in a Fairfield in Lewisburg, West Virginia and a Springhill Suites Northwest in Richmond, Virginia in accessible rooms with no problems. We were very pleased with this beautiful hotel UNTIL we entered the room that was not even close to being accessible. That is when the problems began: The beds were very high and were NOT accessible. I would estimate that they are close to 30 inches off the floor. The room phone did not work. The hotel phone number posted on this phone was not correct when we tried to call on a cell phone.

    Therefore, I was forced to walk back the entire length of the hallway to ask if they had any lower beds available. I am mobility-impaired and use oxygen 24 hours a day. The desk clerk called the manager. The manager said the right words but her attitude was that we were wrong and acting in a demanding manner. I told her that "Most people needing an accessible room would be unable to use these beds," which she assured me met the ADA guidelines. She told us that "The architect had met all ADA standards," and further stated that "The beds are required to be this height." She dismissed our comments that "We have not had this problem in other hotels."

    We are loyal Marriott customers and long-time insiders. We found this manager's attitude to be lacking and recommend that she should be required to have training in handicapped customer assistance and in the ADA law and guidelines. We enjoy traveling but are not able to do so as often as we did in the past due to health issues.

    She offered to call to find us a room at a nearby hotel but, when asked, replied that the beds would likely be similar to the beds that are so very high that no one in a wheelchair, or with limited upper body strength, will be able to stay in this room which is incorrectly labeled as accessible because of the bed height. I looked at this location's web page and found a long, impressive list of accessibility feature. What a shame that the most important feature of the room, THE BED, is not listed or accessible.

    It is also noteworthy that the desk clerk advised us to use the door at one end of the facility when we asked how far away our room was located from the front AUTOMATIC door. He did not know the answers when we asked if this door was automatic and if a handicapped parking place was designated at this entrance. The door was manual and heavy and there was no HA parking places. This is THE MOST UNSATISFACTORY hotel experience we have ever had! We were unable to stay!

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    Reviewed May 13, 2015

    Marriott Courtyard Pearland TX - Hi, we reserved the hall for my wife baby shower. The person we talked, her name was **. We been in touch with her for almost a month 9 calls, texts, plus emails. From day first she trying to tell us "you can't have loud music and you can't take drinks in the hall otherwise we will fine you guys." And we keep on telling her we know all these policies. So finally she want her to send the papers on Monday. My wife faxed all the papers. She called us on Tuesday and left us a message, someone else already booked the hall. We both were so surprised looking at each other wondering cos we already have invites but luckily we haven't send to no one because we only told the date to our family and friends but not the real invitation yet. Called her 4 times. Gone to the voicemail. Never called us back.

    We have been stayed in Marriott whenever we go for vacation but not in this one. It's so frustrating. I can't write down in words. My wife is pregnant and I don't want to her to stress. Long story short I'm done with this company forever. Advise look at all the reviews before you deal with them. God bless everyone.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2015

    I am writing to Marriott Corporate Customer service email to share extremely unprofessional and rude customer care experience I have experience by interacting with multiple Marriott customer care representatives at Marriott last of whom was ** at Customer Care line. I called at 10:00 am CST on May 10th, 2015. I am quite surprised that a company of Marriott stature doesn't have a way to track these experiences their customers and potential future customers are having since I was told that without a future reservation number, they can't write any note or do anything about the bad customer service issue I am having.

    It all started when I tried to book a Double room at Fairfield Inn and Suites Brooklyn for May 24th to May 26th, 2016. Marriot.com clearly indicates on the "Choose the Room Rate". Book on Marriott.com today. If you find a lower available rate, we'll match it + give you 25% off. See Details and participating locations. As you can see, the link for details doesn't mention any details on this rate match rule.

    I called the 1 718 522 4000 number and the person had no information on this. She initially told me that the discount is only price match and 20%. After indicating that website mentions that the discount is price match - 25%, she told me that it should have been changed recently and she has no idea. She told me to call World Wide Reservation number. I called the World wide Reservation number and have to wait for 50 minutes to talk to the representative. Representative seem to be extremely overworked and extremely rude and hanged up on me, the customer. She initially told me that the match only applies to regular rates and not on advance rates and after I have explained to her that the page clearly indicated it applies to lowest rate, she told me to call another 1800 number for Look No Further. While I was inquiring about the details she hanged up on me after using very rude tone during our full conversation.

    I called the Look No Further 800 number and have to wait again for 40 minutes before talking to **. She first refused to accept that the terms and conditions are not mentioned on Marriott site. After trying to explain to her that there is no such link on the page for next 5 minutes, I have to walk her through the reservation process. She finally admitted that the link for terms and conditions are not there and told me to browse to another link to get the terms and claim form.

    She further said we can't confirm the lower rate match and after making the reservation I can submit the claim form and its up to the claim processor to check the rate in next 24 hrs. On asking her that rate can change in the next 24 hrs and should I attach a screenshot, I was told that screenshot doesn't matter and they will not honor the match if the rate doesn't match at the time they are checking, and it could be up to 24 hrs after submission of the form. This policy doesn't make sense. I was told if I am unhappy, then I should talk with Marriott Customer service next morning.

    I decided to call the Marriott Customer service this morning at 10:00 am and talked with **. I told her from the very beginning that I have issue with the Customer Service I have received with Marriott and I have proceeded to book the Hotel with Expedia and I am extremely unhappy with how Marriott has treated me. Instead of asking me about the Customer Service experience that I mentioned to her, she told me if I booked with Expedia she can't help me at all, and without Marriott reservation number she won't be of any help. I told her I am calling to share my complain about the real bad Customer service experience I have and am not calling for anything else.

    She insist on try to explain to me how Look Further rates work and that I have to book the Hotel first and then should submit a claim and refused to listen to customer service issue I have, and told me she won't be able to record a complain or make a note of my experience and can't help me any further. After such experience I wished I haven't booked Fairmont Inn Marriott in Brooklyn even through Expedia.

    For such a reputable company like Marriott being in hospitality industry, I am shocked to be treated like this and the rudeness experience at every level of my interaction. I work at a company that use Marriott for our Corporate booking as well. I will make sure they are aware of this experience as well as Best Business Bureau New York. I hope that Marriott Management takes this issue seriously and will make sure that their past customers are served with respect and professionalism and the offers Marriott has for customers are clear and explained properly.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2015

    I am a Rewards member and was issued keys to a one night stay for 139.00. 2 hours later I get a banging on the door from 2 security guards saying we need payment immediately. After being completely appalled at the time of night it was 10:30 pm, I had explained to them that everything had been taken care of according to the front desk. They said something about them needing some more money I explained that my wife would be about 5-6 hours later due to a flight cancellation. So I came down to see what the trouble was. The manager told me that they need full payment immediately to stay that night. So I request a refund and request the corporate phone, it was kindly given.

    The next day I call to explain the encounter to customer relations. They were just as appalled as me and apologized about the occurrence and promise to get in contact with the hotel itself which they did do. Minutes later I get a call from the hotel manager the same one who checked me out. And she thoroughly apologized to me and said it was handled inappropriately and follow up with me. So that's two Marriott employees already agreeing that they were wrong. What should I be compensated for this occurrence? Remind you I am a Rewards member of Marriott of 8 years.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2015

    Please be aware that your car may be robbed during the night at this hotel!! I spent one night last friday at the Courtyard by Marriot, Miami International Airport. I woke up the morning to find out that my rental SUV had been broken in and my kite equipment that was left in the trunk had been stolen. The car was parked in a well guarded, secured (not free) parking lot, just 20 yards from the hotel reception.

    The police came and made a report and said I will not recover anything and that hotel will not take responsibility because they have a sign at the entrance! I did not see the sign, but even if they have it, is worthless. The hotel is responsible for what happens within their property and they were negligent in keeping my property safe. And the police knows about this. I have been doing some research and this is known to have happened in the past. See all these negative reports https://www.consumeraffairs.com/travel/marriott.html.

    The Miami Airport Marriot consists of a large gated parking lot with four hotels inside.We arrived very late that night and were tired because our flight had been canceled. We didn't want to take the bags out of the car because there was no porter, we were tired, and the hotel parking lot seemed very secured, with cameras and well illuminated. I still cannot believe something like this can happen at a Marriott hotel. We spent the prior two nights at The Red Roof Plus which is half the cost and nothing happened there although we left things at the car during the night.

    I asked to speak to a manager but I was not available. Nobody of any authority from the hotel came to speak to me. I asked at the front desk if someone could at least come and vacuum the broken glass from the passenger seats, only to get someone with a pair of latex gloves and a trash bag. How are you supposed to clean broken glass out of a car with a latex glove? I was told they didn't have vacuums.

    I asked if I could stay longer in my room since I had an evening flight and I could go nowhere with the car. I only got permission to stay until 3 PM then kicked out of the room. I couldn`t even make an international collect call because the international operator is unreachable form the room phone. I asked the front desk to get the call for me. They couldn`t either. The fact that I was robbed from the private parking lot of a hotel, and supposedly a 4 star hotel, is outrageous, and on top of that, I was mistreated. I sent an email to the General Manager of this hotel 4 days ago and got no response yet.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2015

    Hi. I went on a hen party on 25 April 2015, there was 10 of us. As we arrived at hotel went to check in, and was told our rooms are cancelled. They said they weren't responsible - it was booking.com. We called them. They said it was hotel we were booked in at Maida Vale and we traveled from West Midlands. Then the manager sent us to the next Marriott can't remember the name and the taxi the hotel booked us took us to the wrong one. Then from there we had to make our way to next one which JM Marriott. Arrived there they said they could not accommodate for 10 of us yet manager from Maida Vale had booked our rooms at JW Marriott. We spent 5 hours to get booked in it - was a joke. They in the end sent us to another Marriott and gave us free wine in 3 rooms and free breakfast, but it ruined our weekend away. Never again.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2015

    Entire hotel and room smells like gym. Not first time disappointed with Marriott. The Marriott in San Juan, PR was like a 2 star hotel. No longer Marriott satisfied customer. Now my clean clothes smell horrible after being in room only 2 hours.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    I'm complaining about the harassment from the Director of Sales and Marketing at the St.Kitts Marriott Resort. I'm currently staying at this resort and I had an issue about the towels distribution so I call the Dir Sales and Marketing after concluding what I called about she told me that she has 3 outstanding payments for me for cancellation. I said to her that I'm not aware of a cancellation fee but I know that I can cancel before 4pm on the day of arrival without a fee and I was told that by a reservation agent. Further, if I had outstanding cancellation fee to pay then I should be notified by reservation long time ago or the accounts dept. On Monday 13th I called reservations dept and I was not told about any outstanding fees.

    The Director of Sales continue by saying they don't have any contact info for me and that's a total lie. Two weeks ago a member from the account dept ** called me concerning my reward account and I didn't give her any contact info, she told me she took my info from my rewards. Please to tell the Director of Sales to leave me alone and I don't appreciate her harassment and her lies she telling on me.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2015

    The company I work for rented the conference room at the Residence Inn in Brentwood, TN. Everyone who attended our conference was very disappointed with the treatment we received. You would think that when a place is being rented for business purposes that the staff would have common knowledge to know that providing excellent customer service is part of their job! Instead at each of our arrivals, we received nasty unfriendliness from the front desk lady and management. We also did not have privacy as they allowed their overnight guest to enter our suppose to be privately rented room from the hours of 9 am-5 pm. I did speak to my superiors and asked that they use another hotel and never use this one again.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2015

    Lake Arrowhead Resort a Marriott Hotel - The Spa facility is unkempt and dirty. The showers, jacuzzi, and steam rooms are either out of order or filthy. There are generally no towels available, and when these conditions are brought to the Spa manager's attention, she makes excuses, blames Marriott, and becomes defensive. Many guests threatened to contact the Health Department. At that point, the Spa manager asked the guests to leave, and informed them that they were no longer welcome.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2015

    Marriott Courtyard - Amarillo, TX - I stayed a total of three nights at this hotel. The afternoon shift customer representative was rude on the first day. She argued with me over the price of the room including breakfast until I pulled up my confirmation email, proving that breakfast was indeed included. She continued her rudeness throughout my stay. There were three people staying in our room and each and every night I had to go to the front desk and ask for extra towels, hand towels, and wash cloths.

    The room was not cleaned. There was hair on the bathroom floor that remained there in the same place for two nights. The hotel did not furnish a plastic liner for the ice bucket on any of the three days. The trash can was not emptied, nor was the coffee maker cleaned out. Breakfast was $7.95 - save your money and go to McDonalds or Denny's. The breakfast was a toasted bagel, a cup of strawberries and a small cranberry juice.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2015

    Have had bad experiences in 3 out of four Marriott locations: Gaylord (Marriott) Grand Ole Opry, Courtyard by Marriott Richmond, Va and Marriott Beach and Resort Hutchinson Island, Fl. In each case, the hotel was ineptly run, understaffed, in poor condition, dirty and smelly. Complaints are only met with excuses and apologies. A visit to the Marriott Rewards website resulted in an inability to get a copy of a bill from a recent stay. Again, excuses and apologies but no results. Finally called the hotel to get a copy of the bill. Top to bottom, Marriott Hotels are a disgrace and don't seem to care.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    Had to have manager clean headboard from much nasty on it. Trying to say they are cleaned daily. Bull. Charged me 12.00 for continental breakfast. Will never stay at Marriott again.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2015

    We checked into this hotel and were told that our one night stay would be 134.00 so we checked in and when we got up the next morning we had the receipt under our door for the 134.00 so we checked out thinking everything was ok. We went on about our day and as we were driving back through Springfield, I checked our bank account and noticed that we only had 26$ left in our account because Marriott had charged us an additional $430. I tried to call them and the phone rang and then a recording came on that said this number was not allowed on this line although my husband's phone would still go through.

    This was about 8:00 at night so we decided to go back over there to find out what was going on. We were then told that we had a hold on our account because our driver's license still had a Missouri address and since it wasn't very far from this hotel they put a hold on our account in case of damages. This hold wasn't even put on our account until after checkout when you can clearly see that there are no damages. This guy was the rudest guy we have ever had the experience of dealing with. We asked to speak with a manager and he said there was not one there because it was so late and he refused to call a manager.

    We asked for corporate's number and at first he said that he didn't have it and when I called him on that he just flat out said that he wasn't going to give it to me. I told him to put it in writing that he refused to help and he refused to do that so I said that I would record it and he just walked out of the room. We ended up sleeping in the car because all the money we had left is tied up with this hold. I had to borrow money from my 18 year old daughter just to make it home and no parent should have to borrow money from their child.

    Also I now have to feed my kids and pay for gas with 26 dollars for two weeks until payday. We have stayed in other hotels such as the Ramada which is where we would have stayed and where we usually stay but they were booked, but this hotel has always informed us of incidental charges upfront and they have only been for 50$ not the entire amount of money in our bank account. I think hotels should be required to inform guests of these charges upfront. In addition to these charges, I checked my account again after talking to this employee hotel and checked my account again and I had an additional $3 more than 12 hours after checkout which I have no idea what it is for.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2015

    Marriott Rewards has recently instituted a change in policy that requires that members who do not have qualifying activity in the prior 24 months will forfeit all accumulated points. They noted that if a member has not engaged in qualifying activity since January 31, 2014 they have until January 31, 2016 to do so before the policy is enforced. Some examples of qualifying activity to maintain active status in the Marriott Rewards program were noted to include:

    1. Make a paid (or redemption) stay at any of our 3,800+ participating hotels worldwide
    2. Redeem points
    3. Make a purchase using a Marriott Rewards credit card
    4. Earn points with one of our program partners
    5. Purchase points

    6. Hold a qualifying meeting or event, including earning points through the Rewarding Events Program

    This change impacts decades-long members of the Marriott Rewards program, and particularly those who become elderly during the years of accruing points. Travelers need to think carefully about their choice of other rewards programs that will enable continued point accrual instead of a program that will require members to forfeit points that they have accumulated over many years of loyal membership. A discussion with a Marriott Rewards manager today resulted in my being told that Marriott will decide each case on an individual basis when a participating member chooses to discuss point forfeiture. However it is a callous and cavalier policy that carries with it an expectation that as people age, they will be in a position either emotionally or intellectually to engage in debate with a Marriott representative about point totals.

    Many Rewards members will wish to defer their use of Rewards points until their later years in the hope that they may still enjoy a quality of life that travel permits. It may be quite possible that during the two years preceding a decision to travel, that senior citizens do not make Marriott Rewards credit card purchases, or earn points with a program partner, or hold a qualifying meeting or event, or make a paid stay or redeem points. Although this policy change does not directly affect me as a lifetime Platinum member, it will affect thousands of others less fortunate than me. I sincerely hope that Marriott will reconsider this wrongheaded policy and in doing so, focus on loyal customer needs in addition to corporate profits. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2015

    Due to a cancelled plane flight, I had to spend an extra night in Phoenix, AZ. I randomly choose the Marriott which was close to the airport. The shuttle picked me up Saturday afternoon and I was able to order a meal since I had spent HOURS waiting in line at the airport. I was disappointed though to find out there was a charge for using internet in the rooms! And then came to find out there was NO complimentary breakfast the next morning. I had stayed in Shreveport, LA Wednesday night at a real DUMP for $46.32 - which included taxes - and they provided a minimum breakfast! Two nights at Chaparral Suites in Scottsdale cost me $190.25 per night and I had a very nice suite with two televisions and a kitchen. I was just disappointed in my stay at the Marriott. I really expected more.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    Never have available rooms at places I want to go. When rooms are available they are for certain rooms with my family I always get two beds. Of course only the king rooms are available. When hotels are available they are 30 miles away from where I want to stay. I get the point system is trying to fill rooms, but I thought it was more of a reward for gold members like me!

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015

    This is the absolutely the worst hotel services provided by the most incompetent staff/management ever (Becca **/Linda **). A "typo" mistake on the inserts (as they claimed) for our wedding invitations as we're bringing business to you by booking 11+ rooms for our wedding day. We've received the inserts with the incorrect date on them, not just the day, not the month but also the year. After the invitations along with the inserts went out to about 350+ guests internationally we come to realize the dates on the inserts are incorrect and when we contacted the hotel to address the matter professionally, we've been treated like dirt and also were told there's nothing can be done about it and to call each single guest all 350+ and explain the situation.

    Why would we do all that for a mistake your hotel/staff made? If the hotel/staff were unable to complete a simple task such as printing the correct date on the inserts, you should've told us and we would've taken our business else where. Your hotel is supposed to stand behind your name and take full responsibility for their mistake just like we're supposed to follow your rules and regulations. Me and my future wife been planning for this day for more than 15 months, and spent close to $53,000 just to have our dream come true. I understand we're just another customer complaint or another case to you, but to us, this is our one day in a lifetime event. Please help us.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    We had prior to arriving contacted Marriott to book our reservations by phone 2 weeks before arriving. We had advised them by phone we would like for the reservation to be for 2/14/15 for 2 adults 1 baby upper level courtyard view as this was for a getaway. As we ensure you we made a few calls to Marriott in between arriving to be sure we had the room we had requested booked.

    We pulled up to the Marriott entrance. We tried to park by front door along with a few others just to have our items unloaded as it was a cold day. We instead were requested by valet gentleman to pay for valet in order to unload by the front entrance as we had a lot to unload on to a moving cart as all we needed to do was just unload and would have then parked inside the covered garage. Instead we were directed to move into the covered garage to park to use elevator to get a moving cart & to bring it down to the covered garage to our vehicle. That shouldn't have been acceptable. The valet should have allowed us to be able to at least unload & my husband or I to wait by our belongings & then 1 of us moved the vehicle ourselves.

    We get inside the Marriott. Only 2 reps at the front desk & long line. Waited 10 min. just to check-in. It was our turn to check-in the lady at the front desk (which wasn't by any means friendly) said your room is handicap accessible & upper floor. As we told her we had made a few calls in between reservation date being made & arrival date to ensure we had the room we requested to be in. I then asked the rep at the front desk why would I have at the time requested for a handicap accessible room. We're not handicap. We had told her we made these reservations 2 weeks prior to our arrival. We shouldn't have even deal with a room change as this all should have been well taken care of before arriving. The rep put us in room 1207 upper floor as requested she said.

    We arrive to our room after speaking to the lady rep for 5 min. & we have a view of a bunch of railroad tracks & no courtyard view the room was quiet small. We called down to the front desk & requested for us to be moved to a courtyard view & bit larger room. So I then went downstairs to lobby to have the keys transferred there's another 10 min. wait as there's only 3 reps at desk.

    As I approached to the desk I was able to deal with a young gentleman & the only 1 available. The gentleman requested for us to go to the other Marriott tower to room 1868. Also to get to your car you have to go back through the walkway to the other tower & same way in order to get to the pool. In order to get to the other tower you have to go up 2nd floor across the walkway then up to the 8th floor to the room. We arrived to our room 1868 & we contacted front desk. This time the room was much smaller than the prior room & the view was no better than the other.

    We made these reservations 2 weeks & made a few calls prior to showing to be sure we had the room reserved as we requested (courtyard view). We contacted Marriott customer service & spoke to a gentleman by phone & he took down all of our info & contacted Marriott location we were staying at & was on phone 40 min invoicing our issues & relaying everything to front desk. The gentleman from customer service said there's room available courtyard view. They’re going to allow us to move to room 618 & for us to turn the room key in at front desk. So again we went downstairs with all our belongings to get the room key for 618. We arrived to room 618 & there's a nice scenic view they consider it the courtyard view.

    By all this time unloading, waiting in line to check-in, waiting in line to move rooms, to move many times our belongings, for phone calls being made to front desk to customer service. We spent a good 2 hours when we could have enjoyed the room we originally booked for & enjoyed the nice relaxing time. As we booked 2 weeks prior to arrival & made a few calls before arrival to be sure we have the room booked as everything we requested for.

    Instead of all the time moving unloading the trips to the lobby in the long waiting times we would have much rather spent that time enjoying the room or swimming or dining in as we had the reservations made prior to arrival to the hotel. The pool was cloudy & extremely cold & we as a family couldn't even enjoy the pool. Marriott Hotel website pictures for the location of Kansas City, MO as the room looks completely opposite for what you get.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    I arrived at the Marriott Fairfield Inn hotel location 4760 Showcase Blvd. Memphis TN Friday February 13th to checkout on Sunday February 15th along with my brother and sister and a bus load of girls Chaperone from Notre Dame De Sion. Saturday we leave the hotel around 8:30 am. Upon arrival back at the hotel around 10:00 pm to find that my room and not been clean. When I call the front desk to see why my room was not clean they ask me did I have the do not disturb sign on the door. I told them, "No I was gone all day," so they apologize and said they would contact the management to see if they could adjusted my bill because of the inconvenience. Did not happen.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    This complaint was sent to the GM, who has not responded from the Courtyard Marriott Conyers, Ga. There were several issues unresolved during my stay at the Courtyard Marriott Conyers on Saturday 14 Feb 15: The room was VERY noisy. (The ice machine adjacent to the room was activated throughout the night. The blower on the heating system in the room sound like an engine modulating to full speed. Music from the other room). The sliding door is hanging off the rail as you enter the bathroom. There was no microwave in the room (this was taken care off after the first call to the front desk).

    I informed the front desk 3 times about the issues in the room. I requested another room 5 mins after check in. I checked in 2:20pm. I was told "the hotel is sold out, there is no other room", "I'm sorry". The noise from that heating system (blower) was so loud I just cut it off in order to get some sleep. I did not get any sleep till the early am after the noise level from the ice machine, music, and the heating system (blower) died down.

    The response from the front desk was "I'm sorry". This was not acceptable and came across that she did not want to hear what I had to say. I do not mind paying for my stay, because I did get some rest (part of the evening). However, I did not get $182.85 worth of a comfortable stay away from my home. I requested to be compensated at minimum 50% off of my stay or a free night in a King suite located away from the ice machine.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2015

    Marriott Plaza, San Antonio, TX - I stayed at this hotel New Year's Eve and checked out New Year's. I was quite upset because I had left my shaving kit. As soon as I discovered the error, I contacted them and they informed me it was not found. Two or three days later Sarah, from housekeeping called me to let me know she had secured the shaving kit and it was in her office. She volunteered to mail it to me the next day. I can only give her the highest accolades possible. She knew the front desk had told me it wasn't found and took it upon herself to contact me. Also, because of a very long wait to retrieve my car, Nickie (?) in the front office accounting department gave me credit for the charge. She was very helpful also. I thank them both for a wonderful job and to keep up the good work. I will most assuredly stay there the next time I'm in San Antonio.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2015

    After staying at Marriott Rayong Thailand from 22 Jan to 5 Feb. Booked through Agoda.com. Our stay wasn't what we expected for a 5 star hotel. Out of the

    14 days we stayed there were 4 Indian weddings with a lot of noise. Each weddings last 3 days also being woken at 6 in the morning because of noise plus 2 company events at the same time. We were asked to move from the pool area and the beach as these were being used for the weddings. Plus one of the restaurants on the beach was closed for the guests a few days. This is not acceptable. We have also paid to stay at the hotel. We will really think twice before going to Marriott Rayong again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015

    I first want to say that I wish a manager called me back instead of a laundry attendant. Anyway my family and I will never step foot on a Marriot Hotel ever again. We have stayed in many hotels and not once have I ever got charged for taking a scurvy blanket out of my room. I asked to see the cameras and they said there wasn't any other. That hallway. WHATEVER. I hope Mr Marriot gets to see this review along with everyone else in this world. Now I have bank fees to fix cause of the stunt that they have pulled. The house keeper should be terminated instead of calling me. How unprofessional can a place like that get. Wow that's all I have to say.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2015

    I recently stayed at the Marriott in Waikiki. I had booked the travel through American Express including flight, hotel, and car. Both the airlines and the car rental had my reservations and all went smooth. Not the case however with Marriott! They had no reservations and although they did get us a room, stated that they would have to bill my card until I cleared this up with Amex. Fortunately this why I use Amex because I know they will come through for me. I had to call Amex several times over the stay because Marriott kept saying that they hadn't gotten anything from Amex. Amex cleared it up for me, and again I have always had exceptional service with them. This was taken care of.

    However on checkout I had an additional bill of parking plus gratuity, ok that's BS but I get it, but also Marriott charges a fee to simply stay at Marriott. Not the room rate, but a $30 resort fee! So six nights not including what I had already paid for the room wanna additional $437! This included a night where I was forced to valet the rental car because there was no parking in the garage. That being said, the valet guys were very nice and very helpful! Both valets Gannon, and Delford were awesome, very helpful, and just really above and beyond!

    I can say though that this experience will assures I will never stay at another Marriott or its subsidiaries again. I believe in fair pricing and given today's social media and online reviews consumers can take back some of the power in these types of situations. I know Marriott could care less if I complain, but I also know we as consumers can have a real financial impact on companies like this that simply bill consumers. I'm a regular guy who wanted to take a vacation like most folks. I absolutely didn't think Marriott would try to rob me blind. Thanks for reading and make sure you don't make the same mistake I did and not ask up front about how much something really costs!

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2015

    Residence Inn gave our guaranteed & paid room away. We were offered an unacceptable alternative. No one at the hotel or the international 1-800 customer service has authority EVER after 11pm according to Marriott.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2015

    First, let me say I've been one of Marriott's biggest fans for over 15 years! WAS. I stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus, NJ (Meadowlands) from Thur 1/8 to Sun 1/11. This time around I was on a tight budget and decided to cash in my Rewards Points for my stay, leaving me with one less charge to worry about on my credit card (with a very low available credit).

    I've stayed in DOZENS of Marriotts (hotel, Courtyard, Springfield Suites, etc.) and have no problem giving my credit card at check-in for "incidentals". This was exactly the same thing I was told as I always had been "We just need your card for incidentals". Great, no biggie. I had no plans to HAVE any incidentals anyway. Instead I wake up on Friday, 1/9 planning to head out to find some breakfast and see I have much less available on my card to use than expected. I look at the history to see two charges - $50 and $60, both dated 1/8, both from Marriott. WTF?

    So I go to the front desk to question this and was told they HOLD $50 a day (first, then why the $60?) in case I have something delivered from one of the adjoining restaurants. Really? JUST IN CASE I order something? I was not told this when I checked in. I never would have agreed to it to begin with. It took me complaining by email on Monday 1/12 to START to get that hold removed from my card - which was preventing my car insurance payment from processing - and it on is available FINALLY to use TODAY, 1/14.

    Six days after I checked into the hotel. I received an email from the hotel manager, stating basically, "Sorry, that's how it is". NEVER before has any hotel held money without me actually SPENDING it on a service first, and CERTAINLY not without authorization. I am still trying to find out if this is even legal since no one to date has advised where I can find this policy in writing anywhere. In a nutshell, I will never use a Marriott hotel again - not when all I get was the equivalent of "get over it" from them.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2015

    My son sent me to San Francisco for my birthday and paid for the room, travel, food, and sightseeing. I arrived in the morning and went to hotel and although the room was paid for I was not allowed in the room because I did not have a credit card for a $100 deposit. When staying in other places I have just agreed to no room service etc. and not had to pay when sign form. My son was not coming in until that night and did not arrive until around 10:30 p.m. The Hotel in Union Square was going to have me wait until that time in lobby or elsewhere. Finally got son on phone between his flights and they took his info over phone and let me in. My son did not believe me when I told him how the clerk had treated me like I was not worth even talking to. I felt like dirt and was humiliated, which of course made me mad. I must admit the manager was polite and at least listened to me.

    My son was staying on after I went home for a convention and after I left I found out that his check was delayed and although we arranged for his room payment they would not let him in the room. They would not transfer the deposit he had just paid less than 24 hours before. I was in flight and could not get to bank. No credit/debit card could be used for his deposit unless person was there to sign was their policy. I finally made it home and sent him cash so he could get off the street. I will have to send him $2000 tomorrow for rooms for conference and hotel says he has to pay a third deposit even after rooms are paid. I know I am old fashioned in not having multiple cards but my house, vehicles, lake lot, and travel trailer are paid for and I bet the snooty clerk cannot say that. He believes me now because he said they made him feel like a street person and looked down nose at him also. They may deal with the wealthy most of the time but the rest of us have feelings also.

    I will continue to use the Hilton which has friendly and more reasonable staff. On top of that the place was not even nice. The furniture in room looked like something out of a soldier’s room on base. Not at all what I expected from one of the supposedly nicer chains. Afraid I could not even give them a one rating. However the website will not accept unless I do. Also unbelievable number of homeless in the area. It was sad and scary at night.

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014

    Over the Christmas holiday, I stayed at two Residence Inns. I had been so happy with the Residence Inn at Barker/Cypress in Houston, Texas that I erroneously assumed that all the Residence Inns were equal in quality. The 3rd night of the trip, I booked the Residence Inn, on Bay Road, Clear Lake Houston. We were given a handicapped room, which they did not tell us about at the desk. However, that is not the main issue. The bed had a most uncomfortable mattress with a hole from use. I slept terribly as did my husband. The water from the kitchen faucet was yellow. The bathroom shower sounded like the plumbing was backing up. I did not receive a survey notice from the Residence Inn, Clear Lake or I would have let them know. The Residence Inn at Barker/Cypress did send me a survey and I rated them highly. Loved the bed at Barker/Cyprus.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2014

    Upon checking in Courtyard Salt Lake Sandy Marriott, the front desk girl had no personality, no smiles, no welcoming comments. We got to the room and the TV dos not work correctly, had to call, The sealed drinking glasses with a sealed sticker that read Crystal Clear..NOT! Both glasses were used and one had lipstick marks, also were two ceramic coffee mugs both filthy what looked grease or butter on the handle, the other had what looked like boogers and food. The shower walls had pubic hair in several places. Just completely disgusting Room 337. Not to mention the room above us had people stomping around all night.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014

    MARRIOT BANGKOK HOTEL - I am writing this mail to you told an unpleasant situation that happened to me in this hotel. In December 15, 2014 I made the check out in this hotel forgetting to take my things from the safe, room 1602. I immediately called the hotel from to the airport by specifying the problem, I was told they would send someone up to check. Shortly after, I have confirmed that they found everything, two envelopes with documents, bank notes and credit cards. I asked him to send me all at my expense, they told me that they could not change the money to pay the shipping but I had to send a form of credit card. Which I promptly did.

    I told him to send everything in one envelope, money and credit cards. In the Safe were about us $700 in various banknotes with majority of Dirham UAE and Euro. When the package arrived from TNT (perfectly intact) I immediately noticed that all banknotes had been removed. I wrote immediately to the Marriot in Dubai to ask what had happened to the notes, the responses were ridiculous: "tomorrow check the shipping status" and then, "excuse us, tomorrow we check with the carrier."

    I find it incredible that your staff have removed (stolen?) my banknotes deliberately after confirming that the notes had been found. I ask you to act with diligence to clarify who has responsibility for this theft. I inform you that I am also taking care to put some reviews for the protection of other unsuspecting customers. This is something very, very serious.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014

    On November 18, 2014 I checked in the Marriott Hotel in St. Kitts, Eastern Caribbean. My wife and grandson were with me. Normally, I would be excited, however as a result of air conditioner failure at another hotel that we booked, I had to make a last minute change in our accommodations. Beginning with Lifts that were shut down due to to a construction project on the premises, a major problem with service at their restaurant, to not being able to contact the general manager after two different requests along with failing to provide protected beaches with lifeguards (due to undertows)! Although, the Marriott prices are higher than most in the area, I was more upset concerning the lack of concern by desk personnel and the general manager. Not only was the treatment that we received well below Marriott Standards, but was not worth what I paid for it! Unfortunately, at the time, I did not have much choice! At seventy-one years old, I have traveled and have stayed in many hotels; many at which were Marriott. This is the first time that I have found it necessary to file a formal complaint!

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2014

    My company held a three-day conference here and had an unbelievable experience from customer service to the delicious choice food! We all enjoyed the in-house restaurant for more than one meal. I cannot say enough to truly reflect the hard working staff I met here during my stay. Mia a sweet little lady who works at the restaurant in the daytime was always ready to run over and take care of you. Other workers in the restaurant who were also exceptional include one of our waitresses who was extremely attentive and knowledgeable. A night manager was able to settle a small misunderstanding between two patrons by taking care of everyone equally and immediately. My events coordinator was the icing on the cake. Jim ** was my partner from day one until after event. Sincerely helpful, great problem solver. His professionalism is unexplainable. The entire experience was great. We definitely will come back again!

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2014

    Attended a brunch on Thanksgiving at the Marriott East Warrensville Heights Hotel in their ballroom. The food was terrible, cold, rare meat, stale pastries, became sick. Had to make numerous phone calls and e-mails for only a resolve of 50% off our bill. Any other establishment would of also offered another meal for you in the future to retain the customer. Manager did not appear to be concerned neither was the corporate offices. What a waste!!

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    After a positive interaction with Marriott Hotels, Maria increased their star rating on Dec. 7, 2014.

    Updated review: Dec. 7, 2014

    As stated in my previous review, we could not enjoy our hotel stay due to the mattress and noise from the elevator. Since my previous post, the problem has been resolved. The general manager, Diane, finally returned my phone call around 5 p.m. yesterday. I have been given a full refund and apology for their error.

    Acknowledgement of a problem by a business has more significance than trying to defend and deny. Thank you Diane of Fairfield Hotels and Suites for using this problem as a teachable tool for your employees.

    Original Review: Dec. 1, 2014

    Upon making my reservations to stay @ the Dover Fairfield Inn and Suites, I made the clerk aware of my physical problems and the need for a quiet room and firm mattress + board for the mattress. He told me it would not be a problem. Upon arriving at the hotel the following week, the on duty clerk informed me my request for a bed board could not be fulfilled. She learned of the problem the morning of my arrival. I told her they should have notified me that morning. I would have made other arrangements before traveling hours to the destination. Needless to say this was too late to address the issue other than getting another hotel. I checked in a little after 2:00 p.m. The event we were attending was in one hour. The on duty clerk stated the mattresses were firm and they have never had a complaint about them.

    I checked in and proceeded to my room, feeling skeptical and under pressure. On the elevator, I noticed the 100% guarantee signs posted as well throughout the hotel. I thought, maybe the bed is okay. We entered the room. I checked the bath area first. Double rings in the bathtub. I contacted housekeeping immediately while hanging up our clothes and preparing for the event. Housekeeping responded immediately. They were professional. However, upon returning to the hotel late, after the event, we discovered the bed was like laying on a sponge. This was unacceptable. My husband and I tried laying across the bed. This did not work. I pulled out the sofa bed. Crappy mattress was found. I tried laying on the double chaired sofa (I'm 5ft 9in). That did not work.

    I called the front desk, asked for a cot. I was going to use the mattress to put on the floor and try to get some sleep. The front desk clerk did not know whether or not they had cots in the hotel. He was new and left all alone to manage the hotel and complaints for which he was not trained. I asked him to call a manager. He along w/ all other employees we spoke to said managers do not want to be bothered???? I asked what if the hotel were on fire. They said they would call the manager. Well... consider me to be on fire. It was suggested we find a hotel in the middle of the night. My husband took the mattress from the bed and lay it on the floor. We slept on the floor with the dusty floor boards and carpet... I have asthma. Yes I did have an attack. Not only did I have to use my emergency inhaler, I also had to take pain medicine for my back.

    Upon checking out, I ask for a full refund. If I wanted to sleep on the floor... Not only did I have to sleep on the floor, we had to endure the dings and noisy people from the elevator directly across from the "quiet room"??? Never again... will we stay @ Fairfields of Dover. Shame on you Marriott. We asked for a full refund. I have to go through hell and high water to get it. To this moment, the general manager Diane ** has not deemed me important enough to contact me. I had to go to this site. I also called the corporate number and spoke with a supervisor Karen ** (she seemed caring). I was told by the front desk clerk they do not have permission to give full refunds. They also do not have permission to contact management on their day off unless the hotel is on fire.

    Finally one of the clerks got an assistant manager on the phone. She carried on a conversation w/ her in close proximity of me. I asked to speak w/ the assistant since I am standing here. The assistant hid behind the clerk. So unprofessional and cowardice. It is now 4:21 p.m. on 12/1/2014... more than 24 hours since I checked out of the hotel. The general manager too busy to contact me and speak with me. I last spoke with the clerk about an hour ago. She says I need to calm down and proceeded to chastise me for my behavior. I have every right to be upset, not ignored. This has been a horrible and painful experience for me. Maybe I will hear from the general manager when she is brave enough to call. I am not going away until I am made whole... 100%. I don't want your points. Give them to some other unsuspecting consumer.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014

    How would you feel if you cancelled a reservation in good faith and later discovered you were charged for the reservation anyway? I made a reservation for the TownePlace Suites Wilmington Newark/Christiana for the nights of October 15-19, 2014. When we (my husband & I) arrived at the hotel at 12:40 PM we were told there weren't any rooms available at the moment. They told us to come back in an hour when there would be a room available. But before we left, they suggested we START the check-in process. We NEVER received a key. They swiped my credit card.

    We left the hotel to run some errands. At 1:00 PM, I called the hotel to let them know we were cancelling our reservations. By 1:05 PM, I received an email message with my cancellation number. Apparently, I was not speaking to the hotel directly but the main reservations number. I explained to the person that we had been to the hotel but decided not to stay. Because I believed my reservations were cancelled, I went online and made reservations at the Courtyard Wilmington Brandywine for the same nights. So it was to my surprised when I checked my credit card bill the next week I was charged for 4 nights. I called the hotel to ask why. I spoke with **, the manager, he told me I did stay in the hotel and he remembered me. When I explained to him that was not the case because I had cancelled my reservations and I stayed in another hotel. I gave him the cancellation number and he told me he would investigate.

    He called me the next day and told me he had to charge me for all 4 nights. I called Marriott corporate and explained what happened. They told me they would look into it. Four days later I received an email from the hotel telling me they were only going to charge me for 1 night because I checked in!! I don't understand how I could cancel a reservation, receive a cancellation number and still be charged. They keep saying because I was checked in. If I was checked in - how come central reservations didn't see this? How is it that I received a cancellation number but the hotel didn't? If ** remembered me, how did he not investigate why we never came back to get a key? Didn't he think this was unusual? Also, I have written letters Mr. William Marriott and have never received a response. This too is disheartening. I want this 1 night removed from my credit card.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014

    I expected a lot cleaner of a place this being the Marriott and given the price I paid for a small single room at midnight. But the hallway to my room was dingy... floor needed to be vacuumed, furniture was pretty dusty... The faucet and shower head in the bathtub looked dirty... may have been hard water stains but couldn't be sure. I was upset that I was not told until after the fact that they would be charging a 30 something dollar "temporary" "incidental" fee towards some sort of possible event...not sure what exactly. I was told that once I checked out, the money would go right back on. But it's been all day now and no funds.

    Also, when I remarked on the cleanliness of my bathroom and the hallway, the attitude of the desk attendant was dismissive. She interrupted me and said she would tell the housekeeping department before I even finished telling her what I was seeing. Then on top of that, I paid top dollar for a drink at the bar and it was pretty bad. Way too much sour mix. I choked it down because I was too tired to mess around any further. All in all, this was supposed to be a treat for myself and it was just mediocre at best. Not sure I will get that "temporary" deposit back or not without calling them. Yeah, I cant say as I'm in any hurry to go to Marriott again. Pretty depressing when you're a poor guy who doesn't get out much...guess I should've gone to the Hilton.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2014

    I bought some airplane tickets from cheap tickets.com and they gave me 50 dollars credit towards any hotel room. Since we were going to a wedding in mobile, Alabama, we decided to stay at The Marriott hotel 3101 Airport Blvd Mobile Alabama on 11/07/14 and 11/08/14. Please note that their website advertises free continental/American breakfast Buffet, I only looked at my booking confirmation number from cheap tickets.com. So we ate breakfast, my husband not hungry at all just had a coffee and some pastry. My mother in law and I ate some food.

    When we finished eating we left 5 dollars tip and started to walk towards the lobby to go back to our room, we got stopped by our waiter who asked us for the vouchers, I said I did not know we needed one since I usually stay at the Marriott Fairfield on business trips and never asked for a voucher. Well I said, "Let me go to the front desk," and there she was the manager Mrs ** the first encounter with a very rude African American Manager who told us we needed proof that the breakfast was included, and she clearly told us that she will not let us get away with a free breakfast unless we have proof. She said we get what we paid!!! If you pay more for a room that is what you get.

    My husband and could not believe what we were hearing from a so called manager. I told her that we will definitely paid but Marriott is misleading in their website, so we ended up paying 46 and something dollars for the worst breakfast I ever had at any of the Marriotts hotel. I am a silver elite but now I am having mixed emotions towards the good image I had about Marriott hotel in general and I am thinking to tell my boss so they don't send more employees there.

    Yes, we stayed there using my points form Cheap tickets.com this time, we paid $167 for both nights but oh boy what a humiliation from a horrible manager. I called trying to speak with her boss but she never called me back. We are hard working people, I am an RN, my husband a current customs officer, Navy retired who did not deserved to be treated that way at all. What a way to treat a veteran on his weekend of veteran's day. I guess you need to verify accuracy on their website before booking with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014

    I purchase a Groupon for the JW Marriot in Brickell Miami. It included a massage (one time), access to the spa, the pool, fitness center and complimentary parking (for a month). I used it this past Friday for the first for the massage and everything was fine. Then I went back on Saturday to use the pool. I got there at 5pm. To go to the pool you have to pass by the spa first because they're together. When I got there there was nobody in the spa so I just went straight to the pool to use it. This hotel only have valet because in the area that is located is really hard to find public parking. I was there for a couple of hours and by the time I was leaving I went to valet to get my car and the lady (who by the way was really rude to me) told me I had to pay $25 for parking. First she said I had to pay for it because I didn't stamp the ticket that they gave me when I first came in.

    I mentioned there was nobody in the spa at the time that I came in and that I could show her the Groupon and she said no that I still had to pay for it. Then I went to the front desk and they said they cannot do anything either because they are separate from valet. In the end I pay the $25 even when I had it included with the Groupon and the lady in valet said, "You can try to get a refund from the spa." I call yesterday Sunday and talk to a lady I believe name Loraine (I believe she was the operator) and she said just bring the valet ticket to get it stamp in the spa and I was going to receive the money back from valet. When I went today Monday to get my money back I was told something completely different by the spa lady, front desk manager David **, and the valet manager (this was between 1-2pm).

    I first went to the spa and the lady there did stamped the ticket from Saturday. But when I went to valet even with the ticket stamped the manager said there was no way I could get the money back because It was from Saturday. They call the front desk manager and he was less helpful and he even said every time I go to use the spa I have to pay for the parking which I don't even know if it's true because the lady from the spa said something different. I was there for 45 minutes going back and forth trying to get my money back but the front desk manager, the lady in the spa, and valet just kept saying that they couldn't do anything for me. I was tired of going back and forth and just wanted the money back. I went to the front desk and told the manager David if there was anything else he could do for me and he said no. And that If I didn't leave he was going to call security to take me out.

    Nobody has ever told me that before and I felt really humiliated. From the beginning all this was really unfair. I don't know if maybe there was a miscommunication but I was only told that the parking was included. Hopefully they don't treat the rest of the guest the way the did with me. Even If I was not a hotel guest but in the end I was still a guest. In the end I left and without getting a refund. And I'm not going back there again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014

    I usually stay at Fairfield Hotels, but I couldn't find one close and decided to stay at the Tyson's Corner Courtyard instead because I thought, well it's a Marriott that it would be just as good. Never again will I stay at a Courtyard and I told all my relatives to not go there. The day my boyfriend and I got there I asked where the stairs were because I do not like taking the elevator and like getting my exercise. The guy at the front desk looked at me like I was crazy and told me he didn't think they had stairs. The first thought in my head was 'don't all hotels have to have stairs in case of a fire?' I let it go though and just took the elevator because the point of the trip was to relax.

    We had our fun then the next morning we were packing up to go. We left and an hour into the car ride back to where we live I realized that I left my mother's day necklace on the tub in the bathroom. I called them right when I knew I didn't have the necklace and told them exactly where I left it. The head maid at the time said that he would call me back. He never called me back so I called the next day and talked to a woman who said she was head of the housekeeping and that she would go look again for me. She went to look and told me it wasn't there.

    So next I asked to speak to the manager because I called an hour after I left and I told them the exact spot that I left the necklace. The manager was never in and I called for like two weeks straight with no answer. Finally I called the main Marriott line to file a complaint and the manager for Tyson's Corner called me back about a week later. She apologized and told me that head maid said she went up herself to look for the necklace and since they couldn't find it there was nothing she could do for me. I know for a fact that one of them stole my necklace but even if I called the cops my family said there was nothing they would be able to do because I couldn't prove it with hard evidence. I was very disappointed because we have left things at Fairfield before and they have shipped them back to us. My family and friends has left things at Marriotts before and if they couldn't find it they got a free night or something. I will never stay in a Courtyard again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2014

    I reserved a room at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs property in October 2014 using the Marriott rewards phone number. After speaking with several people they were able to confirm the reservation and apply 20,000 reward points to cover the reservation. I was horrified when I actually checked out of the hotel because they ended up charging $248 to my credit card and still taking the 20,000 points from my Marriott 'rewards' account.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014

    Physical Assault @ the Marriott in Lancaster County, PA - I am in the process of making noise, i.e., police report /FB posting/local newspapers/hotel cameras...etc. My husband, Oscar **, was physically assaulted on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in your restaurant and your security team did absolutely nothing to help. Ultimately, by the time the police came the delinquent left the scene. The following day, we went to the police which is where I am today to begin the process. This physical assault put my husband's life at risk. His safety needs were not met. We were treated unfairly and safety and security was not enforced or effective.

    If a restaurant at the Marriott is to turn into a dance club the current policy is deemed harmful and posed a threat not only to my husband but to public safety. There are many details to this action and can result in severe consequences. Many details that I am sure was not added in your internal document. As a wife and a citizen I must take action. I was severely distressed even traumatized and still am; otherwise, I would not be writing this email as a start. I will let you lead in the right course of action that should be taken. FRUSTRATED.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2014

    Stay: 22 to 24th October 2014. Room no. 1904. Marriott Hotel - Brisbane Australia. Hotel attempted to charge me for someone's breakfast and drink. This can be rated as a cheat or not? I was vigil and did manual check out and found false charges. Complaint to hotel but hotel mgmt do not understand the depth of an attempt of undue charges to customer. No compensation from hotel for this undue charges.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014

    I recently stayed (Oct 16 - Oct 19) at the newly opened Courtyard by Marriott in Odessa TX. Although the facility was nice and new, I was furious to find that they had charged my credit card $60 for incidentals when I did not charge anything to my room while I was there. What gives them the right to do this? I was not informed at check in that they would charge my card. The usual practice when I have stayed at several other hotels is to give them my credit card number but no charges are posted UNLESS I do charge anything to my room. I travel a lot and this is the first time that a hotel has charged my card for ghost incidentals. I will NEVER stay at any hotel with the Marriott name on it. I have been trying for 4 days to get the charge removed from my credit card. I spoke to Sarah the manager on Monday, 10/20/14 and she assured me that she would resolve issue. I have not heard from her since then. My next step is to contact the Attorney General in Texas and ask for the law that allows hotels to do this.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2014

    Shame on you Marriott Vacation Club. To anyone considering purchasing a time-share thru Marriott Vacation Club beware of Rogue sales representatives that will tell you lies in effort of make a commission. You will feel confident about your purchasing until you book your first vacation and then the lies unfold. Once you sign that contract you're trapped no matter what lies were told.

    Here is my story. Several years ago while on vacation with my wife on the island of Maui, we were approached by a Marriott sales representative, who invited us to attend a time share promotion in which we were promised free vouchers for some of the island activities in exchange for attending a 1 hour presentation, so we decided to take the offer. After 2 long hours of what I felt was a very aggressive sale presentation my wife and I decided to purchase a timeshare unit based on the facts presented by the sale rep, which at the time seemed like a good investment. (We were fooled)

    As we started to use the timeshare I noticed my maintenance fees are going up each year and I was never informed about that. When it came time to book our yearly vacation thru Marriott, I found myself always settling for an off-season week that never worked well with our schedules. According to the sale rep it would be very easy to reserve the week we desired or if we decided to exchange our week, we could travel anywhere in the world because the Maui property was the most desired and can easily be exchange. (Those were lies as well)

    But it gets worst!! This is when I decided to take action against Marriott. The main reason why my wife and I decided to purchase a timeshare was because on the resell value. This is where the biggest lies were told. Now looking back at the well-seasoned sale rep which is no longer employed by Marriott (Hmm I wonder why), the sales representative knew he sparked interest when mentioning the resell value and it being a safe and smart investment, so he quickly reconstructed his sale pitch and focusing heavily on the resell topic. He mentions things like You can sell this unit at any time and make a profit. This will be the best investment you will ever make. This unit is like money in the bank. The Vacation property Market is not like the housing market because vacation property always goes up in value over time. It's a safe and smart investment. Well here I am several years later and wanting to sell the unit, So we list the property with a time-share reseller who has been soliciting us via mail since the first day we purchase the unit. They promised to sell our unit for a $690 fee and they suggest we list it at 75K because of the demand and location.

    After several months of not hearing anything form the reseller I make a phone call, and here comes the excuses. (Beware all time share resellers are scams) I basically found out that the timeshare that I purchased for over 75K has no value at all, and it can't even be give away. Well now I am really upset, the reason I purchased the unit was because of the resell value. So over the last few months I've sent several requests to Marriott's corporate offices, hoping to resolve this issue. After telling Greg ** Manager, Customer Care my story his basic rebuttal is nothing they will do because I signed a contract with Marriott and that's that. Keep in mind the contract I signed was well over a 100 pages and when signing a contract of that size most people don't have the patients to read it word for word, so we put our trust in the sales representative and the reputation of the company we're dealing with, as I did.

    I believed what the Marriott sales representative was narrating to me on the contract to be true. So the sales representative quickly narrated each page of course leaving out anything that would throw up any flags and then pointed to where I need to sign. I put my trust in him and Marriott and I signed the pages as he instructed me to do and we moved on from page to page. (And I got screwed). I have meet others that have experience the same dishonest tactics used by Marriott in order to sell timeshares. If this has happened to you please email me at **. I am currently talking with a news network that wants to run a story on Marriott if you're interested in telling your story like I am, let me know.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2014

    My husband and I purchased a Marriott TS in 2006, since that time our deal has changed a number of times. The fees have climbed dramatically over the years. A few years ago they proposed to owners an expensive "deal" offering to entirely change the way Marriott deals with ownership. They eventually won the right to offer a change to the old owners at a big price, but the new owners I believe, have to buy into this expensive change. The people that are either coming in as new owners, or old owners that opted to buy into the change seem to have an unfair advantage over old owners who didn't take the option. Our contracts says that Marriott has the right to change or MAY CHANGE the contract at anytime. This doesn't feel like a contract to me.

    The contract should have been more forthright and say 'WILL CHANGE MANY TIMES'! False statement? Also, I am in competition each year with Marriott to rent my week as they buy up what's out there on the market to sell off as hotel space. But they say they don't have anything to do with the TS side of things. Seems like a conflict of interest here.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2014

    Made a reservation for a room at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in June that was confirmed with a credit card. Arrived on October 8 2014 at 10pm to be told that they did not have a room, they were vague and then she said that they had 8 rooms under repair, which sounded like a line to appease, I was given a room across the street at the Sheraton. I just called the Charleston Marriott as I have a reservation there on Oct 22 2014 and it was confirmed in the conversation that Marriott had been directed to give rooms to first come, and that they do over book, essentially taking all comers even when they have no rooms, only to move individuals over to other hotels. Since I had called and stated that I would be arriving at 10:00pm, he would make sure a room was held for a late arrival.....it remains to be seen if this will come to pass. Marriott should clearly post policies related to late arrivals.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2014

    We booked a room at the Fairfield Inn Portsmouth N.H. on 9/19/14 with Hotelsone.com. for the evening of 10/1/14, we were billed on our credit card 9/19/14 for the room. We stayed here for one night on 10/1/14. when we checked out I asked for a receipt for the room and received one stating $0.00 balance. Later when we got our credit card statement there were two charges for this same room same day one from hotelsone that we expected, also one from the Portsmouth location that we didn't expect. I have called the manager of this location twice, got her voice mail. I left a message and have not heard anything in response to this problem.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2014

    We have stayed before in the Marriott Stanton in South Beach, Florida years ago and absolutely LOVED it! However this last time we were very disappointed. We first arrived and found tiny little ant like bugs on the bed. Fearful that it might be a bed bug, I immediately threw back the sheets and checked. Fortunately there was no sign of any other bugs. That evening while in the bathroom, I noticed that there were tiny ants on the counter. About 10. I cleaned off the counter, checked around the bathroom and saw nothing. We went out, and came back much later that night. The next morning, I went into the bathroom and was freaked out by the amount of ants I saw crawling all over our toiletries. I immediately called the front desk, who sent up a staff member armed with a can of raid, within the hour. He sprayed the bathroom and stated that it should be fine now. Looking back we should have asked to be moved to another room, however we were only there for the weekend and I wanted to have a good time and not be shuffling my things back and forth.

    Again we left and returned much later and the ants were gone. In the morning as I was trying to get ready to shower and preparing to check out, I was shocked to find our bathroom crawling with more ants than I have ever seen in one place. They were all over the floor, on the vanity, everywhere. Needless to say, I did not shower, I shook out all our things, threw our toiletries away and checked out. We told the front desk of our experience and they apologized for the problem stating "unfortunately the weather causes this, we always have that problem". As I stated I stayed here years ago and never had this issue. I will not be staying here ever again. Although I love Marriott hotels, I will be leery of using them again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2014

    For all those out there crying about how their bad experience was, mine was equally as good as theirs was bad. Checked in late but unlike those complainers who called day of reservation I let them know ahead of time. Was going to use debit card but went against it as I am not a first time traveler and used a credit card as to not hold up my cash for security deposit like a rookie mistake. Good call as I would like most travelers need that cash. Overall had great experience as I guess I do not feel as entitled as most people who stay with Marriott who expect the world to accommodate them and their last minute expectations for holidays and fully booked times.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2014

    Said I smoked in room which I did not. I am disabled veteran. Tried to resolve problem with them. Charged me 250.00 for cleaning fee. I can't afford this. Anyway there even was an ashtray in room. I will not let go. It will be my full time job.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2014

    My wife and I were both attacked and held up at knife point at this hotel. We both had a very sharp knife put to our necks and suffered injuries. The front desk person was not trained and over served these guests alcohol and was also serving after the time they were supposed to. There was no security on the premises and things could have been a lot worse. The response by the hotel's management team after the event was delayed and condescending.

    I also emailed the executive team (Both Arne Sorenson & Deborah Marriott Harrison) of the Marriott and received no response back whatsoever. Perhaps they do not care about their guests. I would say that if you want a safe, family friendly hotel... this hotel is not for you. If you want to go home with ruined clothing and extensive injuries then this may be the right place. Sit by the fire, enjoy a nice drink after serving hours and get attacked all under one roof. I give this hotel an A+ for providing a real life adventure and experience.

    We had a situation, we myself and wife were attacked by a hotel guest at the Marriott Spring Hill Suites in King of Prussia, PA. We are not very seriously injured, just minor bruises and scrapes. It was very traumatizing for myself and my wife. She had a knife held to her throat for no reason. The man had consumed too much alcohol at the front desk at the Marriott. I believe the Marriott put our lives in serious danger by over serving someone alcohol and having no security guard. Let me know what you think. Thanks so much.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2014

    Had confirmed reservation at Marriott Courtyard in Bowling Green KY for one night - September 16, 2014. Upon check-in at 6:00 p.m. I was told there was "a problem with my room". As I pushed as to nature of the problem, the clerk just kept insisting it was a problem. They had planned to comp at room at the local Holiday Inn. I never received a satisfactory answer from him and of course, the manager wasn't on the property (how convenient). After checking-in at the Holiday Inn, I called the customer support number and spoke at length with a representative. She put me on hold and contacted the hotel directly. In getting back to me, she stated my reservation was cancelled by the hotel in order to allow guests to extend their stays. So apparently the problem with my room was there was no room!

    In my past experiences, when I asked at other hotel chains to extend a stay, it was always contingent upon ensuring there was room upon other guests to check-in. I have been allowed to extend and at times, they were full and offered to help me find a comparable hotel. I have NEVER been in a position where I was cancelled to allow current guests to extend. I find it reprehensible and unethical. I find the fact that they cancelled my reservation without even contacting me as maddening. I am a silver elite Marriott rewards customer and even have their rewards credit card. Guess what is going in the trash?

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2014

    Although my issue was FINALLY resolved my impression of Marriott's business and dealing with a complaint was disappointing. My opinion is they should offer more than what the customer was already owed. Being on vacation and NOT being told there would be construction and jackhammering going on, let alone no pool, was very upsetting. My deposit according to them would be mailed the following week which was a lie. Bottom line after that experience, they should have offered a voucher to stay anywhere at anytime if they wanted me to come back.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014

    My husband and I stayed at the Fairfield Inn in Lawton with my daughter and her fiance at the last minute for a family emergency. My daughter's fiance booked 2 rooms (one for them and one for my husband and I) on Priceline which he paid for on his credit card. Upon checking in they asked him for his credit card and without even advising him that they were going to put an "incident" charge on the card, and charged 2 separate charges of $50 and $20 to my room and then tried to charge the same incident fee to my daughter's room. However because all they had available on their card was a $100 the charge wouldn't go through.

    The front desk clerk then proceeded to tell them that they wouldn't be able to give them the room they already paid for since they couldn't charge the card again for the incident fee. At this point because my daughter is only 20, I came down to talk to the front desk to find out why they charged $70 for an incident fee for a 1 night stay and why weren't they told they were charging any additional fee to their card. The clerk finally called the manager. He admitted he made a mistake and gave my daughter their room.

    The next morning at check out when we talked to a different front desk person and told her what happened about the $70 charge, she advised they are only supposed to charge a $20 incidental fee per night and wasn't sure where the $70 amount came from. Had I known there was an incidental fee, I would have provided my own card for my own room. What kind of hotel actually adds and incidental fee to the hotel charge?? She also proceeded to call her manager to see what could be done about this charge and she finally stated that the manager couldn't do anything until Monday 9-8 and would call my daughter's boyfriend back. All the kids wanted was that money back on their card and as this was the only money they had until payday this week.

    I then proceeded to call Marriott's customer service line and spoke to a customer service supervisor named John Joseph, who was absolutely no help whatsoever, therefore when I asked to speak to someone higher than him he told me the only other person higher than him in the company was Mr. Marriott and then later proceeded to hang up on me! Horrible, horrible customer service. Marriott makes the mistake and not one person with the company wants to try and correct it or make it a better stay for us!!

    Oh and the manager (**) of the Fairfield Inn never took care of the charge or called us back on the 8th as we were told she would. All she had to do was call the credit card company and have the hold released so they would have access to their funds. When I tried to call her yesterday I was directed to the assistant manager and she said she wasn't able to assist and that she would have Jennifer call me back the next day.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2014

    I had been a guest at a Courtyard by Marriott... I had paid weekly with my debit card. After three months, I had over 1800.00 frozen on my bank account. This led to numerous overdraft and late fees due to bounced checks in my account... I never had anyone offer to reimburse me for any of my expenses. I had to take it to corporate. I had to place a three-way call to my bank and divulge a lot of personal identity information to get the 1880.00 of non-incurred charges taken off my card and released.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2014

    I had a reservation for the Marriott Courtyard in Oakland, Ca. for August 22nd. I called the morning of the reservation to request a quiet room and said I would be late arriving around 11PM speaking to a woman (don't remember her name). She said she would honor my request. After traveling 17 hours from the east coast, I was shuttled to the hotel with another couple and told they didn't have a room for me, however, the other couple got a room.

    After questioning the manager, she said it was because they didn't have a phone no. and couldn't contact me. I clearly told her I had called and that I was very angry. I was shuttled to another hotel, The Marina Inn, and the Courtyard did pay for the room. However, I was given a smelly room in the corner near the elevator facing a wall. Of note, there were 2 other persons they had bumped who were staying there and they were not accommodated in the type of rooms they had requested. I will not be staying in a Marriott or any of their partners again.

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