Originally Posted by
RTW1
As I said before.... I value the service of a valet to be worth about zero, in fact I would prefer not to be forced to use them. So I'm not in the category "satisfied with the service". I would rather they all quit because they can earn more somewhere else and I can park my own car....
Someone carrying my bags or bringing me my dinner (my choice to use them) and doing a good job might be a bit different.
At the Andaz, it is your choice to use them, though you may not like the choices you have. You could (1) not stay at the hotel, (2) stay without a car, or (3) park your car off property. If you want to bring your car, you must valet -- part of the package, and your choice to take the package or not.
Likewise, you can't expect go to a nice restaurant at the Andaz and tell them you'll get your own food from the kitchen to avoid paying the server 15%+. Doesn't matter if you have no need for the waiter, or if you're concerned the waiter might screw up your order or spit in your food.