Originally Posted by
ohmark
Dublin, where managment has eviscerated the wonderful Heritage Lounge at the Shelbourne according to various FTers, would obviously be placed in your category of "certain European markets."
Alas, it is unfortunately true. I should have stated that FS properties in Paris and London would be spared from cuts. Maybe some additional properties in Switzerland and Germany have not had cutbacks, but it seems like the UK (ex-London) and the low countries (Brussels and the Netherlands) have not escaped the recent downgrades.
Originally Posted by
baglady
After 14 years staying at the New York Marriott Marquis, this is my last stay. I was shocked at the downgrades (I had read there were downgrades, but was not expecting it to be this bad!). No cereal in the a.m., only scrambled eggs, small bagels, asst. other breads and bakery items (small selection), fruit, juice and coffee bar. No more bottled water - there is San Pellegrino in the cooler but the only water is from a dispenser
The evening spread was amazingly bad, yet the drink prices are still amazingly high. I wish I would have kept my res for the Westin TS instead and that will certainly be my choice on my next stay in NYC.
I have had one stay at the NYC Marriott Marquis in 2006, when they had a good offering. I will not go back until it is restored. Well, I might go back in its downgraded state if Marriott's website offers a room rate of $110.