Originally Posted by
sophiegirl
I was recently stuck in an elevator at... (not a Hilton)... . The maintenance man couldn't get the door open. The elevator people were across town...in rush hour traffic. The local fire department's "elevator guy" had the day off. Every time the manager yelled one of these situations through the door I burst out laughing. They offered to try to axe through the door - umm - no thanks; I'll just wait. And I did - for an hour and a half. By that time, I was teasing them to order in lunch!
Was it a great start to my day? Not so much. But things break. When they asked what they could do, I told them to change my profile to "low floor".
Great story
I could see many situations where half an hour in an elevator would feel long, e.g. with claustrophobic/nervous people, crowded/hot elevator, weak bladders, upcoming appointments, departing flights, etc., some more likely at a hotel than elsewhere.
Compensation would be welcome but doubtful, as this property doesn't appear particularly well-run...