Thanks 'toad! Is that the Airport Marriott you are speaking of. I've stayed there and found it to be less than perfect but not quite that bad- filled with cruise travellers and airline pilots and FA's. I met my pilot at the bar one evening there! Perhaps someone came back into their/your room and used the "new" items after they had actually been replaced by housekeeping following checkout? We can only hope. Even Motel 6 gives you fresh toiletries don't they?