Originally Posted by
DCBob
I agree with you 100%. Marriott doesn't enforce the rules about dress or taking food back to your room. They should do so for those of us who look and act professionally.
Robes and pajamas are meant to STAY in the room. Lounge around in your room if you like wearing underwear or sleeping clothing. Gym wear is meant to STAY in the gym. Food is to be consumed in the lounge by the member and registered guests - that prevents excess quantities of food from being shared with others who are not entitled to it!
If you think my opinions are harsh, so be it. We have evolved into a society of spoiled brats (at least in the US) and now we are seeing the consequences.
Formalwear is meant to STAY at formal event. Business attire is meant to STAY at your place of business. Dinner attire is meant to STAY at dinner. Wait, you logic suddenly doesn't work does it?!?
For MARRIOTT Hotels and RENAISSANCE Hotels which are usually not upscale properties to begin with, I often see the lounge described as a casual and relaxed atmosphere for socializing and informal "business gatherings". This would to me suggest that, at least by your assertion, casual and informal clothing is acceptable in the lounge. This of course does not mean extremes, but one should not have to throw on their "Sunday's finest" to be allowed to grab a bottle of cheap water, some cheap bar mix, and a plate of stale cheese and mini quiches...