Originally Posted by
NDDomer86
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...
I said nothing about formal wear or business attire. There is absolutely no logic in extending clothing types not meant to being seen in a restaurant or lounge to all clothing types. In fact, it's absurd and illogical. And casual wear is perfectly acceptable to me in a casual setting. The gym and one's private room are not within that definition.