Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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I checked with another agent a few minutes ago who checked with his supervisor.
It seems that the opening day is March 7. I was told that if you go on the web site, the hotel is taking reservations (paid room charge or room on Marriott Rewards points) effective that date.
I have booked a room on Marriott Reward points for 3 nights, effective March 9,
What are the chances that hotel will not open on time?
I found out that this (and perhaps most to all Marriott family of hotels in Istanbul) are franchised by Marriott; not owned by Marriott.
I want to email the manager of the hotel about my stay- right now, there is a generic email to the hotel - no response - not surprising as the hotel is not open. The Marriott desk could not find the name or email address of the manager. The Marriott desk could not find the name of a regional manager for Istanbul or Turkey hotels - I wonder if anyone on this forum can help me in that respect.
Thanks.