Originally Posted by
flyerfmaz
Possibly, the weird inconsistencies we're experiencing are due to many Marriott properties being franchise operations. The franchisees may have some leeway in determining what constitutes a "remodel" as long as they meet other certain criteria. A good example is a CY I stay at frequently in Phoenix -- it's freshly remodeled but the air conditioners are hold-overs and pretty cranky. A couple of weeks ago I had to change rooms because the A/C wasn't working right and they couldn't readily fix it. What's especially annoying is that these are the older air conditioners that don't have a constant fan option in cool mode. Which means they spend all night turning ON and OFF and ON and OFF loudly.
Those old wall units are a real pain. Not only for their constant cycling but also because they are almost always pointed at the person sitting at the desk. I know, if they get rid of the desk then there can't be a person sitting there suffering from the air conditioning blowing right on them.
