Originally Posted by
Fleck
On this forum?
1. Act like this is the first time in history an elevator broke. Be as melodramatic as possible: You've serious mental anguish; you missed your non-GMO, gluten free snack time; you are claustrophobic (of course); you had to wee wee and believe there is bladder/urethra damage.
2. Send Marriott a bill for your time, which you have calculated per waking hour. We are all highly sought after consultants. 30 minutes for most of here starts at 1750 US.
3. Beg for points and a free stay.
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+1
I was laughing when I read the OP because I couldn't believe I was on Flyertalk and
transportprof was totally happy with a 1-night upgrade.