Originally Posted by
hockeyinsider
They may have to "at the minimum" serve instant oatmeal but I can't imagine corporate would stop them from exceeding the minimum, as there are plenty of examples of limited-service branded properties that exceed brand minimums.
I agree with you, that would be logical, BUT, the General Manager of an Element Hotel made it precisely clear to me that on a recent visit by the ELEMENT HOTEL "Brand Police," that she was told, under no uncertain terms, that the old fashioned oatmeal was to go, and that it must be replaced by the brand-compliant packets of instant oatmeal. Kudos to Element Hotels for joining the ranks of Econo Lodge, Motel Six, Days Inn, and the like.
I really do wonder if the ELEMENT HOTEL'S alleged commitment to the environment, nature, and "healthy eating" is genuine, or rhetoric and marketing hype.
A sad commentary, in my opinion, that Element Hotels have been McMariottized.