Originally Posted by
hockeyinsider
You could have asked for the operations manager or front office manager, complained and, if necessary, read the applicable provision of the terms and conditions, which differentiate between "continental breakfast" at non-resort properties without a lounge or without an open lounge and resort-designated properties, the latter of which are required to provide a "breakfast in restaurant" if chosen at check-in.
You could have invoked the guarantee. If they still didn't budge then you could have filed a complaint with Marriott so at least the record is preserved. Unfortunately, I suspect most of the guests experiencing noncompliant breakfasts aren't registering a complaint with Marriott. I would also make it known on Trip Advisor that the property is playing games on the breakfast.
By the way, did you get an alternative amenity from this property charging a resort fee that included internet access?
Is this now true for all resort properties, regardless of legacy affiliation? I'm still having trouble after reading the various threads about what is required a resort and have stays in the next couple months at this property and the JW in Orlando. For example - the Westin Punta Cana only gave continental breakfast during my stay in 2018 and wanted an up-charge for full buffet - does that mean it's a violation of the new terms for all resort properties?
I'll also report my experience from this property later this year.