Since the original poster reported this highly odd occurrence over a week ago, there has not been a single reported instance of a Platinum Elite or higher Marriott Bonv°y member being prematurely ejected from a room in contravention of the 16:00 guarantee set forth in our Terms and Conditions.

That is to be expected, despite those FlyerTalkers who love to speculate about, discuss, rationalize, and defend almost non-existent violations by errant Marriott hotels.

As pointed out upthread, the prudent preparation to avoid being "struck by lightning" is to make it a habit and always use that door latch. Every single time. Bonv°y!