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Old Jul 17, 2023 | 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by Adelphos
I saw this in a Hilton branded hotel recently - the difference is that I was still given my two plastic water bottles as a Diamond, and the re-useable glass water bottle in the room was offered at no charge.

I also saw this at a Marriott branded AC recently - again, a bottle was offered, with no charge. Each floor had a hydration station.

I do expect more hotels will include water bottles in rooms, and water fountains/stations on each floor (replacing the ice only machines of yesteryear). However, I hope they don't try to charge for it like this hotel did
Exactly that is what that hotel should have done, give us an option. Forcing people to pay to get some water to drink is just insane.

I'm absolutely ok with them providing a free loan bottle to me during my stay as I do support less plastic on our planet. Marriott can put those $14.95 bottles in hotel gift shops if someone is looking for a souvenir.
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