Originally Posted by DillMan
When this happened, the "suit" in my room claimed that the cigar/humidor was smoking material and the maid had seen it and he was obligated to investigate. I buy that, but the item in question was, I would have guessed, at least 90% in my bag and in the worst case just sticking out the top.
Even if the manager's explanation is true (I'm doubting him, not you), it's still inexcusable. The Marriott rule is against
smoking, not possessing smoking materials. Even if you had a carton of Marlboros sitting in plain view, that is no cause for the maid or manager to "investigate". We aren't talking cocaine here.
I totally support Marriott's position on smoking, but that should never be used as a cover for such invasive behavior.