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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 3:05 pm
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Originally Posted by wxguy
I stayed at the LAX Marriott last week and was astounded to find they are charging $1 for each toll-free call from the room. I wrote a scathing letter to the GM, remarking how this is just as onerous as charging for each elevator ride or bar of soap. TOLL-FREE CALLS COST THE HOTEL NOTHING, and charging guests is absurd.

Here's what the GM's assistant replied:



FTers revolt! Do not stand for this. WRITE TO MARRIOTT NOW.
My understand is there are a few tests out there, this one and the pay for faster HSI test...neither is going well (I'll keep my personal opinion to myself on both of these tests)

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