Sheraton Rhodes, Greece [Master Thread]
Jul 7, 2022, 6:03 am
#91
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I definitely considered that but no. The security guard could just have asked the front desk to charge my card while I waited at the gate but no, they asked me to go back there and handed me a receipt already printed. Nothing else was required from me other than showing up.
Jul 7, 2022, 7:59 am
#92
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Did you consider that if there was a fraud issue they could prove that you were at the front desk this way? Do you really think the security guard at the front gate has the authority to get the front desk to charge your credit card? Carrying this further...why not ask housekeeping to call the front desk to run your credit card? I don't understand what the big deal is...yes it was an inconvenience but I think worse things can happen in life than being asked to return to the front desk to actually check out in person....and you made your flight so all is good.
If you are referring to CCTV footage, well they got that when I checked in. I know it's not a big deal but you probably would feel differently when your flight is departing in 45 mins in this summer rush.
Jul 7, 2022, 8:58 am
#93
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How is check out in person prove or disapprove anything? They only gave me a POS slip. I didn't sign anything. I would perhaps understand more if they sighted my credit card again or had me PIN the machine.
If you are referring to CCTV footage, well they got that when I checked in. I know it's not a big deal but you probably would feel differently when your flight is departing in 45 mins in this summer rush.
If you are referring to CCTV footage, well they got that when I checked in. I know it's not a big deal but you probably would feel differently when your flight is departing in 45 mins in this summer rush.
Jul 7, 2022, 9:13 am
#94
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Time to move on an stick a fork in it and be done with it! You didn't miss your flight even though you didn't leave adequate time so no sense in debating this any longer. Not sure what your objective is in continuing to pushing this issue.....if you want the hotel to change their policy because you didn't like it....that's not going to happen.
Jul 12, 2022, 6:07 am
#96
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Sorry to hear you were disappointed but did you not research this before deciding to going to Rhodes? I'm not an expert on Greek holidays (even though we have been there numerous times) but it is generally known that Rhodes is more of a mass European package tourist destination. There are likely more luxurious options on Rhodes but they are going to not be in the areas with mass tourism. It's kind of like booking a trip to Mallorca and staying in El Arenal vs staying on the other side of the island.
Jul 12, 2022, 6:50 am
#97
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Sorry to hear you were disappointed but did you not research this before deciding to going to Rhodes? I'm not an expert on Greek holidays (even though we have been there numerous times) but it is generally known that Rhodes is more of a mass European package tourist destination. There are likely more luxurious options on Rhodes but they are going to not be in the areas with mass tourism. It's kind of like booking a trip to Mallorca and staying in El Arenal vs staying on the other side of the island.
Jul 12, 2022, 10:11 am
#98
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I mean Rhodes is no Santorini or Mikonos but I really enjoyed the history there and I think it's a very cute island with some amazing food and views of the Aegan. Researching a little bit beforehand helps a lot but I can understand your disappointment if you had high expectations after visiting Mikonos or Santorini.
Jul 12, 2022, 10:26 am
#99
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Jul 12, 2022, 2:19 pm
#100
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Jul 12, 2022, 2:24 pm
#101
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i was in vedema Santorini a couple days ago and hated it. I’m in mystique now and it’s amazing. Will be in domes of Elounda and blue palace Crete next week. Hopefully it’s cool. Will be my first time
Jul 12, 2022, 4:06 pm
#102
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Thats a lot of hopping around. Trying to get in every Marriott Group hotel on one trip? How long are you staying at each? We’ve done all but Vedema but not on one trip. Why would you do BP and DoE on one trip when they are essentially next to each other?
Jul 12, 2022, 4:56 pm
#104
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5 nights mystique
3 nights domes Elounda
2 nights blue palace
Jul 12, 2022, 5:26 pm
#105
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