May 10, 2017, 9:21 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
Hotel email address: [email protected]
The property now provides $15/person credit in the restaurant, which will basically cover cereal & coffee.
Per Flyman:
They don't have the Executive Lounge while they have Executive Level rooms. What they have is an office-style galley on near the elevators on the Executive Level (15/16th floor) where you'll find coffee machine (powdered, not real milk), filtered room-temp water, whole fruit, and snack. In the mornings, they place ONE type of pastry (muffin/donut) and 1 type of juice - their version of continental breakfast. Plat/Gold can get to those floors (if your room is not on the Exec Level) by swiping your room key in the elevator.
The bar has happy hours everyday (4:30-6:30p), and seems to be popular with non-hotel guests as well.
Caution: make sure you get the room type you booked. FDM says there are errors between what Marriott shows for room types and what the hotel actually has.
TIP: From guest room elevator, don't take the elevator to the floor that says 'retail' it's not the ground and is currently a hallway with linens and storage, no way to exit to street. To exit the hotel go to lobby level (2nd) then take escalator to street.
TIP: Kona Coffee Purveyors is a great spot for coffee and pastries (sweet & savory). Exit the hotel and turn right. Just a few doors down, in front of the International Marketplace.
This email should work for contacting the hotel/requests:
[email protected]
The property now provides $15/person credit in the restaurant, which will basically cover cereal & coffee.
Per Flyman:
They don't have the Executive Lounge while they have Executive Level rooms. What they have is an office-style galley on near the elevators on the Executive Level (15/16th floor) where you'll find coffee machine (powdered, not real milk), filtered room-temp water, whole fruit, and snack. In the mornings, they place ONE type of pastry (muffin/donut) and 1 type of juice - their version of continental breakfast. Plat/Gold can get to those floors (if your room is not on the Exec Level) by swiping your room key in the elevator.
The bar has happy hours everyday (4:30-6:30p), and seems to be popular with non-hotel guests as well.
Caution: make sure you get the room type you booked. FDM says there are errors between what Marriott shows for room types and what the hotel actually has.
TIP: From guest room elevator, don't take the elevator to the floor that says 'retail' it's not the ground and is currently a hallway with linens and storage, no way to exit to street. To exit the hotel go to lobby level (2nd) then take escalator to street.
TIP: Kona Coffee Purveyors is a great spot for coffee and pastries (sweet & savory). Exit the hotel and turn right. Just a few doors down, in front of the International Marketplace.
This email should work for contacting the hotel/requests:
[email protected]
The Laylow, Autograph Collection -- Honolulu/Waikiki, Hawaii [Master Thread]
Jun 2, 2017, 4:25 pm
#152
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There is a basic core of service and competence a hotel must have before it can try to be trendy, unique or different... or Autograph. The Lay Low fails in the basic core. Marriott should be embarrassed to associate with such core unprofessionalism and should take immediate steps to use its vast resources (now with Starwood) to bring some competence to the Lay Low.
Some data points:
Only 2 elevators = long waits
Elevator: no key needed, everyone can walk up to any floor
My room key didn't work, had to call down for a functional one
"Food" on the Executive Level is like dry dog food
Not given room type booked, actually had a downgrade, and clearly no upgrades for MR Platinum members
Pool doesn't appear to get any sun as it's surrounded by a parking structure or a tall building on each side
E Komo Mai Amenity box is nice, fun branded flip flops but does not make up for the resort fee
Nothing in gift shop has price tags; nice stuff but how do they expect to sell anything without price tags or signs listing prices?
Exec floor: coffee machine uses milk powder, 'filtered' water tap is just that, not even refrigerated, no hot or carbonated option. Didn't seem to be refreshed very often (my room was literally next to the pantry area)
Great bed, a little harder than a Westin Heavenly bed but overall great comfort and sleep
Bath amenities great (no parabens, etc.)
Entrance to restaurant is awkward, not clear how to get there so most people walk between 2 plants. No signage.
No DnD sign in room
Left bedside lamp non-functional
No Mormon literature, nor bible, just books on Hawaiian and Surf Culture
Some data points:
Only 2 elevators = long waits
Elevator: no key needed, everyone can walk up to any floor
My room key didn't work, had to call down for a functional one
"Food" on the Executive Level is like dry dog food
Not given room type booked, actually had a downgrade, and clearly no upgrades for MR Platinum members
Pool doesn't appear to get any sun as it's surrounded by a parking structure or a tall building on each side
E Komo Mai Amenity box is nice, fun branded flip flops but does not make up for the resort fee
Nothing in gift shop has price tags; nice stuff but how do they expect to sell anything without price tags or signs listing prices?
Exec floor: coffee machine uses milk powder, 'filtered' water tap is just that, not even refrigerated, no hot or carbonated option. Didn't seem to be refreshed very often (my room was literally next to the pantry area)
Great bed, a little harder than a Westin Heavenly bed but overall great comfort and sleep
Bath amenities great (no parabens, etc.)
Entrance to restaurant is awkward, not clear how to get there so most people walk between 2 plants. No signage.
No DnD sign in room
Left bedside lamp non-functional
No Mormon literature, nor bible, just books on Hawaiian and Surf Culture
[email protected]
Jun 2, 2017, 4:33 pm
#153
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Time to email Marriott customer care. You should have demanded compensation per Marriott terms and conditions if your guaranteed room wasn't provided by the property.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jun 4, 2017, 8:34 pm
#154
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Time to email Marriott customer care. You should have demanded compensation per Marriott terms and conditions if your guaranteed room wasn't provided by the property.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jun 4, 2017, 9:43 pm
#155
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Jun 5, 2017, 7:29 pm
#156
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We do provide a continental breakfast up on the Ho’okipa levels 15th and 16th floor daily which you had access too. As we are an autograph collection that is our twist of a lounge, “as we are exactly like nothing else” as an autograph we are not held to have your typical roomed lounge. All is guaranteed is that we provide you a continental breakfast if not in our lounge in our restaurant. As we have the ho’okipa level this covers all requirements.
There you have it - people that know they are BS'ing elites.
Jun 6, 2017, 4:14 am
#157
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I posted a review on TA about my stay and the lack of any elites. It was removed. I contacted TA about this (talk about a hard task). I got a human who told the Hotel reported me as a non-guest. I provided a copy of my bill and now it is back up. Looks like the hotel is working hard to remove post about the lack of a real lounge and the BS they fee us.
Shameful! on this hotel and TA for just removing a review because the hotel reports it.
Shameful! on this hotel and TA for just removing a review because the hotel reports it.
Jun 6, 2017, 7:26 am
#159
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I hope those that have stayed there continue to hammer this property on TripAdvisor, and be prepared to show a folio proving you stayed there in case the property tries to have your reviews taken down. Also, if you're willing to take the time, I'd write Marriott HQ w/ complaints (and pictures). This property is not acting like a true Autograph/Marriott standard.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jun 6, 2017, 7:28 am
#160
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If I remember correctly wasn't there another attempt at a "Autograph Collection" over by the HHV that failed miserably ? Many similarities to this wannabe.
Jun 6, 2017, 1:50 pm
#161
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"......The Laylow is managed by Pyramid Hotel Group."
http://news.marriott.com/2017/05/oah...-era-honolulu/
Jun 6, 2017, 2:02 pm
#162
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It was originally part of the Ilikai. It's now The Modern Honolulu.
Jun 6, 2017, 4:30 pm
#164
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This is what one of the managers has to say about the breakfast:
We do provide a continental breakfast up on the Ho’okipa levels 15th and 16th floor daily which you had access too. As we are an autograph collection that is our twist of a lounge, “as we are exactly like nothing else” as an autograph we are not held to have your typical roomed lounge. All is guaranteed is that we provide you a continental breakfast if not in our lounge in our restaurant. As we have the ho’okipa level this covers all requirements.
There you have it - people that know they are BS'ing elites.
We do provide a continental breakfast up on the Ho’okipa levels 15th and 16th floor daily which you had access too. As we are an autograph collection that is our twist of a lounge, “as we are exactly like nothing else” as an autograph we are not held to have your typical roomed lounge. All is guaranteed is that we provide you a continental breakfast if not in our lounge in our restaurant. As we have the ho’okipa level this covers all requirements.
There you have it - people that know they are BS'ing elites.
The Autograph Collection properties I've stayed at have sought to exceed expectations. When I stayed at The Henry (Dearborn, MI), it had one of the best domestic lounges. The Mayflower (Washington, DC) had a lounge breakfast as good as domestic JW Marriott properties. The Raphael (Kansas City, MO) allowed me to order anything off a menu of very creative breakfasts in the restaurant.
Apparently, The Laylow, Autograph Collection thinks it's good business to fail to meet expectations.
Perhaps, The Laylow could cut the Platinum welcome gift from 500 points to just 100 points. After all, that would also be "Exactly Like Nothing Else," just as they've cut the lounge/breakfast benefit to a shadow of what it should be.
Jun 6, 2017, 4:33 pm
#165
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This needs to brought to Marriott's attention, especially when the property is trying to get negative reviews deleted on TripAdvisor saying that people have not stayed at the property when they have indeed stayed.
I really think this is more a local management issue than even a franchise issue.
If you look at this, the Pyramid Hotel Group owns/franchises a # of Marriott, SPG, Hilton, IHG, Carlton, & other companies. Some of the ones on the list get good reviews/honor elite bennies, etc.
This sounds like a rogue GM & staff.
Cheers.