Water Issues at a Hotel (General Discussion)
I had a recent stay at a hotel and the second morning (Wednesday) I went to take a shower there was an issue with the water pressure (see video below). It was nearly impossible to shower due to this. I was in a rush to get to work and didn't have time to go to a different room even if it was offered. On my way past the front desk I asked if the whole hotel was having an issue with water pressure or just my room. I was told it was the whole hotel and engineers were on the roof looking into it. I returned to the hotel that evening and the water pressure was fine. The next morning (Thursday) it was fine as well and when checking out, I mentioned the issue to the lady at the front desk and showed her the video. She asked what time this occurred and I let her know it was about 7:00am. She stated that sometimes happens when the hotel is sold out and offered me points. I asked how many and she said she is only authorized to give me 1,200 points. I asked her to have a manager call me instead as that was not acceptable. I have not received a call back from the manager and I left a voicemail this morning on the manager's line but haven't heard back.
What are your thoughts on what should be offered? I do not expect the stay to be free, or even one night to be fully compensated, but I do expect more than 1,200 points. |
If it were me, I'd ask for 7,500 points and be satisfied with 5,000. I'm sure that others will suggest a much richer remedy.
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Forgot to mention the name of the hotel as that is usually the first question asked...
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater |
Half of the points required to stay one night in the hotel might be a reasonable benchmark to request, then be happy if you get a third or a quarter of the points required for a night there. Still, I'd be annoyed by the different stories: engineers working on roof to fix the issue versus this happens all the time when we're full. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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Still, I'd be annoyed by the different stories: engineers working on roof to fix the issue versus this happens all the time when we're full. |
Just tell them that due to the water situation you had to heat up water in the kettle to wash your hair. That your hair smelled like coffee for a full day. Never go wrong with that one.
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Originally Posted by tfong007
(Post 30516288)
Just tell them that due to the water situation you had to heat up water in the kettle to wash your hair. That your hair smelled like coffee for a full day. Never go wrong with that one.
Wouldn't that be making stuff up? Maybe saying that you were forced to wash hair in coffee would result in more points. |
Update... I emailed Marriott's Customer Service as I never heard back from the hotel (emailed them on 12/13). I received a response on 12/20 from Marriott Customer Service stating the hotel would reach out directly to me within three to five business days. Of course I never received another email. I replied to the Marriott Customer Service email on 1/3 stating I had not heard back and there have been no emails since.
Pathetic customer service to say the least... considering I have been Platinum for the past nine years and never sent a complaint to Marriott Customer Service about a hotel stay in those previous nine years. |
Final update... received an email from Marriott Customer Service that was part of a thread with the hotel. The hotel stated they reached out to me and apologized. That never did happen. Either way, I will not be staying at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater and would suggest you don't either. When I was back in Tampa I stayed at the Tampa Sheraton Riverwalk due to my previous issue at the Marriott, and the Sheraton was a much nicer property which I would recommend!
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>watch cheesy Japanese TV show on travel (the kind w/ 3rd rate celebrities sitting around with comments and reactions while locals say everything in Japanese for the camera)
>water pressure is apparently a very big deal they check this at every resort they visit |
Originally Posted by msp3
(Post 30642378)
>watch cheesy Japanese TV show on travel (the kind w/ 3rd rate celebrities sitting around with comments and reactions while locals say everything in Japanese for the camera)
>water pressure is apparently a very big deal they check this at every resort they visit Now I hate my shower in own apartment.. |
Originally Posted by mindrisa
(Post 30641259)
Final update... received an email from Marriott Customer Service that was part of a thread with the hotel. The hotel stated they reached out to me and apologized. That never did happen. Either way, I will not be staying at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater and would suggest you don't either. When I was back in Tampa I stayed at the Tampa Sheraton Riverwalk due to my previous issue at the Marriott, and the Sheraton was a much nicer property which I would recommend!
This is where both Starwood and Hilton where leaps and bounds ahead of Marriott, IMHO. If there was an issue a stay that warranted follow-up they would of course allow the property to response within 3 to 5 days (too long I think, but whatever) and then....if the property does not reply at all or dismisses the concern and closes the file, common sense would prevail. Most properties will try to address an issue like to water, no heat or no AC as its unacceptable for a global chain, especially so for their frequent guests. Marriott simply does nothing or passes the buck back and forth. Needless to say, voting with my wallet in 2019. |
Originally Posted by PointWeasel
(Post 30643275)
And what was the outcome?
This is where both Starwood and Hilton where leaps and bounds ahead of Marriott, IMHO. If there was an issue a stay that warranted follow-up they would of course allow the property to response within 3 to 5 days (too long I think, but whatever) and then....if the property does not reply at all or dismisses the concern and closes the file, common sense would prevail. Most properties will try to address an issue like to water, no heat or no AC as its unacceptable for a global chain, especially so for their frequent guests. Marriott simply does nothing or passes the buck back and forth. Needless to say, voting with my wallet in 2019. |
Marriott Burbank - No hot water at 6:00 this morning - Appropriate compensation?
I'm not normally a compensation kind of guy but I had a miserable end to my stay at the Marriott Burbank today (5/17). When I went to have a shower this morning, I was greeted to freezing cold water in the hot water faucet, and exactly the same in the shower. Not taking a shower was not an option, so I had the most miserable shower, complete with uncontrollable shivering and chattering teeth, it really was that cold! On check out I mentioned the issue and was greeted by a really indifferent front office staff who said something to the effect that "yeah, a few people have mentioned that as an issue". What does the collective wisdom of the group think is an appropriate ask as compensation?
Thanks! |
Originally Posted by timfountain
(Post 31112733)
I'm not normally a compensation kind of guy but I had a miserable end to my stay at the Marriott Burbank today (5/17). When I went to have a shower this morning, I was greeted to freezing cold water in the hot water faucet, and exactly the same in the shower. Not taking a shower was not an option, so I had the most miserable shower, complete with uncontrollable shivering and chattering teeth, it really was that cold! On check out I mentioned the issue and was greeted by a really indifferent front office staff who said something to the effect that "yeah, a few people have mentioned that as an issue". What does the collective wisdom of the group think is an appropriate ask as compensation?
Thanks! |
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