Le Merigot Santa Monica, CA (former JW) [Master Thread]
#31
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Message to Chris
Chris; I have no doubt that you are reporting to us what you were told, but if Marriott considers Le Merigot a resort, then why is it not included in Marriott's website listing of all Marriott resorts?
http://marriott.com/resorts/directory.mi#California
http://marriott.com/resorts/directory.mi#California
Last edited by ohmark; May 10, 2007 at 10:07 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2004
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Conversely The Del Monte Lodge, A Renaissance Hotel & Spa considers itself a hotel, recognizes Golds and Plats, provides the benefits due them without any prompting whatsoever.
Their front desk assocates accept B1G1 EEOs without blinking an eye and process them correctly. (Twice I've tendered one and both times the folio that was placed under my door was correct.)
Their front desk assocates accept B1G1 EEOs without blinking an eye and process them correctly. (Twice I've tendered one and both times the folio that was placed under my door was correct.)
#33
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Interesting...I stayed at this property within the past several months, and as a platinum member, was provided breakfast vouchers for each morning of my stay. I was under the impression that Marriott "resorts" did not provide this benefit to members.
#34
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I have been given breakfast at some resorts, but it is not a stated benefit and is at the discretion of the property. What your point brings us back to is that Le Merigot is NOT on the list of resorts on marriott.com, and is therefore not a resort. The answer that Chris got sounds like a blow-off answer, IMHO.
Last edited by LPCJr; May 12, 2007 at 3:11 pm Reason: Corrected typo
#36
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Hi Chris; I noticed you posted a further response to the gift card thread. Perhaps you could also respond to my above question as to the resort status of Le Merigot? I asked about your response that Marriott considered Le Merigot a resort, when Le Merigot is nowhere to be found at Marriott's website listing of all resorts.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#37
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Chris; I have no doubt that you are reporting to us what you were told, but if Marriott considers Le Merigot a resort, then why is it not included in Marriott's website listing of all Marriott resorts?
http://marriott.com/resorts/directory.mi#California
http://marriott.com/resorts/directory.mi#California
He called guest services 800# on his cell from the lobby....got agreement with his position, handed the phone to the desk clerk, who still refused to budge. He then used his cell phone to book a different hotel. It was worth it to him to pay more elsewhere than to be "jerked around".
He was pretty sure that the hotel was oversold both nights of his planned stay, and hence couldn't care less about taking care of him....plat or no plat.
It was the only bad experience using several Marriott Properties on his California Honeymoon. He later got an apology (from Marriott, not the hotel) and 60K points added to his MR account if memory serves.
Perhaps arrogance just goes with the neighborhood in Santa Monica. Whatever, it sounds like my son and his wife simply ran into "business as usual". The bottom line point to me is Le Merigot can label itself whatever it wants (I personally would be hard pressed to describe it as a "resort"), but the ambiguity should stop.
Last edited by cyberdad; May 14, 2007 at 12:10 pm
#38
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All of our resort properties have “Resort” designated in the name. Le Merigot, A JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa is not classified as a resort. I apologize that I had the incorrect information previously.
I have forwarded this issue to the department that oversees the Elite Exclusive Offers. They will contact the Le Merigot JW about the issue. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I am also sorry for the inconveniences and difficulties regarding this hotel.
For a complete list of non-participating hotels for the Elite Exclusive Offers, please visit: http://marriott.com/specials/mesOffe...splayLink=true
I have forwarded this issue to the department that oversees the Elite Exclusive Offers. They will contact the Le Merigot JW about the issue. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I am also sorry for the inconveniences and difficulties regarding this hotel.
For a complete list of non-participating hotels for the Elite Exclusive Offers, please visit: http://marriott.com/specials/mesOffe...splayLink=true
#39
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Chris...
Although the problems at Le Merigot did not affect me personally, let me be the first to thank you for your attention to the matter.
As a postscript to my son's honeymoon experience, he has stayed subsequently at the hotel and reported no significant issues.
Although the problems at Le Merigot did not affect me personally, let me be the first to thank you for your attention to the matter.
As a postscript to my son's honeymoon experience, he has stayed subsequently at the hotel and reported no significant issues.
#40
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#41
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#42
Join Date: Jan 2005
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No issues recently
I used an EEO about a month ago on a Southern California trip with my family with no issue at checkin. Seems very inconsistently applied by hotel from other's feedback.
#43
Join Date: May 2005
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Not allowed to use EEO
I called marriott reservations last night and tried booking using the EEO at Le Merigot and was told I could not use it.
#44
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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This offer is valid at all Marriott and JW Marriott hotels except:
- Le Merigot, A JW Spa
- Le Merigot, A JW Spa
#45
Join Date: May 2005
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I have one that expires October 7, 2007, but after visiting the site on the back of the certificate, Le Merigot is specifically excluded from the promo. Oh well.
Last edited by Jigster; Oct 3, 2007 at 2:55 pm