Concierge Lounge Etiquette
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:17 pm
#121
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I was just traveling in London and had the same thing happen. I was staying there for 17 nights and I would say just about every other day this one guy would stroll on in with his robe on too. Just not right! Those robes don't exactly stay closed very well and they should only be worn in the comfort of your own room.
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:22 pm
#122
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Jul 14, 2011 | 6:29 pm
#123
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I demand you take down my picture. I am often at the Playboy house with Hugh 
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:38 pm
#124
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No shirt. No shoes. No service.
That's been the traditional definition of proper attire in food establishments in the US. I'd argue that the same applies here.
After thinking about this for a while,
1) I would take a photo of the offending party.
2) Tell the concierge lounge personnel to either enforce the dress code or get the manager to come up immediately.
I've grown weary of the 'anything goes' attitudes. And I'd do the same if someone brought an animal or noisy children into the lounge.
That's been the traditional definition of proper attire in food establishments in the US. I'd argue that the same applies here.
After thinking about this for a while,
1) I would take a photo of the offending party.
2) Tell the concierge lounge personnel to either enforce the dress code or get the manager to come up immediately.
I've grown weary of the 'anything goes' attitudes. And I'd do the same if someone brought an animal or noisy children into the lounge.
Jul 14, 2011 | 6:43 pm
#125
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Oh come on....This is a Marriott lounge we are talking about. The amount of pompous indignation about a mass market hotel lounge is one of the more amusing things I have read today. To you robe snobs....you are still at a Marriott.
Jul 14, 2011 | 8:47 pm
#126
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To my view, the CL is a public area akin to a hotel restaurant...not an extension of the guest room, and I think it's appropriate for the hotel to have an expectation that guests dress as they would in the restaurant. And enforce it.
That said, bathrobes in the CL don't bother me personally as much as the occasional inconsiderate knuckleheads who show up grossly sweaty and smelly after a session in the fitness center.
Shower and dress first, please!
The bathrobe slobs are also preferable to me than parents who show up with poorly-behaved and/or unsupervised children. (I don't have a problem with kids of ANY age in the CL as long as they're well-behaved and supervised).
That said, bathrobes in the CL don't bother me personally as much as the occasional inconsiderate knuckleheads who show up grossly sweaty and smelly after a session in the fitness center.
Shower and dress first, please!
The bathrobe slobs are also preferable to me than parents who show up with poorly-behaved and/or unsupervised children. (I don't have a problem with kids of ANY age in the CL as long as they're well-behaved and supervised).
Jul 15, 2011 | 8:59 am
#127
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Cheers.
Jul 15, 2011 | 9:36 am
#128
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To my view, the CL is a public area akin to a hotel restaurant...not an extension of the guest room, and I think it's appropriate for the hotel to have an expectation that guests dress as they would in the restaurant. And enforce it.
That said, bathrobes in the CL don't bother me personally as much as the occasional inconsiderate knuckleheads who show up grossly sweaty and smelly after a session in the fitness center.
Shower and dress first, please!
The bathrobe slobs are also preferable to me than parents who show up with poorly-behaved and/or unsupervised children. (I don't have a problem with kids of ANY age in the CL as long as they're well-behaved and supervised).
That said, bathrobes in the CL don't bother me personally as much as the occasional inconsiderate knuckleheads who show up grossly sweaty and smelly after a session in the fitness center.
Shower and dress first, please!
The bathrobe slobs are also preferable to me than parents who show up with poorly-behaved and/or unsupervised children. (I don't have a problem with kids of ANY age in the CL as long as they're well-behaved and supervised).
Jul 15, 2011 | 9:48 am
#129
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Other people are gross. Best to order room service, you won't have to see them or brush against them in the buffet line.
Jul 15, 2011 | 1:22 pm
#130
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"Mass Market hotel lounge." Talk about pompous.
Jul 15, 2011 | 1:51 pm
#131
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Wife beater and pajama pants. Better or worse than robes?
Jul 15, 2011 | 2:01 pm
#132
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Wow - that could be a toss-up. But presumably the pj's will stay up. The bathrobe might not always stayed closed 
, so I give the nod to the wife beater/pj get-up (although obviously neither is appropriate). Thanks for the Friday afternoon philosophical question 
Cheers.
But presumably the pj's will stay up. The bathrobe might not always stayed closed , so I give the nod to the wife beater/pj get-up (although obviously neither is appropriate). Thanks for the Friday afternoon philosophical question Cheers.
Jul 15, 2011 | 6:29 pm
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Jul 15, 2011 | 8:11 pm
#134
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However, I'm also not a fan of how there sort of discussions immediately descend into silly class bashing. Why do you assume the people live in a trailer park and shop at Walmart? Plenty of middle class people have a sense of entitlement coupled with poor taste.
Jul 16, 2011 | 11:25 am
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lmao, this guy is awesome.
Also whats up with all the Walmart bashing lately?
I love Walmart, I feel like everything is on sale everyday.
Actually going this afternoon to buy some cleaning supplies, socks, and undershirts.
Also whats up with all the Walmart bashing lately?
I love Walmart, I feel like everything is on sale everyday.
Actually going this afternoon to buy some cleaning supplies, socks, and undershirts.