What is the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about? (MR version)
Oct 1, 2011, 6:58 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Soggy bacon, French-milled soap, and milk chocolate turndown ( don't they know I like dark chocolate 
Oct 1, 2011, 7:25 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2005
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I really hate it when I have to stand behind the flight attendants at in
Oct 2, 2011, 4:12 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Woodstock, GA USA
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I responded to one of the surveys about a recent stay at the Austin Marriott North and complained about the fact that they never had any flavor of yogurt in the lounge except strawberry-banana.
I also complained about having to delete the stupid welcome message from the GM on my VM (to get the message light to go away).
The following week when I checked-in, the front desk clerk asked me if I wanted her to clear the VM message for me. I responded with a smile and said I was good since I had the touch sequence memorized. At breakfast the next morning, there were multiple flavors of yogurt, much to my delight.
Nice to know they read those surveys and (sometimes) do something about the comments.
I also agree with post about the tub drains being closed. What's up with that???
I also complained about having to delete the stupid welcome message from the GM on my VM (to get the message light to go away).
The following week when I checked-in, the front desk clerk asked me if I wanted her to clear the VM message for me. I responded with a smile and said I was good since I had the touch sequence memorized. At breakfast the next morning, there were multiple flavors of yogurt, much to my delight.
Nice to know they read those surveys and (sometimes) do something about the comments.
I also agree with post about the tub drains being closed. What's up with that???
Oct 2, 2011, 8:39 pm
#19
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Location: Cockeysville, MD
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Oct 3, 2011, 1:58 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Why do hotels do this, anyway? How's it supposed to help in unoccupied rooms? And why do maids close my drain in the middle of a multi-night stay?
Oct 3, 2011, 8:15 am
#21
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Thanking me for my Platinum Elite status infront of strangers at check-in. It's so unnecessary. Then embarassing me further by offering me, again aloud, a corner suit and free in-room breakfast.
Oct 3, 2011, 8:17 am
#22
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Bill Marriott did not leave the light on for me...
Oct 3, 2011, 10:36 am
#23
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The desk placement does not allow a view of the TV. I have to pull the desk out into the middle of the room so I can sit at the desk and see the TV.
Oct 3, 2011, 11:09 am
#24
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Oct 3, 2011, 11:51 am
#25
Join Date: May 2005
Location: JFK
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The dumbbell weights at my Courtyard keep disappearing due to apparent theft. I was forced to involuntary increase my exercises by 5 lbs last month, and another 5 lbs this week. As a result, my workout never "plateaued," my arms are now tremendous, and I'm in the best physical shape of my life. This is unacceptable and I will demand compensation.
Oct 3, 2011, 1:12 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Not sure about the least substantive, but one thing that absolutely drives me nuts is housekeeping putting that decorative thing back on the foot of my bed every day.
I take it off... it goes back on. I hide it in the closet... it goes back on. I've even hidden them behind furniture or under the bed... and they bring me a new one. You would think they would get the hint.
Same story for the 17 pillows in some places---with the added difficulty of not having enough places to hind 'em all.
I take it off... it goes back on. I hide it in the closet... it goes back on. I've even hidden them behind furniture or under the bed... and they bring me a new one. You would think they would get the hint.
Same story for the 17 pillows in some places---with the added difficulty of not having enough places to hind 'em all.
Oct 3, 2011, 4:47 pm
#27
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Not sure about the least substantive, but one thing that absolutely drives me nuts is housekeeping putting that decorative thing back on the foot of my bed every day.
I take it off... it goes back on. I hide it in the closet... it goes back on. I've even hidden them behind furniture or under the bed... and they bring me a new one. You would think they would get the hint.
Same story for the 17 pillows in some places---with the added difficulty of not having enough places to hind 'em all.
I take it off... it goes back on. I hide it in the closet... it goes back on. I've even hidden them behind furniture or under the bed... and they bring me a new one. You would think they would get the hint.
Same story for the 17 pillows in some places---with the added difficulty of not having enough places to hind 'em all.
Oct 6, 2011, 6:52 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
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They're gradually replacing the towels at the Ren LAX. My room has mis-matched towels.
Also, the new towels have a diagonal pattern in the terry cloth while the old ones had no pattern.
The diagonal pattern does not coordinate with any of the design elements in the room.
Disclaimer - No, I don't really care that my towels are mismatched or that they don't coordinate with the room. It just seemed to fit with this thread (pun intended).
Also, the new towels have a diagonal pattern in the terry cloth while the old ones had no pattern.
The diagonal pattern does not coordinate with any of the design elements in the room.
Disclaimer - No, I don't really care that my towels are mismatched or that they don't coordinate with the room. It just seemed to fit with this thread (pun intended).
Oct 6, 2011, 8:17 am
#29
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They move my toothbrush when they clean the bathroom.
Oct 6, 2011, 9:07 am
#30
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This one does kind of gross me out. Please clean AROUND anything that is going into my mouth.
I usually put my toothbrush into a cup, so they won't move it, so I HATE it when they don't have heavy glasses - the plastic and/or Styrofoam cups always tip over!!!
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I usually put my toothbrush into a cup, so they won't move it, so I HATE it when they don't have heavy glasses - the plastic and/or Styrofoam cups always tip over!!!
Loving this thread