"honor bar" implementations
Mar 2, 2015 | 9:02 am
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(posted in MR-specific forum b/c I'm interested in Marriott properties in particular)
I'm at a property where the "honor bar" is served by an attendant...there aren't any glasses out, presumably to enforce this policy. And the hard liquor is offered in multiple serving sizes (at different prices) and is measured out in a jigger, so no "generous pours". How typical is this for Marriott "honor bars"? Typically I see true honor bars, where patrons can serve themselves, and I also have been heartily encouraged by most CL attendants to serve myself generously.
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I'm at a property where the "honor bar" is served by an attendant...there aren't any glasses out, presumably to enforce this policy. And the hard liquor is offered in multiple serving sizes (at different prices) and is measured out in a jigger, so no "generous pours". How typical is this for Marriott "honor bars"? Typically I see true honor bars, where patrons can serve themselves, and I also have been heartily encouraged by most CL attendants to serve myself generously.
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Cheers.
Mar 2, 2015 | 9:04 am
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I'm not so sure one has a "right" to consume their own alcohol anywhere in a hotel such as a public area like the club room. Asking is always the best approach and if there is any push back, move the party to your room.
Mar 2, 2015 | 9:04 am
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That is so absurdly not true. The exec lounge does not have it's own license, the hotel has a license.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT to bring wine into a hotel, which includes the exec lounge. If you get so drunk that they think you may be a danger to yourself or others, or are disturbing others, they would ask you to leave. Although the same is true if you are buying their wine.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT to bring wine into a hotel, which includes the exec lounge. If you get so drunk that they think you may be a danger to yourself or others, or are disturbing others, they would ask you to leave. Although the same is true if you are buying their wine.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
Cheers.
Mar 2, 2015 | 11:30 am
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Marriott Seattle Airport has the attendant (who is very nice and attentive) pour and serve alcoholic drinks. Their prices are also awesome as they probably have not been updated in a decade.
Mar 2, 2015 | 2:12 pm
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EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT to bring wine into a hotel, which includes the exec lounge. If you get so drunk that they think you may be a danger to yourself or others, or are disturbing others, they would ask you to leave. Although the same is true if you are buying their wine.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
Mar 2, 2015 | 2:58 pm
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I am seeing more alcohol behind the locked doors 😉 In the last 3 months I have experienced these properties with an attendant serving.
Charlotte City Center
Both full service in Downtown Salt Lake City (gee surprise)
Marriott Seattle Airport
Renaissance Las Vegas Convention Center
Charlotte City Center
Both full service in Downtown Salt Lake City (gee surprise)
Marriott Seattle Airport
Renaissance Las Vegas Convention Center
Mar 2, 2015 | 3:08 pm
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Hell, I'll walk in past the front desk with plastic grocery-store bags full of groceries and alcohol and nobody's ever said a word, be it an SHS or a JW.
Mar 2, 2015 | 3:08 pm
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That is so absurdly not true. The exec lounge does not have it's own license, the hotel has a license.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT to bring wine into a hotel, which includes the exec lounge. If you get so drunk that they think you may be a danger to yourself or others, or are disturbing others, they would ask you to leave. Although the same is true if you are buying their wine.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
Not a single word of it was misinformation. When you refer to "establishments" and some website, you're not talking about hotels. This thread is about exec lounges of hotels and hotels so see above, and previous post for all correct information.
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT to bring wine into a hotel, which includes the exec lounge. If you get so drunk that they think you may be a danger to yourself or others, or are disturbing others, they would ask you to leave. Although the same is true if you are buying their wine.
To think otherwise is ridiculous. Start making some calls and emails and find one Marriott affiliated property that says you are forbidden from bringing wine into their hotel, or its lounge. You won't find one, but good luck trying.
Not a single word of it was misinformation. When you refer to "establishments" and some website, you're not talking about hotels. This thread is about exec lounges of hotels and hotels so see above, and previous post for all correct information.
When you do read the posts, you may want to edit out the word "absurd" or accept that it is absurd but true.
Mar 2, 2015 | 3:58 pm
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You must not have read what I wrote. You have conflagrated the posts in this thread which deal with the possibility that some properties' liquor licenses may prohibit outside booze (corkage) with possible prohibitions against bringing food and beverage into rooms (typically reserved for higher end resorts).
Mar 2, 2015 | 6:17 pm
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While I have no problem with a CL having a bartender, don't call it an honor bar if they do. I stayed at a CY last year that said they had an honor bar. No honor bar to be found.
Anyone know if the JW Essex House's honor bar is a real honor bar?
Anyone know if the JW Essex House's honor bar is a real honor bar?
Mar 2, 2015 | 6:36 pm
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I think its staffed when I was there in August. So is the ATL REN Waverly. Annoying waiting for them to setup and in the the middle she closed it down to do errands and disappeared for like 20 minutes. Super ridiculous. They used to ration the cokes that way too...
Mar 2, 2015 | 7:03 pm
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Same person who when asked where to eat says I have no idea...
Mar 2, 2015 | 7:59 pm
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I am seeing more alcohol behind the locked doors 😉 In the last 3 months I have experienced these properties with an attendant serving.
Charlotte City Center
Both full service in Downtown Salt Lake City (gee surprise)
Marriott Seattle Airport
Renaissance Las Vegas Convention Center
Charlotte City Center
Both full service in Downtown Salt Lake City (gee surprise)
Marriott Seattle Airport
Renaissance Las Vegas Convention Center
Mar 2, 2015 | 8:14 pm
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Mar 3, 2015 | 1:54 am
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You must not have read what I wrote. You have conflagrated the posts in this thread which deal with the possibility that some properties' liquor licenses may prohibit outside booze (corkage) with possible prohibitions against bringing food and beverage into rooms (typically reserved for higher end resorts).
When you do read the posts, you may want to edit out the word "absurd" or accept that it is absurd but true.
When you do read the posts, you may want to edit out the word "absurd" or accept that it is absurd but true.
The hysterical irony is the you started with "you must not have read what I wrote" yet quoted my exact posts which always spoke about lounges etc. That's kind of absurd, isn't it.