Jul 23, 2015, 8:21 am
Last edit by: mjcewl1284
USA
California
* Beverly Hills Marriott
* SFO Airport Marriott (some rooms have desks; others don't)
Florida
* Renaissance Boca Raton (most rooms also without dressers)
* North Ft. Lauderdale Marriott (also, 2 drawers are the size of desk drawers, not chest drawers)
Georgia
* Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Illinois
* Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile
* Renaissance Chicago Downtown
* Residence Inn Chicago Downtown (xx07 & xx19 rooms definitely do not have desks; rooms xx14 do)
Indiana
*Residence Inn Ft. Wayne (front desk says some studios & 1BR's still have desks, but the 2BR/2BA suites do not.
Oklahoma
* Oklahoma City Marriott Waterford
Missouri
* St. Louis Marriott Grand
New Jersey
* EWR Marriott (see post)
New York
* Buffalo Marriott
* Residence Inn New York Manhattan Times Square
North Carolina
* Charlotte City Center Marriott (see post #28)
* Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley (also no luggage rack; no storage)
Texas
* IAH Marriott
Canada
* Calgary Marriott
Germany
* Stuttgart Marriott (some have them; some don't - might be only exec level rooms that have them)
England/United Kingdom
* London County Hall Marriott (newly refurbished rooms only)
Japan
* Courtyard Tokyo Station
Mexico
*Puebla Marriott (Newer side building)
Netherlands
* Amsterdam Marriott (some rooms have desks; some rooms don't - you'll need to request one w/ desk)
Puerto Rico
* San Juan La Concha (quite a few rooms don't have desks)
South Korea
* Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun
California
* Beverly Hills Marriott
* SFO Airport Marriott (some rooms have desks; others don't)
Florida
* Renaissance Boca Raton (most rooms also without dressers)
* North Ft. Lauderdale Marriott (also, 2 drawers are the size of desk drawers, not chest drawers)
Georgia
* Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Illinois
* Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile
* Renaissance Chicago Downtown
* Residence Inn Chicago Downtown (xx07 & xx19 rooms definitely do not have desks; rooms xx14 do)
Indiana
*Residence Inn Ft. Wayne (front desk says some studios & 1BR's still have desks, but the 2BR/2BA suites do not.
Oklahoma
* Oklahoma City Marriott Waterford
Missouri
* St. Louis Marriott Grand
New Jersey
* EWR Marriott (see post)
New York
* Buffalo Marriott
* Residence Inn New York Manhattan Times Square
North Carolina
* Charlotte City Center Marriott (see post #28)
* Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley (also no luggage rack; no storage)
Texas
* IAH Marriott
Canada
* Calgary Marriott
Germany
* Stuttgart Marriott (some have them; some don't - might be only exec level rooms that have them)
England/United Kingdom
* London County Hall Marriott (newly refurbished rooms only)
Japan
* Courtyard Tokyo Station
Mexico
*Puebla Marriott (Newer side building)
Netherlands
* Amsterdam Marriott (some rooms have desks; some rooms don't - you'll need to request one w/ desk)
Puerto Rico
* San Juan La Concha (quite a few rooms don't have desks)
South Korea
* Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun
Roll call: Marriott brand properties WITHOUT desks
Dec 6, 2015, 5:59 am
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Just stayed at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown and can confirm no desks. I called the front desk after check-in and they confirmed no more desks but a new desk being designed for the hotel but on backorder. They very quickly offered to send up a small banquet table and chair which definitely helped but will avoid the property until the desk situation is fixed. Had lots of work to do...
Dec 7, 2015, 5:09 pm
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Stayed at the brand new Buffalo downtown FS Marriott. No desk. Went down to ask for a room change (which I've never done before as a 5 year platinum). Told me they have no rooms with desks but they have had so many complaints that a) they will set up a temporary one for me, and b) they are ordering them for all of the rooms because of all of the complaints. Not sure when I'll be back to see if they have, but would appreciate an update from someone who stays there.
Dec 8, 2015, 11:13 am
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This thread was mentioned in a blog from a relatively famous sports reporter http://danwetzelsports.tumblr.com/po...-my-hotel-room
So hopefully he raises the awareness. I'm heading to the PHL Airport Marriott soon and I'd better find a desk in my room!
So hopefully he raises the awareness. I'm heading to the PHL Airport Marriott soon and I'd better find a desk in my room!
Dec 9, 2015, 11:17 am
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This thread was mentioned in a blog from a relatively famous sports reporter http://danwetzelsports.tumblr.com/po...-my-hotel-room
Cheers.
Dec 9, 2015, 6:13 pm
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This thread was mentioned in a blog from a relatively famous sports reporter http://danwetzelsports.tumblr.com/po...-my-hotel-room
So hopefully he raises the awareness. I'm heading to the PHL Airport Marriott soon and I'd better find a desk in my room!
So hopefully he raises the awareness. I'm heading to the PHL Airport Marriott soon and I'd better find a desk in my room!
Dec 11, 2015, 9:51 pm
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Are we counting the flat ledge next to the TV (picture in the "Idiots" thread" as "not a desk" for the purpose of the wiki?
They also took out dressers from all the rooms at the Renaissance Boca Raton.
Had one brought in (I heard one person who stays all winter had to buy there own). They are getting a limited number of dressers, which will go IN THE CLOSET. So while I'm on business travel, fine, but if my wife comes and we stay the weekend, we won't have anyplace to put our large suitcases.
No desk absolutely suck!!
They also took out dressers from all the rooms at the Renaissance Boca Raton.
Had one brought in (I heard one person who stays all winter had to buy there own). They are getting a limited number of dressers, which will go IN THE CLOSET. So while I'm on business travel, fine, but if my wife comes and we stay the weekend, we won't have anyplace to put our large suitcases.
No desk absolutely suck!!
Dec 12, 2015, 3:11 pm
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Dec 12, 2015, 9:52 pm
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What the hell is wrong with these people? This might be about the stupidest thing i have read in a long time. Has the rush to abandon tradition really gone this far?
Dec 14, 2015, 9:25 am
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Residence Inn Times Square
Anyone know if Res Inn Times Square has been redone yet?
Although I have stayed there consistently the past ten years, so as not to risk it, I canceled my $1500 reservation last week and stayed instead at the Affinia Dumont (different part of central Manhattan but still close to where my meetings were scheduled). All the Dumont rooms have a very large desk including a side unit (L-configuration which is great for working), superb adjustable desk chair and very good desk lamp. Rooms are much larger than Res Inn and have a kitchen that is much better separated from the living area. Also, large closets and chests of drawers, and a solid door on the bathroom. No complimentary breakfast but the rate was below Res Inn and the Murray Hill Grill around the corner has a great breakfast for under $10.
Although I have stayed there consistently the past ten years, so as not to risk it, I canceled my $1500 reservation last week and stayed instead at the Affinia Dumont (different part of central Manhattan but still close to where my meetings were scheduled). All the Dumont rooms have a very large desk including a side unit (L-configuration which is great for working), superb adjustable desk chair and very good desk lamp. Rooms are much larger than Res Inn and have a kitchen that is much better separated from the living area. Also, large closets and chests of drawers, and a solid door on the bathroom. No complimentary breakfast but the rate was below Res Inn and the Murray Hill Grill around the corner has a great breakfast for under $10.
Dec 15, 2015, 9:05 am
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Anyone know if Res Inn Times Square has been redone yet?
Although I have stayed there consistently the past ten years, so as not to risk it, I canceled my $1500 reservation last week and stayed instead at the Affinia Dumont (different part of central Manhattan but still close to where my meetings were scheduled). All the Dumont rooms have a very large desk including a side unit (L-configuration which is great for working), superb adjustable desk chair and very good desk lamp. Rooms are much larger than Res Inn and have a kitchen that is much better separated from the living area. Also, large closets and chests of drawers, and a solid door on the bathroom. No complimentary breakfast but the rate was below Res Inn and the Murray Hill Grill around the corner has a great breakfast for under $10.
Although I have stayed there consistently the past ten years, so as not to risk it, I canceled my $1500 reservation last week and stayed instead at the Affinia Dumont (different part of central Manhattan but still close to where my meetings were scheduled). All the Dumont rooms have a very large desk including a side unit (L-configuration which is great for working), superb adjustable desk chair and very good desk lamp. Rooms are much larger than Res Inn and have a kitchen that is much better separated from the living area. Also, large closets and chests of drawers, and a solid door on the bathroom. No complimentary breakfast but the rate was below Res Inn and the Murray Hill Grill around the corner has a great breakfast for under $10.
Cheers.
Dec 16, 2015, 5:28 am
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I'd think based on the type of stay Residence Inns are made for it'd be one of the last impacted if ever.