I found this hotel on Expedia, while driving from MI to LA. It was in a good area where I needed to stop driving for the evening. After having a few issues with the nearest Best Western, which was my first choice. I re-booked at the Marriott here. Booking through Expedia is always a charm. You find the room. It's typically cheaper than what the hotel offers, and BAM, you're done, show up, and you're all set.
Last night, my check-in process was all but smooth. I showed up, and the gal at the desk found my reservation, but said there was an issue with some number in the system she had never seen before. She called for help via phone a few different times. She tried different methods on the computer to no avail. We had been driving for about 14 hours at this point, so I was starving - holding food in my hands and unable to check-in. The system even told her that I needed to pay for the entire room again.... even though it was paid for on Expedia.
Finally, 30-35 minutes later. Someone called her back, and we were able to get checked in and get our room keys.
We basically ran to the room, ravenously scarfed down some Moe's, and settled in.
After we got comfortable and finished eating.. we noticed there were several pistachio shells on the floor in front of the bed. Odd, no pistachios in mexican food...
My girlfriend was in need of some toiletries, she asked for a toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, and deoderant. We were told that deoderant and mouthwash were for sale up front. They also did not have toothpaste or toothbrushes.
We crashed hard and went to sleep.
The next morning we woke up and showered, and on the wall there was some type of soap scum and hair on the walls and in the floor of the shower. There was no bags in any trash can of the bathroom, I'm unsure as to why. Maybe it's for recycling, but we threw away salsa and queso into one.
The fitness room was nice. It had a water fill station, but unfortunately, forgot pics. Treadmills and equipment seemed brand new. Great hotel gym.
Breakfast: i opted for some cinnamon toast crunch, and once i got it into the bowl, i noticed there was no milk in the mini-fridge. So i used the considerably warmer milk that I think was meant as coffee creamer. Eggs, sausage patties, and breakfast sandwiches were the other options. Along with your typical waffle press, breads, desserts, and yogurts. When i went back for other food, there were no plates.
Individually rated...
The room was amazing. 5 Stars.
Breakfast, 4 stars.
Gym, 5 stars.
Appearance from the outside, and common areas of the hotel, 5 stars.
The check in process, just barely made it to 2 stars.
The cleanliness of our room, 1 star.
I noticed on their website, that this is a newer hotel. So, hopefully a lot of these issues get ironed over time. read more