Kathleen Y.
Yelp
This was truly the worst stay I've ever had at any hotel, much less a Marriott. I travel often for work, and was in Houston for one night for the National Championship game. Our room was dirty and not much worked (sent photos to the manager), the hallways felt terribly unsafe (like any old person could walk in and there were rooms that were just taped off and unusable), there was a loud banging noise ALL night long on the roof, so no sleep was had. I even asked about why there was a jar full of ear plugs at the desk upon check in and was told it was due to "drag racing" on the streets below us. I now know it was due to the ridiculous banging. When I called down to the desk, the rudest man I may have ever come across told me that there is nothing he can do about "outside noise" but the noise was part of the hotel building. He also hung up on me three times. The phone in the room didn't work, so I used my cell phone, and he huffed and said "not you again" when he finally answered the phone for the fourth time. It was clear we would have to stick it out at this point.
I received an email the night prior to my stay telling me I received a complimentary upgrade to a nicer view. Take a look at the view, if you dare.
I travelled with my two small children and husband. I asked three times for a crib to be delivered to my room (once before arrival - no crib, and twice at check in). The exasperated check in woman told me she'd have to call it in and it would be waiting in our room. Shockingly...upon our late return to the room after the football game, there was in fact still no crib. We were told to wait another hour (this was around 11p) and the crib that was finally delivered was broken and unusable. We called down again to request a different one for my infant son, and were told that was the best they had.
Historically, Aloft has been a fine, basic hotel stay for quick trips. We decided to go to the game at the last minute and this was the only room in Houston I could find. I wish we'd have driven back to Austin instead.
My husband went to the "bar" to have a drink and there was not much in the way of food or beverages. They have one food (wings), and no dipping sauces. The tab for 3 drinks with the crappy well alcohol was $92. What a joke. We couldn't even get anyone to deliver the missing water bottle we didn't have in our room upon arrival.
Not even close to the normal standard at an Aloft or another Marriott property. Never again. When I asked for a discount upon checkout, I was told no.