Cindy H.
Yelp
Had a pretty rotten experience here.
Planned a vacay in July for September when I was diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to have a way to celebrate and relax with my husband after finishing up my treatments.
A few weeks after I made the reservation, I had to change dates, as my treatments lasted longer than what docs had originally thought. Normally, I wouldn't try to change dates, but cancer is kinda serious, so thought I'd try. I called Marriott, and they were able to help me change to the following week.
Fast forward to two weeks before our planned date, and our sweet 7yo pup was diagnosed with a super agressive cancer. We simply couldn't make the trip with a sick/dying companion. Called Marriott, they told me to change online, it'd be fine. Thought I'd done everything correctly, but just to be sure, I called the property manager, who was super nice, and said if there were ANY issues, not to hesitate to call him directly, he would make sure things were 'made right', that he completely understood our situation, and he wanted everything to be good for us.
Day of arrival: We got a notification the room was ready, so we headed to the hotel to check in. Waited at front desk for several minutes before a Dave Grohl wannabe dude, leaning back in his chair, arm waving over his head at a desk at far side of lobby and said, "Hey, Over here!".
REALLY?? Anyway, we walked over to check in, handed him our printed documents, and then the guy says, "WOAH! i can't do this......"
....no explanation, he just stops talking and staring at computer. I thought his ring-clad fingers had shorted out the computer....or him! Husband walked around the desk to see what the problem was (because the dude wasn't speaking......) and then the guy says, "get away from me, man, you can't be here". WTH?
He leaves the lobby, and in comes the little perky blonde who must be front manager, looks at the screen and then says "you expect me to change a reservation that YOU reserved incorrectly?" And then chuckled.
I asked to speak with Mr Donnelly, and was repeatedly told he wasn't on property.
I requested a return call from Mr Donnelly (after all, he DID say to not hesitate to call him direct if there were ANY problems...)
Well, after three nights in VaBeach, now a week later, crickets.
We are SUPER Marriott fans, but this has been the most stressful vacay experience EVER!
Such unprofessionalism, slackness, and uncaring attitudes in the hospitality industry! Yes, I made some mistakes, but I was sick and we had gone through an unprecedented summer between my Illness and our dog's death. Oh, and our stay was when Hurricane Ian remnants were moving thru Va Beach, so weather sucked and the hotel was quite empty.
The rude brashness with which we were treated was simply uncalled for, and is simply not to the standards we are used to receiving at Marriott. Will certainly think twice before booking at a Marriott ever again. At least this one.
....but if you're in VaBeach, DEFINITELY go to Orion's Roof. Great service, great food, great view!
And the hummus at Tulu is simply delicious!