Kierston W.
Yelp
My stay at SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/University was a total cluster, especially given the total failure of their Marriott Bonvoy experience. I booked for the last weekend in July months in advance, expecting to use the app as usual for a seamless check-in, payment, and digital room key. Sadly, this hotel completely bypassed the convenience promised by Marriott.
I checked in on the app the night before my reservation, but when I arrived at the property, I was informed at the front desk that the hotel doesn't use the app's check-in, payment, and critical system. Despite checking in online, I was forced to check in AGAIN and pay with a physical card rather than the card always used on file. They don't support tap-to-pay at this location, rendering my digital card--which is saved in my Marriott profile--useless.
I provided my ID twice at check-in and was told that my digital card would be enabled. Two days later, there was still waiting for a digital key. When I followed up in the Marriott Bonvoy app chat, I was repeatedly told that they needed an ID to enable the digital key for "security reasons" despite having already provided it in person. This so-called "security" is undermined when housekeeping leaves your door propped open with the deadbolt while you're asleep. If security is a priority, why leave a room with unsecured sleeping guests?
Other guests were just as frustrated, showing that this hotel's systems need to be updated compared to other Marriott properties. I also requested a quiet, high-level exterior room--saved in my profile and confirmed for this reservation over the phone TWICE--but ended up right next to noisy elevators. The staff, including the General Manager, were rude and indifferent, making this the worst hotel staff I've encountered.
If you're looking for a hotel that utilizes the Marriott Bonvoy app, respects your time, and maintains professionalism, steer clear of SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/University. This place is a mess and doesn't deserve your business.