Mills N.
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First, every guest who placed a card on file experienced unauthorized charges. Many accounts reflected approximately $200 to over $700 without prior authorization or clear explanation. Although it was later stated that these charges would be refunded, the excess amounts significantly restricted guests’ ability to access their funds during their stay and preventing them from fully enjoying the experience they had already paid for.
Additionally, four guests were locked out of their room for nearly going on twelve hours. During this time, they were unable to access essential personal belongings, including medication, cash, and other necessary items. One of the roommates had a daily medication and had been unable to take it since the night before the issue arised. When the issue was brought to the attention of the guest agent on duty, Nick, we were informed that there was nothing he could do and that the room could not be unlocked. While he arranged an additional room despite the hotel being fully booked, this was presented as a favor for which we should be grateful and told a female she should be happy he gave her a place to place her head on. However, this situation arose through no fault of the guests, and all rooms had already been fully paid for. Being provided access to accommodations we had already purchased should not have been framed as a courtesy.
Throughout the evening, multiple other issues arose. Several rooms had no functioning air conditioning, resulting in at least four guests being relocated. Other guests also experienced AC problems but hesitated to report them due to concerns about being threatened with removal from the property. During the course of the evening, Nick became visibly frustrated and began threatening to remove members of our party from the hotel. Security personnel were sent throughout the halls and lobby specifically looking for individuals associated with our group. Guests were told they could not sit in the lobby while waiting for roommates and were effectively limited to remaining in their rooms or standing outside.
There were also inconsistencies in service. Some guests were denied basic requests, such as extra bath towels, and were told only a limited number of washcloths were available. Meanwhile, other guests not associated with our party appeared to receive bath towels without issue.
Further concerns arose regarding communication. We were informed that maintenance and a supervisor would arrive at a specific time the following morning. However, when the next guest agent, Lavender, arrived, she indicated that no such personnel were scheduled at that time and was unaware of why we had been given that information.
As of forty-five minutes before checkout, the guests who had been locked out of their room still had not regained access to their belongings. After nearly eighteen hours without access to medication and personal items, no meaningful accommodation had been provided.
Guests who were unable to park on-site were directed by multiple hotel staff members to use a specific nearby parking garage. After following those instructions, several vehicles were broken into and had their windows shattered. Guests relied on the hotel’s explicit guidance, and this resulted in significant property damage.
Our group has paid in excess of $19,000 for this property. The combination of unauthorized charges, prolonged room inaccessibility, unresolved maintenance issues, inconsistent service, and the manner in which concerns were handled has resulted in a highly distressing and unsatisfactory experience.