Our extended stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Monroe was a mix of positives and frustrations. As part of a group that frequently stays in Monroe for 44-day stretches, finding reliable accommodations is crucial. Despite some promising aspects, particularly the friendly staff and well-maintained lobby, my experience with housekeeping has been notably disappointing.
Let's start with the positives. The breakfast at TownePlace Suites is consistently good, offering a decent selection that helps kickstart the day. The staff members are undeniably friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist with any requests and inquiries. The lobby area is kept tidy, creating a positive first impression upon arrival.
However, the issue lies with the housekeeping service, which has been incredibly unreliable. In the six weeks we stayed at TownePlace Suites, our rooms were cleaned only twice, despite repeated requests. Prior to booking, we had been warned by former colleagues to expect issues with housekeeping, and for their next visit they would pick a different hotel. We choose to give the hotel a chance, since a recent experience with Marriott was great. Unfortunately, the warnings were justified.
Upon check-in, We were informed by the front desk that housekeeping would occur every other day. However, this has not been the case. After the first week of irregular service, I reached out to speak with a manager. The manager was busy at the time, but the lady at the front desk took the message and sent housekeeping right away. The response was prompt, but the interaction was awkward as I was immediately visited by a housekeeper who claimed the housekeeping services was every five days.
Despite assurances, by the General Manager the situation did not improve. Several days passed without any housekeeping, and my co-worker resorted to calling the front desk again. On one occasion, a member of the housekeeping team offered fresh towels, but this did not address the larger issue of cleanliness and bed linen changes.
We got two fresh clean sheets during our entire stay of 6 weeks. The first after our complaint on the 2nd week and the last on the 3rd week. After the third week, we notice the bed was being made by house keepers, but the bedsheets were not change!!. As we open the bed sheets you could see our hair from prior nights, and also stains that clearly showed it was the same bedsheets.
In addition, there were bugs in the room, for which my co-worked request to be change to a different room, only to experience the same issue. I was so disappointed I didn't even bother anymore since all my request fell on deaf ears.
Regrettably, my experience is not unique among my colleagues staying at TownePlace Suites. Several of them have voiced similar frustrations regarding inconsistent housekeeping services. One of my colleagues switch hotels after the second week.
In conclusion, while TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Monroe has its merits such as friendly staff and a pleasant lobby environment, the significant shortcomings in housekeeping service overshadow these positives. Anyone considering an extended stay here, should be prepared to manage expectations regarding room cleanliness and maintenance.
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