I'd like to inform readers of a rather disturbing matter regarding my stay at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in IL. The day prior to checkout while opening the drapes, I discovered a pair of black, worn, women's panties covered in dust in the corner of my room. Clearly, they had been there for quite some time. The sheer absence of attention to sanitary standards at this hotel is abhorrent. I'd rather not imagine what other ghastly things lurk under that roof. Upon reporting this disgusting event to the front desk manager, I was told that because I booked my stay through Expedia, there was nothing he could do and then had the audacity to offer me a cup of coffee as a solution - as if I had some sort of an appetite after making such a discovery. The lack of effort and professionalism (never mind the level of filth) at this tier of a hotel reinforces why it would have been a much better idea to endure the inconvenience of driving 30 extra minutes to my destination and staying at The Four Seasons. The room should have been comped immediately, irrespective of how the stay was booked. But my expectations far exceed the standards of the Marriott, which are subterranean.
Marriott International needs to get a hold of their hotels and the staff they're hiring. I think quite the restructuring is in order. This is unacceptable and inexcusable. Any guest making discoveries like these has also made the grave error of mistaking this establishment for a hotel.
Beware: booking through third parties practically gives these establishments immunity, regardless of the situation. Real slick. You could probably die there and all anyone will get is a cup of coffee. As a matter of public health, save your money, level up, and book directly with the hotels or you'll be left holding the bag... or a pair of used underwear.