TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotels in Dublin

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent stay at the TownePlace Suites in Dublin, Ohio, from August 14-18, 2024. As a loyal Marriott customer who frequently stays at your properties, particularly in the Columbus area due to my daughter attending Ohio State University, I was very dissatisfied with the quality of service and accommodations provided during this visit. I reserved a one-bedroom suite with a king-size bed and a sofa bed. However, the sofa bed consisted merely of lying directly on the sofa itself, which is far from acceptable. I expected a proper pull-out sofa bed, as advertised, but this was not the case. Upon arrival, I noticed that the LVP flooring in our initial room was sticky, which was very unpleasant and added to my dissatisfaction. Additionally, the cleanliness of the hotel was subpar. The carpets in the hallways were consistently dirty, with debris present throughout our stay. We were primarily on the 4th floor, and later the 5th floor, and both were similarly unkempt. This lack of cleanliness is concerning and does not reflect the standards I have come to expect from Marriott properties. We had three separate reservations during our stay. We paid for an additional room for one night for our daughters and extended our stay by switching rooms, but the issues were consistent across each experience. At breakfast, there was only one person managing the area, resulting in frequent shortages of essential items. On Saturday, I had to request forks, sausage, waffle mix, and coffee cups, as many were missing or depleted. On Sunday, there were no plates, eggs, or waffle mix available. The small cups provided for beverages were inadequate, holding only about 6-7 ounces. More staffing is clearly needed to maintain the breakfast area properly. Lastly, I found that the front desk staff were frequently absent, requiring guests to wait until they emerged from the back office. This was particularly frustrating as I had to approach the desk on multiple occasions. Normally, I stay at the Residence Inn on Olentangy River Road or the TownePlace Suites in Upper Arlington, and I have never experienced these issues. The management of this Dublin location could certainly learn a few things from the Upper Arlington property, which has always met and exceeded my expectations. Given that I plan to continue staying at Marriott properties during my visits to Ohio, I hope that you will address these concerns with the franchise owner of this location. My family and I were highly disappointed by our stay, and I believe that improvements must be made to bring this property in line with Marriott’s usual standards. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.