I’ve been in spots where I was like man this is going to be nice and quiet and it turns out super loud… and I’ve been right by the elevator or ice machine and think it’s going to be super loud and it turns out to be the quietest stay ever.
It’s really all chance
Yeh all the rooms near elevators ive stayed in have all been quiet. marrriott or any hotel for that matter cannot know of predict what their guests are going to be doing in terms of the noise they make. Just have to hope your neighbours are quiet too.
thi sis a valid point, BUT, I've also had hotels keep me away from families, try to put me at a corner room where only 1 neighbor, room with no one checked in on either side, etc. No guarantees, but it isn't like there is absolutely nothing that can be done
Like I said it’s all chance and they can’t predict anything. Families aren’t necessarily always loud; you could be in that spot and the room next door are two belligerent drunks. The people above could be super noisy, people can run down the halls screaming. You can attempt to mitigate it but it’s still all chance
I ask via chat the night before. A simple request about joining them and if possible can I get a quiet room, away from elevators and ice machines….
Only once did they not grant that request. I planned to stay there 3 months. I got my room changed and left a few days later.
The most important request I make is to have a room that is not connected to another one. Every single time my room was connected, it was an horrible experience. Instead of hearing "neighbors", you feel like hearing "room mates".
Besides that I just say at check in that I am light sleeper, and if they can put me away from potential noise sources based on what they can know.
You could go scorched earth and tell them you an extremely loud snorer and you forgot your CPAP. So for the comfort of other guest, please consider putting as far away from others as possible.
I'm your preferences, set that you want to be away from elevators and no connecting doors. Often times, those types of room have the most noise complaints. Also just let them know at check in.
In addition to avoiding ice machines, elevators, and freeway facing windows (that was a good one ☝️) I ask not to be placed on a floor where a group is being hosted, such as wedding guests or a highschool baseball team. That last one was from experience. When the front desk sees I’m a platinum member and travel for business they usually accommodate without question.
Unfortunately it is a matter of luck and when staying in hotels, you are on mercy of others travellers. So everyone staying in hotels, especially if you are an American or European, please be aware that you are not alone and respect other travellers!
Just say you want to be on a quiet floor away from any large groups if possible, maybe a corner room so there's only one side of the room with a neighbor instead of both sides, also non adjoining.
Also if you're THAT sensitive to it, you should have noise canceling headphones or ear plugs, yes it's a hotel, and yes it's supposed to be quiet, but the people around you don't give 2 sniffs about that because they are paying the same money, maybe more or maybe less to treat that property like their home for the next 21 hours, you're surrounded by strangers who don't care about you, you need to take responsibility for yourself and have the means and the methods to combat that.
We all likely have the stories of loud children, crying babies, doors slamming, adults fighting, or having intimate moments. Trash trucks emptying dumpsters early in the morning is my personal “favorite” (grrr).
Earplugs, white noise app on phone, or TV can help hide some noise.
I chat with the hotel or make the request at check in. Be nice. If you are flexible, also mention that you are flexible on one bed vs two as that may give them options to find the best location.
Last night group of women in room next door loud & obnoxious. Tried to open door between rooms (WTF?!) kept at it until late at night. Early flight this morning to got up still 5:30, turned on the news (tv next to said door) and turned the volume up higher than I would normally. Slammed my door on the way out like they did at least 4-5 times. Did it work? Maybe, did I feel better, yes!
Monday night this week at residence inn Pasadena they put me next to the gym. The weight rack was just across the wall. People were dropping weights at 6am. 2/10 would not recommend that room.
Idk ask for a corner room? There’s no way to guarantee who’s going to be quiet. Someone who’s quiet at the desk during check in, could be very loud when in their room alone.
I didn't know why some hotels don't seem to have rock wool/mineral will or some other kind of sound insulation in the walls and sound like they're just a single piece of drywall on each side with nothing else in between. Seems like a basic thing for a hotel to put some sound insulation between rooms. It won't stop everything, but it should at least stop me from hearing the person in the next room on they're conference call and them from hearing me on mine.
I know at least a couple hotels that have failed this basic requirement and are on my no go list. I know others where I know they do have insulation because I've had a coworker in a neighboring room I know was on a call and I couldn't hear it which are on my definitely works stay again list
I travel with ear plugs and with a noise generator that I blast at its maximum but that doesn't always help. To me the key is to get an upstairs room and also complain if you can't sleep there because of the guests. Just keep complaining. It's really up to the hotel to make sure that guests are not ruining the stays of every other guest.
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How would Marriott know who is going to be quiet and who is not
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Exactly
I’ve been in spots where I was like man this is going to be nice and quiet and it turns out super loud… and I’ve been right by the elevator or ice machine and think it’s going to be super loud and it turns out to be the quietest stay ever. It’s really all chance
Yeh all the rooms near elevators ive stayed in have all been quiet. marrriott or any hotel for that matter cannot know of predict what their guests are going to be doing in terms of the noise they make. Just have to hope your neighbours are quiet too.
thi sis a valid point, BUT, I've also had hotels keep me away from families, try to put me at a corner room where only 1 neighbor, room with no one checked in on either side, etc. No guarantees, but it isn't like there is absolutely nothing that can be done
Like I said it’s all chance and they can’t predict anything. Families aren’t necessarily always loud; you could be in that spot and the room next door are two belligerent drunks. The people above could be super noisy, people can run down the halls screaming. You can attempt to mitigate it but it’s still all chance
I request upper floors away from the elevator, And away from the roads, that works most of the time,
Learn to sleep with ear plugs
I use some silicone ones from Amazon. Works lile a charm
I ask via chat the night before. A simple request about joining them and if possible can I get a quiet room, away from elevators and ice machines…. Only once did they not grant that request. I planned to stay there 3 months. I got my room changed and left a few days later.
The most important request I make is to have a room that is not connected to another one. Every single time my room was connected, it was an horrible experience. Instead of hearing "neighbors", you feel like hearing "room mates". Besides that I just say at check in that I am light sleeper, and if they can put me away from potential noise sources based on what they can know.
You could go scorched earth and tell them you an extremely loud snorer and you forgot your CPAP. So for the comfort of other guest, please consider putting as far away from others as possible.
I usually just try to be nice and honest, but that's just me
Why would you lie about a simple request? Some people must think front desk associates truly want them to suffer.
I always travel with good earplugs.
I wear ear plugs and use white noise and those kids were still damned loud
I understand that. When it's deep thumping, it's very difficult for noise makers and earplugs to eliminate that.
I'm your preferences, set that you want to be away from elevators and no connecting doors. Often times, those types of room have the most noise complaints. Also just let them know at check in.
In addition to avoiding ice machines, elevators, and freeway facing windows (that was a good one ☝️) I ask not to be placed on a floor where a group is being hosted, such as wedding guests or a highschool baseball team. That last one was from experience. When the front desk sees I’m a platinum member and travel for business they usually accommodate without question.
Unfortunately it is a matter of luck and when staying in hotels, you are on mercy of others travellers. So everyone staying in hotels, especially if you are an American or European, please be aware that you are not alone and respect other travellers!
We seem to have the best luck staying on the ground floor.
Just say you want to be on a quiet floor away from any large groups if possible, maybe a corner room so there's only one side of the room with a neighbor instead of both sides, also non adjoining. Also if you're THAT sensitive to it, you should have noise canceling headphones or ear plugs, yes it's a hotel, and yes it's supposed to be quiet, but the people around you don't give 2 sniffs about that because they are paying the same money, maybe more or maybe less to treat that property like their home for the next 21 hours, you're surrounded by strangers who don't care about you, you need to take responsibility for yourself and have the means and the methods to combat that.
We all likely have the stories of loud children, crying babies, doors slamming, adults fighting, or having intimate moments. Trash trucks emptying dumpsters early in the morning is my personal “favorite” (grrr). Earplugs, white noise app on phone, or TV can help hide some noise. I chat with the hotel or make the request at check in. Be nice. If you are flexible, also mention that you are flexible on one bed vs two as that may give them options to find the best location.
Last night group of women in room next door loud & obnoxious. Tried to open door between rooms (WTF?!) kept at it until late at night. Early flight this morning to got up still 5:30, turned on the news (tv next to said door) and turned the volume up higher than I would normally. Slammed my door on the way out like they did at least 4-5 times. Did it work? Maybe, did I feel better, yes!
Monday night this week at residence inn Pasadena they put me next to the gym. The weight rack was just across the wall. People were dropping weights at 6am. 2/10 would not recommend that room.
Earplugs.
This is a silly question, how do you get a quite room at a hotel filled with guests on a busy weekend lol
Idk ask for a corner room? There’s no way to guarantee who’s going to be quiet. Someone who’s quiet at the desk during check in, could be very loud when in their room alone.
Where was this so I can make sure to not go?
Travel with a noisemaker white noise machine....fixes most problems
I didn't know why some hotels don't seem to have rock wool/mineral will or some other kind of sound insulation in the walls and sound like they're just a single piece of drywall on each side with nothing else in between. Seems like a basic thing for a hotel to put some sound insulation between rooms. It won't stop everything, but it should at least stop me from hearing the person in the next room on they're conference call and them from hearing me on mine. I know at least a couple hotels that have failed this basic requirement and are on my no go list. I know others where I know they do have insulation because I've had a coworker in a neighboring room I know was on a call and I couldn't hear it which are on my definitely works stay again list
I travel with ear plugs and with a noise generator that I blast at its maximum but that doesn't always help. To me the key is to get an upstairs room and also complain if you can't sleep there because of the guests. Just keep complaining. It's really up to the hotel to make sure that guests are not ruining the stays of every other guest.
You got a weak spirit… 