Will never stay at an Embassy Suites again
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/25/10
During a recent stay at the Charlotte Embassy Suites while traveling home for Christmas, I was charged a smoking fee of $250, which is absolutely ludicrous since I do NOT smoke! I am a performing artist who values my voice way too much to ruin it with smoking and I do NOT appreciate the manner in which the manager (Denise) treated me when I called to rectify this matter. She insinuated that I am a liar, was not helpful in the least and severely insulted my intelligence repeatedly until I was so angry that I hung up. Needless to say, I am completely outraged and will NEVER under any circumstances stay at an Embassy Suites again. Not only that, my father is a Platinum Hilton member who travels constantly and he indicated that he will be switching to Marriott if these charges are not reversed (he will be in contact once the holiday has passed). Thirdly, I am telling all my friends and loved ones to boycott any hotel/motel owned under the Hilton brand. Further, I am disputing the fee with my credit card company and will be contacting my attorney to pursue fraud charges. Finally, I have decided to write several negative reviews of the Hilton organization and the Charlotte Embassy Suites in particular. In closing, I don't think words can properly express the level of utter disappointment and dismay that this situation has brought upon my holiday. This is no way to treat an innocent and travel-weary person, especially during this special time of the year. I recommend anybody to steer way clear of the Charlotte Embassy Suites, unless they enjoy finding surprise charges racked up on their credit cards.