Room and property were fine overall. The location is convenient to shopping and restaurants, and parking was good as well. Unfortunately, the check-in experience was not pleasant. The clerk made an issue out of collecting additional personal information such as my address and phone number. He already had my government-issued ID to verify identity and also secured a deposit on my credit card, so I questioned why more information was necessary. He insisted it was “legally required,” which I disagreed with. I explained that I would of course provide such information to law enforcement if legally required, but I do not believe a hotel has any obligation to demand it beyond identity verification and payment authorization. Additionally, I am an IHG Platinum Elite member, and there was no acknowledgment of status or elite recognition during check-in, which was disappointing. Other than the uncomfortable check-in interaction, the stay itself was satisfactory.
Room and property were fine overall. The location is convenient to shopping and restaurants, and parking was good as well. Unfortunately, the check-in experience was not pleasant. The clerk made an issue out of collecting additional personal information such as my address and phone number. He already had my government-issued ID to verify identity and also secured a deposit on my credit card, so I questioned why more information was necessary. He insisted it was “legally required,” which I disagreed with. I explained that I would of course provide such information to law enforcement if legally required, but I do not believe a hotel has any obligation to demand it beyond identity verification and payment authorization. Additionally, I am an IHG Platinum Elite member, and there was no acknowledgment of status or elite recognition during check-in, which was disappointing. Other than the uncomfortable check-in interaction, the stay itself was satisfactory.