tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post208102237881556897..comments2024-03-27T05:56:36.051-04:00Comments on H A R L E M + B E S P O K E: ☞ SLEEP: Aloft Harlem's Soft OpeningUlysseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-9780169753105021682010-12-11T10:33:55.405-05:002010-12-11T10:33:55.405-05:00Most of the employees didn't have to quit thei...Most of the employees didn't have to quit their jobs - they where already unemployed - I was at the unemployment office the day they were doing the interviews. having worked for Starwood Hotels, This is typical of this brand.GuestBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-37708711419121002182010-12-10T12:57:18.113-05:002010-12-10T12:57:18.113-05:00I have reservations for Dec. 18th. I called and th...I have reservations for Dec. 18th. I called and they said they aren't going to be opened by then and are relocating guest to other Starwood hotels. They are very kind in the process but I can't imagine how much the room rates will have to be to make up for all the money lost in paying employees and not being able to honor reservations.Guestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-47918765144519409472010-12-06T13:55:48.540-05:002010-12-06T13:55:48.540-05:00@ Greg, Chris and Vic: according to management, th...@ Greg, Chris and Vic: according to management, the hotel has kept all staff on payroll since August, despite a lack of paying guests. Kudos to Aloft for that.Jonathanhttp://www.blackonwhiteviolence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-60857895507018777542010-12-04T08:46:24.540-05:002010-12-04T08:46:24.540-05:00The front desk is open and a couple of guest were ...The front desk is open and a couple of guest were seen checking in this past Friday. Apparently online bookings won't be up until mid December but some reservations are being made even though construction is still on site.Ulysseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-23199969937583245702010-12-02T21:28:23.629-05:002010-12-02T21:28:23.629-05:00Hmmmm...that last comment wasn't mine. Some mo...Hmmmm...that last comment wasn't mine. Some moron had to go with the same name? Anyway, there are a ton of reasons why you would build a hotel there. Think about it.<br /><br />Vic, forgot the original opening was scheduled that long ago. Yeah, I would be a little peeved.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-26241638816538210992010-12-02T18:31:43.098-05:002010-12-02T18:31:43.098-05:00Why would anyone build a hotel there anyway?Why would anyone build a hotel there anyway?Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-69880174874119818582010-12-02T17:28:19.479-05:002010-12-02T17:28:19.479-05:00Well, if you had quit your job to start at Aloft o...Well, if you had quit your job to start at Aloft on its first opening date in August, I imagine you'd be kinda upset.<br /><br />Hopefully UE and/or temp work filled the gap for folks in that situation.Vic Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223286245820221712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-42847019313475413932010-12-02T16:46:34.174-05:002010-12-02T16:46:34.174-05:00I think the employees will be pretty ecstatic to h...I think the employees will be pretty ecstatic to have a job in the first place.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-19741270168213574262010-12-02T16:40:03.713-05:002010-12-02T16:40:03.713-05:00The employees were treated scandalously with all t...The employees were treated scandalously with all these delaysGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558758450413912484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-41953586752316040422010-12-02T16:18:13.532-05:002010-12-02T16:18:13.532-05:00Is the bar open, perhaps?Is the bar open, perhaps?Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042953807240088328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-76546633665032629872010-12-02T16:04:51.652-05:002010-12-02T16:04:51.652-05:00So, philosophical question for the day: If a hotel...So, philosophical question for the day: If a hotel opens and nobody can check in, is it a hotel?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909177553016827688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-898837467042862942010-12-02T15:59:23.567-05:002010-12-02T15:59:23.567-05:00Hopefully the staff can start working there at lea...Hopefully the staff can start working there at least.Vic Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223286245820221712noreply@blogger.com