Element Carmel

Breakfast was just toast and yogurt. They ran out of everything else

Nothing

Our room overlooked the roof and building mechanicals like AC, ventilation, etc. Shower gel and shampoo dispensers were empty. There were no cups or glasses in the room. Only 2 single-serve coffee packets. Virtually no decoration in the room.

nothing

The cost was high for 1 night ( over $300) for a stripped down standard room- apparently driven by high occupancy in the downtown areas. We learned that the adjoining Marriott-Weston Property called Talisman would have been a little less and really appeared nicer. Apparently Element is for longer term occupants because it had a microwave and little refrigerator. When asking staff what is the difference of the two adjoining properties, we were told that The Talisman is more set up for business and overnight travelers. They share a swimming pool and parking area. This was first time staying here. Staff were very helpful and nice. Both facilities are less than a year old. It was confusing finding the hotel as it is near NE corner behind intersection of 465 and Meridian

The bathroom sink was not draining due the pug being down and stuck. Called maintenance but no response. Had to pull up pug in order for the sink to drain. The pug mechanism was broken.

The flashing green light every 5 seconds on the smoke detector. Reflected off the mirror and was horrendous all night.