We booked an overnight stay at the Elyton and we’re looking forward to staying at another Autograph Collection Property as we have enjoyed stay at a few others in the past. We drove all day and we’re envisioning getting to our room and relaxing. Upon arrival we were told that nothing was open in the hotel due to it being Easter. Ok…..not even a hotel bar….no…..nothing. We could get a drink or food. We can understand it was a holiday however, it was not posted online or in the hotel anywhere that would have indicated if you book just know this very important fact. Our room was average at best and we had a corner room with a City view. That’s not saying much seeings how the rooms are well above $200 a night. We were looking forward to breakfast at least. We ordered a Cappuccino and a Latte……this came out as coffees. No where near a specialty coffee unfortunately. Our waiter Skylar was polite when I asked him a few questions about the coffee. He was happy to take a few tips from me in regards to how to make foam for a specialty drink. Their equipment was leaking for him to present specialty coffee drinks and they used “pod” for their Espresso drinks. Hence why our drinks were coffee. We noticed the online menu is not the exact menu presented in The Yard Restaurant. Several items were missing from the in house menu. My husband ordered the Smoked Salmon Toast….we were told….that’s the only thing we are out of. He then order the Elyon Breakfast instead. I ordered the Lemon Poppyseed Ricotta Pancakes with a Bluebery Compote and were looking forward to having them. Moments later Skylar had to inform me that they didn’t have them. They had Chocolate Chip Pancakes if I wanted those…..well no….I’m not a 10 year old at IHOP here. I reordered just the plain ole Continental Breakfast. Yogurt Parfait with Blueberries (how about Blueberry Pancakes in instead of Chocolate Chip?) half a Grapefruit and a Croissant. I thought what could go wrong with a Continental Breakfast….well things look pretty good except the Croissant was not there and was replaced with what I was told was a Catfish Head Biscuit. This thing was big for sure…..not light and airy as a Croissant but very heavy and tasteless. No thanks….my husband tried it and he agreed. He enjoyed his 2eggs/hash browns with bacon and toast. We did have the staff let us know at every turn during our disappointment if stay that Jessica (Hotel Manager) was struggling to keep up with the hotel in every area. The staff was always kind/friendly and had a quick smile. They must really like Jessica because they are always trying to cover for her and her lack of skills in managing a Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection Hotel. We absolutely wasted our stay and hard earned American Express benefit on this stay :-(
Great location not too far from the major freeways and close to eateries. I could park my U-Haul in the back near the pool and didn't have to worry about anyone messing with my car. The staff was friendly the only drawback was the bathroom wasn't cleaned upon checking into the room. The toilet was not flushed and there was hair on one of my towels that was hung up.