Marriott should be embarrassed
In fairness, I should begin by noting that there IS, in fact, a sign on the check-in desk promising that the entire property will be renovated over the next few months...that does not, however, excuse poor housekeeping in one of the most dismal and depressing hotels I've stayed in for some time! Even the poor lizard decomposing on the back of our sofa had apparently given up the will to live after a night there...seriously...and that was AFTER the room had been "serviced" for our arrival.
Drawers, tables and kitchen area were stained and chipped. The bath was ridiculously slippy - to the point that my husband was ready to go ask them for a mat to place into it, if I hadn't insisted that we simply leave.
We have stayed here before, and the staff are always pleasant...but there's only so much they can do in the face of such miserable surroundings. We had booked for a week - but could only stand three days. With other brand new hotels - cheaper - in the same area, Marriott cannot refurbish this place any too soon. Right now, it doesn't deserve the name, and is an embarrassment to the brand.
The renovation of the pool does suggest that the hotel could be good again in the near future - just wait until the work is done before you book!