"This trip reminded me that hotel rooms are not clean, and that like any business, big or small, will cut corners to save money. I walked into a well appointed hotel, updated with a nice aesthetic (finishes and furnishings), updated and modern. I was checked in by a young girl, which I have no issue granting young workers early experiences in their careers, but I found that all of the front desk workers were young and relatively inexperienced in hospitality, perhaps all but one gentleman. There is a poise to being the face of the hotel, the first person to greet the guest, a presence, a polish and professionalism. I assume that we are offering entry level positions at low pay.
This was my first time visiting Denver, and I combed pictures, pricing, and reviews as I always do when selecting a hotel for a trip. So I was confident I was getting great amenities in an updated hotel at a good value. I checked in, there were chocolate chip cookies available at the front desk (that I asked if I could have), and we went on up to our room on the 5th floor for a 4-night stay. Upon entry the room appeared to be fine, so we started settling in. I went to take a seat on the couch, to which I found a mysterious white stain on one of the throw pillows. I kept quiet, so as to not gross out my travel partner, but then I went to plug in a device at an outlet underneath the desk and found an empty pill wrapper for a sudafed pill on the floor next to the waste bin. I threw it awa"