Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Cage-free egg progress criticized
Animal-rights activists criticized Marriott after its progress update showed that cage-free sourcing remained incomplete, especially in franchised properties. Protests targeted company events and executives.
2023
Polish investigation involving Warsaw hotel
A criminal investigation in Poland followed allegations by the Lim company that Marriott acted fraudulently or unethically during the COVID-19 period in relation to maintenance costs, alternative use of the hotel, advertising arrangements, and alleged bonuses.
2022
Baltimore-area hotel data breach
Hackers reportedly accessed a Marriott server at Baltimore-Washington International Airport and obtained internal documents and customer information, including credit-card data.
2020
UK data-protection fine
The United Kingdom data-protection regulator fined Marriott £18.4 million after a serious breach exposed millions of customer records to cybercriminals.