Khaberni - Marriott-owned hotels witnessed chaos following the announcement that Sonder, a partner in the global hospitality group, had suddenly gone bankrupt, leading to the immediate expulsion of guests from their rooms and the abrupt termination of their stays in a shocking scene that caused a stir on social media.
According to the "Daily Mail", the company, previously valued at over a billion dollars and considered a strong competitor to "Airbnb", declared bankruptcy after "Marriott International" ended its licensing agreement with them, forcing them to immediately liquidate their business.
The newspaper clarified that hundreds of guests were surprised on Sunday with urgent messages from Marriott and Sonder asking them to evacuate the hotels immediately, even if their stays were to continue for several more days, and some reported that their belongings were gathered in plastic bags or left in the hallways.
One female guest posted a TikTok video of herself dragging her suitcase through the snowy streets of Montreal, writing: "We were asked to leave suddenly, even though we had booked 3 additional nights."
A couple from New York documented their experience, confirming that they received the eviction notice less than 24 hours before their scheduled stay was to end, while many other guests expressed shock at the significant financial losses after being forced to look for alternative accommodations at high prices.
In Boston, a businessman named Paul Strack reported returning to his room to find his belongings placed in the hallways inside plastic bags and chains of luggage, describing the scene as inhumane.
Videos quickly spread online documenting the scene, which followers described as the biggest sudden hotel collapse in years, while Marriott has yet to issue an official clarification on the fate of the bookings or compensation for the affected guests.
