Marriott Dumps Newly Engaged Couple: Romance Canceled, Refund Pending
Ethan Werchniak, 26, a New York State government employee, thought popping the question in Montreal's Westmount Conservatory would be a highlight of his life—not a prelude to eviction. Booking a Marriott-licensed Sonder apartment for a five-day honeymoon weekend, they woke up Monday morning to a labor-stricken Sonder employee knocking to say, 'Your reservation is canceled. Leave within an hour.' Marriott then offered an alternative one mile away, costing 30 CAD more, and a measly 500 Bonvoy points, which whispered 'never book again.' Guests were united in lobby despair, turning the Marriott-Sonder breakup fiasco into a public therapy session. Wedding plans: surviving Marriott's corporate breakup meltdown.
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Forget love in the air—try shock eviction at 10 a.m. Marriott cancels reservation the morning after a proposal, offers a more expensive room and 500 points like it's a consolation prize. Romantic getaway or corporate chaos sequel?
Engaged in Montreal, evicted by Marriott: proof that true love means surviving corporate meltdowns and last-minute kicks to the curb.
Marriott’s breakup with Sonder hit harder than any heartbreak—100% chance your honeymoon includes a surprise eviction notice and pointless loyalty points.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/13/2025 | Author: Aditi Bharade
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