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Lucas Altemeyer De Oliveira
1 day ago
Very Disappointing Experience: Serious Parking Lot Security Concerns
I am writing this review not only to express my frustration and disappointment, but also to warn future guests about what happened during my stay at the Holiday Inn in Clarksville, Tennessee.
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 6:10 AM, I discovered that my vehicle had been broken into while parked in the hotel’s parking lot. My rear passenger-side window was shattered, and personal belongings were stolen. As the picture shows I wasn’t parked too far away from the main door.
Unfortunately, my vehicle was not the only one affected. Based on the information I received, approximately nine other vehicles were also targeted that morning.
Between the damage to my vehicle, stolen belongings, and other related expenses, my financial is something near 1k . I filed a police report and had to deal with the repairs, expenses, inconvenience, and stress that followed - MY TIME was gone (the most valuable thing we have).
What makes this situation particularly disappointing is that I was informed there were no security cameras covering the parking area where the incident occurred. As a paying guest, I believe it is reasonable to expect adequate security measures, especially in an area where guests leave their vehicles overnight.
I want to make one thing absolutely clear: the hotel employees were wonderful. The staff members I interacted with were compassionate, respectful, and genuinely helpful. They did everything they could within their authority to assist me during a very stressful situation. I sincerely appreciate their kindness and professionalism.
My disappointment is directed toward the hotel’s management and corporate response, not the employees.
The compensation offered was one complimentary night at the hotel. Although I appreciate the gesture, I personally find it inadequate considering the extent of my losses and the circumstances surrounding this incident.
I understand that criminal activity can happen anywhere and that a hotel cannot guarantee that every vehicle will be protected from theft or vandalism. However, I believe businesses should take reasonable precautions to protect their guests and respond meaningfully when serious incidents occur on their property.
A free night does not replace stolen belongings, repair a damaged vehicle, or restore a guest’s peace of mind.
I am sharing my experience so future guests can make informed decisions. If you choose to stay here, please be aware of what happened, avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle, and consider asking management about parking lot surveillance and security measures.
I sincerely hope the hotel’s ownership and management take this incident seriously, review their security procedures, and consider improvements to help prevent similar situations.
Again, my gratitude goes to the employees who treated me with kindness. They deserve recognition. Unfortunately, their excellent customer service does not erase my disappointment with the overall experience and the response from the company.