Have shopped with Data Quest 5+ years. My e-mail is always PROMPTLY answered. Payment is as specified on the site. I am not going to estimate how many weeks because we all know how to apply pay cycles after the report is accepted. They have been reliable and I appreciate their efficiency and am able to reach schedulers, editors and administration with no problem when necessary. The properties they represent are quality locations.
Reports and performance in field are similar to expectations of similar MSC reports for one night hotel shops. Pictures are not required. Hotel shops are relatively extensive in general and not to be assumed without preparation and planning. The specific guidelines for EACH shop will advise you of dining responsibilities. The report will include usual details about the physical space, service and satisfaction with food. The level of detail is not that of a stand alone fine dining restaurant eval but could include a fine level of detail if necessary. A recently filed hotel report included less than two dozen objective questions and one dialog box covering the in house dining facility required meal.
How late can one arrive for hotel shop? Guidelines say you must stay at least 11 hours and check in no later than 9 PM. If you have to do a dinner meal at an on site restaurant (or evening room service) you might have a problem arriving late because of the restaurant hours of service. If not that experienced you will need plenty more time to fit in audits such as security checks and shuttle bus runs, as specified.