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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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The worst places Mary and I have ever stayed have been chain motels owned
and/or operated by 3rd world immigrants. I'm sure the chains eventually
yank their contracts, but that might take years -- and in the meantime,
you,
the paying guest, are subjected to the worst possible experience.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay,

This has also been our experience. More than once we stopped at one of the
"RamaHoli"Inn and were disappointed. But a R*m*d* Inn in Atlanta, GA has
our current prize for the worst we've EVER encountered. It's late, and we
are tired and need sleep. Long story short, English was not the 1st (or
maybe 2nd) language of the employees. Keys didn't open doors, VERY rude desk
"clerk" seemed annoyed that I should have complained we can't open the damn
door. Room was DIRTY! Carpeting looked like a motorcycle ralley had been
there last. We were soooo glad to get out of there the next morning.

I wrote a letter of complaint to the chain headquarters, and they were
curiously unconcerned. I did receive a postcard from a Mr. Chin, apparently
the local store manager, who offered me a 50% discount on ONE nights stay.
It had to be within 90 days, and I had to bring the postcard with me to get
the "rate". I was disappointed to say the least. I then sent the postcard
to the chain headquarters with another letter suggesting this was poor
customer relations. Still waiting for a reply... But it's only been three
years!

Somehow I believe the R*M*D* Inn HQ doesn't really do much to control the
quality of their stores. That being the case, then WHY would I give them
another shot? If THEY don't care, why should I?

We've absolutely had the BEST service from smaller B&B's, mostly away from
the town's "motel row".

GWK

"Jay Honeck"

wrote:Ask me for a room on the weekend Iowa plays
Purdue, and I will quote you a price hundreds of dollars HIGHER than normal,

But, do Purdue alums get a discount?
VL
(Oh Yeah!!)

On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 04:03:26 GMT, Jay Honeck wrote:

The poor desk staff clerk is not authorized to go down more than 20%.

you have 20% and more in your calculation? *phew* I should switch to
tourism and rent out some beds [1]. How do you make your calculation? With
an event calendar?

#m

[1] I know how to do it, I grew up in the business.
--
Buck Fush!

But, do Purdue alums get a discount?

Vlado, you would be the ONLY Purdue alumnus to EVER receive a hotel discount
on game day in Iowa City -- of that I am certain!

;-)

Of course, your discount would be pretty good, at 100% off! ("Your" suite
still awaits your presence, you know...)

Hey, BTW -- where can we get a copy of the Discovery Wings video where
you're teaching people to fly formation in a Mustang? I've heard about it
in another thread, and we'd like to have one for our guests to borrow during
their stay...

Is it for sale?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" writes:

It was much more expensive than the quoted price. They told her
they only give that price for reservations made online.

This would ONLY happen at a chain.

It was. Chains are fairly common in AirNav and it's often easier
for us to locate dog-friendly hotels because we know the chains.
Yes, we typically try to stay in B&Bs/inns when we travel and we
have stayed at some wonderful ones but it's usually the really nice
(expensive) ones that are dog-friendly and that's a bit of a waste
when all I need is a bed for the night.

When dealing with hotels, always talk to the manager or the owner.

Yeah, I know. I let a lot of things slide - especially when we've
been flying all day, it's late, she's hungry, and I'm finding a
room with three (four back then) dogs. We've received so many
perks when flying with our family that I try not to sweat the
occasional bumps.

--kyler

Discovery Wings video

????

Its in the mail in a few days.......DVD or VHS?

Its in the mail in a few days.......DVD or VHS?

Neat-o! It'll make a great addition to the Mustang Suite.

DVD, please. And I'll gladly pay for it!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"