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"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" wrote in message ... something steady like a noisy exhaust fan, Strange because constant traffic noise I can deal with. But a constant fan noise, from building A/C or whatever (the type of which you often find just outside hotel windows) I just can't deal with and get no sleep at all! I guess it's because at home we have traffic but no fans :-) |
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"Roger B." wrote in message ...
You may also have better luck with harassing the corporation. When I stayed at a Radisson that had on-going construction noise, I complained to the chain's CS center and received a voucher for a free night, anywhere in the U.S. Don't tell me about Radisson!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1. About TWO HOURS after I had checked in, the "servant" finally came to check the "convenience chest" -- i.e. one filled w drinks, etc. He commented that it appeared I had used a few which he was going to charge me for. I HAD JUST ARRIVED; THE ASSHEADS had not restocked the chest before I checked into the room. I raised hell and did not have to pay. 2. An hour later, fire sirens went off. I called the desk; they did not know what it was, did not know how to turn it off, blasted thru the hotel for nearly an hour. 3. Stopped at restaurant and since there were no patrons, asked if they were open. They said YES. However, the item (forget now what) they served is one that is always served hot was in fact cold. I sent a letter of complaint to the CEO of Radisson. Never got a reply, not even a note of apology. NEVER will I EVER stay at a Radisson again; I'll camp on the public square in below zero temperature before staying at a Radisson. |
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"Roger B." wrote in message ...
You may also have better luck with harassing the corporation. When I stayed at a Radisson that had on-going construction noise, I complained to the chain's CS center and received a voucher for a free night, anywhere in the U.S. Don't tell me about Radisson!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1. About TWO HOURS after I had checked in, the "servant" finally came to check the "convenience chest" -- i.e. one filled w drinks, etc. He commented that it appeared I had used a few which he was going to charge me for. I HAD JUST ARRIVED; THE ASSHEADS had not restocked the chest before I checked into the room. I raised hell and did not have to pay. 2. An hour later, fire sirens went off. I called the desk; they did not know what it was, did not know how to turn it off, blasted thru the hotel for nearly an hour. 3. Stopped at restaurant and since there were no patrons, asked if they were open. They said YES. However, the item (forget now what) they served is one that is always served hot was in fact cold. I sent a letter of complaint to the CEO of Radisson. Never got a reply, not even a note of apology. NEVER will I EVER stay at a Radisson again; I'll camp on the public square in below zero temperature before staying at a Radisson. |
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"Chris the Liberal" wrote...
1. About TWO HOURS after I had checked in, the "servant" finally came to check the "convenience chest" -- i.e. one filled w drinks, etc. He commented that it appeared I had used a few which he was going to charge me for. I HAD JUST ARRIVED; THE ASSHEADS had not restocked the chest before I checked into the room. I raised hell and did not have to pay. 2. An hour later, fire sirens went off. I called the desk; they did not know what it was, did not know how to turn it off, blasted thru the hotel for nearly an hour. 3. Stopped at restaurant and since there were no patrons, asked if they were open. They said YES. However, the item (forget now what) they served is one that is always served hot was in fact cold. ------------------------ It sounds like this hotel had a number of screw-up. But things like this can happen at anywhere. I doubt that its unique to Radisson. False alarms have happened to me at both a Marriott and Hilton. I'd rather wake to a false alarm than have an alarm disabled to help /you/ sleep. Had you never sent an item back to the kitchen before? If I ruled out chains on the basis of minor irritations, I'd have to forego some fine hotels. The attitude that screw-up are normal and even to be expected may help you live a less stressful life. Try to say, "That's okay. These things happen," once in a while. [Roger] |
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Roger B. wrote:
"Chris the Liberal" wrote... 1. About TWO HOURS after I had checked in, the "servant" finally came to check the "convenience chest" -- i.e. one filled w drinks, etc. He commented that it appeared I had used a few which he was going to charge me for. I HAD JUST ARRIVED; THE ASSHEADS had not restocked the chest before I checked into the room. I raised hell and did not have to pay. 2. An hour later, fire sirens went off. I called the desk; they did not know what it was, did not know how to turn it off, blasted thru the hotel for nearly an hour. 3. Stopped at restaurant and since there were no patrons, asked if they were open. They said YES. However, the item (forget now what) they served is one that is always served hot was in fact cold. ------------------------ It sounds like this hotel had a number of screw-up. But things like this can happen at anywhere. I doubt that its unique to Radisson. False alarms have happened to me at both a Marriott and Hilton. I'd rather wake to a false alarm than have an alarm disabled to help /you/ sleep. Had you never sent an item back to the kitchen before? If I ruled out chains on the basis of minor irritations, I'd have to forego some fine hotels. The attitude that screw-up are normal and even to be expected may help you live a less stressful life. Try to say, "That's okay. These things happen," once in a while. [Roger] I stayed at a conference hotel in Providence a few years ago where the fire alarms went off EVERY NIGHT several times -- huge claxon in the room could not be ignored -- and then after half an hour another huge claxon and PA announcement of all clear. They awoke us at 1 am - 4 am etc etc EVERY NIGHT for several days. The first time I walked 21 flights down to the street -- but after awhile I would look to see if the firetrucks were unloading hose -- I figured if they weren't, it was another false alarm. ONCE okay -- it happens but night after night? And with no compensation for hotel guests? |
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Roger B. wrote:
"Chris the Liberal" wrote... 1. About TWO HOURS after I had checked in, the "servant" finally came to check the "convenience chest" -- i.e. one filled w drinks, etc. He commented that it appeared I had used a few which he was going to charge me for. I HAD JUST ARRIVED; THE ASSHEADS had not restocked the chest before I checked into the room. I raised hell and did not have to pay. 2. An hour later, fire sirens went off. I called the desk; they did not know what it was, did not know how to turn it off, blasted thru the hotel for nearly an hour. 3. Stopped at restaurant and since there were no patrons, asked if they were open. They said YES. However, the item (forget now what) they served is one that is always served hot was in fact cold. ------------------------ It sounds like this hotel had a number of screw-up. But things like this can happen at anywhere. I doubt that its unique to Radisson. False alarms have happened to me at both a Marriott and Hilton. I'd rather wake to a false alarm than have an alarm disabled to help /you/ sleep. Had you never sent an item back to the kitchen before? If I ruled out chains on the basis of minor irritations, I'd have to forego some fine hotels. The attitude that screw-up are normal and even to be expected may help you live a less stressful life. Try to say, "That's okay. These things happen," once in a while. [Roger] I stayed at a conference hotel in Providence a few years ago where the fire alarms went off EVERY NIGHT several times -- huge claxon in the room could not be ignored -- and then after half an hour another huge claxon and PA announcement of all clear. They awoke us at 1 am - 4 am etc etc EVERY NIGHT for several days. The first time I walked 21 flights down to the street -- but after awhile I would look to see if the firetrucks were unloading hose -- I figured if they weren't, it was another false alarm. ONCE okay -- it happens but night after night? And with no compensation for hotel guests? |
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"jenn" wrote...
Roger B. wrote: False alarms have happened to me at both a Marriott and Hilton. I'd rather wake to a false alarm than have an alarm disabled to help /you/ sleep. I stayed at a conference hotel in Providence a few years ago where the fire alarms went off EVERY NIGHT several times -- huge claxon in the room could not be ignored -- and then after half an hour another huge claxon and PA announcement of all clear. They awoke us at 1am-4am etc etc EVERY NIGHT for several days. The first time I walked 21 flights down to the street -- but after awhile I would look to see if the firetrucks were unloading hose -- I figured if they weren't, it was another false alarm. ONCE okay -- it happens but night after night? And with no compensation for hotel guests? ------------------ I recently stayed at a resort in which the power went out from 8-11 PM in a storm. Granted it was an act of nature and not their fault, but you'd think that they'd at least offer some compensation and not hide behind the legalese. I'd suspect kids or drunken guests pulling the alarms. "Conferences" seem to generate more of those sort and they seem to think that such high-jinks are funny and have absolutely no consideration for others. Management often looks the other way. Its not that I think that all Radissons are "great." IMHO, its hotels often offer a good value for the price, and are generally a cut above the more plebian chains. [Roger] |
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"Roger B." wrote:
I recently stayed at a resort in which the power went out from 8-11 PM in a storm. Granted it was an act of nature and not their fault, but you'd think that they'd at least offer some compensation and not hide behind the legalese. I wouldn't expect compensation in that circumstance. Al I would require is that they be nice about things, and try to address any special needs. -- PB The return address has been MUNGED |
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Padraig Breathnach wrote:
"Roger B." wrote: I recently stayed at a resort in which the power went out from 8-11 PM in a storm. Granted it was an act of nature and not their fault, but you'd think that they'd at least offer some compensation and not hide behind the legalese. I wouldn't expect compensation in that circumstance. Al I would require is that they be nice about things, and try to address any special needs. I was in South Beach, Miami during Hurricane Irene in 1999. Our power went out overnight, and a cat died in the street outside. I should have sued Florida! David -- David Horne- www.davidhorne.net usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk |
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