Reservation or No Reservation? - Page 2

Malakai · 11-07-2012, 11:54 PM

Rob,

I'm in the industry and work for a major Hotel company. Believe me after 15 years in the industry nothing people tell me when they arrive at my Hotel surprises me anymore. But remember it's always our fault. But I was guaranteed double beds and connecting rooms, early check in, etc...I could go on and on and on.

Skywalker · 11-08-2012, 12:25 AM

This is what wives and secretaries are for!

I always have a reservation!

11-08-2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Malakai

Rob,

I'm in the industry and work for a major Hotel company. Believe me after 15 years in the industry nothing people tell me when they arrive at my Hotel surprises me anymore. But remember it's always our fault. But I was guaranteed double beds and connecting rooms, early check in, etc...I could go on and on and on.

Glad someone can relate with my pain...

my favorite are when they expect EVERY room has a refrigerator and microwave... or they expect our shuttle (Which I drive, only offered on Fridays & Saturdays) on a Tuesday or Wednesday night!!!!

Subvet642 · 11-08-2012, 06:19 AM

I usually sleep at home; I hate traveling.

Brlesq · 11-08-2012, 06:25 AM

Always have a reservation, and always do it on-line. Usually do some quick research on tripadvisor.com to see what past customers have thought about the hotel/motel as well. Have found some hidden gems this way.

mosesbotbol · 11-08-2012, 06:41 AM

I am a Platinum Marriott member and still make reservations. I can always cancel them later on.

SvilleKid · 11-08-2012, 09:59 AM

Let me kinda revise my previous comments. My wife and I probably have a reservation 50-60% of the time with the advent of smart phones and Internet connections. However, probably 75-85% of those are made while sitting in the hotel parking lot, or within 10 minutes of the hotel. And most are made with a limited number of chains that we have preferred customer cards at, to gain the benefits of multiple stays.

We travel by car on all our trips, because we like to see the country. We can't make early reservations, because we never know where we will be stopping next, or how long (within a few days) our trips will take. On one trip out west, we made 1000 miles one day, but one day, we stayed 30 miles from our previous stop. Not everyone's method of travel, for sure, but I've never been one for regimented schedules when I travel. As a rule, we usually have a departure date set (thought we NEVER leave as early as planned), but we seldom have a specific return date. We have a "target" return date range. Mostly we come home when the money starts running low.

hotreds · 11-08-2012, 10:07 AM

I've found you always get charged more if you don't have a reservation. So, for the past many years, I've always made reservations!

LasciviousXXX · 11-08-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Only time I don't have advance reservations is when I take a long driving trip and am not sure how far I will get before I stop for the night.

Same for me. Generally the only time I will not have an advanced res is if I'm on a motorcycle trip.

View Poll Results: Do you travel with a Reservation?
Yes, I always plan my lodging ahead of time...	38	88.37%
No, I usually fly by the seat of my pants...	5	11.63%
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11-07-2012, 11:54 PM	#21
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 797 Trading: (34)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? Rob, I'm in the industry and work for a major Hotel company. Believe me after 15 years in the industry nothing people tell me when they arrive at my Hotel surprises me anymore. But remember it's always our fault. But I was guaranteed double beds and connecting rooms, early check in, etc...I could go on and on and on.

11-08-2012, 12:25 AM	#22
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? This is what wives and secretaries are for! I always have a reservation! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-08-2012, 06:19 AM	#24
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? I usually sleep at home; I hate traveling. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-08-2012, 06:25 AM	#25
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,026 Trading: (17)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? Always have a reservation, and always do it on-line. Usually do some quick research on tripadvisor.com to see what past customers have thought about the hotel/motel as well. Have found some hidden gems this way. __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

11-08-2012, 06:41 AM	#26
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? I am a Platinum Marriott member and still make reservations. I can always cancel them later on. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-08-2012, 09:59 AM	#27
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? Let me kinda revise my previous comments. My wife and I probably have a reservation 50-60% of the time with the advent of smart phones and Internet connections. However, probably 75-85% of those are made while sitting in the hotel parking lot, or within 10 minutes of the hotel. And most are made with a limited number of chains that we have preferred customer cards at, to gain the benefits of multiple stays. We travel by car on all our trips, because we like to see the country. We can't make early reservations, because we never know where we will be stopping next, or how long (within a few days) our trips will take. On one trip out west, we made 1000 miles one day, but one day, we stayed 30 miles from our previous stop. Not everyone's method of travel, for sure, but I've never been one for regimented schedules when I travel. As a rule, we usually have a departure date set (thought we NEVER leave as early as planned), but we seldom have a specific return date. We have a "target" return date range. Mostly we come home when the money starts running low. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

11-08-2012, 10:07 AM	#28
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Reservation or No Reservation? I've found you always get charged more if you don't have a reservation. So, for the past many years, I've always made reservations! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.