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Subject: Re: Hampton Inn Poplar Ave Memphis TN should not be visited during a power outage - poor cu Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:36:05 +0000 (UTC)


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> There were the standard exit signs. I have been places where they
> have the flood light that shines down the hallway. At least something
> that won't have you bumping into anything or anyone that may be in the
> hallway.
>
> Don't tell me there is going to be hot water when there is no hot
> water. We were in the pool when the power went out and were trying to
> prepare for a wedding that evening.
>

None of which stops a power outage happening

> Yes, I did have a cell phone with me. What if there were an actual
> emergency? I am positive that not everyone in that hotel had a cell
> phone with them, including some of our relatives.
>

The first and most reliable means of communication is called 'talking'


> I know they don't control the power grid, but I also know how it feels
> to not be offered a flashlight when you see other people walking
> around with flashlights in the halls.
>

Learn to carry a flashlight when you travel, they are pretty
cheap and may save your life some day

> Breakfast - If you are going to advertise that you have many choices,
> make sure they are of quality.
>
> At $135 per night, I figured I only had about 80% of the use of the
> room. Therefore, I should only have to pay 80% of the bill. After a
> few conversations, a credit should be appearing on my credit card
> statement in a few days.
>

Bogus claim in my book. Hotel rooms are primarily for sleeping in
a 2 hour power outage in the afternoon hardly prevents that happening

> When I took my cat to the vet last week, they were running late and
> took 10% off of our bill WITHOUT us asking for any kind of credit. If
> a small business can go that extra mile without me expressing any
> opinion, a large corporation like Hilton (owners of Hampton)
> definitely attempt to do the same.
>
> Call me a whiner,

You are a whiner

> but all I am expecting is equal treatment. Perhaps
> some of you should find Clark Howard. Some of you could use his
> advice.

Keith


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