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| Hostels, hotels etc.; Sleeping :patterns, attitudes, strangers | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 25 2016, 05:21 AM (358 Views) | |
| blizzard | Nov 25 2016, 05:21 AM Post #1 |
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I wanted to write something about the expectations travellers have when it comes to comfort. I travel for the overall experience. I will not allow my accommodation ruin my day. Of course I prefer a comfortable, clean, safe room of my own - which I have always managed to obtain unless my sleeping space is a seat on a plane, train or bus (or some form of accommodation). If I am not happy with a place I generally remain for my one or two nights simply because I hate having to pack everything up over and over. I will ask for a different room if necessary. I also write reviews about where I have stayed; poor service, lumpy beds, disgusting bathrooms etc. receive, at times, scathing reviews - I know these are read and, like me, travellers often make decisions based on these. However, I also speak to management when possible. I have stayed in some dreadful places. Black mould, bedding and towels worn through, cockroaches, dreadful service. Not always just at hostels. I have also had wonderful experiences in places I would not have expected much more than basic. Lovely, simple rooms, free items from the fridge (water being absolutely the best in hot areas), assistance beyond necessary, coffee (always a plus). The one accommodation I have not experienced is sleeping in a dorm and sharing a washroom. I go out of my way to avoid these, usually at more expense. Therefore, I cannot really comment on what to expect. However, I had to laugh when my daughter, currently in Australia, (prices for accommodations are quite high there) complained that she is in a four bed, mixed, dormitory room where there is an "old man". She seemed to think a youth hostel (the place belongs to YHA but is not solely for youth) should not allow old people. I said discrimination is no longer allowed - she did not reply. I was tempted to ask what she would have said to anyone if I had been turned away due to age. I had been seriously considering dorms for my next long trip. Any thoughts out there about how to have a good night's sleep when travelling? My conclusion, there is not anywhere that will please everyone. |
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| angora | Nov 30 2016, 09:28 AM Post #16 |
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I used to love camping in Algonquin. It was right IN nature, not just driving by. We always camped on any island we could. It tested one's ingenuity. Lots of canoeing for John and reading for me. Otherwise, I liked the open, airy rooms you could find in Costa Rica and Mexico if you looked hard. As for city hotels - the more luxurious the hotel the better and located in the dining and theatre district. Each place has its own distinct pleasures. |
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| swing | Nov 30 2016, 10:04 AM Post #17 |
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I'm like you, Swing. Sometimes I feel I can't breathe in a hotel room. It's like the air is old and used. The air conditioning is always deadly-- noisy and too cold. What would be worse however, is staying with someone. I feel so intrusive waking up in someone else's home. I avoid it like the plague. We must be sisters OO. I refuse to stay with anyone, creates anxiety. I'm not one for house guests either, with the exception of my daughter and family. My motto being if you can afford to travel, you can afford accommodation! This motto was developed when living in the Okanagan. What a nightmare, relatives arriving from the prairies expecting a bed, people I had not seen in years. |
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| Dialtone | Nov 30 2016, 10:39 AM Post #18 |
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:ditto: X5 |
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| imjene | Nov 30 2016, 04:43 PM Post #19 |
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I used to enjoy overnight guests, even those who stayed for more than one night. However, as I get older, it seems more of a chore than an enjoyment, and for the most part, I am happy when guests seek accommodation in a motel, except for family, of course. As for staying in motels, I also get fussier about my accommodation as I get older. I don't like noisy air conditioners or heaters, or noisy neighbors next door, -- but then who does? Most two star hotels will do fine, especially if it is for only one night and the bed is comfortable. For a longer stay, I would prefer a place with a kitchen and more room to spread out. |
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| sooty | Nov 30 2016, 08:37 PM Post #20 |
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I am not a camper as these days I couldn't get up from a floor bed. The caravan suits me fine and I get to take my furry friend but only in Australia. The cost of an apartment for one person is much too high for me and I am out from early morning seeing the sights. Youth hostels in the UK usually have a kitchen where you can prepare meals of your choice and save some money this way. This new Uber accomodation is a bit scary to me. |
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