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by ifif1938

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May 22 '02 Be Prepared, A trip Without Hassles Equals A better trip
Be prepared with documented proof of price quotes and copies of all your necessary papers... read full review
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by diverpam
May 15 '02 Beware of New Year's Parties: My Worst Hotel Experience !
If you're traveling on a holiday, be sure to check with the hotel in advance to see if any hotel services will be affected by special activities. ... read full review
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by tombarnes
May 15 '02 Frozen Dreams at the Hostal Britz, Granada, the 300 Worst Hotels in the World Write-off
Though our stay here was some time ago, I can honestly say that I have never been treated so coldly in my travels........... read full review
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by DAnneC
Jun 02 '02 Marriott Rewards: "Join Our Program and Get Our Worst for Free!"
The Marriott Rewards program is a disappointment. Lower your expectations, and take nothing for granted.... read full review
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by tombarnes
Feb 06 '02 What Is THAT in the Closet!?......Make Reservations In Advance.....OR ELSE!!
The moral of these old tales is that one must make advance reservations, even on the same day. Call ahead, or you may have a few unwanted amenities. ... read full review
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by sweetsue_98
Jan 30 '02 Hotel Horror Stories! How To Prevent Them!
Follow a few simple rules and you will most likely have a pleasant stay 99% of the time.... read full review
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by tombarnes
Apr 09 '02 Your Friendly Corner Website? Random Thoughts on Travel Planning
Be sure to make advance arrangements if you don't want to find yourself in a horror story of a hotel. Advance planning is essential. ... read full review
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by susannathomas
May 07 '03 How to make a successful hotel reservation and get what you want
Double check EVERYTHING about your reservation and your accommodations. If a particular amenity is important to you, please ask!... read full review
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by mattle
Jun 18 '02 The Cooperstown Motel Is A Nightmare
Do not ever stay in this motel. It is deplorable. It is dirty, the ownership doesn't care and they completely misrepresent it.... read full review
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by pstayert
Jul 01 '02 Unauthorized Use of My AMEX at Wyndham Rose Hall, Jamaica
I don't suggest all would have similar experiences, but I do suggest that all check their bills carefully and if using a credit card, check your bills months afterward.... read full review
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by rendrum
Oct 03 '04 BEWARE OF ALL POINTS ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay away from APA or any company where you are buying vacations hotel stays "in bulk".... read full review
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by susandowser
Aug 06 '03 Friar Tuck Resort Spa & Convention Center: STAY AWAY!!
JUST STAY AWAY!... read full review
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by meltf
Oct 28 '03 Beware of New York City Metropolitan hotel
So my dear reader friend here is an word of advice, if travelling to NY, Manhattan city, DO NOT STAY AT METROPOLITAN HOTEL. ... read full review
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by travelchic37
Sep 10 '04 Seven Wives Inn is Trying to Cheat Me
Don't go to Seven Wives Inn, and if you do, don't schedule a massage!... read full review
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by janemayer
Sep 01 '05 August 2005 - Another Fool at the Cooperstown Motel
I am going to write a letter to the BOH reporting this so no one makes the same mistake. Research properly, not just online.... read full review
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