Bossy is becoming something of the travel expert, having spent more days away this summer than home. But when it comes to booking a hotel room online, Bossy is still thrown into a state of confusion.
In Bossy’s childhood, when dinosaurs roamed the gaseous silica that would become the earth, there were only a couple of options for hotel rooms. You could get one bed, or you could get two beds.
Fast forward to now. Bossy understands that with the digital age comes more complicated concerns such as Should your hotel bed be a queen or a king size mattress?
But there is no excuse for the plethora of indiscernible options available when booking a hotel room online. Shall we?
Let’s assume Bossy wants a hotel room with a king size bed because she is a very sound sleeper.
A simple search for a room revealed the following option:
But wait! There’s more! For an additional mortgage payment, that same hotel features a Concierge King:
And for those worried about allergens, for the price of a plane ticket to somewhere you’d like better, the hotel offers a King Pure Room:
This isn’t the only hotel that has a confusion of offerings. A different search revealed a hotel which features a King Standard A and a King Standard B:
Bossy can sum up her experience booking hotels online in this way: The room’s location within the hotel makes the difference. Darn!
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you share with Bossy and her council a hotel room story, good or bad? Or share a tip about booking a hotel room! Or just say hi!
And be sure to check back later today for the best hotel room stories on the web.
Kristina says
August 23, 2011 at 11:26 amLast room available. 7 people. 2 beds. Night from HELL!
Hubs and I. Delicious King bed. No kids. Heaven!
Jacquie says
August 23, 2011 at 11:29 amalways dissatisfied with the room booked, I request an upgrade
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 11:35 amAlways check the hotel’s site, not just online booking agencies.
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 11:35 amDon’t assume the room assigned is the best you deserve.
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 11:36 amBossy & her mom once stayed in windowless room. Never again!
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 11:38 amBossy always asking if the windows open. Air a must.
MomQueenBee says
August 23, 2011 at 11:40 amLet Husband, the Pricelineking, make your reservations. Always perfect.
Charlie says
August 23, 2011 at 11:41 amIn 10 words:
Book whatever, check in, throw fit, demand a new room.
This is a tradition we started at campsites. We carefully study the camp map online; call and ask lots of questions about pets, water sources, bathrooms, etc.; then when we arrive find some petty reason to be dissatisfied (like too many pine needles) and change sites. Easily adaptable for hotel rooms, provided they’re not totally booked. In which case, Plan B: bribery.
Choosy says
August 23, 2011 at 11:42 amNever near the elevator or the pool. Ask. Use “girl” card.
Chrissy says
August 23, 2011 at 11:44 amDried love juice on sheets (!). Blood (!). Also smelled like curry.
Moral of the story: Don’t let a production crew book a room in a town you don’t know in Mississippi.
hokgardner says
August 23, 2011 at 11:58 amThis summer, stayed in a hotel like the first photo.
Summer says
August 23, 2011 at 12:07 pmLip prints and fingerprints on glasses, even in nice hotels.
Summer says
August 23, 2011 at 12:11 pmI wish they made condoms for hotel remote controls. Ick.
mitzie says
August 23, 2011 at 12:11 pmHow long do you want the room. Just tonight. All night? New management since our last stay!
mitzie says
August 23, 2011 at 12:12 pmAlso, MIL always called after trip. Did you check the mattress for bedbugs?
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 12:28 pmWas a chambermaid. Hotel glasses don’t get washed, just “wiped”.
Kathy from NJ says
August 23, 2011 at 12:33 pm1200?’ suite, 3TV, 4phones, 2fireplaces, 1+1/2 baths, 2 walkinclosets for regroomprice.
Kathy from NJ says
August 23, 2011 at 12:35 pm1200 square feet
Alexis Park Hotel, Las Vegas
Needed 1st floor
BOSSY says
August 23, 2011 at 12:45 pmOpinions: Do hotels give better rooms to those booking through them or travel sites?
Denise says
August 23, 2011 at 12:46 pmDon’t stay in the room next to the ice maker.
janet says
August 23, 2011 at 12:52 pmFear not the low-rated Cancun hotels. They’re all just fine.
Kizz says
August 23, 2011 at 12:56 pmOld couple’s undies & bird feathers in the bureau. Truth.
AngstyJen says
August 23, 2011 at 1:04 pmFirst trip with boyfriend, now hubby. Hotel screwed up reservation. Got room with heart-shaped jaccuzzi. Way to up the vacation nookie pressure!
kathy says
August 23, 2011 at 1:17 pmfantastic London trip! Hot! no air conditioning. spoiled ugly Americans
kathy says
August 23, 2011 at 1:20 pmfirst time in a GOOD hotel. young. ate all the goodies
kathy says
August 23, 2011 at 1:23 pmwe have to pay for it?!! call folks for money!
WebSavvyMom says
August 23, 2011 at 1:25 pm–>Booked two rooms in my MIL’s name for military discount.
WebSavvyMom says
August 23, 2011 at 1:26 pm–>We also have the exact same name including middle initial.
kathy says
August 23, 2011 at 1:26 pmthe most expensive cashews I ever had in my life
heather says
August 23, 2011 at 2:00 pmslept with our shoes on. no returning to morgantown’s ramada.
Amy says
August 23, 2011 at 2:23 pmGot in at 2 and left by 7. No problems getting up from that bed!
Olivia says
August 23, 2011 at 2:37 pmNaive young Olivia goes to “motel party” – WAIT!! It’s WHAT???
Angela says
August 23, 2011 at 2:42 pmHi Bossy!
The Woman Formerly Known As Beautiful says
August 23, 2011 at 2:48 pmWhat’s with the fucking hotel taxes?! Throw in hand job!
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
August 23, 2011 at 3:32 pmDrunken brawl outside my room. Demanded money back. Got it.
bobbie says
August 23, 2011 at 3:51 pmCheck DaveBarry’s review of “The Hotel Shpennsylvania” – funny but true.
Debby says
August 23, 2011 at 3:55 pmPriceline highest star, beg for 2 beds, see cute kids?
Jami says
August 23, 2011 at 4:02 pmBack of building, upper floor, end of hall, away from elevator, vending and ice machines.
LaurieB says
August 23, 2011 at 4:21 pmIN *9* words…
There are no good hotel stories, stay at home!
Heh, I spent too much time as a musician on the road. It gets real old, real fast.
KathyB says
August 23, 2011 at 4:43 pmSF, two rooms converted to suite, 2 full baths, heavenly.
Bev says
August 23, 2011 at 5:09 pmSurrendered; bought a motorhome; travel with our bed and bath!
Meg at the Members Lounge says
August 23, 2011 at 5:48 pmW on Upper East Side.Get view of Chrysler Building. (Must add I never sleep because then I gaze at it all night)
BossysMom says
August 23, 2011 at 9:26 pmA small cabin in Napa, vineyards inches away. Miles of privacy.
BossysMom says
August 23, 2011 at 9:28 pmOn the other hand, Nevada Test Site, in tent to protest.
BossysMom says
August 23, 2011 at 9:30 pmOh, motel rooms. Thought it was places you’ve stayed…
pam says
August 23, 2011 at 9:33 pmWell Thank You Bossy. Shall never book online again, thanks!
Cupcake Murphy says
August 23, 2011 at 10:30 pmThe room smells like pee,right? It’s NOT our imagination.
Dara says
August 23, 2011 at 10:32 pmNYC Times Square hotel for daughter’s 9th b/day; she loved!
Cupcake Murphy says
August 23, 2011 at 10:35 pmRule Number Always: We must have a nice expansive view.
Arli says
August 23, 2011 at 10:46 pmDad to concierge: ” Show my wife 3rd room first. Save time. “
Kristin says
August 23, 2011 at 11:19 pmHotels in Miles City Montana have horrible, saggy beds
Cage Free Family says
August 23, 2011 at 11:23 pmkids found drugs under the bed, tv was broken, sleep number bed wouldn’t inflate… $90 room.
Sheryl W says
August 23, 2011 at 11:44 pmSan Antonio toilet not stuck on ground, tv stuck on porn…
Mary K says
August 24, 2011 at 1:56 amSign on back of door: No bird cleaning in room!
Kathi Struthers says
August 24, 2011 at 5:32 amDisney. Cheap husband. Kissimee fleabag, wet sheets, post-coital carpet.
tracey - justanothermommy says
August 24, 2011 at 5:44 amTub wouldn’t drain and toilet got clogged from a #1.
Blog Princess G says
August 24, 2011 at 8:36 amBooked online… room in basement of hotel with janitorial department.
mitzie says
August 24, 2011 at 9:16 amChemistry conference New Orleans. Other convention Narcotics Anonymous. Dear God!
It seems you only have to swear off illegal drugs in NA. You can consume all the booze and cigarettes ever made.
Natalie says
August 24, 2011 at 9:35 amThe only extra sheets available had dark curly hairs attached.
leslie says
August 24, 2011 at 10:29 amGo luxury or go home. All or nothing for us.
heidig says
August 24, 2011 at 10:47 am#50 made me laugh so hard I almost peed myself. Can’t beat that one.
Kris says
August 24, 2011 at 11:07 amDaughter conceived in Bellagio, Vegas. Son conceived Holiday Inn, Omaha.
Apparently I’m very fertile in hotels.
Sewmouse says
August 24, 2011 at 12:02 pmBooked Online. Requested Non-Smoking Room. Spent 5 days with smokestench.
mitzie says
August 24, 2011 at 12:46 pmSo we pulled into Rapid City SD around dusk. Only one hotel still open. He said we were in luck, the last room left was the Honeymoon Suite. Room came with a small trash can filled with ice, holding a half bottle of champagne. Also had mirror tiles on ceiling over a round, white fur throw covered bed. Shower had what looked like a window in it. I stepped in and pulled back the curtain,,,, flashed Main Street. Thank God they roll up the sidewalks early in Rapid City. Way more than 10 words but how to condense it all?
jp says
August 24, 2011 at 2:12 pmUsed Bookit.com, ‘secret’ hotel…….Lovely Gaylord Palms, stayed again!
p.j. says
August 24, 2011 at 4:37 pmCall hotel – talk with person there to get info needed.
AngAK says
August 24, 2011 at 6:21 pmhawaii. $$$ jacuzzi deck room. surfer movie filming. constant noise.
Lori in mn says
August 28, 2011 at 12:51 amCouldn’t let kids remove their shoes or go near tub.
Lori in mn says
August 28, 2011 at 12:54 amLast room available, rodeo in town. Plastic sheets, vibrating bed!
Christina says
August 28, 2011 at 9:36 amShoes on in room and shower. beach towels on top of bed and used our own blanket. Hit the landromat before going home to make sure we had no passengers.
Allegra says
August 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm“Lingerie show nightly in bar for motel friends and guests.”
What in the heck are ‘friends of the motel?”
Allegra says
August 28, 2011 at 2:24 pmGovernment travel meant room by the ice maker and/or elevator.
BossMama says
August 29, 2011 at 1:40 amHey #13 – they do make condoms for your remote control – check out Zaplex.com (anti-bac to boot!)
How ’bout finding pubies stuck to opened soap in shower?!?
Piper says
August 30, 2011 at 10:20 pmFriend slept in hotel bed with a rock near his feet. It bugged him all night. He found out in the morning it was actually a dried up turd. True story.
More than 10 words. I tried.
Piper says
August 30, 2011 at 10:27 pmMust add that friend knew it was a turd because he fished it out of the sheets then threw it across the room with a girly shriek when the realization hit him.
I asked him if he demanded money back. He just left.
I would have screamed all the way to the front desk.
Summertime says
September 2, 2011 at 4:34 pmLobby featured huge Kevin Costner photo on the main wall.
Room featured placard asking no cleaning of pheasants in bathtub.
(Somewhere in South Dakota, I think, truckstop motel, only option at 4am after 18 hours of driving. We slept on top of the covers, and were warned by the proprietor to not complain if “her truckers” woke us up in an hour or so.)