I work and travel, so saving is priority. Finding a hotel that is equipped with a kitchen/basic appliances & a refrigerator is as essential as cleanliness, affordability, safety and bug-lessmess.
In a review of this MainStay in Greensboro, I rated less than stellar. A manager made all the difference. My stay was peaceful and all was well until the final day.
The housekeeper asked if I was “extending”. I wasn’t scheduled to check out until the next morning, so I told her that I was ok til Monday. Later, I was visited by a clerk who seemed eager to meet me, like a club bouncer. I shared the same info about my check out day and she said, “Well, my notes say you checking out now.”
I rechecked my itinerary and realized that it was a mistake that I made and admitted as much. I called & requested a two hour late check out & she flat out told me: “No ma’am. You have to pack your stuff and GET OUT.” It wasn’t just the words; it was her subtle lack of empathy for my situation. She acted as if I requested a free night. I was not treated like a customer AT ALL.
I had to call my Rewards to help. I extended another 30 min. As I checked out, she said to the housekeeper, “They are finally checking out.” She was rude. A sign that this was her baseline: she didn’t recognize me. Ultimately: Can I afford better? Yes. Should I? No. Pests are better. Raid and traps help. I draw the line at spitefulness and disrespect. She could have found a nicer way to explain the situation.