Friday, July 18, 2008
Susan Speaks: Laugh with Me
Really. Once you get on my bad side, there's not a lot of hope for you.
Which is why I had to point out that the Pittsburgh Hilton is having a bit of trouble paying their workers.
This Hilton, I've learned, is actually a franchise hotel. Its owners claim to be digging themselves out of the financial hole they got themselves into. But the hotel still bears the Hilton name and a franchise or not, it's still the Hilton company who looks bad. 'Cause you can't tell me that the other three Hilton-named hotels I've had crappy experiences in were franchises, too. If so, then the Hiltons really ought to consider who they're letting buy in. I meant it when I said I was done staying at anything bearing the Hilton name.
I know that every single person at the Romantic Times Convention here in Pittsburgh with me are joining me in an impassioned eye roll, snicker, and even, perhaps, a shudder of horror at the memories of that place.
Which is why I had to point out that the Pittsburgh Hilton is having a bit of trouble paying their workers.
This Hilton, I've learned, is actually a franchise hotel. Its owners claim to be digging themselves out of the financial hole they got themselves into. But the hotel still bears the Hilton name and a franchise or not, it's still the Hilton company who looks bad. 'Cause you can't tell me that the other three Hilton-named hotels I've had crappy experiences in were franchises, too. If so, then the Hiltons really ought to consider who they're letting buy in. I meant it when I said I was done staying at anything bearing the Hilton name.
I know that every single person at the Romantic Times Convention here in Pittsburgh with me are joining me in an impassioned eye roll, snicker, and even, perhaps, a shudder of horror at the memories of that place.
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When I have a bad experience with a franchise... I tell everyone. And I usually don't go back to them. There's always a competitor out there willing to outdo the business I'm leaving behind anyway.
# posted by 
: July 19, 2008 12:05 AM
: July 19, 2008 12:05 AM
Thanks Susan for linking to the Rockin' Chair Writers prompt. We have met before, we tend to travel in the same circles. :)
As for Hilton, they have a bad reputation everywhere.
As for Hilton, they have a bad reputation everywhere.
# posted by : July 19, 2008 8:23 AM
: July 19, 2008 8:23 AM
Btw, we love the Tour de France as well. I assume you're in front of the television as we speak. You may already know, but cyclingnews.com from Sydney Australia has live internet coverage of cycling year round including le Tour.
# posted by : July 19, 2008 8:26 AM
: July 19, 2008 8:26 AM 
Oh yeah, I'm right there with you: eyeroll, snicker, and shudder. I still can't believe how badly they screwed up. OY.
well now I have to think twice about inviting you over to my place, hehe
fortunately Hotel Michele is a first class place.
happy weekend.
fortunately Hotel Michele is a first class place.
happy weekend.
Pittsburgh sounded like an interesting hotel experience. When we finally get to meet remind me to tell you of our hotel experiences on Zanzibar. :)
I can't say I'm surprised. I have had some horrendous hotel experiences under the Hilton name. They wouldn't know customer service if it jumped up and bit them! As long as Paris has a new designer handbag to carry her yappy little mutt in, who cares, right?! ;)
That particular Hilton is a giant vacuum of suck. It's a wonder the thing is still open considering all the drama that goes on there.
Confused - wanted to enter the Carole Nelson Douglas contest, clicked Enter Via Here...and came to this page.
Anyway, if you're willing to post to Australia, I'd love to be in the running, please.
Have a lovely day! :-)
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Anyway, if you're willing to post to Australia, I'd love to be in the running, please.
Have a lovely day! :-)
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