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PEB
Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 97 Location: California
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Posted: Aug Fri 15, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks alison for the great trip report and photos! |
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stan_allen
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 1129
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Posted: Aug Mon 18, 2008 9:39 am Post subject: Tanqueray, tomorrow, and the next day... |
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I, too, am in awe at the depth and complexity of this trip report.
The minibar pic really does say it all - and most of those bottles look pretty full - if that's the amount you require for just a short getaway, then my hat's off to you! |
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ErininSD
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 265
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Posted: Aug Mon 18, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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WTF, I didn't get a robe and I love robes...arghhh! Crap, I didn't even get a a hair dryer...LOL
OH and I left a $5 for the maid on the first day and asked her for extra soaps and bath gel (I loved the smell of the bath gel) and I got squat! After that I didn't tip the beeaatch.
We loved the room but hated the light switches...LOL
We were on the same side of the tower as you, we were in 81611, a little bit further down the hall than your room.
I agree the construction noise was a distraction while at the pool and didn't make it very relaxing.
The new tower area isn't like the Peppermill, but I on the other hand liked it because it was a bit more serene and not so "in your face"...LOL The walk does suck though.
Next time you go w/hubby, use his card for the room and use your card to get comps for food. On our trip LIR was able to get $100 bucks comped off with his play, so our total trip was only $100. But it still pissed me off that I couldn't get any additional comps, especially since I played alot more than he did. |
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alison
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1150
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Posted: Aug Mon 18, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Erin,
Yeah the light switches were a pain werent they? They took awhile to get used to.
My husband and i have a joint account. Arent you on a joint account as well? |
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ErininSD
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 265
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Posted: Aug Mon 18, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Nah, LIR and I aren't married, so no joint account.
You can ask that your accounts be split, I honestly think it would be better in the long run. One can go into the "hole" for the rooms, while the other one gets food comps. |
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stan_allen
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 1129
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Posted: Aug Tue 19, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: Tipper Rarely |
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That business about leaving tips for housekeeping raises a good point, namely, does anyone do this? It seems that every travel site makes it a point to say how much better your housekeeping service will be if you leave a few bucks on the pillow.
On the other hand, every travel resource likes to promote local tipping, which, taken to its logical extreme, becomes absurd.
So, old farts - who among us does this, and of those that do, has it been worthwhile, or is it just another drain for our money? |
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Ryder
Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 222
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Posted: Aug Tue 19, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: To Tip or Not to Tip....that is the question |
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I usually tip the maids......just because I would really hate to do there jobs
Have I seen better service from the tips......not really
However, I have left notes w/tip asking for extra coffee, towels, water, etc. etc and almost always get what I asked for.
The one thing that irks me often is when I leave loose change or even some singles lying around (usually next to other items) and the maids think it is tip money and take it all |
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garyandsharon
Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 75
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Posted: Aug Wed 20, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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We do tip housekeeping staff. It has got to be back breaking work. Not to mention a nasty job. Room after room. Lord only knows what they find and see. |
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ErininSD
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 265
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Posted: Aug Wed 20, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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I tip, but then I think if every room they cleaned tipped they'd probably be making more money than me...LOL
In all honesty, I think the tipping has gotten out of hand. I hope someone tips me next time I approve their loan...LOL |
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alison
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1150
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Posted: Aug Wed 20, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Mr frined always likes to tip. We dont usually have our room cleaned everyday though. Not to mention she is pretty messy. She pre-cleans the room for housekeeping...lol |
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seattlerocks
Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 10
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Posted: Aug Wed 20, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the fantastic trip report! Really enjoyed the photos. We haven't been back to Reno since our bad experience at the Fitz. We used to go a few times each year. Maybe we will try your "castle" next time, or drive over to Tahoe.
We have always tipped the maids because it seems like such a hard job, and don't have any complaints about the service at the Fitz - that seems to be the one thing they still do well
Did you get to play Pinball?? |
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alison
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1150
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Posted: Aug Thu 21, 2008 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Seattlerocks,
You remember me and my Pinball...lol...No i did not this trip actually. THis trip was kinda a bummer gambling wise. I could not afford the $1.00 slots this time around.
Alison |
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