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So I’m in Canton GA to have the full Monty done tomorrow. I’m staying at Country Inn and Suites and was told I can’t park under the awning. I stayed at Country Inn in Norman Ok and they let mc do that. I thought it might be helpful for everyone to post their experiences with different hotels so that we know to to stay with.
When I travel I stay mostly at Hampton Inns. Most of the time they will offer to let me park under the roof of the entrance. One time(I can't remember where)it wasn't offered so I asked if it would be alright. The desk clerk said they can't do it anymore because it is considered to be a fire lane. So, I guess it depends on local ordinances as well as the individual hotel policy. It doesn't really bother me. I don't expect privledges just because I'm on 2 wheels. I put the cover on and go get a good night's sleep.
Attachment 5396 Once stopping about 10 at night somewhere in GA with a one month old VT1300 all loaded down I asked the deskclerk if I could park the new bike in the lobby so I would not have to unload it. She said ok, just have it out of here by 6 am before her uncle who owned the motel arrived... I think her last name was Patel.
That sounds questionable. Fire lanes usually prohibit parking at all times, but arriving guests are always parking under those canopies. Maybe that clerk didn't like bikers.Quote:
Originally Posted by six2go
I didn't know about that policy at Hampton Inns until last summer when a desk clerk encouraged me to park there. They are nice hotels, though I still have a soft spot for the old mom and pop places where you can park right outside of your door. Here's a great one I found on Route 66:
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Same here. I have found Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn express to be pretty consistent. I want a clean room when I stop. Nice little breakfast is good too. I usually ask if I can park under the overhang. Most of the time it is no problem at all. If I can get a ground floor room I look to see if there is a parking spot I can see from my room window, underneath a light even better. Cover it up for the night and good to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by six2go
Well Dave, I can't help what is questionable. I'm just relating my one experience, and I don't think that little gal had a problem with bikers which I don't consider myself one. I'm a motorcyclist.Quote:
Originally Posted by F6Dave
There is an oldstyle motel in Robbinsville, NC called the San-Ran which is close to the Tail of the Dragon. The front porch runs full length of the rooms and is only a few inches higher than the parking area. The owner allows you to put your bike on the porch under cover of the roof at night in front of your window. There is also a barrel of older towels outside to wipe down your bikes with in the morning from dew, dust ect.
Back in the seventies on my 75 Harley Electra Glide I checked in one night into a huge truck stop/motel somewhere in Texas. The girl at the desk said if I leave the bike out it will be stolen. So I just rolled the bike into my first floor room. Of course I put something under the bike to catch the oil.
I stay on a ground floor and drive it into the room.
Sorry, I didn't mean that as an insult, I've just found that to some people we're all 'bikers'. When checking into a hotel in western Colorado 2 weeks ago, the lady at the desk looked out at my white F6B and commented that I was 'riding a Harley'. It made no difference that I was wearing a white mesh jacket, and carrying a full face helmet, her body language said she'd prefer customers with 4 wheeled vehicles. I doubt she would have let me park under the canopy, even if I explained to her I was a motorcyclist!Quote:
Originally Posted by six2go
One of the best motel experiences I had was in Washington back in 1980, just days after the St. Helens eruption. Riding through areas near the volcano I encountered some pretty thick pockets of airborne ash. After a while there were audible indications that the abrasive ash was damaging my chain and sprocket. I also worried that it could get into the engine.
I checked in to a motel in Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula. While unpacking my bike the owner came out with a bucket, rags, and a hose to help me wash the ash off my bike. He also directed me to a gas station that would let me change my oil and blow out my air filter. My old Suzuki GS1000 made it through that 5,000 mile trip, in part due to that helpful motel owner.
No problem my friend. I didn't take it as an insult at all. As a matter of fact, I think I misunderstood what you meant by "questionable". At first I thought you were referring to my version of the fire lane excuse. Then after I posted the reply I reread yours and decided that you were questioning the info that I was given. It's all good at my end, hope to meet you under the overhang someday.:cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by F6Dave
Downtown Minneapolis Hilton explained Motorcycles are not allowed on their premises at any time. $256. Per night for a 7 day reservation. The room was paid for by a vendor but I was still pretty upset. The room didn't even have a Fridge. I ended up parking in another hotels parking garage for $20 per visit.
I have to say I'm generally treated real well when riding about anywhere. At the Star in Frisco security suggested I park in front of the player entrance in a no parking zone & they watch it for me.
Ya never know if you're gonna be treated bad till it slaps you in the face. I try my best to roll with it.