MC friendly hotels

[six2go]

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.

[Felloverboard]

Bl Bike (2).jpg 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.

[F6Dave]

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.

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.

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:

[six2go]

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.

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:

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.

[F6Dave]

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.

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!

[six2go]

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!

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.

[Mudflap]

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.

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.