We were late due to a plane delay. The owner decided to blow up my phone to find out when I would be checking in. With my plane on airplane mode, the calls were not getting through. Imagine my surprise when I switched my phone from airplane mode back to live, only to find a bunch of hang-up messages on my voicemail. But... before I could even check them, my phone rang and the owner was on the line.
"Hello! You have a booking for the motel, but I don't see you! Will you be here or what?"
Umm... I have travelled many times over the past eight years, staying in a large variety of hotels. This is the first time that I have experienced this sort of inquisition. I assured him that I would be there when I could get there, and he hung up in my ear. Pleasant man.
Upon arrival to the motel, the owner let his disdain for me being late with his actions and demeaning nature. I explained that the planes were delayed due to technical difficulties, but somehow that did not help his attitude. Oh well. It was nearly 12:00am and I had my young son with me. We just wanted to sleep.
We got into the room, and were astounded because cigarette smoke was all but billowing around, and both my son and I started to cough due to this. I went back to the office to change rooms. The owner flipped when I asked him if I could have a room that did not smell of cigarette smoke. He refunded my money, and my son and I slept in the car in a massive thunder storm. Do not stay here.