tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post5498934253375733249..comments2023-10-18T14:21:41.925+01:00Comments on From down the well: Bath museum, anonymity and choiceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-40897963694160753492009-03-04T17:34:00.000+00:002009-03-04T17:34:00.000+00:00Your method is spookily identical to mine, but I h...Your method is spookily identical to mine, but I have been a bit peeved on occasion to find that after long deliberation my first choice was unavailable! Must admit that the breakfast menu does play a big role. <BR/>So far, this approach has only produced 1 slight disappointment, when a New England inn changed hands between my booking and our arrival and neither old nor new proprietor thought it necessary to inform us. But the Fawlty-esque new owner provided a great story to tell, which made up for it!<BR/>Just off now to book flights and look for a good hotel in Oakville, Ont.!<BR/>Happy travels, Helen! <BR/>Christine in ScotlandChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03295597495241721771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-66255152066625863662009-03-04T03:03:00.000+00:002009-03-04T03:03:00.000+00:00I think I must be more Dennis than you, mostly for...I think I must be more Dennis than you, mostly for Terry's reasons. Smaller family owned places are usually pretty nice. I don't mind a slightly shabby place as long as it is fairly clean--no visible plant or animal life at a minimum. And a seat on the commode. I draw the line at a seat on the commode. <BR/><BR/>Since we have to travel on a pretty strict budget, I'd rather put the money on local food and shopping. <BR/><BR/>Your way does sound awfully nice, though, as I think back on some of our more memorable accomodations...Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652355555545315811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-67066291802559762442009-03-03T19:01:00.000+00:002009-03-03T19:01:00.000+00:00I'm probably closest to Terry (love Lonely Planet ...I'm probably closest to Terry (love Lonely Planet and Rick Steves), although we've always been rather constrained by budget. I've had to forgive a lot of 70s lamp shades and hideous bedcovers along the way, but the trade-off is lovely locations and fantastic breakfasts. NOTHING beats breakfast at a small family run German hotel! We also base our choices on what we're doing. I stayed the night at a horrible (but clean) chain when we knew we'd be arriving late and leaving early. Charm and location reign supreme if we're staying longer. :-)Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-18961513231869064482009-03-03T16:51:00.000+00:002009-03-03T16:51:00.000+00:00I think I am neither a Helen nor a Dennis accommod...I think I am neither a Helen nor a Dennis accommodation chooser. I tend to look for places that are interesting and reflect some part of the culture in which I am traveling. We are big on small hotels and family-run hotels. I rely heavily on the Lonely Planet guide books, which are pretty honest about cleanliness and friendliness and relative value. Then I go online and have a look. I will seldom book a hotel that does not have a web site. Like you, I want to see what it looks like, but I am not put off by less than luxurious views, if the place has some authentic charm. American chain hotels, which exist all over the world, (Marriott, Holiday Inn, etc.) are a reliable fallback, but in my view they are the very last resort. We have found some really great small hotels in our travels and very few disappointments. I do want to remember accomodations and many figure as some of the best memories of good trips.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-32272589510313832032009-03-03T16:50:00.000+00:002009-03-03T16:50:00.000+00:00I'm probably somewhere between you and Dennis. I a...I'm probably somewhere between you and Dennis. I also want attractive and clean, VERY clean! I'm totally repelled by unattractive (sometimes even tacky) furnishings. Price is also an issue most of the time, so I look for 3-4 stars in my price range with attractive furnishings. When I stop looking is when I get overwhelmed with too many choices. Then, my husband "helps" with the decision!imquilternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960121584050010339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19129786.post-28234554743641420182009-03-03T15:45:00.000+00:002009-03-03T15:45:00.000+00:00oh I'm much more a Dennis -shopper for accomodatio...oh I'm much more a Dennis -shopper for accomodations. I live simply and find even as long as the room is clean, I can be comfortable. Clean matters. Clean matters a lot. after that, no real "needs" on my list, so one spot truly is as good as the next for me... If its "too perfect" I find the accomodations a distraction from the attractions in the area. I don't want to remember accomodations, and will if they are "too nice" more than if they are crumby... I think I'm likely way the other extreame from you. I am in awe of people who spend the time. I'm glad it brings you joy given the hours you spend on it...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763869971803840742noreply@blogger.com