tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post5935665689346909380..comments2024-01-31T14:36:29.880+00:00Comments on Brutalism: Really, New York Hilton?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-78569398175140212192010-08-10T04:23:02.492+00:002010-08-10T04:23:02.492+00:00Glad you got it sorted out! Or at least hope it al...Glad you got it sorted out! Or at least hope it all got taken care of??? It's SUCH a pita dealing with crap like this... I had an issue or three with the hotel but when it was all said and done I thought most of the staff there were pretty gracious. OK the front desk people seemed a little bedraggled but it must have been a rough weekend - lol! <br /><br />: )Snarkier Than Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797449606526868507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-13738646919778928092010-08-09T19:08:40.460+00:002010-08-09T19:08:40.460+00:00Do you know of any good ones?Do you know of any good ones?dilettante07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16288221785770930813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-64630474428667967022010-08-09T15:54:22.159+00:002010-08-09T15:54:22.159+00:00Tante - That is totally similar. I need a helmet s...Tante - That is totally similar. I need a helmet sponsor.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-8266284231291435492010-08-09T15:34:02.226+00:002010-08-09T15:34:02.226+00:00By "similar incident", you mean your &qu...By "similar incident", you mean your <a href="http://dilettanteclub.blogspot.com/2006/07/july-activity-segway-tour-of-dc.html" rel="nofollow">"segway demolition"</a>?dilettante07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16288221785770930813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-76362719636265586372010-08-09T15:18:20.153+00:002010-08-09T15:18:20.153+00:00Hey, Jason - I did that right away and it looks li...Hey, Jason - I did that right away and it looks like AmEx has my back on this one. (They did a few years ago for a similar incident, too.) I cannot say enough good things about AmEx. Will post an update soon.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-47923997534750450052010-08-09T15:14:16.786+00:002010-08-09T15:14:16.786+00:00I can't believe Hilton would take the risk of ...I can't believe Hilton would take the risk of scorning a bunch of women who are known the publish their thoughts. What was that expression about hell again? Maybe that's why they figured it all out. So all's well that ends with a crapload of stress.<br /><br />As for getting your money back from the bankruptcy if you haven't already you should contact the credit card you used to book the room. The money is long-since out of their hands but they tend to be fierce advocates for their customers and I've generally had really good luck in similar situations. Last year a travel vendor went tango-uniform and AmEx did me right by refunding my most recent yearly renewal. <br /><br />And it goes without saying (so I'll say it anyway being the obviousness-lover that I am) please keep us updated here.<br /><br />You know, maybe the Hilton was just looking out for you. Think of all the easy blogfodder this will provide.The Absurdisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998472358970743359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-33332493858502017312010-08-08T08:03:23.863+00:002010-08-08T08:03:23.863+00:00I am writing to ask for your permission to include...I am writing to ask for your permission to include your posts on<br />DCguide.com and include a link to your blog in our directory. We would<br />include a link back to your blog fully crediting you for your work<br />along with a profile about you listed on DCguide.com . Please let us<br />know as soon as possible.<br /><br />Mike@dcguide.com<br /><br />Mike Thomas<br />Editor-in-Chief<br />DCguide.comWashington dchttp://dcguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-68652653686910499792010-08-06T08:52:18.580+00:002010-08-06T08:52:18.580+00:00Man, that really does suck. I have absolutely no h...Man, that really does suck. I have absolutely no help for you, which kind of makes me suck. Oh well. I have never once booked something WAY in advance and have it work out perfectly for me. I have, however, pre-ordered movies on Amazon, and they deliver right on schedule.<br /><br />Single Dad LaughingDan Pearcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319061429984274732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-78413555487852401922010-08-05T03:02:18.206+00:002010-08-05T03:02:18.206+00:00That is such bullshit.
I hate fucking Hilton!
Ex...That is such bullshit.<br /><br />I hate fucking Hilton!<br /><br />Except for Paris. I rather enjoyed that.<br /><br />The that CEO of 1800 HOTELS had to have made out with some cash upon his exit.<br /><br />Assholes.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425014053974689270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-82261609282751543692010-08-04T20:18:51.745+00:002010-08-04T20:18:51.745+00:00Underpants were washed last night. So if they mak...Underpants were washed last night. So if they make it into the steamer trunk, they will be clean. At least, this is what your friend tells me. She's very open about the status of her undergarments.dilettante07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16288221785770930813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-72823054036055486622010-08-04T20:11:52.879+00:002010-08-04T20:11:52.879+00:00Hey Brutalism, that is what you get for blithely t...Hey Brutalism, that is what you get for blithely throwing around terms that <i>should</i> be euphemisms but are not. Of course I had to look on Urban Dictionary to see if you were secretly throwing out some new term that the kids are using.<br /><br />Urban Dictionary is like a game of Russian Roulette. And this time there was a large-caliber bullet in the chamber. Not my fault. Did you want me to shoulder that kind of pain silently? Of course not. It had to be shared in this forum of group therapy.<br /><br />One day at a time, one day at a time.Dilettard07https://www.blogger.com/profile/09090471106551402096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-40262601713785880642010-08-04T19:55:39.394+00:002010-08-04T19:55:39.394+00:00Tante - My friend and I thank you for your concer...Tante - My friend and I thank you for your concern. Now my only concern is that she remembers to pack underpants.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-38695459112696946052010-08-04T19:32:36.349+00:002010-08-04T19:32:36.349+00:00Also--let's hope this Hilton thing works out. ...Also--let's hope this Hilton thing works out. I was very concerned for you and your friend. Mostly for your friend.dilettante07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16288221785770930813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-67390908514985502172010-08-04T18:57:31.901+00:002010-08-04T18:57:31.901+00:00Tard - vomit.Tard - vomit.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-21231619071161391362010-08-04T18:48:45.215+00:002010-08-04T18:48:45.215+00:00Dear god 'tard. Now I have to poke these sciss...Dear god 'tard. Now I have to poke these scissors through my brain...again.dilettante07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16288221785770930813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-53958683837798409642010-08-04T18:44:35.100+00:002010-08-04T18:44:35.100+00:00Moooooog35 has a "pink bathroom," Does h...Moooooog35 has a "pink bathroom," Does he?<br /><br />I thought that had to be some euphemism. Right?<br /><br />But not according to Urban Dictionary. It would fall right between "pink bat" and <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Pink%20BBQ" rel="nofollow">"pink BBQ"</a> and yet no such luck. I guess he really does have a pink bathroom.Dilettard07https://www.blogger.com/profile/09090471106551402096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-53214670001686328942010-08-04T15:52:26.845+00:002010-08-04T15:52:26.845+00:00That sucks the big one. I would be screaming at an...That sucks the big one. I would be screaming at anyone and everyone. Be sure to write up a huge review and complaint on tripadvisor.com. I can't believe they're not even helping you out.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-62697305851581468982010-08-04T12:40:24.525+00:002010-08-04T12:40:24.525+00:00This likely doesn't resolve your immediate pro...This likely doesn't resolve your immediate problem (although it might) - but you should share this story with Consumerist.com -- they might pop this on their page, and you might get a decent response from Hilton.<br /><br />Shame on them for not honoring this reservation!! I would be horrified to show up in NYC and find myself in your position.Merujohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123831956012950960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-88878541980594076822010-08-04T01:08:34.221+00:002010-08-04T01:08:34.221+00:00Moooooog - Thanks for the offer...but you have a p...Moooooog - Thanks for the offer...but you have a pink bathroom...Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-25420839876730094542010-08-04T01:06:59.708+00:002010-08-04T01:06:59.708+00:00Also, especially frustrating since I called Hilton...Also, especially frustrating since I called Hilton THREE times to confirm this reservation after making it through 1800Hotels just to make sure. Three times they confirmed that the room was reserved and paid for (I had heard rumblings of the impending bankruptcy and called to make sure it did not affect my reservation) -- most recently, on Thursday of last week. Then today they cancelled without even contacting me.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-90440442082197102402010-08-04T00:55:24.109+00:002010-08-04T00:55:24.109+00:00Thanks you guys. Ann -- trying Lori now...thanks f...Thanks you guys. Ann -- trying Lori now...thanks for the info. Hopefully will all work out. Really, really appreciate it.Brutalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659884369597107148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-4937877352410311852010-08-04T00:26:45.743+00:002010-08-04T00:26:45.743+00:00Oh, that sucks so incredibly bad. I'm sorry t...Oh, that sucks so incredibly bad. I'm sorry that happened to you! I'm kind of jealous that you're going to Blogher. I am a Blogher member, but not much of a traveler or socializer, but now that I'm hearing all the hoopla, I kind of want to go. I hope you get your room situation figured out. I read some good suggestions in the comments. Go over somebody's head. If they don't fix this for you I'll write a post about how much Hilton sucks ass.Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14091395645226862871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-53927349930334277232010-08-03T23:13:17.002+00:002010-08-03T23:13:17.002+00:00You could stay at my place but it's a Hell of ...You could stay at my place but it's a Hell of a commute.Moooooog35https://www.blogger.com/profile/13283153659252782869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-2509244282428730892010-08-03T22:48:30.738+00:002010-08-03T22:48:30.738+00:00Terrible! Just saw a tweet from Elisa telling you ...Terrible! Just saw a tweet from Elisa telling you to contact lori@blogher.com to help you.<br /><br />Also, saw this tweet earlier:<br />T @ShoreBookworm: #BlogHer10 Need roommate! Our 3rd ditched us YESTERDAY! Hilton, t, f & s, contact mlcooper at optonline dot net.<br /><br />Hope this helps! Looking forward to meeting you.<br /><br />AnnAnn Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321105.post-11228245306906079142010-08-03T22:21:23.082+00:002010-08-03T22:21:23.082+00:00First of all, Jersey is not that bad.
Second, my...First of all, Jersey is not that bad. <br /><br />Second, my Hilton boycott starts now.<br /><br />Third, I just emailed you some thoughts on hotels.<br /><br />Fourth, could you contact BlogHer? They are paying mega buckaroos to the Hilton for their event and if the Hilton is gonna treat the Funniest Female Blogger in the US like DIRT, well then... Seems like you wouldn't want to piss off a bunch of women who have blogs.kathnoreply@blogger.com