We'll after a two year drought, I'm finally going back to Allentown,

I booked what I "thought" was a decent deal at the Days Inns for $49/night,
but I just "stumbled" on some reviews which are making me re-think my decision to stay there....


...and I quote...

�I would rather go to the bates motel!!!!! This place is SUPER NASTY!!!�

�Should be condemned!�

�Keep your shoes on at all times�

�Worst palce I've stayed in 30 years�

�Couldn't leave fast enough!�

�deplorable, god-awful, grim, sickening.......�

...and my personal favorite...

�Used Condom in Allentown, PA Days Inn�

See all the gory details here...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Sho.....nnsylvania.html#TOPC

So... has anyone stayed there ?

Surely there must be better options, ... but at what price... ?

Anyone ?


Steph

Steph,

Which Days Inn did you book???

There are TWO Days Inns in Allentown:

a) Days Inn Allentown & Conference Center on Bulldog Drive <22 & 309> (the 'bad' one according to tripadvisor)
b) Days Inn Allentown on Lehigh Street / I-78 (one review on tripadvisor...and a decent one too!)

I'm just hoping my friend who booked the room took 'B'...  

Mes deux cennes,
Frosken

      I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Hamilton blvd....I've stayed at the Quality Inn just off the highway, and last year at the Howard Johnsons near Dorney Park. Both of those were fine, but I like variety!  Days Inn sounds like you're getting a little more than you bargained for for your $49!!! I'm leaving on the Wednesday and staying in Hartford, CT for a night, as I'm picking up my Harley Davidson machine there. Then 4 nights in A'town...

Quoted from frosken

Steph,

Which Days Inn did you book???

There are TWO Days Inns in Allentown:

a) Days Inn Allentown & Conference Center on Bulldog Drive <22 & 309> (the 'bad' one according to tripadvisor)
b) Days Inn Allentown on Lehigh Street / I-78 (one review on tripadvisor...and a decent one too!)
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I'm in the "bad" one , ... on "Bulldog Drive"  no less  (...there's an omen ! )

Time to start looking around for another hotel...

Steph

Well, believe it or not, there is a chance I may be going... kind of a treat to myself from myself...

I got a call from work today and they asked me to show up tomorrow at 10:30am at the head office for some REALLY good news. There has been rumors of a promotion going around and I may be getting one, with a hefty raise. What better way to celebrate than to spend a shitload in A-town!!!

I will keep you guys posted, as well as asking if anyone knows of any vacancies in hotels, as well as if anyone wants to hitch a ride if I go...

Quoted from Steph

We'll after a two year drought, I'm finally going back to Allentown,

I booked what I "thought" was a decent deal at the Days Inns for $49/night,
but I just "stumbled" on some reviews which are making me re-think my decision to stay there....


...and I quote...

�I would rather go to the bates motel!!!!! This place is SUPER NASTY!!!�

�Should be condemned!�

�Keep your shoes on at all times�

�Worst palce I've stayed in 30 years�

�Couldn't leave fast enough!�

�deplorable, god-awful, grim, sickening.......�

...and my personal favorite...

�Used Condom in Allentown, PA Days Inn�

See all the gory details here...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Sho.....nnsylvania.html#TOPC

So... has anyone stayed there ?

Surely there must be better options, ... but at what price... ?

Anyone ?


Steph

....And here I am....thinking of asking you the hospitality for a night!!!!

Thanks, but no thanks....I'll sleep in my truck!!! I'll be safer.

There's still room for another soul!

Good luck, Steph!

tartagliag

I really wish i could go but my mother in-law is leaving on the 10 of may
Really nice woman does allot of the work here been a great help with the kids.
But i will be our last weekend in canada for a year or so i plan on doing something with her.
With kids and wife

I'm going back and forth on whether to go or not.  Ugh, I may be starting a new job by then too.  I'll know more.

Question #1:  If anyone wants to ride together, I'm always game for that
Question #2:  Apologies if I already asked this, can't remember.  Do I need a passport to cross the border, and if not, what do I need?

I'm staying like usuall at MIcrotelInn .. was there before..simple, nice and clean.

Steph

I re-booked at the Bulldog DI because it was simple, clean, cheap 8 minutes to the Agriplex and they serve free breakfast (load up on those Fruit Loops!) Frankly, you're going down to play pinball, go out for a pint in the evening, so basically you've got a bed to crawl back to and that's it. Don't expect special perks like Magic Fingers, a heart shape hot tub or chocolates on your pillow and you'll do just fine. With all that money you saved you can buy yourself a nice, shiny set of balls (and then some!)

Cheers

Alex

PS: Hopefully this year I'll be able to hang out with some of you regs! Last year I must have passed as a n00b or something... maybe I need to buy me one of those sweet MAACA T's to be 'in'  

Quoted from cheg

so basically you've got a bed to crawl back to and that's it.

... and I'm OK with that ... as long as there is nothing ELSE crawling in there with me !

No, I'm not expecting the RITZ, and I don't even mind water stains on the ceiling.
... I'll even skip the shower if the bathroom is that gross...

But I draw the line at finding cockroaches or used condoms...

Call me picky... !  

Steph

Take a black light with you and check for the stains that matter