Sadly, it's become common practice to trash competitors in reviews on
most online sites. So much so that there are companies that will (for
a fee) look for them and delete them for you. (For all I know, the
trashing is being done for a fee as well.) Quite the opportunistic
little eco-system.
I travel a lot and stay at a variety of low- to mid-tier properties,
albeit usually ones affiliated with national brands. I have never
seen a bedbug, much less been bitten by one. And yes, I've stayed at
hostel-grade properties in NYC, Chicago, and LA. You stay where your
budget will allow.
I think the whole "hotel bedbug infestation" publicity is blown out of
proportion, but I could be wrong.
-Chip-
On 6/28/11 16:57 Len Diegel said:
I just had a discussion with the manager at the Varsity Inn locations
($69/night). She has been there 2 years and they've had no issues as
described in earlier notes. She has no idea why this came up on
someone's site and would like to know the source. We will be leaving
that hotel option on the site.
I also had a conversation with the manager at University Plaza. They
are a full service hotel with free parking and breakfast. The rate is
$89/night and we will be listing this as the "Conference Hotel".
I hope this helps with those still in the process of deciding on rooms.
Regards,
Len
