Travelers Suites

[Pete E]

I got a little surprise from Travelors suites,they thought I was moving tommorow.I never said that.I think they pulled it our of their hat because they have someone else who wants the room but will not stay long enough for long term rates.When I came I told them it would be 4 days minimum but who knows how long after that.2 or 3 times the desk guys asked,I said I don't know when I'm moving.I also went over the rate sheet with them,$55 as day,$650 for 15 days,$ $1000 for 30 days.
Well things are busy in Cali with the holidays and the Feria.I don't think they wanted to give anyone the long term rates.Martha,who speaks english and is very nice,told me to get the long term rates you have to tell them up front you are staying 15 or 30 days.News to me,nobody told me and I thought I asked the right questions.
Bottom line the room I'm in is rented to someone else tommorow,so I have to move to a smaller one untill Dec. 26,when I am out unless they get a cancelation.They will give me the 15 day rate plus $45 a day for the days after that untill Dec.26.
I know you can wheel and deal when they have space,but when its tight its just the opposite.They want every room rented at the maximum rate.I can't blame them for that,just being very unclear upfront how it works,but that probably changes per their rational of the day.
Just did a little check on something else.James you were right.2 desk guys told me no charge for emcatel,the computer connection.I just talked to guy # 3 ,you guessed it,different answer.There is a charge,he pulled it up,a recent use was 5500 pesos for 18 miniutes.Thats $.11 a miniute.And this site is all I can pull up that I normally use.It won't open my E-mail.
Last night there was a party upstairs somewhere.The music went on untill 6.20 AM.I am a little tried today.They appologised and said they told those guys they had to leave today.We will see.
Tommorow I look more for long term places.I had been thinking just stay the 30 days here,try to get a better deal on the long term place in January.
I think I just spent about $1.50.

Pete

[Cali James]

... in response to Travelers Suites, posted by Pete E on Dec 19, 2003

Pete,

Sorry about your problems with Travelers Suites especially since I'm the one who recommended it to you.  I really liked it there but if you're not careful you can get nickle and dimed to death with additional expenses like laundry, calls to cell phone, the items they stock in the fridge etc..  I guess if a person is unsure on how long they're staying, the lesson is to say you're staying for a month.  That way you lock in the better rate if you actually stay that long.

As far as getting a new internet provider, check the yellow pages for a provider.  A few years ago I knew what providers were good and who weren't, but things change rapidly so it's probably better to ask around.  You can probably get a service for 30k to 50k pesos per month and you can get it set up in one day no problem.  All you need then is their dial in telephone number and an ID and pw. Then you're set to go and the pbx system shouldn't affect you if you can dial out from your room and not go through the front desk, which is the case at Travellers.

My wife talked with the person we had talked about and she's happy to help you.  I'll send you the info. in a private email.   Say hi to H2-OH, you guys stay out of trouble and Merry XMAS......

James

[Cali James]

... in response to Travelers Suites, posted by Pete E on Dec 19, 2003


From Charles;

"Pete, email me if you need help, we have a room available now until December 30th.  We are booked solid from December 30 to January 2nd but then we have vacancy throughout January.  charles@cali-bedandbreakfast.com , I hope I can help you out!  Charles"