Background checks for employees

I wonder if the hotel industry still is hesitant to do background checks on employees?  Take a look at this article to be truly frightened.

Hotel Pricing

Hotel and airline pricing policies leave me dumbfounded.  Here's a link from a Hampton Inn customer.

Another customer was given the old "bait and switch" for a confirmed rate only to be told she needed to pay a much higher rate upon arrival. At least corporate was of some help in the end. I wonder how many don't bother to call headquarters?

Entering a Hampton Inn

I entered the Hampton Inn in Redding, California and was immediately annoyed by ever-present slogans like "Smile" and "Happy" plastered everywhere on the walls and in the elevators.  Having a positive attitude and outlook is fine, but this is so damn condescending, especially from a hotel.  What?  Am I supposed to enter the elevator after a hard day and think, "Gee, I need to smile.  It's not so bad after all."  So annoying, like being greeted by a robot who says all the right things but lacks genuine emotion or concern.  Next they'll be giving out headphones that will pump "positive thinking" slogans in your head all day.  I'm sure their market research somewhere shows that people want to be treated like morons.

Why does Hampton Inn Blow?

Why does Hampton Inn blow?  Let me count the ways!  Hampton Inn Blows serves as an outlet to vent frustration with all things Hampton Inn.  Bloggers and posters to this site are not affiliated with Hampton Inn or the hotel industry in any shape form or fashion.  We make no money or provide no service to anyone except to those who feel the need to share their feelings or experiences.  I'm sure there are many who want to write only positive statements about Hampton Inn, that is your right or the company's right.  I'm sure those types of posts can be viewed on the official Hampton Inn website or some future blog.  They probably won't be here though, unless unusually funny.