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Thickos on TripAdvisor

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bupcakesandcunting · 18/03/2011 09:03

I usually check reviews about places on Trip Advisor before booking a holiday. I've been having a snoop round this morning for a holiday and went onto Trip Advisor to read the reviews and honestly, some of them look like they've been written by a bear mashing his paws into the keyboard and hitting "send"...

AIBU to disregard reviews by people who moan that "nobode understand ENGLISH" "no chips/salad just greek food" "wayter rude" or should I be giving them the same attention as the others?

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FellatioNelson · 19/03/2011 17:59

That one is very useful SoupDragon. Whenever I'm booking a hotel it's always a major consideration to know the average waiting time in the local barbers....Hmm

coastgirl · 19/03/2011 19:30

For some of these you would love to see it from the staff's point of view:

"We recently visited this hotel as our friends had booked a room there. We went into the bar area and ordered a round of drinks. The receptionist was covering the bar as there was no bar staff available, she was been helped by a man called Richard. They were both struggling to provide us with a round of drinks, in the end Richard completely lost the plot and shouted at us to "Get out!". The receptionist asked us to have our drinks and leave. As we were having our drinks Richard came into the lounge area and started verbally attacking us and threatening to call the police (all this happened in front of four children aged between 6 and 8). Richard was obviously having a bad day, but he had no right to take it out on his customers. Our friends checked out immediately and found alternative accommodation. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone!"

Abr1de · 19/03/2011 20:36

'. The only compensation was a bottle of champagne. '

Do you ever get the impression that there are a lot of over-entitled people out there?

Portofino · 19/03/2011 22:28

"We were then woken up at 6.30am by a 6'2'' man climbing into our bed - so 'out of his tree' that he didn't know where he was. When he dropped his trousers and got into bed, my wife escaped to the bathroom. He then promptly fell asleep next to me!"

OMG!

MrsChemist · 20/03/2011 09:05

I've a mental image of a man just lying awake the entire night, while a pissed stranger snores next to him.

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 14:07

I love the way he knows he was 6'2". Grin

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bupcakesandcunting · 20/03/2011 17:05

"Apart from the owner being charged with murder, Finding bullets in the pool, the food being absolutely dreadful, noisy on some nights, not having a bed sheet for cots, in stead we got towels for the cot & TO TOP IT OFF found BUGS IN THE COT! BUGS! my little baby has to sleep in that,! the staff wernt that brilliant either, and my eldest two children after 2 days were that sad they were wanting to actually go home. I wouldnt never ever ever go there again, I will defo return to turkey and Hisarou its self because its beautiful but I will never go to that hotel EVER again"

This was Turkey. Not in the Bronx as I thought after the first line.

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CheerfulYank · 20/03/2011 17:07

I'll go there! Do you think the 6'2" man is something they provide with your room fee? :o

Portofino · 20/03/2011 17:26

"also kaaroke id give a miss anyday!!! i booked a song and went up no prbs then my mum booked a song and neever got called. someeonee else who booked after her went up and donee the song she picked and we never got called. we went to ask them and they said that that song was already done? we went bak the next week thinking that was a one of and this is the worst. i booked my song and i went up and done it and my sister who hadnt done a song yet booked a dong and said fo rme to go with her and that. this girl was called who was going to do the same song as us wasnt there soi wwent uo and explaained that we had booked that song earlier and asked me if i was this girl and i said no while having this conversation two girls(big -) were shouting they wwould do it. i said there not the girl either but we already booked this song. he then made me feel so urhhhhh he asked me to leave the stage. at this point me and my faamily went to our room."

hahahahaha

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bupcakesandcunting · 20/03/2011 17:28

"two girls (big-)"

ROFLCOPTERS!

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JuicyOlive · 20/03/2011 17:38

Beware of chip fat wielding chefs on holiday:

"The complex has 2 spa's, one which we, the minions, could use for free and the other posher one, which had to be paid for. The posh one, Spa Club is beautiful, clean and modern and has to be paid for, the other one, Spa Sport, is less clean, less modern and OK if the weather's bad. We were given complimentary use of the Spa Club following a complaint to Thomsons after our daughter was sprayed with hot chip fat when a bad tempered chef took a dislike to her because she dared to asked for fresh, warm chips. "

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bupcakesandcunting · 20/03/2011 17:42

"been all over the world only to stay at the most disgusting hotel in my own country,ramada internationa shame on you. from bedbugs in the hotel to stuck in elevators to having crack whores nocking at my door at all hrs. never never never again.
stayed there for 2months while working for bantrel constructors but had to quit because of the disgusting living conditions. no wonder a fellow jumped form the ninth floor."

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bupcakesandcunting · 20/03/2011 17:47

Coconut shell pillows and mexican whores.

"Urgent Message: Please read now?

Date of review: 25 Feb 2005
3people found this review helpful
This hotel was clean and luckily they have very strong plumbing. Six of us went down for an "all inclusive vacation" 4 of the 6 got six of us got sick from the food. The quality of food was consistently the worst I have ever had. Out of the five nights we stayed we went out to dinner 3 times. Cold water did not exist. The bed was rock solid but that would have been okay if the pillow wasn't made out of coconut shells! The best part of our vacation was realizing how lucky we are to live in the states. To top off our last day of vacation, our husbands went to return our towels and were offered Mexican whores by the staff (Note: they declined the offer). Contrary to the staff's only English response "everything is very beautiful" we strongly disagree. IF YOU BOUGHT A CANCELLATION WAIVER USE IT NOW, I REPEAT USE IT NOW!!!"

I'd bet my bottom dollar that the DH did not decline and went in for an Acapulco handshake

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Portofino · 20/03/2011 17:53

LMAO at Acapulco Handshake

ensure · 20/03/2011 18:12

We had a room overlooking the beach.
It was absolutely disgusting, I saw dogs fouling.

Yes, if I see a dog having a shit it often totally spoils my entire holiday too, I find.

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 19:27

Portofino I am properly crying and wheezing (need my asthma pump - call an ambulance) at the Karaoke girl.

'He asked me to leave the stage.'

That's just priceless. Do you think some people realise that these are just supposed to be writing revies and not actual autobiographies? Confused

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 19:29

I can't stop. I'm making those strange Donald Duck noises in my throat now. Shock

Portofino · 20/03/2011 19:32

"great in every way apart from the lonsdale clad knuckle dragging english people from up north who seem to think its their right to chuck their St.Georges or Union Jack towel over the sun beds about 4 30 in the morning,and the gold chain wearing jelly eeled eating southerners with their wives who see the blonde off birds of a feather as someone to look up to,are just as bad. "

Do they do Jellied eels in Turkey?

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 19:33

I've read it all again. I'm starting to feel quite sorry for her now. Sad It's a tragic tale.

tiredemma · 20/03/2011 19:35

"Stayed here as visiting Bath as a Northampton Saints Supporter to watch the Saints play - stayed here over the last four years and YES "Gone done Hill" BIG TIME!!!! Gosh where do I start............ Firstly we arrived a couldnt pay using the debit card machine "broken down" - can only pay by cash???? Was the guy telling the truth or was he going to pocket the money?? Give him the benefit of the doubt and paid up, but you will have to come back later to check in after 11am because the system can only check the other guests out first??? Did return completed the necessary booking in form. After a very long day ~(and yes we didnt win at Rugby either) drank in the bar at a local pub with some fantastic Bath Supporters for which we were really grateful for. On return to the hotel for "night cap" - no Brandy - no Baileys Cream. Went for a cup of coffee in the end - only to be made out of a Nescafe Sachet! - yummie - NOT. Returned to room to find no radiator working but a small eletric heater had been put in the room and left on!! - no windows opened - screwed shut (Health and Safety)!! Curtain hanging off the poles with gapping holes at the side that didnt block out the light, no socket near the dressing table to use a hairdryer, odd cups and saucers and a couple of sachets of coffee - things can only get better. BREAKFAST! - Diluted luke warm coffee served from a flask!!!!! joke and awful-re-labelled cereals-not branded makes, but you are made to beleieve they are, few pieces of curled up cheese and the most disgusting looking square shaped, water based ham you could ever imagine, strangely enough a basket containing tomato ketchup and mayonnaise sachets, so at this stage you are expecting bacon and the trimmings. Following the cereals a plate of curled up thin toast with a waitress wearing her jeans and coat saying "enjoy your meal" husband's face with a blank expression!!! So this is it then - after approaching her and asking for the rest of the breakfast - to be told no that is all you are getting - we dont do english breakfast! I asked to see the Manager - reply "we dont have one" Maybe the Mayonnaise is for your coffee in case milk supplies run low! We quickly left the warm curled up toast and went to Reception, guy behind the counter sitting in his jacket because there was not heating on and he looked like someone who had just walked in off the street - certainly not dressed for work - ~I told him how disappointing the stay was including the lack of choice behind the so called bar and when 'I asked the question "is this hotel in special measures" he replied ~"Yes" we cant afford to buy breakfast and the VAT increase has made it difficult and you dont always get breakfast - gosh "we were lucky" well, in his view, unlucky in ours! Left the key on reception and left - Would I return - NO NO NO - and if anyone is reading this review please plese have the common sense to avoid this "fawlty tower establishment" - Would i recommend to a friend - unfortunately we did and that has been a total embarrasment for us. If you read the history of this place apparently Tom Jones once had part ownership in it, that was along time ago - dont fall for it - ~TOM CAT wouldnt stay here let a lone Tom Jones! - Avoid Avoid Avoid !!!! Mrs G. Northampton "

Arf at 'special measures'

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 19:37

That person hates Northerners and Southerners. He must be from Birmingham.

Portofino · 20/03/2011 19:38

Experiencing the nightlife in Paris was a very important part of my trip, that was nearly ruined by my stay at this hotel. There is a sign that says that for security purposes the door to the hotel closes at midnight but to just ring the bell and they will open it for you. Well, that is not true. The man at the front desk REFUSED to open the door for my cousin and I when we tried to go to a club at 2 a.m. He told me that ?it was TOO LATE FOR ME TO GO OUT and to just GO TO MY ROOM!? I?m 22 years old, not even my dad tells me to go to my room! I refused to go to my room and he literally pushed me and told me again to go to my room. He went on to tell me, ?the hotel isn?t a WHORE HOUSE and you can?t go in and out at all hours of the night,? and ?you?re lucky that you?re not a man because I would hit you!?

Shock
Portofino · 20/03/2011 19:40

Fellatio - from Wales I think Grin

FellatioNelson · 20/03/2011 19:42

Oh I see. No wonder they just hate everyone English then. Mind you I'm usually quite proud to be English except when I go on holiday. Shock

Portofino · 20/03/2011 19:43

Wow no that is an adventure..
crack whores.. check
roaches...........check
dirt......................check
smoke..............check i think i have black lung now
scared wife.......check
only 200 for a Sat night.

who cares a place to crash after being drunk at casino's

Sounds classy!