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| - Recently, I decided to make a roadtrip mini-adventure to Phoenix. Wow, what a city. It's beautiful and in the middle of HELL. Paradise lost, one might say.
I made my reservations to the Rodeway Inn Airport after consulting the internet for a place to stay. I made a few considerations, such as brand name. I've been a big fan of Clarion Brand hotels, since I've stayed at Comfort Inn and Suites in a variety of cities over the years. I concluded my internet reservation the day before and decided this was in a great spot due to airport proximity and brand name.
What...a...mistake...
Apparently, Phoenix is abnormal compared to many cities I've stayed in. The airport is beautiful but the surrounding area is not. The hotel chain has a great reputation, but this place was not beautiful.
Here, let me explain!
I arrived at 0500 (5am for y'all) in Phoenix. My reservation was made, but apparently the Clarion website differs from their policy. My room was given away since I hadn't checked in by 6am, even though the Clarion website has a Room Guarantee that says they'll hold the room until 7am the next day. I had a bit of kick back from the onside employee that night.
Hotel is rather nasty. It's old. It's dilapidated. It was all locked up (more to follow on that). It was grungy. Not pleasant, nor reminiscent of the Clarion brand.
Room was freezing, and appeared sloppily put together. Curtains were ill fitting, going over the window A/C Heater system and blowing. Also, the heat didn't work too well, but that's neither here nor there.
Below the heater though, that's where the magic was found. A used Trojan Magnum condom and wrapper. Now THAT'S good times.
Apparently, this hotel, this area, this side of the airport is known to locals for the strip clubs, prostitution and drug dealers. Yup. It's all that.
Not gonna be staying here again. Sorry Clarion. You've lost me on this one.
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