So, when you Bonboy them back, what is the correct terminology?
I feel as if I Bonboyed them on my recent trip, unintentionally.
I booked a room on points at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Chincoteague, Va, the morning I was to return home this past week. Family had already left and I wasn't ready to end my vacation. Weather was beautiful, etc.
Chincoteague is about an hour south of Ocean City, Md. I go there about once a year on a day trip as they have a National Wildlife Refuge (and a beach) and for those familiar, that is the setting for Misty of Chincoteague.
Anyway, I arrived early at about 1pm and stopped to 'pre'check in, not really expecting a room but you never know. So, yes, they gave me a room. I was in it for about 2 minutes and felt uncomfortable - who knows why? It was nice and in excellent condition, plus the guy at desk says 'you've been upgraded to a suite'. Yeah right - it's a Fairfield.
Suite meant it had a sofa sleeper in it. I'm alone, it's one night, I don't care.
Walked back to the desk and said I don't like the room and I feel uncomfortable in it. He walks me to a room down the hall. This one had a balcony and a view of the Bay which was nice. Getting better. He leaves and I walk into the handicapped accessible bathroom. This would have been fine for one night, except the shower was a handheld version, which again might have been okay but you physically had to hold it over your head and at 5ft5inches, it actually didn't reach above my head and there was no shower seat. Apparently they bring them on request.
So back to the desk and the guy is clenching his teeth and doing his best to be a good employee. And I am as amenable as possible, but there are no guests in my sight and I doubt they are full mid week here. He says I can give you room xxx but it's not ready. That's fine. I leave and return about 5pm after visiting the park and a couple of stores.
I'm now in a queen suite (sofa sleeper and 2 televisions) with a nice balcony and a great view of the Bay plus close to the restaurant next door which has live music (guy playing oldies and a guitar) on their deck for the dinner crowd. It's the first room next to the morning breakfast room. Of course I am pleased with this room! It's spotless, has all the amenities, is well decorated, has a balcony and a view - I can't find anything to complain about!
Dinner is a take out crab cake sandwich from next door recommended by the desk guy - turns out he was an assistant manager. Sandwich was excellent with kettle chips, fried green tomatos and bacon on a Kaiser roll. Tossed the roll to keep carbs low and threw the chips in a baggie for later.
If you go to the island, I highly recommend this Fairfield - it is more resort like than a run of the mill highway stopover type Fairfield - it is beautiful! More than I expected so reverse Bonboy!
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