News Round Up 2017

[GimmeMoreMagic]

I can only imagine also that the sound of people walking in hard soled shoes on the floors above is going to be much more prevalent,

take it from someone who works the front desk at a hotel that just installed "hardwood" floors during a recent refurb, its a nightmare. i have more noise complaints now then ever before. we also allow pets, so just imagine someones four legged friend running around above your head all night...not fun for anyone involved.

 

[Dentam]

take it from someone who works the front desk at a hotel that just installed "hardwood" floors during a recent refurb, its a nightmare. i have more noise complaints now then ever before. we also allow pets, so just imagine someones four legged friend running around above your head all night...not fun for anyone involved.

Should probably just start handing out earplugs at check-in. They do actually work - I have to use them since I'm a very light sleeper.

 

[Travis B]

If it is done well I think it can be fine - though I think it means you need to have thicker walls, etc as you don't have the carpet to help reduce sound

Per TripAdvisor I did request a second floor room so as not to hear any clomping - your point is very well taken.

 

[Q-man]

I'm in that crowd and rooms without carpet only make sense in beach resort areas or the Caribbean. Otherwise it's just being cheap.

Luxury vinyl planks are hardly cheap and some have a 15 year warranty for commercial use. Most hotels replace carpet every 5 years. It is also pretty easy to replace a damaged plank just like the carpet 'tiles' you now see in many commercial applications.

I'm in the no carpet is a plus camp.

 

[Travis B]

take it from someone who works the front desk at a hotel that just installed "hardwood" floors during a recent refurb, its a nightmare. i have more noise complaints now then ever before. we also allow pets, so just imagine someones four legged friend running around above your head all night...not fun for anyone involved.

Oooooh that sucks. LOL.

 

[WillJenDisney]

How can you tell? That was just a test of the lights.

You know the answer. Because for some people, everything Disney does is awful, and they need to make sure you know they think that. In every. single. thread.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

How can you tell? That was just a test of the lights.

Just getting that vibe...we'll see

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You know the answer. Because for some people, everything Disney does is awful, and they need to make sure you know they think that. In every. single. thread.

Just like some people can't think about disney objectively for one second...isnt variety the spice of life?

 

[WillJenDisney]

Just like some people can't think about disney objectively for one second...it's variety the spice of life?

Maybe. Though I don't consider constant negativity and the unending need to make sure everyone knows it in every single thread a part of the spice of life.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Maybe. Though I don't consider constant negativity and the unending need to make sure everyone knows it in every single thread a part of the spice of life.

Not even like paprika?

Cardamom?

 

[Sweettears]

Luxury vinyl planks are hardly cheap and some have a 15 year warranty for commercial use. Most hotels replace carpet every 5 years. It is also pretty easy to replace a damaged plank just like the carpet 'tiles' you now see in many commercial applications.

I'm in the no carpet is a plus camp.

You are making my point for me. I never suggested the initial cost was cheap. The fact that they can go another ten years without replacement is being cheap at the expense of the guest.

 

[WillJenDisney]

Not even like paprika?

Cardamom?

Not even coriander.

Also, being negative about every single move the company makes involves no more objectivity than being positive on every single move.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Not even coriander.

Also, being negative about every single move the company makes involves no more objectivity than being positive on every single move.

I prefer cilantro...

Credit where credit is due...that's the policy and will continue to be. No "dust" because I'm not 6...

You will see a pattern if you are fair...which frankly you are not being.

 

[Missyrose]

Yes! I know many like carpet (my husband included), but I would LOVE the option of rooms with little to no carpet. Between the upholstery and super-dry air, hotels are like the ninth circle of hell for my allergies.

I've really enjoyed the switch to the vinyl wood-looking floors at Boardwalk Villas. They get mopped and have felt far cleaner than the carpets ever felt. Only downside is it kinda hurts when you come back from a long park day and your feet hurt.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

If it is done well I think it can be fine - though I think it means you need to have thicker walls, etc as you don't have the carpet to help reduce sound

take it from someone who works the front desk at a hotel that just installed "hardwood" floors during a recent refurb, its a nightmare. i have more noise complaints now then ever before. we also allow pets, so just imagine someones four legged friend running around above your head all night...not fun for anyone involved.

Yeah see just me thinking here but it can be less of an issue if the rooms are built with hard floors to begin with. Carpet, even with it's cons, does help dampen sounds down a bit. You also have the furniture in the room which combined with hard floors will just create more of an echoing hear more sound type situation.

Two breakfast/brunch chains around town with multiple locations decided to redo their decor. They took out all the carpeting, redid the walls, put in we think vinyl flooring and took out more of the seating with fabric seats and instead did more harder/wood-like/wood seating.....good lord is it so noisy in there. The waiters/waitresses have a hard time hearing what the guests are ordering and it is a bit less inviting because now you're having to talk louder to who you are with which only serves to make it that much louder in the place.

There are def. pros to no carpet for sure especially in an environment like FL but the potential noise issue is a big con for me.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

As far as carpet goes...considering that the societal trend is to reject carpeting due to allergen concern/paranoia - dumping carpet makes sense.

But...personally I like a soft floor...I think Carpeting is under appreciated. Just me.

 

[rteetz]

 

[Dean Marino]

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

Actually? This can be downright stupid. Let me explain....
"No carpet" results in easier, cheaper cleaning. One can literally hose the interior down.

Ahhhhh - but the WAIT staff. Every little spill is going to be a potential leg breaker . Imagine flying across floors with zero traction, eight hours a day .

Just me - I suspect the designer never waited a table in his/her life.

All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong.

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]