Rodeway Inn
We stayed here for a few reasons. After our experience in Jackson, we were expecting a similar time. We also had another coupon to use. We also wanted to stay there because it was in the center of Nashville.
Boy were we in for an eyeopener!
This location has got to be the worst (or one of the worst) hotels we have ever been in. Not only did it look sketchy on the outside, it was just as sketchy looking on the inside. The walls were heavily cracked, there was an older bulky television, and the toilet rocked when you sat on it. The only newer addition ti the room was the stand in shower. To top it off, the area of Nashville thus hotel was in, wasn't exactly the safest. We heard sirens all night. We saw hookers and even a drug deal went down. I stayed in the room with the doors locked, refusing to leave the room until we were checking out in the morning.
If you want to stay in a safe and clean hotel, don't go here! It isn't worth it and it is worth worth spending $10 or more dollars to go to another neighborhood. Just because it is in Nashville, doesn't make it safe. If you are travelling in Nashville, do your research on the neighborhood and read reviews on the hotels!
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Tab Takes on... Hotel Stay #2
Rodeway Inn
We stayed here for the second night of our honeymoon. We called ahead and reserved our room (with our coupon from the travel book). Ms. Liz upgraded our room for us on the phone since it was our honeymoon. We were surprised and couldn't wait until we got there ti see what that meant.
After our arrival, she (Ms. Liz) proceeded to upgrade our room again. We got a king size bed in one of the better rooms we have ever stayed in. She also told us to come to breakfast in the morning as well.
The breakfast was great. There were plenty of options including cereals, waffles, biscuits, gravy, oatmeal, and even fresh danishes. It was plentiful and delicious.
Before we left, she gave us her business card and told us to call her if we were in the area again so she could give us a better deal again.
We definitely plan on taking her up on her offer and recommend her and this location of Rodeway Inn to anyone in the area.
We stayed here for the second night of our honeymoon. We called ahead and reserved our room (with our coupon from the travel book). Ms. Liz upgraded our room for us on the phone since it was our honeymoon. We were surprised and couldn't wait until we got there ti see what that meant.
After our arrival, she (Ms. Liz) proceeded to upgrade our room again. We got a king size bed in one of the better rooms we have ever stayed in. She also told us to come to breakfast in the morning as well.
The breakfast was great. There were plenty of options including cereals, waffles, biscuits, gravy, oatmeal, and even fresh danishes. It was plentiful and delicious.
Before we left, she gave us her business card and told us to call her if we were in the area again so she could give us a better deal again.
We definitely plan on taking her up on her offer and recommend her and this location of Rodeway Inn to anyone in the area.
Tab Takes On... Hotel Stay #1
Deerfield Inn and Suites
We stayed here the first night on our honeymoon. We had found a coupon for this location in a Tennessee travel book. We weren't expecting much but were relatively surprised.
The room was especially nice. We got a king size bed, a couch, plenty of towels and washcloths, a nice television, and a rather small bathroom. But hey, beggars can't be choosers.
For a small town, we were located near shopping and food options. We didn't have to travel far at all. We were also close to the exits we needed to continue our travels as well.
The area was very quiet at night. We were surprised but glad. We expected some noise since we were near a truck stop was across the street. We were well rested and are likely to stay there again, if we are ever in the area.
We stayed here the first night on our honeymoon. We had found a coupon for this location in a Tennessee travel book. We weren't expecting much but were relatively surprised.
The room was especially nice. We got a king size bed, a couch, plenty of towels and washcloths, a nice television, and a rather small bathroom. But hey, beggars can't be choosers.
For a small town, we were located near shopping and food options. We didn't have to travel far at all. We were also close to the exits we needed to continue our travels as well.
The area was very quiet at night. We were surprised but glad. We expected some noise since we were near a truck stop was across the street. We were well rested and are likely to stay there again, if we are ever in the area.
Tab Takes On... Walmart Tire and Lube
We needed an oil change before we left for the honeymoon, so to prevent backtracking we went to our local Wal-Mart. It was $19.88 for the oil change before tax, which is a very good price here.
Despite the price, some hiccups did occur. We expected some wait time, as there were other cars already there. However, our hour and a half wait was ridiculous! An oil change done at home only takes 30-45 minutes tops (without the fancy tools) so an oil change done by a shop of any sort should not take any longer than 30 minutes. They were very understaffed (3 total people) some of which weren't even fully trained and were being trained on the spot.
Overall, it wasn't the worst experience I have seen but it does need improvements before we go there again, no matter what deals or specials on oil changes they may have. It was obvious that they will hire almost anyone to work back in the Tire and Lube department. I know they aren't mechanics, but to work in the Tire and Lube you should have at least some sort of experience working on cars, even if it is just simple maintenance on your own personal vehicle. At least one of the workers didn't even know where simple under the hood parts were located or looked like to make sure they were sealed and/or full on our vehicle and the other one they were working on at the same time.
Fair warning to people who want to try to save money on car maintenance by going to Wal-Mart, proceed with plenty of caution, and make sure you know plenty about what you are going for so they don't try to get you to get more work done than what your vehicle needs done, as they will try. Also, don't be afraid to shop around if there are other places in your area to take your vehicle for maintenance.
Despite the price, some hiccups did occur. We expected some wait time, as there were other cars already there. However, our hour and a half wait was ridiculous! An oil change done at home only takes 30-45 minutes tops (without the fancy tools) so an oil change done by a shop of any sort should not take any longer than 30 minutes. They were very understaffed (3 total people) some of which weren't even fully trained and were being trained on the spot.
Overall, it wasn't the worst experience I have seen but it does need improvements before we go there again, no matter what deals or specials on oil changes they may have. It was obvious that they will hire almost anyone to work back in the Tire and Lube department. I know they aren't mechanics, but to work in the Tire and Lube you should have at least some sort of experience working on cars, even if it is just simple maintenance on your own personal vehicle. At least one of the workers didn't even know where simple under the hood parts were located or looked like to make sure they were sealed and/or full on our vehicle and the other one they were working on at the same time.
Fair warning to people who want to try to save money on car maintenance by going to Wal-Mart, proceed with plenty of caution, and make sure you know plenty about what you are going for so they don't try to get you to get more work done than what your vehicle needs done, as they will try. Also, don't be afraid to shop around if there are other places in your area to take your vehicle for maintenance.
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