16 Responses to “Thought for the day”

1. Murray Clack Says:
   06/21/08 at 11:50 am

   Probably for the same reason why Airlines no longer put lettuce on their sandwiches… it saves them THOUSANDS of $$$ every year.

2. Jimmie Robinson Says:
   06/21/08 at 12:08 pm

   According to user reviews at Hotels.com, one reviewer noted:

   “Additionally, had to go to the front desk personally to get standard amenities like a shower cap.”

   Check the front desk. This might be one of those “drive defensively” situations where if you don’t ask for it then you won’t get it.

3. Jimmie Robinson Says:
   06/21/08 at 12:12 pm

   I meant to say that review was for the Westin hotels - not just anywhere.

4. Mark Coale Says:
   06/21/08 at 12:22 pm

   If your biggest problem this trip so far is lack of a shower cap, consider it a ‘win’ so far.

5. Lea Hernandez Says:
   06/21/08 at 2:48 pm

   Your tag cracked me up.

6. Russell Lissau Says:
   06/21/08 at 4:44 pm

   The last time I stayed in a hotel — a Hyatt — I forgot a razor. Not only did they bring me a disposable, but I got a kit with a comb, shaving cream and other amenities, all gratis. It was a classy move.

7. Jeff Mason Says:
   06/21/08 at 7:28 pm

   I’ve almost NEVER been to a hotel that wasn’t able to immediately bring up some minor toiletry item.

8. Lea Hernandez Says:
   06/21/08 at 7:54 pm

   I have had to pay for a razor and hairbrush at one. A brush I can understand, but a RAZOR? Buh?
   At the Bristol hotel in San Diego in 2004, I asked for a razor and was told it was coming right up. 30 minutes later, I called again and was told to go across the street. They also dicked me on access charges.
   Sure hope for the sake of this year’s guests that the Bristol’s improved.

9. Lea Hernandez Says:
   06/21/08 at 7:55 pm

   P.S.: a towel over the hair will do in a pinch if there’s no cap and none to be had.

10. toby Says:
    06/21/08 at 11:22 pm

    Maybe they saw the Top 10 Writers page in Wizard and thought no one in comics had any hair?

11. Charlie Ryan Says:
    06/22/08 at 2:11 am

    My TOP 10 REASONS why ‘WESTIN HOTELS NO LONGER PROVIDE SHOWER CAPS’:

    #10 – Because they’re available at the lobby gift shop for $4.99 each.

    #9 - Hotel’s cost-saving, lowered water pressure will barely get your body wet — let alone your head.

    #8 - NEVER used for the shower. ALWAYS used by departing guests as a way to bundle up stolen soaps, shampoos and travel sewing kits.

    #7 – The Chinese have cornered the market on EVERYTHING.

    #6 - Used in too many unfortunate, never-funny impressions of Monty Python’s Mr. Gumby.

    #5 - I mean really — a shower cap? This is the 21st Century! Shouldn’t it be a ‘water repelling force shield’ by now?

    #4 - They figured out guests were using them as places to expel QUESTIONABLE smoke in ‘NO SMOKING’ rooms.

    #3 - Found as being involved in too many self-inflicted, choking accidents by drunken conventioneers.

    #2- Will be replaced by a pamphlet promoting ‘The Wet Look’.

    And the NUMBER ONE REASON why ‘WESTIN HOTELS NO LONGER PROVIDE SHOWER CAPS’ —

    If it was a choice between this and the ’shoe buff’ — I think we all dodged a bullet!

12. John DiBello Says:
    06/23/08 at 4:56 pm

    They don’t seem to provide televisions that take quarters, either!

13. Stewart Says:
    06/23/08 at 8:19 pm

    The Hilton, where the fans were sent, had ‘em.

    No free internet, though, and about 1% of the Westin bar’s liveliness.

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