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    Default Budget Inn of Franklin

    Just called to inquire about weekly rates and the person answering the phone said they don't do weekly rates. And then said a call was coming in and they had to go. Heard they were very friendly and my friend is in dire straits finding somewhere to stay the next few weeks, but damn that was flat out rude! Won't be recommending them to anybody again!

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    Why don't you go pick your friend up and let him stay with you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flounder940 View Post
    Why don't you go pick your friend up and let him stay with you?
    How is this relevant at all? haha so many variables
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    Instead of bashing a place that doesn't offer weekly rates, if your friend is in dire need, drive the 25 miles and go pick him up.

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    This is a hiking forum not Hotels.com
    Did you try calling back
    Not every lodging does weekly rates
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    Every motel will provide weekly rates. It's just that at some the rate is 7x the nightly rate. Free market.

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    All bets are off in Franklin, NC.

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    Eh, I prefer brusque speech. Asked a question, got an answer, can move on with the next item in your life. The person answering the phone is trying to run a business, not debate with you on the pros and cons of offering a weekly rate as it relates to their business.

    I've had overly polite obsequious people try to upsell/give bad information/generally screw me over. I've also seen the same behavior from brusque people. I pay less attention to the manner, and more attention to the content.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Puddlefish View Post
    Eh, I prefer brusque speech. Asked a question, got an answer, can move on with the next item in your life. The person answering the phone is trying to run a business, not debate with you on the pros and cons of offering a weekly rate as it relates to their business.
    I agree, what's rude about answering the question, and then taking another call if their is no additional business.

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    Maybe they were trying to tell your friend that they are a hotel and not a flophouse.

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    Somewhat surprising considering it's the middle of January......

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    Rules are rules, maybe they don't want to run a flop-house.
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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    You would be hard pressed to find anyone more hiker friendly than Ron Haven (I am assuming this is one of his motels). As the owner he can set whatever pricing policies that he wants. As a consumer your friend can choose whichever motel gives him the best deal. My guess is that Ron's prices are pretty competitive with the competition in Franklin.....
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    I spent 70 nights in just one hotel last year.
    I didnt get a special rate.

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    I think they have a weekly rate of $279.93 http://havensbudgetinn.com/rates.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4eyedbuzzard View Post
    I think they have a weekly rate of $279.93 http://havensbudgetinn.com/rates.html
    Sounds about right. I spent a week there like 3 or 4 years ago for $250. A rate worked out with Ron in advance.
    Even in the "off season" I doubt you could get a better rate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by V Eight View Post
    Sounds about right. I spent a week there like 3 or 4 years ago for $250. A rate worked out with Ron in advance.
    Even in the "off season" I doubt you could get a better rate.
    Sorry, I was being sarcastic.
    The advertised daily hiker rate is $39.99
    Multiplied by 7 = $279.93
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak karl View Post
    Rules are rules, maybe they don't want to run a flop-house.
    Exactly.

    Not sure how soon in this state, but after a prescribed period of time a hotel guest establishes tenancy-- which affords him all the rights that someone renting an apartment enjoys.

    Anyone who has ever tried to evict tenants for non-payment or unacceptable behavior knows that can be a nightmare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2NewKnees View Post
    Just called to inquire about weekly rates and the person answering the phone said they don't do weekly rates. And then said a call was coming in and they had to go. Heard they were very friendly and my friend is in dire straits finding somewhere to stay the next few weeks, but damn that was flat out rude! Won't be recommending them to anybody again!
    Excuse me, I am in the same business as Ron is only smaller. If they don't want to do it then it doesn't apply to you, you should not take that personally at all. And it is poor taste to get on here say as such, you create just the opposite affect in negativity and that is upon yourself. Truthfully you just may have increased their business by your rant. I've had plenty of folks talk crap about me and folks are still coming and telling me about it and telling me they love me and like me.

    Even Lone Wolf hates/love's me........

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    LW is just a love/ hating type of guy

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