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Don't listen to this. I stayed at Days Inn in Manhattan around the block from Penn Station a year ago and it wasn't any different from any other Days Inn anywhere in middle America. It was very clean and well kept and the staff were very friendly and professional.
I think I understand the OP's concerns. Some of the ways of doing things in the large cities can be a little different than the smaller towns or rural areas and intimidating if you don't know them and you can come across as a ignoramous. Like, who to tip and who not to tip. How much to tip. What are good places to stay in large cities. It isn't like there are legions of Days Inns or Comfort Inns or even Motel 6s at convenient easy to find places like along the interstate highway. Where do you pay for the bus or subway. Pay when you get on the bus, or do you get some kind of day pass somewhere? Are there more appropriate dress codes for certain places or areas like museums or restaurants?
These type of questions may seem obvious to city dwellers but for more rural people getting around can be a bit more confusing if you haven't done it before.
Yes. You nailed it.
And the problem is, if I were to check a handbook (or even website) for some of those things, it might not even be valid that day when I am there! Something might be out of service or off that day for some unexpected reason. Who knows.
At least if you are a local your mind will automatically think of a million other options to bypass that. If you are new to the city, though, that could be a major obstacle.
Don't listen to this. I stayed at Days Inn in Manhattan around the block from Penn Station a year ago and it wasn't any different from any other Days Inn anywhere in middle America. It was very clean and well kept and the staff were very friendly and professional.
LOL. The user that posted in another thread that also said any meal in Vegas under $500 was "Golden Corral" quality at best. I'd take anything she posts with more than a grain of salt.
Personally, I have never stayed in a Days Inn in NYC, but if you want a semi-accurate description of what to expect, I'd look at reviews on Trip Adviser and toss out the best and worst ones. Usually, the majority of reviews offer a good idea of what you can expect from a particular hotel. It has always worked that way for me, anyways.
And the problem is, if I were to check a handbook (or even website) for some of those things, it might not even be valid that day when I am there! Something might be out of service or off that day for some unexpected reason. Who knows.
At least if you are a local your mind will automatically think of a million other options to bypass that. If you are new to the city, though, that could be a major obstacle.
I would suggest asking a New Yorker if you have questions in regards to transit and the like. I found them to be very approachable and friendly when I was there, despite their reputation for having a "New York attitude".
Don't listen to this. I stayed at Days Inn in Manhattan around the block from Penn Station a year ago and it wasn't any different from any other Days Inn anywhere in middle America. It was very clean and well kept and the staff were very friendly and professional.
There is no Days Inn around the corner from Penn Station. The Days Inn in NYC is on the upper west side.
By the way, if whatever Days Inn you stayed at was like any other Days Inn in America, that's yet another good reason to not stay there.
LOL. The user that posted in another thread that also said any meal in Vegas under $500 was "Golden Corral" quality at best. I'd take anything she posts with more than a grain of salt.
Actually that's not at all what I said.
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