For some people, is courtesy in the pits?

I travel a lot for my work, so hotels have become my second home; or perhaps my first home since I spend more time there than at home. People come and go in hotels, so it's not unusual to see something that you're not used to. Still, it never cease to amaze me that some "business" people among us in a highly civilized society (or so we thought) have absolutely no consideration for their fellow guests at a hotel.

For a year now, I've been a regular guest at my favourite hotel in Montréal, the Marriott Château Champlain. I usually "hang out" at the Concierge Lounge in the morning and in the evening. My daily routine starts with an hour at the gym; and I'm glad there are others who do the same. Most hotel guests are people with respectful behaviour. But there are a few odd ones that just don't seem to get it. How do you tell someone that they should shower and change before coming to the Concierge Lounge? I mean, why is it even necessary to tell them? The worst of all is to see someone sit in the lounge and have breakfast right after their gym session! After my gym exercise, I can't even stand my own sweaty body, never mind being among people who are dressed for work. I have no doubt that other guests are also offended by these inconsiderate individuals. But then, we are the silent majority!

Being in Montréal for a while, I managed to learn a little bit of French. So here's my message to these individuals:

S'il vous plait va prendre ta douche avant de venir au Salon Concierge! Merci beaucoup!

If you're one of them, you know who you are. If you can't read the message in French, then use Google Translate. Or better yet, please ask one of the friendly and lovely ladies who look after hotel guests at the Concierge Lounge. I'm sure they will be pleased to translate for you!

Incidentally, the Marriott Château Champlain isn't the only hotel where I've seen guests with disrespectful behaviour. Sadly, these are business people who obviously travel frequently to become hotel elite members with access to the concierge lounge. Their courtesy is indeed in the pits!

Posted by Ba on Thursday 09 April 2009 - 22:51:08
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