Unexpected Hotel Guest
 

First, let me say, I am not a troll. I am a single guy, 37 yrs. old and going to Paris and Rome for 2 weeks this spring. My question is this, if I am fortunate enough to meet a young lady who is not adverse to spending some time in my room, will I be charged for two people the next day, or do the front desk people even notice? I don't want problems.

I doubt that the hotels will appreciate you bringing in prostitutes for a few hours.

It depends on how good-looking she is. If she is hideous or large, expect to be charges for at least two, maybe four. If she is hot, you won't get charged at all and will sometimes get breakfast for free. Hope this helps.

Honestly, I don't think anyone at the front desk will notice. But, besides the remarks that you are going to get about practicing safe sex, the other things that you should be careful about are your room key, wallet, money, camera, tickets and passport. If there is a safe in your room, be safe and use it -- put your valuables in the safe before you lose your head.<BR><BR>

Its grossly unfair for people to give flack to Ken. He asked an honest question. He's an adult, and the female that would join him would have to be consenting. What's the difference in having a one night stand at home after you meet someone in a bar, or doing the same in another country, but staying in a hotel room? I know many people that have checked into a hotel room for the night just to do what Ken hopes will happen. I can't believe that there are Fodorites who have not had one night stands in their own homes. Just remember what you did when you were in college and in your twenties before you start making jabs.

I like Leslie's response about putting all your valuables away in the hotel safe. Very wise and good advice. And, if you do get charged more, maybe it will be worth it! Free Love sometimes comes at a price.

I've never had a one night stand. So Leslie don't assume that the rest of us on this site are as slutty as you have been in your past.

Leslie Strauss - thanks for broadcasting your escapades on the net! Everyone has your email, next you'll be scrawling your number on bathroom stalls.<BR>Hey don't give ken a hard time he just wants to experience the culture of europe.

Hi Ken,<BR>the charge of the room is a minor problem. Usually as a single u have to pay the whole room, except maybe a small charge for breakfast.<BR>I'm worried about the goods you may leave in your room - if they are stolen,is much more expensive than to charge anything else, and all the stress with police, embassy, creditcards and so on.<BR>No girls on your room please ! My advice as traveller with experience in russia.<BR>Shain/Germany/D&uuml;sseldorf

To whomever responded directly to me about my past. I have nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, at least I at least am using my name and email address instead of hiding behind a bunch of x's. Also, I never said one way or the other actually.

Leslie - sweet muffin, its ok baby cakes. Nobody here crackin on your past but Mr. Strauss may need an explanation.

Ken, You will have no problem at all.<BR>Being discreet will get you far.<BR><BR>To some of the posters here: who has said anything about prostitutes? Why would you assume that? And even if you assume sex-for-$, why didn't you think Ken might be the one charging? <BR><BR>That is all -- you may now resume listening to the Dr. Laura radio show.

uhhh uhhh uhhh maybe I didn't do it, depends on what your definition of IS IS! no need to backtrack sugarpie

x's, Mr. Strauss is my father. <BR><BR>x's, do you have a problem with your sexuality? What goes on between consenting adults in the privacy is of no business of mine or yours.

Well Leslie, thank you for coming to my defense...you really took some flak for it and I'm sorry to see that. No, I wasn't thinking of prostitutes, I have met women who seem to enjoy being with me without cash involved and you know, the unexpected sometimes happens. It never hurts to be prepared! Thanks for advice.

Leslie,isn't it amazing? the way a person is considerate enough to read a post, think of a response, post it and then feel they have to defend themselves from the insults of other loser posters who have nothing to contribute but all the time in the world it seems to roam this forum and attack people.<BR>

TRAVELER I think Leslie was talking to you too when she made a comment about how pathetic it is to use ficticious names!!!!!

You, who attack other posters are a sad lot.Live and let live. Your behavior shows you have sad lives.<BR><BR>

Hey dude, chill brother, Ken the stud man is just tryin' to love the world and experience the culture. Come on man, let live you know. <BR>FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD FOSTER WE HAVE A 37 YEAR OLD MAN WHO NEEDS TO ASK THAT TYPE OF A QUESTION!?! HE'S 37 - GROW UP! NEED PICKUP LINES TOO? HERES ONE FOR YA<BR><BR>IS YOUR DADDY A THIEF....

Ken maybe your mama would know the answer.

suppose I'm fortunate enough to find a young lady who digs me, will the alarm go off if I let her in/out through the emergency exit!?! should i remain calm and throw off hostel security by pointing them in a different direction when they come racing down the hall? at 37 I have this all planned out, I'll lay my coat underneath a car and my sweetie can hide until the search is called off.

Ken:<BR>Honestly, be truthful...did you REALLY think this would not go there?

Ken, I think the French are a little more liberal when it comes to these matters. I think it would depend upon the hotel you are staying in and the lady you bring to the hotel. If the hotel has certain high standards and the young lady may look as if she would detract from the image the hotel is trying to project, you may get a comment from the management. If you and your lady friend are both discrete and tasteful, there should be no problem. If your lady friend decides to stay with you in the hotel, then you may get questions. But if she is just "visiting for a night or two, you should not get charged.<BR><BR>Even if you do not think she is a prostitute, you should be very careful with your belongings. I have friends who have been to Europe and have met Europeans in bars, on trains, and have taken a lady back for the night to wake up the next morning and find they have been robbed. So take these warnings very seriously. Sometimes scam artists are looking for Americans who are naive and gullible.<BR><BR>Best of Luck and be careful. If she is really nice, go to her house instead. You may get a free meal!!!!

FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD FOLKS WE HAVE A 37 YEAR OLD MAN ON OUR HANDS WHO NEEDS HELP!!! STOP PIDDLING AROUND AND LETS PUT OUR BRAINS TOGETHER!!!!!! <BR>ok here is my proposal<BR>Try the emergency exit door as i said! if its rainin and you care then scrap that idea cause ya don't want her lying in a pool of grease while hostel security have the search party out. Now, if it is raining then go to option B which is to just fess up and ask if you can wash breakfast dishes to cover the extra cost. If security doesn't go for that you can offer a bribe and if that doesn't work ask try to get some cash wired to you from your supervisor at Walmart.<BR>Cheers

I was 'fortunate' in both Rome and Florence and noone said anything. I didn't have to pass the front desk in Rome to get to my room, but I did in Florence. I suppose different places might have different policies about such things. You should know that it is a requirement that the hotel staff see the passport of anyone staying in the room so you probably don't want to draw the fact that someone is spending the night with you to their attention.

ken,<BR> Leslie has a point re: being careful of your belongings. And, as I tend to worry about the health as well as the safety of others, let me add my 2 cents' worth - please make sure you have protection with you. Enjoy your trip.<BR>ja

A few years ago I was staying at the Quirinale in Rome on vacation by myself. I am female, was in my twenties and most people thought I looked more like I was in my teens. I had a single room and was there for a few nights and the front desk staff knew who I was. One night I was going to have a visitor - a friend (just a friend at the time) - driving in late at night to see me before I flew back home the next day. It would be hours before he would arrive so I was in the lobby talking to the hotel staff and then I went to sit in the lounge and eventually fell asleep. The man at the front desk suggested I go up to my room and he would call me when my friend arrived. A

HUH?

(continued...) At 4am my friend arrived and when I got down to the lobby he was in the bathroom but the front desk man said "He can't go up to your room." I shot him a look, but I think it was more a confused look than anything because it was never a plan that he would go up to my room. Now this was at 4am and nobody else was around so anyone entering the hotel was noticeable and he knew I had a single room so I don't know if it was because I only paid for a single or it was a security kind of issue or a more personal/concern thing on his part. So in answer to Ken's question.... they may notice.

To the gentleman who leaves his messages, but not his name...Sorry, buddy, I guess I'm just not as experienced as you and I've never been to Europe before. Things can be different. The reason I even asked this in the first place was because a friend at work (a woman) told me about her experience in London. She was staying in a small hotel, met a man and one thing led to another, he spent the night in her room, left early the next morning and when she went to check out, the clerk very nasty,told her she had to pay for a double AND that she could be prosecuted for trying to DEFRAUD an innkeeper. Thanks again to those who gave me good advice.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS WE'VE GOT OURSELVES A LIVE ONE HERE!!!!!!!!<BR><BR>KEN - IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ALREADY GOT YOUR ANSWER THEN FROM YOUR CO-WORKER!!! WHY ASK!?!<BR><BR>Ring, Ring<BR><BR>Mommy - Hello<BR>Ken- Uh, Mommy can you wire me some cash, I've defrauded an innkeeper and the hostel security swooped in to catch me with my hand in the cookie jar.<BR>Mommy - Oh Kenneth oh course I will, I'm make sure your starwars sheets are clean and on the bed when you return.

Ken - make sure you pack your superman underoos when going to europe. CHICKS DIG IT! Drives european women wild!

Ken, xxxxxxx is about as revealing as KEN.<BR><BR>Really, KEN ok that just shows you really have a backbone.<BR><BR>Oh wait a minute, SORRY! Is this the one the only KEN!?! Why didn't you say so in the first place - KEN!!! <BR><BR>Gotcha - like MADONNA - its KEN!!!!!

Can't believe this has gotten to 32 posts--why I actually clicked to see what's what. Refuse to use my own name around this bunch of snipers but do want to add for Ken that most better hotels/larger hotels in Rome and Paris charge the same for one or two people in the room. Unless you are specifically requesting one of their" singles" (generally smaller rooms with a single bed). Just inquire of the hotel before you book. As to the passport requirements--we are allowed guests!!!

I'm going to have to be a bit ambiguous (names & places) due to the Moral Majority sheep. <BR>I had met someone in May 2000 and upon revisiting this beautiful city in May 2001 we spent numerous nights together. More precisely - he stayed with me at the hotel. I was concerned the hotel might charge me - they didn't. I ordered up room service - we had espressos on the balcony overlooking the -------- river. It was obvious I had someone staying the evenings with me. I took precautions - puttng credit cards + passport in safe hiding - had plenty of condoms. No problems from the front desk - just be discreet.<BR>As for the uptight Puritans on this board - too many freaks, not enough circuses.

"overlooking the ------- river." bizarre.

Barbie is gonna find out and fry your ass Ken.