'Next time you think your hotel bill is too high, you might want to consider
this:
My wife and I were traveling by car from Victoria to Prince George. After
almost eleven hours on the road, we were too tired to continue, and decided
to take a room. But, we only planned to sleep for four hours and then get
back on the road. When we checked out four hours later, the desk clerk handed
us a bill for $350.00.
I exploded and demanded to know why the charge was so high. I told the clerk
that although it was a nice hotel, the rooms certainly weren't worth $350.00 Then
the clerk told me that $350.00 was their 'standard rate'. I insisted on
speaking to the Manager.
The Manager appears, listens to me, and then explains that the hotel has an
Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference centre that were available for us
to use. 'But we didn't use them.' 'Well, they are here, and you could have,'
explains the Manager.
He goes on to explain we could also have taken in one of the shows for which
the hotel is famous. 'We have the best entertainers from New York,
Hollywood, and Las Vegas perform here,' the Manager says.
'But we didn't go to any of those shows,' .'Well, we have them, and you
could have,' the Manager replies.
No matter what amenity the Manager mentions, I reply, 'But we didn't use
it!'
The Manager is unmoved, and eventually I give up and agree to pay.
I write a cheque and give it to the Manager.
The Manager is surprised when he looks at the cheque. 'But sir,' 'this
cheque is only made out for $50.00.''That's correct; I charged you
$300.00 for sleeping with my wife.'
'But I didn't!' exclaims the Manager.
'Well, too bad, she was here, and you could have.'
