In all fairness, I feel I need to respond to this...
I WAS informed about the 48 hour rule when I made reservations at the Ski
View. I found the room was not fancy, but clean...no threadbare linens, no
dirty linens, etc. I did not need to adjust the heater, as the room stayed
comfortable, so I didn't play with it. The TV worked and had cable. All the
lights worked. There were chairs on the balcony to sit in and talk, and
enjoy the view. (It was warm enough to sit outside Friday, but not
Saturday.) As to the rooms not being handicapped friendly, I can not
comment, as there may be things that I ignore that a handicapped person
would find impossible. The restaurants are not in walking distance, but one
could walk across the street to the trolley stop and catch a ride downtown
(5 minute ride) for 25 cents, where restaurants range from McDonalds to the
Hard Rock Cafe.
My biggest complaint about the Ski View was that the water temperature in
the shower was hard to regulate, but I have found this to be true in many
places that I have stayed.
I admit the place is not the Waldorf, but it is FAR from the worst
experience I ever had while traveling. If you didn't like it, there are lots
of other places to stay in the area...some better, some worse.
73 de KI8JQ - Phil
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim <n4al@arrl.net>
> To: Brown, Robert <bobb@smoc.cmhmetro.net>
> Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 8:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec - YES Gatlinburg - NEVER again
>
>
> >
> > Bob-
> >
> > I agree with you on both the TT hamfest and the Ski View Motel. The
> > rooms were, well, "rustic". When we arrived the XYL found dirty linen on
> > a bed and no one was in their office. I never figured out how the room's
> > heater was supposed to work. The linens were threadbare. The motel was
> > not within walking distance of restaurants. I don't remember hearing
> > about a "48 hour rule", but I see why they have it. Next time, I stay in
> > Pigeon Forge in a newer place for less money.
> >
> > Jim N4AL
> >
> > "Brown, Robert" wrote:
> > >
> > > I had a great time at the Ten Tec get together and Hamfest. I am very
> > > impressed with what I saw and heard. I just wish my experience at the
> > > Skiview Motel in Gatlinburg was as pleasant. I was told that the room
> was
> > > Handicap Accessible, but that was only true to the front door of the
> room.
> > > If you think that you might DIE or want to leave a day early while
> staying
> > > there, be sure to give them 48 hours notice. Otherwise, you pay for
the
> > > whole time. Gatlinburg is also very unfriendly to Handicapped persons
> as
> > > parking in practically non-existant and to travel around the town
> requires
> > > walking great distances. Unfortunately, the Skiview Motel is owned and
> > > operated by HAMs, but that doesn't help. Just beware in that area.
> > > Incidently, the 48 hour notice requirement is undocumented. It was
not
> in
> > > their literature or on their WEB site. I was supposed to be told when
I
> > > made reservations in August, but was not. I am letting VISA take care
of
> it.
> > >
> > > Bob - W8BOB
>
>
>
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