Had a nice stay at Hotel Dauphine several yrs ago similar to what you discussed here several years ago. Great staff, close to transit to explore the city. Very enjoyable.
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I remember when Flagler was old Florida. Wasn't that long ago.
I stayed one night in Melbourne on the way to Miami. Wow has that place changed and not for the better. Over-run is how I would describe it.
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I hear a bunch of rift raft from Maryland is moving into Florida these days....I have stayed at a lot of posh hotels on other peoples dime - work things, conferences, trade shows. Not as much recently as those things have died out, but in the past. Places like the Hotel Del Coronado. Yes, very nice place, but in the end it was just a hotel room. I wouldn't make a huge effort to go back even if it was cheap, which it was not. I think a lot of it is so you can tell people you have been - like paying $1000 for a certain sneaker - its the status symbol not the product.
Possibly one exception being the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. Every tiny detail is perfect, from the room to the bartender to the mixed drinks. Reminds me of the old South which is slowly going away. Pay for a Premium level floor which gives you access to the top floor lounge whose finger food offering at high tea is "complimentary" and not to miss, and I am not a tea kinda guy.
The only hotel I have interest in is maybe the Breakers for its historical significance. Maybe I'll just stop in for coffee some day.
In my very first job I used to go to California quite a bit. Late 90's. Florida now reminds me a lot of California then. Crowded everywhere, couldn't find a native Californian to save your life. Back then it was still a retirement destination for many.
I guess we will see where Florida goes.
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Many from up north have left too
Plus the Crack down on you know what too. The town I'm going to has had a big time traffic drop after cv19
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One advantage of a hotel is it appears safer on the surface and you're never alone. Of course we all remember @Cujet sad affair...
When I rent a house I arrive near midnight by myself to a usually unknown address until the night before. So I don't know the area or neighborhood. I have to scope out the house and make sure it is secure. I redo the bedding with my own and several other things.
I also do a cell scan for hidden cameras and listening devices... Yes a necessary evil...
I have met a bunch of great people at hotels.... but I like the ability to cook, washing dry clothes, and all the extras a house offers...
When I rent a house I arrive near midnight by myself to a usually unknown address until the night before. So I don't know the area or neighborhood. I have to scope out the house and make sure it is secure. I redo the bedding with my own and several other things.
I also do a cell scan for hidden cameras and listening devices... Yes a necessary evil...
I have met a bunch of great people at hotels.... but I like the ability to cook, washing dry clothes, and all the extras a house offers...
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