This week we welcomed special guest and McAllen native, Erika Curry.  You'll be 'shocked' at her stories of being a teenager in McAllen. 

Hotel Stories Podcast - Tales From TripAdvisor

Tales from TripAdvisor McAllen, Texas

Thank you to one reviewer who gave us the top three tips for staying alive at a bad motel.  Really they can be helpful in many situations. So learn this and where not to stay in Myrtle Beach according to TripAdvisor reviews.  

Tales From TripAdvisor Myrtle Beach

We're back and I needed these laughs so much.  Sam, found some of my favorite reviews this week.  I always love when the police show up telling everyone to hit the floor and the reviewer still goes on to mention a leaky faucet.  Keep the reviews coming and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes. 

Tales From TripAdvisor Aspen

Update

We've heard a lot of horrifying experiences on the podcast but this week...  When a man took down his mirror to find a life size hole in the wall with access to a hallway.  WTF??

Tales From TripAdvisor Shreveport, Louisiana

This week we hear the story of a young girl visiting Atlantic City with her friend.  She is taken from the bar by 10 security guards and held for 5 hours.  Listen to the story and tell us if you believe the hotel or the young girl.  hmmm...

Tales From TripAdvisor Atlantic City

A lot is going down at night in Omaha hotels, who would have thought? So, if you are traveling to Omaha, please do your research and don't end up in the middle of a sting operation with the SWAT team. 

Tales From TripAdvisor Omaha

Oklahoma City hotel guest were experiencing some strong feelings with these hotels.  No hotel guest were accused of being a prostitute this week but several shared a hotel with one.  

Tales From TripAdvisor Oklahoma City

Another round of your favorite TripAdvisor reviews.  This week we visit Austin, Texas.  Where a man checks into the wrong room, which sometimes happens.  However this time the occupant pulls a gun on him.  At this hotel 'we don't call the police'

Tales From TripAdvisor Austin

Christine Trippi has held just about every position in the hotel industry from Shuttle Driver to General Manager.  In her current role, she travels around the country and works with Marriott Hotels who are in need of leadership, training and guidance.   Her new book is called Yes is the Answer and it walks you through 4 easy steps on how to answer any guest question.   *BONUS: it also works on husbands, wives, kids, friends*

Christine Trippi - Sr. Manager of Operations for Marriott International

"Jesus, God, Don't Do It" might be my favorite TripAdvisor review title.  See what hotel received this subtle outcry and what prompted such a response in this week's episode of Hotel Stories Podcast. 

Tales From TripAdvisor Seattle

The Queen herself couldn't be as demanding as some people on TripAdvisor.  But a special shout out to the woman (traveling alone) who walked into the hotel lobby which was "covered in blood" and was upset at how long it took to her room key.  What a fun way to go through life!

Tales From TripAdvisor London

Hola, bienvenido a Cancun.  This week we visit the beautiful beaches of Cancun and the top notch hotel employees who keep all your secrets.  I'm looking at you Desire hotels.  Hear about the amazing hotel employee who not only rode in the ambulance with a guest to the hospital but also flew home with her to the United States after she broke her wrist and ribs and couldn't travel alone.  Please rate us on iTunes, gracias. 

Tales From TripAdvisor Cancun

Oh no! We're in Houston.  "Oh no!" also happens to be the phrase a GM uses every. single. time. he responds to a guest on TripAdvisor. It makes for a fun drinking game.  Come play along.   

Tales From TripAdvisor Houston

Are you watching Big Little Lies? Yes, of course you are.  Well let's take a trip to the setting of the show.  Are the TripAdvisor reviews as pretentious as the characters on the show? You know they are, so stop asking and listen because you're in for a real trip to crazy town.  Also, a special thank you to the hoteliers who are working in Monterey.  

Tales From TripAdvisor Monterey

We are a rare breed of individuals who can celebrate your child’s wedding in the ballroom while dealing with a potential drug overdose in room 406. Join us as we tell our favorite hotel stories as told by hotel employees.

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Hotel Stories Podcast - Tales From TripAdvisor

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