Moving Furniture to plug in my laptop
Moving Furniture to plug in my laptop
Sep 26, 2007, 8:06 pm
#2
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Once upon a time
I believe it was at a Hilton property, though I forget exactly which one, they had the main armoire/TV stand bolted in place, covering exactly half the outlet that would've worked well to plug in the iron, rendering the sockets completely unusable. 
Drives me crazy...of course not far to go some would say 
Sep 27, 2007, 11:42 am
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Most of the Hilton properties I stay at have an outlet in the desk lamp for plugging in my laptop. Very convenient!
I think the worst for me was a "Quality" Inn when I had to get down on my hands and knees and go under a dresser on a carpet so filthy it crunched.
I think the worst for me was a "Quality" Inn when I had to get down on my hands and knees and go under a dresser on a carpet so filthy it crunched.
Sep 27, 2007, 12:22 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Boston, MA
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tell me about it...
The worst is when I want to use the laptop while laying in bed. I have to move the mattress and box spring in order to find the one outlet located under the headboard.
Sep 27, 2007, 12:44 pm
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Despite my preference for Hilton properties over Marriott, one thing I've found with several recent stays in newly renovated Courtyards is that the new Courtyard room furnishings include lamps on either side of the bed with outlets on them, similar to what Hilton is using at the desk in many locations, which makes using the computer while lying on the bed very convenient.
Sep 27, 2007, 2:42 pm
#14
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I carry a wireless router ($20), a 9 ft 3 outlet extension cord ($0.99) and rarely have to move furniture or crawl under the desk anymore. Even better I can use the laptop in the comfy bed.......nice. The total weight is only about 8 oz. The extension cord also comes in handy in airports or airline club lounges with limited outlets and I often share a single outlet with others who plugged in first.
MisterNice
MisterNice
Sep 27, 2007, 2:46 pm
#15
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I carry a wireless router ($20), a 9 ft 3 outlet extension cord ($0.99) and rarely have to move furniture or crawl under the desk anymore. Even better I can use the laptop in the comfy bed.......nice. The total weight is only about 8 oz. The extension cord also comes in handy in airports or airline club lounges with limited outlets and I often share a single outlet with others who plugged in first.
MisterNice
MisterNice