I have three choices.

In Toronto, while caddying on the LPGA tour back in 1982, I stayed in some dump, for $15 a night, that was located in the most depressing areas one could ever imagine. Between the sirens, cochroaches, filthy sheets and my ex-convict roomate, it was easily the worst night ever spent in a hotel. During the night, I never closed both eyes at the same time. I was too afraid. One night was all this 22 year old could take and I checked into some "upscale" joint near the airport by myself. At the time I was making $200 a week and if my memory serves me correctly, that's what I spent for room at this real hotel for the rest of the week.

In 1987, I spent a night at the "Hotel Midnight Express" in Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon check in they gave me a padlock and a light bulb. Use your imagination to fill in the blanks. I think I paid $3 for this once in a lifetime experience.

And finally, 1988, somewhere in the inner city section of Detroit, Michigan. Drive thru only check in with a bulletproof glass window,steel bars on the windows and doors of the rooms and the posted rates were based on the hour. And no, they didn't have room service.





[This message has been edited by Elite Nomore (edited Nov 25, 2003).]