Good use for Hampton Inn Keys
Jun 9, 05, 9:32 am
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Good use for Hampton Inn Keys
I was getting dressed for work the other day and I left my shoe horn at home. When I went to put my shoes on, I wasn't sure what I would use. When I saw my hampton inn key, I thought ,"hey, this might work."
Well, it did work fairly decent as a shoe horn. Anyone else try this?
Well, it did work fairly decent as a shoe horn. Anyone else try this?
Jun 9, 05, 1:18 pm
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Originally Posted by ATLKarl
I sure hope not - I have about 20-30 that I kept in my pocket/wallet/briefcase by accident!
Jun 9, 05, 1:28 pm
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I take them home for my kids and tell them they are credit cards. It's so cute. They jump up and down and get all excited about going "shopping" with them. 
Sad part is they're 18 and 21.
Sad part is they're 18 and 21.
Jun 9, 05, 1:38 pm
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Originally Posted by mcgahat
I wonder how much hotels spend a year on those keys......I have a boat load myself. They get stuffed in laptop bag, pants or something and just never think to turn them in since I dont stop at the desk.
If they don't charge then it's probably built into the room rates. Since they most likely buy them by the thousands, the cost is probably minimal.
Jun 9, 05, 7:03 pm
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I try to always drop them off at the desk when I leave. Of course, I do doubt that they take a second to wipe off the ones returned before giving them back to other customers.
I guess that reinforces that you should regularly wash your hands. Of course, you could figure that you are strengthening your immune system.
I guess that reinforces that you should regularly wash your hands. Of course, you could figure that you are strengthening your immune system.
Jun 9, 05, 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by hellmutt
Lets hope all keys are thrown away after use anyways.
I hope not. That sound really wasteful.
While I've never thought about it previously, I'll probably start wiping my key off with the sani-wipes I carry in my bag.
Jun 9, 05, 8:56 pm
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Originally Posted by ATLKarl
Speaking of those keys - does anyone have a key from every state (where they have the "welcome to Texas/Florida/etc." I have only about 6 states.
Dorky? yes.
Dorky? yes.
Jun 9, 05, 9:46 pm
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keep them and throw them at home
Originally Posted by ByrdluvsAWACO
Do they charge you if you keep a key?
Jun 10, 05, 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by hellmutt
Lets hope all keys are thrown away after use anyways. Who wants to hold onto a key that's been stuffed in somebody else's sweaty smelly pocket (or worse? 
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)Excuse me, I have to go shower.
