Funniest/weirdest/bizarre event/gathering you've witnessed at hotel
Jan 25, 2015, 1:41 pm
#122
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This Saturday when I arrived at the Hilton Newark Airport I found the gathering of the Actors, Models and Talent for Christ. I couldn't resist a photo op:
Jan 25, 2015, 3:19 pm
#123
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I somehow through a friend ended up on a three day cruise that was an "Adult Entertainment Expo". I got an insider rate and was not expecting it. Certainly was very odd, every time I see the girls from Cat House on HBO I am reminded that I was at their table for meals. They had a film shoot as well as award ceremonies.
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Jan 25, 2015, 10:09 pm
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Jan 25, 2015, 10:29 pm
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Jan 25, 2015, 11:08 pm
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Jan 26, 2015, 2:35 am
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That reminds me of the time I found myself in the middle of a "Jews for Jesus" rally in San Francisco back in the 70s.
Last year I was in Melbourne during the Jehovah Witnesses convention. Also coincided with the Moto GP and Caulfield Cup.
http://www.theguardian.com/australia...bal-convention
Not a hotel room to be had on the Saturday. They weren't too rowdy but there was much giggling in the lobby of a morning. Anyway, I went and stayed with my brother.
Last year I was in Melbourne during the Jehovah Witnesses convention. Also coincided with the Moto GP and Caulfield Cup.
http://www.theguardian.com/australia...bal-convention
Not a hotel room to be had on the Saturday. They weren't too rowdy but there was much giggling in the lobby of a morning. Anyway, I went and stayed with my brother.
Jan 26, 2015, 11:14 am
#128
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I have attended Dragoncon in Atlanta every year for the last 12 years. It's always a fantastic party for five days. We take over 5 downtown Atlanta hotels (Hyatt, Marriott Marquis, Hilton, Sheraton and Westin) and keep growing. About 80,000 attendees. Many of us (me included) bring several costumes for the fun of it, for contests, etc. My recent costumes include steampunk, Catelyn Stark from Game of Thrones, and Viking.
Oddly, before my first Dragoncon, I had attended an IRS conference at the Hyatt in Atlanta the month before. It was definitely a high contrast comparison between the two!
I've also been sitting at a small motel eating dinner with two artists, after setting up our booths for a nearby art show that opened in the morning. In came about 40 bikers (the true kind, not the weekend warriors). They were loud, but very nice. We chatted with the leader for a while. As we were getting our bill, we discovered he had paid it already, as an apology for interrupting our quiet dinner.
Also, in a hotel in Kingsbridge, London, there was a traditional Indian wedding - the saris were incredibly beautiful and colorful!
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Jan 27, 2015, 2:30 pm
#129
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Not the weirdest, just the most recent oddity. I was flying out of Rome/FCO and staying at the Hilton Garden Inn (because corporate travel messed up and didn't get me in the one actually attached to the airport, but whatever). And in come buses and buses of heavily armed Carabineri. Like four buses full, escorted by lead and trail vehicles. Lots of long guns, a few grenade launchers you name it.
They looked like they were getting ready to support the arrival of some VVIP or a massive protest. So there's my workmate, a very confused Chinese couple, me, and the most heavily armed lobby ever in the history of ever. I feel confident in saying I had the safest hotel room in all of Europe that night.
Regards,
-Bouncer-
They looked like they were getting ready to support the arrival of some VVIP or a massive protest. So there's my workmate, a very confused Chinese couple, me, and the most heavily armed lobby ever in the history of ever. I feel confident in saying I had the safest hotel room in all of Europe that night.
Regards,
-Bouncer-
Apr 27, 2015, 6:45 pm
#130
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I once stayed in a hotel in Cali Colombia where there was some sort of a talent search for attractive female models (think car show not fashion). I'd say 40-50 women showed up and were hanging around the lobby.
Mind you, in Colombia many of the ladies dress provocatively even by American standards. It was pretty surreal.
Mind you, in Colombia many of the ladies dress provocatively even by American standards. It was pretty surreal.
Apr 28, 2015, 4:31 pm
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Airport hotel in Greensboro several years ago.
A "Federation" Convention (a la "Star Trek"). Several hundred people in Star Trek-type uniforms, include some "Admirals" who looked like they couldn't do two push-ups.
They had break out sessions on starship engineering, interstellar law, etc.
A "Federation" Convention (a la "Star Trek"). Several hundred people in Star Trek-type uniforms, include some "Admirals" who looked like they couldn't do two push-ups.
They had break out sessions on starship engineering, interstellar law, etc.
Apr 28, 2015, 5:07 pm
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Apr 28, 2015, 9:55 pm
#134
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A couple:
NCAA Women's Bowling Finals at a Hilton (I believe) in Houston: This resulted in the only night at a hotel that I have ever called security as two drunk men argued wax patterns ("No dragon pattern is the worst." "No, phoenix pattern is more difficult.") outside the elevators next to my room at 2AM. I never knew that bowling had wax patterns until this night.
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NCAA Women's Bowling Finals at a Hilton (I believe) in Houston: This resulted in the only night at a hotel that I have ever called security as two drunk men argued wax patterns ("No dragon pattern is the worst." "No, phoenix pattern is more difficult.") outside the elevators next to my room at 2AM. I never knew that bowling had wax patterns until this night.
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Anyways.....
Nothing strange in terms of convention, but i did find it curious to be in an international chain hotel in Doha, seeing men in the traditional, white garb going through a few (or very likely more) bottles of Heineken...
Oct 20, 2022, 4:18 pm
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Currently at the Marriott RTP in Durham, NC and there's a Furry Convention. I'll be at the bar later and likely won't need to watch the TV for entertainment!