Hotels and same-sex occupants...

[JCB123]

Just booked a B&B in Chester for Saturday night, and in the small print, it states 'this hotel prefers not to accomodate same-sex groups'

We (3 guys) have just booked a room with three separate beds for after we complete our ToughMudder challenge....can they really be awkward about it?!

[onesickpuppy]

I reckon they are just trying to avoid Stag and Hen parties. Give them a call, I'm sure they will be ok.

[TonyHetherington]

onesickpuppy said:

I reckon they are just trying to avoid Stag and Hen parties. Give them a call, I'm sure they will be ok.

^^ That's exactly it

[JCB123]

Thought about calling, but didn't want to bring it to their attention if they were going to be difficult....

...I'm sure it's just a cover note, as mentioned.

[SHutchinson]

onesickpuppy said:

I reckon they are just trying to avoid Stag and Hen parties. Give them a call, I'm sure they will be ok.

Or gays.

[onesickpuppy]

SHutchinson said:

onesickpuppy said:

I reckon they are just trying to avoid Stag and Hen parties. Give them a call, I'm sure they will be ok.

Or gays.

Nope, they can get into a LOT of trouble for that. Also, they would have written 'couples' instead of 'groups'. Or 'poofters'.

[HRL]

Really? I thought they could discriminate however they see fit seeing as it's their own business.

I don't agree with discrimination but it's their right to turn people away if they want to.

[stuartmmcfc]

HRL said:

Really? I thought they could discriminate however they see fit seeing as it's their own business.

I don't agree with discrimination but it's their right to turn people away if they want to.

Have you been away recently?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15811223

[HRL]

Yes, if they cite being gay as being the reason then it's unlawful. They still have a legal right to turn any guest away if they want to though. The same as a shop has the right to refuse to serve someone.

[Deva Link]

HRL said:

Yes, if they cite being gay as being the reason then it's unlawful. They still have a legal right to turn any guest away if they want to though. The same as a shop has the right to refuse to serve someone.

Good luck with that if the persons affected choose to play any of the various discrimination cards available.

[HRL]

Well that's the state of our great country these days, isn't it.

I've a friend that runs a pub. Whenever someone is barred if they're not white guess what's the first thing out of their mouth when they're being chucked out? Not always, I grant you, but more often than not.

[stuartmmcfc]

The beers warm?

[jmorgan]

Not surprised really. Probably had the place in a state after some do or another or heard of the same happening elsewhere. I do not think this is anything new going by stories I heard over 20 years ago, you know, rugby club trying to book digs for a tour and having to split into small groups and all that.

[HRL]

Usually it's the race card followed by an apology when they see it's not getting them anywhere and then a plea of letting them finish their drink first.

9 times out of 10 it's that old favourite though, the race card.

[JuniorD]

Just bring a hooker (female one )to the room, then they can't have any 'same-sex' complaint.

[Engineer1]

TonyHetherington said:

onesickpuppy said:

I reckon they are just trying to avoid Stag and Hen parties. Give them a call, I'm sure they will be ok.

^^ That's exactly it

This, a stag do or a lads away trip is likely to be loud lary and potentially leave repair/ cleaning bills.

[JCB123]

JuniorD said:

Just bring a hooker (female one )to the room, then they can't have any 'same-sex' complaint.

Ah, could invite the entire female cast of Hollyoaks back for a night cap?!

[Bluebarge]

JCB123 said:

Ah, could invite the entire female cast of Hollyoaks back for a night cap?!

You're not fooling anyone

[GreatGranny]

I'm sure they will be fine if you explain why you are there and its for charity etc...

I've just booked for 3 guys in the Peaks and always mention that we are schoolmates, walking, cycling weekend etc.. Never had any problems.