http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:36:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=9076 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-15784 bedbugger Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:14:14 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-15784 I don't consider myself particularly sensitive to scents, but a recent stay at the Omni in Washington DC left me nauseous--literally--due to their overuse of a floral scent. When I arrived for the weekend on Friday it was noticeable, but for some reason, on Sunday at midday it was pumped way up. I complained, but was told they could not control the strength of it. Something--the number of people, or the temperature, who knows--something made it stronger one day than another. And I could not get the taste of fake flowers out of my mouth, or the burning out of my throat, for hours after leaving. Fake scents should be banned! I don’t consider myself particularly sensitive to scents, but a recent stay at the Omni in Washington DC left me nauseous–literally–due to their overuse of a floral scent. When I arrived for the weekend on Friday it was noticeable, but for some reason, on Sunday at midday it was pumped way up. I complained, but was told they could not control the strength of it. Something–the number of people, or the temperature, who knows–something made it stronger one day than another. And I could not get the taste of fake flowers out of my mouth, or the burning out of my throat, for hours after leaving. Fake scents should be banned!

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-14775 David Ourisman Thu, 17 May 2007 16:52:48 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-14775 Artificial scents (air fresheners, etc.) should be totally phased out. As the previous commenter wrote, there are many persons who suffer from chemical sensitivities, and artificial scents aggravate their condition. If the result of "hot apple pie scent" is physical pain for some guests, I think the implication is obvious. Artificial scents (air fresheners, etc.) should be totally phased out. As the previous commenter wrote, there are many persons who suffer from chemical sensitivities, and artificial scents aggravate their condition. If the result of “hot apple pie scent” is physical pain for some guests, I think the implication is obvious.

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-14734 Joan Eisenstodt Sun, 13 May 2007 12:54:48 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/10/easy-as-pie-against-scented-lobbies/#comment-14734 I'd be happy for the scent of real or fake apple pie in the 'big' Sheratons in which I've been staying. Two recent trips - w/ hotel dictated by clients - I got sick just walking through the lobby. Westin does it to me too. All of them. YES to just clean (but not chemical-clean) scents to lobbies and rooms. For those of us w/ severe 'scent/chemical-sensitivities' which is covered, in the US, under the ADA, travel (which I do every week) is a nightmare. How do we start a movement to change this and move all those folks who think aroma therapy is positive out? I’d be happy for the scent of real or fake apple pie in the ‘big’ Sheratons in which I’ve been staying. Two recent trips - w/ hotel dictated by clients - I got sick just walking through the lobby. Westin does it to me too. All of them. YES to just clean (but not chemical-clean) scents to lobbies and rooms. For those of us w/ severe ’scent/chemical-sensitivities’ which is covered, in the US, under the ADA, travel (which I do every week) is a nightmare. How do we start a movement to change this and move all those folks who think aroma therapy is positive out?

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