Hotels still open

birdyboff

I've looked at Booking. Com to see what they're saying about covid 19 as I have a hotel /apartment booked for August..
Well apparently some hotels are still taking bookings for TODAY, yes that's TODAY. Extra sanitisation has been implemented, which is fair enough, but I thought the hospitality sector was all closed until further notice?
I'm really surprised.
Plus who would be going for a stay in Blackpool when all the pubs and restaurants are still closed, and most shops?
I don't see the point.
Also is it actually allowed to travel there and stay in a hotel overnight? I'm confused by this.

mrbond007

birdyboff
As long as the laundry is done well and cleaning do there job it's no issue,we all have to get back to normal soon

msmon55

birdyboff rules I believe are we can travel but only far enough for a day trip (no overnight stays). Also was sure all pubs, hotels, B&B's and restaurants were ordered to close until further notice.

stacydan2468-dupe

birdyboff some hotels are open for key workers and people working on projects

techiebloke

birdyboff Plus who would be going for a stay in Blackpool when all the pubs and restaurants are still closed, and most shops?

Maybe some people want to gaze wistfully at Blackpool Tower?

Went there a couple of times when I was a kid, not somewhere I'd rush back to though.

Would be confused like you.

caro120

birdyboff

maybe some opened to provide accommodation for people forced to go back to work that have to attend seminars or summat...

been mixed messages right from the start for this - pretty much complete chaos - not looking good on records of performance for these people eh?

some hotels feel grubby at best of times, think I'd rather rent a caravan if wanted a change of scenery - though I do deeply sympathise for hoteliers that are wondering what the future holds.

i guess government just want their taxes and some spendies?

how can you sanitise against this?

footage on tv think was korea, they had ppe and seemed to be using some sort of vapour gas gun thing on the area... not sure what using or how harmful to health that would be? maybe was a giant version of steam cleaning, not sure.

funnymarv

Yh I agree it's pointless. And after all of this I don't think I ever want to go to a hotel again

birdyboff

funnymarv
Well im still hoping to go in August, if its safe.
The one I booked is self catering so will be bringing own food and drink etc.
I'm just shocked they're still open as me and the girlfriend were thinking the odds were looking slim for our visit in August.

stacydan2468-dupe

funnymarv why what’s the hotel done?

funnymarv

Self catering is perfect . Hope you enjoy your time there and also stay safe

birdyboff

funnymarv
Cheers take care 👍

mrbond007

msmon55
Some pubs are doing.take out service
Seems a bit mad to me
Maybe using up old stock 🤔

funnymarv

stacydan2468-dupe nothing 😂. Just scarwd because of this virus

birdyboff

techiebloke
I'm hoping to go somewhere a bit more upmarket just around the corner from Blackpool, St Annes in August.
I'm a northern bloke but always found Blackpool to be a bit scruffy and common.
I prefer Southport locally.
But further afield I prefer Llandudno or Llangollen.

farnis

techiebloke Maybe some people want to gaze wistfully at Blackpool Tower?

Went there a couple of times when I was a kid, not somewhere I'd rush back to though.

Would be confused like you.

It isn't like it was back in the day as some people who I know who live close on tell me it is a dirty, rundown town.

tradertall

It is probably a bug, or one of the hotels used as homeless shelter

jjanssen

tradertall nope...

One of my daughter’s friends has decided that he and his girlfriend (who don’t live together) should book an Air BnB and stay there to celebrate their anniversary!

His housemate has severe asthma and has pleaded with him to be sensible and not do it, leading to them having a row. My daughter (a nurse) has told him he’s a selfish [bleep] and said that when he gets back, don’t bother going back to the house share but to spend two weeks in self isolation in the shed at the bottom of his parents garden!

He and his housemate are also both teachers!

darrenperfett

As far as I know hotels rumoured to be allowed to reopen in July depending on other criteria being met?

birdyboff

darrenperfett
That's what I heard but according to Booking. Com they're open now, or at least some are.

funnymarv

funnymarv *scared

birdyboff

caro120. You could be right,maybe for workers who have to attend business meetings etc?
I read the other day about the hospitality sector returning by July I think it said, so when I saw hotels were still open I was a bit surprised and confused.

caro120

birdyboff

odd isn't it - unless maybe they not updated their website, spose that could explain it?

unless make up your own would cost money to get IT person to do it, maybe they can't afford it.

have you tried ringing them just to see?

maybe they think people might book for some time in the future?