Leaving Bismarck, we stood in the line marked "Premier/First Class" to check-in for our flight. The regular line only had about 5 people in it, but I like to use my Premier perks whenever I can.
Except it meant nothing to the ladies at the check-in counter. They processed everyone else first. Even people that got in the Economy line AFTER us.
After she finished processing everyone else and I was invited to step forward, I asked if there was any difference between the regular line and Premier line. She said (wait for it), "I didn't know if you were waiting for something else." Apparently, a lot of people like to stand in the Premier line at the United Check-In counter at 5am in Bismarck, while they wait for "something else." And then she informed me that she was "new." Holy smokes. I think she might be under-qualified for the job.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Comfortable at the Comfort Inn - Bismarck, ND
Hey, free drink coupons, nice!
In the lounge, they also have a free appetizer mini-buffet for happy hour, and half-off drinks. Happy hour is a happy three hours, running from 3:30 to 6:30. We saved our free drink coupons for later, since a round of drinks for four people only cost $7.75. They don't mess around in Bismarck.
There is an indoor pool in the center of the hotel, and the rooms surround the pool, with sliding glass doors on the pool side of the room. The room did have a faint chlorine smell when we walked in. But all the standard amenities where there, even little makeup-remover towelettes.
The beds were comfy.
Free breakfast, with scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, bagels, donuts, etc.
There are more than enough restaurants within walking distance. Try the Country House deli across the street, pass on the Hong Kong Buffet. Actually, go to the Hong Kong Buffet, because it was $41 for 4 people, and they had crab legs.
And if you want to go out, try Borrowed Buck's Roadhouse. It was cheap, clean, and fun. Not like the dive I was expecting when my brother suggested we go there.
Comfort Inn
1030 E. Interstate Ave.
Bismarck, ND, US, 58503-0547
Phone: (701) 223-1911
Room Rate: $76/night (Military/Government Rate)
In the lounge, they also have a free appetizer mini-buffet for happy hour, and half-off drinks. Happy hour is a happy three hours, running from 3:30 to 6:30. We saved our free drink coupons for later, since a round of drinks for four people only cost $7.75. They don't mess around in Bismarck.
There is an indoor pool in the center of the hotel, and the rooms surround the pool, with sliding glass doors on the pool side of the room. The room did have a faint chlorine smell when we walked in. But all the standard amenities where there, even little makeup-remover towelettes.
The beds were comfy.
Free breakfast, with scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, bagels, donuts, etc.
There are more than enough restaurants within walking distance. Try the Country House deli across the street, pass on the Hong Kong Buffet. Actually, go to the Hong Kong Buffet, because it was $41 for 4 people, and they had crab legs.
And if you want to go out, try Borrowed Buck's Roadhouse. It was cheap, clean, and fun. Not like the dive I was expecting when my brother suggested we go there.
Comfort Inn
1030 E. Interstate Ave.
Bismarck, ND, US, 58503-0547
Phone: (701) 223-1911
Room Rate: $76/night (Military/Government Rate)
Award Ticket Fees Dropped by United Airlines
Somewhere in route, I was checking tweets on my Blackberry, and noticed a fabulous one from United Airlines. United is dropping all close-in award ticket fees! Yay! Previously, if you booked an award ticket, the closer you were to the travel date, the more it cost. Not free, folks. It could be up to $100! And now, it's free. I could come see you tomorrow, for free. Free is my favorite price.
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A Tour of the Western United States
To use our award tickets, the only routing we could get was from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver (DEN) to Bismarck (BIS). We left at 6am, and arrived in Bismarck around 3pm. Anyway, it was free, so I don't really have any complaints.
Shopping at LAS is far better than the shopping at LAX. Man, I could spend a day and a pretty penny in that airport.
Shopping at LAS is far better than the shopping at LAX. Man, I could spend a day and a pretty penny in that airport.
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