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Sep. 4, 2012 4:45pm Liz Klimas

Journalists Saying Hotel Accommodations in Charlotte are Subpar for DNC Attendees

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After a long day on the floor at the Democratic National Convention, one might look forward to a clean, restful place to lay one’s head for a couple of hours before repeating the chaos for the next few days. But reports of less than satisfying accommodations have been surfacing.

According to The Washington Times, nine of the hotels suggested for Democratic delegates in Charlotte, N.C., had reported bedbug incidents. Although county health officials said the hotels were inspected July 1 to meet an annual requirement, websites where former guests can report bedbug sightings might suggest the blood-suckers are still hanging around:

A search of BedBugRegistry.com brings up more than 30 Charlotte-area hotels where visitors have reported bedbugs, including nine hotels that will host at least 10 of the state delegations attending this week’s convention.

Some of the hotels — such as the DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Airport hotel, which will host the Connecticut delegation — have had a single report more than a year ago. But the Drury Inn & Suites Northlake, which will house Ohio delegates, had a report from an anonymous Internet user claiming there were “numerous bugs” during a stay in April after several pest-free visits.

National Review is reporting subpar accommodations slated for journalists as well. John Fund wrote that National Review journalists were referred to two Knight Inn properties, which had comments on TripAdvisor that included “scared to death” and “pimps and prostitutes at night.” A review of one Knights Inn location by a group of women staying there reads that they were advised by the police to find other accommodations. Here are a couple similar comments:

Journalists Saying Hotel Accommodations in Charlotte are Subpar for DNC Attendees

Fund goes on to report how one of National Review’s correspondents describes the hotel:

The Knights Inn was the worst hotel I have ever seen, and I’ve stayed in many bad motels in my life. Two guys were dealing drugs in the room next to me, and a prostitute was working out of the parking lot. And this was in the early afternoon. The room itself was dirty, full of other people’s stuff, etc.

I have never requested a hotel change in 3 years at NR. This was the first time I felt absolutely compelled.

The David Webb Show on SiriusXM radio sent TheBlaze the following photo montage:

(Image: The David Webb Show)

Fund notes journalists with other publications have experienced poor accommodations too. TheBlaze editors covering the DNC said they almost relocated to the Knights Inn described above. Keyword: almost. Assistant Editor Tiffany Gabbay said TheBlaze writers are staying at another area hotel, which she describes as “pretty gross,” smelling of cigars and with a potential black mold situation.

The Daily Caller staff told Fund they were staying at a Quality Inn, calling it “the worst hotel you can imagine.” The two Quality Inns in the Charlotte area seem to have rated a touch better than the Knights Inn — some called it “average” and what you would expect for the price — but they still have their fair share of poor reviews:

Journalists Saying Hotel Accommodations in Charlotte are Subpar for DNC Attendees

To the city’s defense, Fund states the lack of acceptable choices could be due to the Charlotte’s smaller size. Gabbay seconded this sentiment.

“There are only a couple nice hotels and those are all occupied by those ‘higher up’ on the food chain — we lowly types are relegated to roadside motels an hour away (where they had us before) or just overall subpar places,” she said. “That is a risk they took by choosing such a small town as Charlotte where there aren’t really good accommodations.”

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BIGWUN
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:33pm
Typical conservative biased article. The picture accompanying this article is NOT a bed bug. It is a picture of a DNC delegate.

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- KevINtampa
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:57pm
  “To the city’s defense, Fund states the lack of acceptable choices could be due to the Charlotte’s smaller size. Gabbay seconded this sentiment.”
  
  This article needs an update:
  
  Population of Tampa, FL
  346,037 – Jul 2011
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau
  
  Population of Charlotte, NC
  751,087 – Jul 2011
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau
  
  Some may say that many of the RNC delegates stayed in neighboring St. Petersburg, so we should consider that. OK, we’ll play:
  
  Population of St. Petersburg, FL
  244,997 – Jul 2011
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau
  
  346,037 + 244,997 = 591,034
  
  591,034 < 751,087
  
  Rather than blaming the city's size, they should blame Bush as it makes more sense and is more fitting.
  
  That logic and facts thing is just so damn elusive these days isn't it?
  
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- mikem1969
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:44pm
  Typical DEMs, drugs, hookers, and pests everywhere. At least the bed bugs had higher IQs.
  
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- teebubba
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:11pm
  Come on Kevin…There are over 2 million people living between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties..
  
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- Platonician
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:47pm
  Well, it seems that the place is perfectly suited for the DEM leaders: Soetoro won’t have shortages of crack, lots of “ladies” for Bubba Clinton….
  Journalist should avoid Bill “Bubba” Clinton’s hotel though; they might get Syphilis or herpes.
  
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- Wayner
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 10:12pm
  Bed bugs are not all that needs to be worried about where so many democrats are congregated.. Consider with all those aids carrying gays that they are leaving body fluids all over the beds and bathrooms….. Have a nice stay…. ya’ll
  
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- banjarmon
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 2:26am
  I hope the bedbugs don’t sick eating on dems!!!
  
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- TAXEVERYONE
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 8:51am
  The accommodations sound perfect for this group.
  They are starting to find out what an over rated city Charlotte is.
  
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bikerdogred1
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:29pm
They deserve it,the whole bunch of low lives.

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- WATER-THE-TREE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:29pm
  How does the saying go, ” you have made your bed now sleep in it”!
  
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AmericanBorn
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:29pm
God truly does have a sense of humor.

(BTW did you hear that the strip clubs did not get a revenue boost from the RNC convention? Can’t wait to hear if Charolotte’s seedy side will reap benefits. Of course it’s not likely the liberal media will report the numbers.)

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- saranda
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:01pm
  Seedy parts of Charlotte? The whole city is seedy.
  
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- RLTW
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:27pm
  In that case the whole city will get a boost.
  
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- DetroitGuy
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 12:35pm
  “Seedy parts of Charlotte? The whole city is seedy.”
  
  Huh? Charlotte is one of the prettiest, most genteel cities in the United States. It’s one of the only places where many of the “urban” areas almost feel like being in a forest.
  
  I mean… what are you talking about?
  
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- DetroitGuy
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 12:40pm
  And incidentally, as you can see from my screen name: I know seedy.
  
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Walkabout
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:24pm
No doubt more than a few Republican delegates or office holder went to strip clubs or payed hookers.

But the Democrats totally deserve the occutards (they created them as astro-turf) & bed bugs. It is karma.

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- WATER-THE-TREE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:33pm
  why don’t you walkabout you post and realize that trolling sucks
  
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jamestoms
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:19pm
Well it’s the DNC what do you expect from slime?

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EyesUSA
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:17pm
Bed bugs are the new Locusts.
Charlotte sounds a bit like ancient Egypt.
“Obama, let my people go!”

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Obama Bin Lying
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:17pm
I think it is funny that the delegate complaining about people not speaking english. Isn’t that the Obama and Democrat Base?

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- SCREW-WINDOWS
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:32pm
  I wonder if they were speaking Muslim ?
  
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- Platonician
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:50pm
  LOL, yeah, but they love their base only for electoral purposes, dealing with them “as equals” is another business.
  
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- Wayner
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 10:18pm
  They were probably speaking Austrian… or Australian
  
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- bigdaddyt46
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 4:02am
  i wonder how many of those known bed bugs the DNC tried to register to vote democrat in 2012 :D
  
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SocialistSlayer
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:13pm
If Communist obama hadn’t ruined our economy the hotels could afford renovations – it’s called Justice you bunch of Liberal Commies!

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- Obama Bin Lying
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:19pm
  What is funny here, is the person complaining about the people behind th desk not speaking english. Isn’t that the Obama/Democrat base?
  
  I guess some of the delagates got a taste of reality
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:31pm
  Deferred maintenance, when the f__kercrats jack up tax rates expect to see more of it.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:51pm
  I believe they would have called us racists had the RNC made a comment like that. And JOURNALISTS? The place was “SCARRY?” Really, they are “journalists? The word is SCAREY.
  
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- billrow
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:34pm
  “Scary” is the proper spelling.
  
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- WATER-THE-TREE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:38pm
  The economy doing better would not change anything, it is nasty people from India and etc. that own ALL of the hotels and motels, and they would think that they are providing top notch quality, they suck.
  
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- idarusskie
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:46pm
  Mr. Patel behind the desk most likely speaks very good English …but not black English.
  
  The bed bugs can be a problem for hotel. unless you circle the wagons and knock them down they will come back and spread. There are many hotels owned by Indians that are run very well. Some get over extended and try to cut costs.
  
  I think the delegates brought the bed bugs with them and like the bed bugs unless you circle the wagons and knock things down they will invest government everywhere.
  
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thibx
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:09pm
. like the pleages of egypt maybe God sent them.

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- floridareader
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:21pm
  Good point Thibx
  
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- rawmilker
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:04pm
  These are the type of people & environment DEMOCRATS create! You made your beds you liberal slimeballs…NOW LAY IN IT!
  
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HotFixIt
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:05pm
Take a can of lysol with you when traveling or get one at the nearest convenience store. To combat room odors.. carry a votive candle holder and some of those scented squares they sell at Walmart in the candle section for $2 you can place a square in the candle holder and put it on the warmer to the coffeemaker to scent the room…. it works great! Pour the used wax into a plastic cup to dispose of it.

I take my own pillowcase… it just feels better to have my head on my own fabric…. strange I know. I wish I could take my own…. everything! Some places are soo awful. Necessity breeds innovation when traveling.

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- DMANFLA
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:35pm
  I agree with your solutions, but for about $100 a night the place BETTER be clean. I have left several hotels because of the smell and poor upkeep. As for Charlotte, which is one of the best towns in the south, this shows how Obama’s society truely works: The higher-ups got the good hotels…. in his system where no-one is any better than anyone else. Sounds like “some are just more equal” What a bunch of Marxists!!!
  
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ZAP
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:04pm
Mold is not your biggest problem. If you have a black-light,you can see the spew all over the carpets,bed sheets,walls,pillows and head boards.

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- TheEDGE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:14pm
  Dems are used to being surrounded by spew.
  
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- 2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:38pm
  Zap, please add the blue dress to your list.
  
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elosogrande
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:03pm
Does The Democrat Party still get their supply of hookers from the hotel across the street from The Watergate?

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- 2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:43pm
  How did you know Sandra Fluke was staying a the hotel across from The Watergate?
  
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TheEDGE
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:03pm
Poor roaches.

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- SocialistSlayer
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:15pm
  That’s funny! Yes we should feel sorry for the Roaches, Bed Bugs and Prostitutes having to share rooms with the Liberal Commies!
  
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- bry
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:06pm
  The bedbugs know.
  
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- Jenny Lind
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 9:14pm
  I think it’s very appropriate they have bedbuddies.
  
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jacobstroubles
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:02pm
So.. the accommodations fit for “their king”?… sure sounds like..
I’d think they’d be down-right comfortable, and feel quite at home..
So what’s the problem…. ?

LOL>…

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HOOT_OWL
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:02pm
Poor bed bugs ..Who knows what they will catch from them libs.

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Chromo200
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:59pm
They deserve the accomodations.. Now maybe they will see what they are doing to our country, To kill bed bugs you need to turn up the heat, Come on MItt turn up the heat ..

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Gonzo
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:59pm
They should feel right at home.

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Madmilo
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:58pm
Guess they brought all of their family with them.

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- mattmo79
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:34pm
  Well, it’s their extended family! I wonder if they name them all?
  
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:57pm
If you lie with dogs, you get fleas. If you let Donkeys sleep at your Inn, you will not necessarily get a savior. But then again, they kick God out of their platform, embrace Islam and abortion, and wonder why a plague is sent their way. Maybe when the Locust and Frogs come, it will open their eyes.

Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the Dems bite.

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SCREW-WINDOWS
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:57pm
All done to make Barry and Moochelle feel right at home.

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Larry E
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:55pm
Hmmm, couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch. This is a good time for them to show their famous open mindedness, diversity, and understanding of “alternative lifestyles”.

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- RossPoldark
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:58pm
  Hum, Drugs, Prostitutes and Bedbugs. Sounds like Obama supporters.
  
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- pissantno.10
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:11pm
  thats what i was thinking wonder if they had photo ids
  
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izukiddin
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:55pm
This is emblematic of democrat competence. I hope they itch a lot.

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:54pm
And some of the slug trolls here just had to make their strip club accusations. Now, the denials will start to flow.

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JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:52pm
I understand race fans being upset with these conditions but liberal Dimwits?

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- Coonshine
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:20pm
  And why would good liberals pay inflated prices that forced the homeless out of these hotels for the week. Maybe they should camp out with the OWS demonstraters. That’s what the homeless are doing…….
  
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hidden_lion
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:48pm
it is because they are filled with Democrats…..no surprise here. Where an exterminator when you need one?

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- Obama Snake Oil Co
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:00pm
  I cannot believe they came here with their own prostitutes, pimps and added beg bugs. Party time! They will contaminate the city then leave like they did in DC inauguration.
  
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