The Bacon Mansion is All-Inclusive

So I just read an article in the New York Times and I had seen something about the subject online earlier that is about hotels following the direction of airlines and coming up with additional add on fees. They can included a tray charge for room service or say $5.95, a restocking fee for the minibar for the first item removed of $5.95, a luggage storage fee of $1 per bag and internet access up to $19.95.
I know that times are a little tough in the industry and rates are competitive, but extra add on fees are a hidden cost when making a reservation.
Here at the Bacon Mansion we quote a rate for a reservation and the only thing we add on is the 9.5% that we collect for the state and submit once a month. (A little off subject, but I wouldn't be shocked if the state moved to multi-month collections if not daily, as so much of everything is done electronically and they could get the money sooner.) Anyhow, as we mention on our website in a couple of places, our tax rate is just the general sales tax and not the additional amount or 15.6% total collected by properties with more than 60 rooms(pretty much most hotels) that goes to the Convention Center Bonds.
In addition, if you have a car, you can expect to pay up to $30, an expanded continental breakfast with coffee and juice, cereal, fruit, yogurt, muffins would run at least $10 for the average person. We have complimentary afternoon tea, single serve coffee, hot chocolate, cider and cookies out all late afternoon and evening to help yourself. If a guest wants a soda and I have something they want, I offer it to them. The grocery store is just a few blocks away and you can stock your own minibar with your favorites at a fraction of the cost. All the rooms have wine glasses and corkscrews so you can get yourself a nice bottle and not have to settle for a house glass of hotel wine for $7 to $12 a glass.
I find the the local neighborhood restaurants tend to be less expensive than the one's downtown and many of our guests get fixings at Pike Place Market, the grocery store or take out and enjoy there meal on our patio in the warmer months or inside there room or living room with a beverage of there choice. I just let guests know they can take a place setting off the table and I will replace it in the morning. Doesn't mean they have kitchen assess, but they do have access to a fridge and microwave, plates and utensils.
We also try to help our guests by letting them know of some great things to see that cost little or nothing like the Water Tower and Conservatory up in Volunteer Park, renting canoes where the locals do over at the UW waterfront activities center, the value of the the Saverpass if they want to hit a certain number of the major attractions and so on.
Anyhow, just wanted to point out the real value of our rates and everything that is included here at the Bacon Mansion and what we do to help you make your vacation dollars go as far as they can. Let me know your comments.
Daryl

Bacon Mansion on Facebook

While I have jumped in and finally went on Facebook. The link on the blog will take you to my personal page. I am trying to figure out how to get the Bacon Mansion like from the website. I invite all who read to go the Bacon Mansion on Facebook and become a fan. I will try and keep you up to date on what is going on here at the Bacon Mansion. Any suggestions you have are welcome. I know some have had a problem in posting a comment, but I know it works as I have done a test. Be well and look forward to hearing from you and seeing you here at the Bacon Mansion.
Daryl

The Bacon Mansion and Mona-Vie

I just came across an exciting product and opportunity a couple weeks ago, that I decided to go ahead and try. The product is Mona-Vie which is a wellness juice drink supplement made primarily from the acai berry. It also includes 18 other fruits from around the world. It is extremely rich in anti-oxidants and is the premier product available out there in the marketplace. I will be sharing the product and the opportunity it offers for both personal and financial health. I was introduced to Mona-Vie by the former innkeeper of The Williams House B&B, Sue and Doug Williams, that was located up on Queen Anne Hill here in Seattle.
The team being put together to share this wonderful product and opportunity are all very excited about the prospects of one of the fastest growing companies out there. If you have any questions while staying at the Bacon Mansion, please feel free to ask. I will have it available on display, but do not plan on sharing the product with guests unless asked and if you show an interest. If you are a Mona-Vie user and don't want to bring it with you, let me know and we can provide your product of choice and I will make sure I have the inventory on hand for your stay for $5 a day for your two 2 ounce shots.
Bottoms up to ours and your health.
Daryl