A Great Find! Solo Woman Traveler’s Valet Parking Rate
For safety reasons, I will usually use a hotel’s valet parking service when arriving at a hotel late at night. Otherwise I’ll use the self-parking as the rates are much lower.
Though tonight I got an unexpected and wonderful surprise. It made such a great first impression that I was already sold on this property and I hadn’t even checked in yet!
The Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria has a solo woman traveler’s special valet parking rate – just $13.00 a night! The regular rate for valet parking is $25.00 a night and self-parking is $13.00. But because I drove up alone (which I do 95% of the time), I received the special rate.
I thought the valet guy was kidding. I asked, “Is this a Monday special? Or You’re Just Feeling Nice?” No – he said this is always the case. Still, I had my doubts. As I checked in, the desk agent saw my valet ticket and asked if I was traveling alone. With a nod of my head, she confirmed the $13.00/night rate. Any last doubts were now gone.
This is a great safety feature for women traveling alone. Women like me who always have the head-debate going on – “Is it worth the extra money?” And it’s priceless to the hotel as well, as the cost of one parking lot incident could cost millions.
Now I don’t have to decide; it’ll be valet parking for me!
I hope I see more hotels with this great benefit.
If you know of other properties that offer smart deals for solo women travelers, please share!
While this might seem nice, it’s clear and overt gender discrimination. If I arrive as a single male traveler, why should I have to pay $12 more than you? The hotel provides me the exact same valet services.
What a wonderful idea. I really hope others with pick up the idea. I know many solo women who limit themselves to taxi/car services because of situations. The car rental companies will thank you for this if other hotels begin offering similar rates.
Hi Grace — Yes, this is a great idea! Let’s hope
other hotels do the same.
Safe travels!
Carol