Based solely on brand recognition, I have always thought that Radisson Hotels were a step above a Holiday Inn or a Courtyard Marriott. I’m not quite sure where I have developed this perception of the brand but that’s how I’ve felt.. until last night.

For mere logistical reasons, Miss Possible and I stayed at a Radisson Hotel last evening and were very disgusted. The room was denoted as Non-Smoking on the placard outside the room, but upon entering you can smell the remnants of nicotine and cigarette smoke. Even looking around, there were two ashtrays with matches… how is this supposed to be a non-smoking room? The sheets and pillowcases were even worse — absolutely disgusting.

Overall, it looked like the room was out of the 50′s — with the world’s very first Microwave and a shoe polishing machine that I’ve only seen in the movies. At the very least, bathroom looked nicely remodeled — much like the lobby, which only further led me to believe that Radissons were classy.

I had complained to the front desk in the morning, and the man behind the counter seemed slightly apologetic offering to take something off our bill but, oh wait, “you booked this through Travelocity? Oh, I’m sorry there’s nothing I can do.” At this point, it didn’t really matter.. I just wanted out of this oceanic time warp. Looks like Radisson is now on my $hit list, much like Delta Airlines.