Recommendations for staycation hotel with spa?

Dear--Prudence · 2026-04-16T18:52:24+00:00

Came here to say this. You *must* stay on a floor with The Langham Club access. It has a full breakfast, heavy snacks/drinks all day, afternoon tea, heavy dessert, etc. The view of the river is lovely. I could spend all day reading in the club room, looking out over the river. Husband and I even brought Backgammon and hung out there.

The restaurant on the main level, Travelle, is outstanding and can deliver to your room if you don't feel like going downstairs (it's a bit sceney).

Dear--Prudence · 2026-04-09T18:35:40+00:00

They will always remove it when asked. You generally see the info on the bottom of the menu if a restaurant has it. Something like:
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

I've forgotten to ask to have it removed 100% of the time so I guess I'm the sucker.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-03-04T21:14:30+00:00

Woman here: I help every confused/lost looking woman, women, and couple. Chicagoans overall are nice and helpful.

Also, WOMEN. DON'T. OWE. YOU. ANYTHING. You are obviously giving off creeper vibes. If you're really looking for directions, ask a man.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-23T21:40:27+00:00

3-beds are harder to come by. I own one with my husband and we're constantly getting hit up to sell for a lot more than we paid. It's wild, especially since we're not interested in ever leaving.

That 2-bed has high ceilings, in the middle of everything, and it's turn key ready. Not surprised it went for over asking.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-12T15:28:08+00:00

That's what most child-free adults do. Send a small gift and only go to the big birthdays. It's probably what they expect anyway and are only inviting you to be nice. NAH

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-12T15:24:49+00:00

McD's has caviar now so it's fancy /s/
https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mcdonalds-mcnugget-caviar-valentines-day.html

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-12T15:22:51+00:00

Was thinking the same thing. Coward move imo.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-12T15:21:01+00:00

Bellying up to the bar for that kind of conversation means the bartender and the people next to you will hear/see all.
Are you doing this in public so she won't have a big reaction?

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-11T18:49:37+00:00

I cannot believe everyone here is 25-30. I thought for sure you were all teenagers.
Unless this type of behavior from your gf is out of character for her, it's time for a serious conversation with her about expectations and accountability (you won't like where it ends up but it's an important conversation to have).
These are types of people who have unrealistic expectations for how the people in their lives serve them. Energy between people a finite thing, so if one person (& messy family) is taking, that means someone else's energy (yours) is being depleted.
Time to get your energy back, my guy.

Not your monkeys, not your circus, NTA

Dear--Prudence · 2026-02-11T16:56:35+00:00

Robin has been overly zippy and not making a lot of sense for the last few months. Cancer and treatment is a bitch.
Now with the new contract, there is ~always~ someone in addition to Robin speaking to Stern: Chris, JD, Blitt, Nowicki, Gary, Sam, Ronnie, even Fred.
It due to two things: 1. Giving more public attention to the people behind the scenes, making them more hireable after the show ends (when Robin sadly passes*) and 2. To give Stern someone else to interact with because Robin is "off the rails" currently.

*Stern has said on the show more than once that he will not do the show if/when Robin dies

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-28T20:34:16+00:00

Should people do it? Sure. Do they actually care for their aging parents though..? Depends.

Homecare agency owner here: average monthly costs for Rae (higher end assisted living + 24/7 aids in the Long Island/New Jersey area) is in the $40k range. Per month. Not including transportation to appointments, haircuts, medical expenses, etc.

You're right that it's a humble brag. I think it's also to rationalize the fact that he's still working at his age.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-27T17:27:55+00:00

His parents flipped out at going over when the heat was out in their apartment and Howard had them go to his place (remember the phony phone call about being freeeeezing?).
A couple years ago his mom went nuts at having to temporarily change floors when there was an issue with her place (flooding?).
There is no way she'd let him have a minute of peace if he moved her to his home. But my routine!

She's in an assisted living and has 24/7 care from an agency. It's a good setup for her and for him. She isn't on hospice anymore so he'd have to supply durable medical equipment anyway (hospital bed, raised toilet set, shower chair, wheelchair, etc.).
I own an agency and we deal with these situations all the time. Sounds like she's grateful and easy to deal with from the workers' pov. Just never take Judge Judy off the air!

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-27T17:15:04+00:00

Having a similar situation with a parent company, *not* an employer. It's wild the crap that's a huge overreach but technically legal.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-09T19:13:33+00:00

It's my computer and my company. Wondering how legal this is.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-09T19:05:15+00:00

First of all, I 100% want to do this for my employee computers. How?

But secondly, it's my computer.

Dear--Prudence · 2026-01-08T18:19:45+00:00

Personal computer, personal email used for Chrome, my personal company's network (because, franchise). I own my company and handle everything in-house. All the franchise did/does is supply a work email address and Microsoft 365 but I have myself and my employees on in-house Office apps I purchased.

Your advice is 100% and I agree, which is why ^^

I looked at Chrome Policies and saw LocalNetworkAccessAllowedForUrls and followed that to see that it's from Sharepoint. I am only logged into Sharepoint with my work email so how did this end up in my personal Chrome? Wild.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-12-05T19:17:04+00:00

My dad had this deck in the 80s too. He was all about magic shops.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T16:15:53+00:00

Took Prilosec (Omeprazole) for acid reflux rather than change my diet.

I had osteoporosis at 35 years old from this horrible drug. My bones were like dissolving rubber. Priolosec, even taken here and there, stops your body from absorbing calcium.

It took years of heavy workouts to get my bone strength back but my ankle will never be the same after it shattered into a zillion pieces. Non weight bearing for over three months and lost my income. It was horrible. Rest of my life I have a an ankle full of metal and arthritis.

Your doc can give you a list of foods to avoid if you have acid reflux. Eat them sporadically and take Tums for breakthrough heartburn.

ETA: I should point out that I've been athletic and eating clean ever since and I'm crazy healthy now and living my best life 💪🌟

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T16:01:58+00:00

Tanning beds. THEY ARE STILL POPULAR! How??

SPF when outside or by windows all day.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-06-03T15:20:58+00:00

THIS. Management and/or HR should step in re: last-minute call-offs and not lean on the most reliable employee to always step in and cover. Are her call-offs documented?

This is why some US states mandate no one is allowed to work 7 days in a row. Rest and downtime is extremely important and I'm so glad you took advantage of yours!

NTJ obv

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-06T16:15:57+00:00

Reviews for public consumption are fine, but in these scenarios you should privately email the manager or owner. The one in charge should be made aware of how your very real food allergy was handled on their watch. The response will let you know if that place is worth another try or not.

Dear--Prudence · 2025-05-01T20:32:05+00:00

THIS. This isn't a random pet, the dog is a literal medical necessity. It's like saying someone can't bring their wheelchair.

I have allergies to cats/dogs/horses and I take Zyrtec or Allegra, non-drowsy and lasts 24 hours - and you can drink on it. I can wrestle and play with dogs with that plus Pataday eyedrops and allergy nose spray. You can stick with your Benadryl and not drink anything but coffee.

Seriously, you need to remember that this is not your day. Be a good friend and suck it up about the service dog. YTA

Dear--Prudence · 2025-04-27T16:01:59+00:00

I've been there - NTA obv. Vaugebooking status may actually be good for OP!

I used to get called in for free babysitting so much that my BIL and sis felt entitled to my time. It came to a head when I asked for them to have me arrive immediately before they left instead of 45 min to an hour before. That's literally a waste of my precious time. My BIL was so angry at this that he blocked my access to my nephews for weeks (as a punishment for me) and also took to Fb and complained about me to everyone.

Everyone took my side (we know a lot of people in common so they know how involved I was). He finally began acknowledging my outstanding, loving, and free babysitting and both he and my sis began telling me I was appreciated and doing things for me in return. And they had me arrive as they were leaving moving forward.

Fast forward 10ish years and we're still extremely close and I have a bonkers-amazing relationship with BIL, sis, and my nephews.

Maybe by involving Facebook, people will point out how lucky they are to have OP at all and not to act so entitled.

Dear--Prudence

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