We are required to have our breakfast open for a period of 3 hours. We have chosen the period of 6:30 to 9:30 am. Breakfast time is posted at the front desk, in the breakfast area, and in the rooms. We have never, and I mean never taken the breakfast down before 9:30. If you came to breakfast at 9:20 and we were taking it down, then your watch was at least 10 minutes slow. It comes down at 9:30 or a few minutes past, and we always go around to the people that are eating to make sure they have everything they want before we take it down (which is something that isn't done in most motels). Last time we stayed in downtown St. Louis we had to tip someone every time we did anything, and we had to pay to park our car, and pay for breakfast. Here parking is free, breakfast is free, and you don't have to tip anyone for any reason, but you do have to make it to the breakfast area before 9:30 if you want a free meal.

I, also have 23 years experience in the hotel business, and 20 years in the restaurant business.