- Madison May
- 07-30-2013, 02:38 PM
what are the top SAFE hobby areas
- jcmizzou
- 07-30-2013, 02:46 PM
My bedroom near Columbia. Super safe...
On a serious note, being in CoMo, I am no help to you. Sorry
On a serious note, being in CoMo, I am no help to you. Sorry
- enoughsaid
- 07-30-2013, 06:37 PM
I have met a few people in the airport area. I have not had any trouble so far in that area. West of the airport in some of the hotels is a good area also (St. Charles). About 10 or so minutes west of the airport. Hope you decide to come to St. Louis. Would luv the opportunity to meet you in person and check out your pictures to make sure they match.(I'm sure they do) as your reviews are good. PM. me if you decide to visit St. Louis. I'll help all I can.
Good Luck
Alan
Good Luck
Alan
- DallasRain
- 07-30-2013, 09:42 PM
Clayton/Forest park...airport
have fun..st Louis rocks!
have fun..st Louis rocks!
- LemMotlow
- 07-31-2013, 01:32 AM
If you screen, there is no part of STL that would not be unsafe. That said, Maryland Hts (Westport) is the area that comes up time and time again as aggressively targeting the hobby- so probably to be avoided.
As Dallas suggested, Clayton and the Forest Park area would be good as they are central locations. Hotels there tend to be more expensive than other locations, but it is a more upscale area. Downtown is also good, but sometimes a pain in the ass to get to and park.
Hope you come to visit and enjoy your stay in STL.
As Dallas suggested, Clayton and the Forest Park area would be good as they are central locations. Hotels there tend to be more expensive than other locations, but it is a more upscale area. Downtown is also good, but sometimes a pain in the ass to get to and park.
Hope you come to visit and enjoy your stay in STL.
- 124816
- 07-31-2013, 11:44 AM
In general I would also AVOID the Bridgeton area specifically the 270 / St Charles Rock Road hotels. They are second tier (at best) and been subject to more scrutiny by police and hotel staff. As noted MARYLAND HEIGHTS is best avoided since you are not familiar with the area.
Clayton, Airport, Downtown are all IN GENERAL the safest. West County is typically "okay" but I would get specific hotel advice from local ladies before I would book outside of the 270 corridor.
Be cautious stay safe.
Clayton, Airport, Downtown are all IN GENERAL the safest. West County is typically "okay" but I would get specific hotel advice from local ladies before I would book outside of the 270 corridor.
Be cautious stay safe.
- Serenity Rose
- 08-11-2013, 09:02 PM
Within the city limits of St. Louis, I feel, is the safest. LE is not overly concerned about this activity in the city, so I would agree with the others regarding Forest Park. They do pay attention in Clayton, so I would not say I was staying there in ads, or in Chesterfield (West County).
Airport/Westport/Bridgeton can be sketchy, but as LM said, if you are screening well, and are not seeing a high volume of clients, any area should be fine. There are some very nice hotels in the airport area. I think the main thing would be not to advertise what specific city you are in, and let the client know after they are screened, or give them a mileage from where they are coming from, then let them know after they are screened.
Check the hotels, though, as some require hotel room key cards to operate the elevator which is obviously a pain for what we are there for (I know for sure there is one in downtown Clayton...I think it's the Sheraton). I do like St. Charles, but I know there have been some issues there of late. I also like the metro east (Collinsville/Fairview Heights, IL). But I give a general area and not the specific town in ads.
It is also helpful to get a 3 star or above hotel. They are usually bigger with more people coming and going and you don't stand out as much. Recently I had an outcall to a hotel in Collinsville that was not as nice as I would get (Comfort Inn). It was small, and the client was not well versed on discretion and behavior in the hobby. He came to the front door to get me after I had told him I was at the side door. There were four hotel employees at the front desk that he wanted me to walk by with him. I did not go in as I felt very uncomfortable and I left. First time I have ever felt that way or felt a need to leave a situation. I explained to him later why and he understood. But each situation is unique with hotels so do your research. But smaller hotels with not many people around do make me more uncomfortable.
This may be more information than you were asking for and you may already know all this. But discretion and screening keep you safest
Anything I can help you with please feel free to PM me! Good luck!
Airport/Westport/Bridgeton can be sketchy, but as LM said, if you are screening well, and are not seeing a high volume of clients, any area should be fine. There are some very nice hotels in the airport area. I think the main thing would be not to advertise what specific city you are in, and let the client know after they are screened, or give them a mileage from where they are coming from, then let them know after they are screened.
Check the hotels, though, as some require hotel room key cards to operate the elevator which is obviously a pain for what we are there for (I know for sure there is one in downtown Clayton...I think it's the Sheraton). I do like St. Charles, but I know there have been some issues there of late. I also like the metro east (Collinsville/Fairview Heights, IL). But I give a general area and not the specific town in ads.
It is also helpful to get a 3 star or above hotel. They are usually bigger with more people coming and going and you don't stand out as much. Recently I had an outcall to a hotel in Collinsville that was not as nice as I would get (Comfort Inn). It was small, and the client was not well versed on discretion and behavior in the hobby. He came to the front door to get me after I had told him I was at the side door. There were four hotel employees at the front desk that he wanted me to walk by with him. I did not go in as I felt very uncomfortable and I left. First time I have ever felt that way or felt a need to leave a situation. I explained to him later why and he understood. But each situation is unique with hotels so do your research. But smaller hotels with not many people around do make me more uncomfortable.
This may be more information than you were asking for and you may already know all this. But discretion and screening keep you safest
Anything I can help you with please feel free to PM me! Good luck!
- LemMotlow
- 08-12-2013, 12:55 AM
I do like St. Charles, but I know there have been some issues there of late. Originally Posted by Serenity RoseThere have been some posts here saying to avoid St Charles, but I haven't seen any links posted or news articles that would back this up. I stay out there quite a bit when in town with work at one of the nicest hotels (not Ameristar). Recently had an established lady that would not come to St Charles because of all the "LE activity out there." Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see it.