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Shower Review Pilot Virginia
Staunton
This "Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton" is a
review
of the shower facility at the Pilot
Travel Center in Staunton, VA, USA.
The content has been submitted through our truck
stop shower review form and formatted.
Driver Info and Shower Info Overview:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| First Name: |
Mike |
| Last Name: |
Simons |
| Country: |
United States |
| You are a...: |
Company Driver |
| How many total years of
professional driving experience do you have? (Please put fractions in
decimals, such as 1/2 is 0.5): |
10.5 |
| What is the name and location
of the truck stop shower you are reviewing? (Example: XYZ Truck Stop,
MyTown, MyState, I-### at exit ###): |
Pilot Travel Center,
Staunton, VA,
I-81, exit 213A
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| On what date did you have
this truck stop shower (month, day, year)?: |
August 25, 2010 |
| How did you pay for this
truck stop shower?: |
Free with minimum fuel
purchase |
| How long was your wait for
this shower?: |
Less than 10 minutes |
| How were showers assigned?: |
Automatically via kiosk,
Shower assignment could be seen on display,
Shower assignment announcement could be heard |
| What shower number did you
have?: |
8 |
Shower Room Overview:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| Did you need to see the
attendant and did the attendant meet your needs quickly?: |
Yes, I needed to see the
attendant and my needs were met quickly |
| What special attributes did
the shower room have?: |
No special attributes |
| How would you rate the
cleanliness of the shower room upon your arrival?: |
Just OK |
| What was the level of dust on
the top of light fixtures, air vents and fan?: |
A little |
| What was waiting for your
use/enjoyment in the shower room upon your arrival?: |
Towel: one,
Washcloth,
Soap,
Bathmat: paper,
Other (explain in comments below) |
| What was the quality of the
bath towel(s)?: |
Thick and thirsty like a
beach towel |
| How many towel hooks were in
the room and where were they?: |
4,
On wall behind door,
Directly outside shower stall |
| How was the mirror?: |
Positioned well for tall and
short drivers,
A light was over it,
Fogged up during my shower |
| How was the fan in the room?:
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Fan worked well and was
adjustable |
| How was the humidity in the
room?: |
Too humid and water condensed
on solid surfaces |
| How was the temperature in
the room?: |
Slightly cool |
| How were the electrical
outlets?: |
Worked well |
Shower Specifics:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| How was the shower designed?:
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I could turn on the water
without getting wet,
Shower head was pointed to minimize water
splattering outside stall but it splattered out anyway,
There was neither a shower door nor a shower
curtain,
There was a light in the shower and it worked well,
I felt cramped in the shower stall |
| How was the shower water
temperature and pressure?: |
Water temperature and water
pressure could not be controlled independently,
Water temperature
fluctuated slightly,
Water pressure fluctuated slightly,
Water pressure was too high |
| How did you find the shower
head and spray?: |
Spray width was too narrow,
Shower head was not like one used in a home,
Shower head was at a good height |
Shower Room Specifics:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| Was counter space near the
sink or space on back of sink adequate?: |
Yes, it was adequate |
| Did you feel cramped while
sitting on the toilet?: |
No, I had adequate room |
| Was the toilet clean (nothing
in bowl and no debris on surface) and did it flush well?: |
Yes, clean and flushed well |
| How was any seat in the
room?: |
The seat was built-in and too
small for an oversized shower bag |
| Was there a blow dryer in the
room?: |
No |
| Was there a letter from the
manager in the room thanking you for your business?: |
No |
| Was there any mold or mildew
in the room (such as on the grout in the shower stall)?: |
Yes, a lot |
| What locks or restrictors
were on the door?: |
None |
Notes, Grade, Recommendation, Comments:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| Was there anything else
noteworthy about your shower experience?: |
I marked that there was no
door restrictor, but actually it was broken.
There were two signs in the room indicating who had "ownership" of the
room: one over the door and one over the mirror. (See photos.) I
wonder: who is responsible for cleaning this shower?
There was an incredible amount of mold/mildew on the grout between the
tiles in the shower stall. Management really needs to treat this with
bleach, a scrub brush and water.
Although the room was a little cool, I'd rather that it be a little
cool than a little too warm.
The condensation that collected on the vent directly over the place
where users stand in front of the sink dripped on the counter while I
was there. If I had been bending over to look in the mirror or brushing
my teeth over the sink, I would have been dripped on.
The tiles in the shower stall
were not comfortable to stand on.
There was some defacing of the toilet paper dispenser where someone had
written on it.
In order to keep from being too cool when exiting the shower, I turned
the fan off before going in, which contributed to the fogging of the
mirror. After toweling off, I turned the fan back on and the fogging
dissipated.
The towels were nice and warm when I got them, sort of like "fresh out
of the oven" warm.
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| Based on your personal
expectations, what grade would you give to this shower facility and
your shower experience today (A+ is best; F- is worst)?: |
C+ |
| Based on your experience
today, would you recommend this shower facility to other professional
drivers?: |
No way |
| Additional comments:: |
There was a small glass
snifter with dried/artificial flower petals in it as a decoration on
the counter.
The travel plaza was accessible by walking on a covered connector from
the truck parking lot and where trucks fuel.
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Photos, Part 1 of 4:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| Broken door restrictor and
sign on back of door of Shower #8 at Pilot at Staunton, VA. |
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| The first
of two
signs in Shower #8 at Pilot at Staunton, VA, indicating who had
'ownership' of cleaning the shower. |
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This one says "Shower 8 by
Dave and Tyler". |
| The second
of two signs indicating who had 'ownership' of Shower #8 at the Pilot
in Staunton, VA. |
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This one says "Shower by Evan
and Jeff". |
Photos, Part 2 of 4:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| The mold and mildew situation
in the upper left hand corner of the shower stall at Shower #8
at Pilot in Staunton, VA. |
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A close-up of the mold or
mildew situation from the photo above. |
Photos, Part 3 of 4:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
| The mold or mildew situation
in the lower left hand corner of the shower stall in Shower #8 at the
Pilot at Staunton, VA. |
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A close-up of the mold or
mildew situation from the photo above. |
Photos, Part 4 of 4:
"Shower Review Pilot Virginia Staunton"
The narrowness of the spray
from the showerhead in Shower #8 at the Pilot in Staunton, VA.
Notice also the mold or mildew on the wall behind the showerhead,
especially in the corner. |
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A close-up of the center of
the vent directly above the space where users stand in front of the
sink in Shower #8 at the Pilot in Staunton, VA.
Notice the condensation, the drops forming to fall, and the dirt on the
vent. |
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