AKA "No-Tell Motel")

After checking out of the horrible Royal Inn Motor Inn (see review) I was driving down Plymouth Rd, tired and discouraged, when I spotted the little Gemini Motel. I love little 1950's motels and had had wonderful luck with them all over Michigan this trip so I pulled in and walked into the office. I asked how much for a room and the guy said $30--that sounded great! Cash only should have put my antennae up, as should have the $5 key deposit, the condoms and douches on display in the window, and the no refund sign (did I mention I am a 59 year old grandmother and had come back to Livonia for my high school reunion?). It was late, I was tired and just wanted to find a place to sleep for the night.

I didn't think to ask if it was a non-smoking room till after I had paid and was told no. When I asked if he had one that was non-smoking the guy looked at me like I had gone daft. I carried in the minimum, knowing anything I took in... more