My recent encounter with Baymont in Salem Virginia left me utterly dismayed and disheartened. Despite making a reservation well in advance and arriving at the hotel with excitement and anticipation, I was denied accommodation without any reasonable explanation except that "we do not rent to locals". That is a lie, I know this hotel venue holds events for lifestyle enthusiasts. Upon arriving at the hotel, I was greeted by a receptionist whose demeanor was as unwelcoming as the news they delivered. Despite presenting my reservation confirmation, I was informed that they would not rent a room to me. I tried to reason with the staff, but to no avail. They were dismissive and unapologetic, showing a complete lack of empathy towards my situation. I paid for and booked via Travelocity and lost my money because of this ridiculous rule. What if I moved out of town but still had my "local ID. What if I was a domestic abuse survivor, would you not allow me to rent a room from you? In my past I was and would need to rent a room for my own safety. I rented a room for my adult son who needed a place to rest as he started new medications. His ID has my residence address on it. What baffles me the most is the lack of transparency and professionalism exhibited by Baymont. If there were any issues with my reservation, I should have been notified in advance so that I could make alternative arrangements. Instead, I was left stranded, scrambling to find another place to stay and had to make a payment to another hotel. Furthermore, the staff's attitude was rude, as if my inconvenience was of no concern to them. It's evident that customer satisfaction is not a priority for Baymont, and they have no qualms about inconveniencing their guests. I urge fellow travelers to think twice before considering Baymont for their accommodation needs, as the disappoin**ent and frustration you'll experience are simply not worth it.