Todd Young

Review of Heathman Hotel Portland

The bottom line is that they hire rude valet drive...

The bottom line is that they hire rude valet drivers who do not know how to safely operate vehicles. I guess you get what you pay for.

I was almost struck by a valet driver while riding my bike home today. The driver almost side swiped me while moving into the bicycle lane without using their blinkers, and then proceeded to shift into reverse. I found myself forced to bash on the rear window of the car because the driver didn't appear to see me, even though I was dressed in bright, reflective, yellow clothing and my bike is equipped with flashing lights. As I passed the car in the traffic lane, the valet proceeded to call me a profane word. The valets often needlessly block bike line, and are very rude about it, but I was surprised to know that they also don't seem to be able to safely operate a vehicle.