Travelodge Longview, Longview

I'm a frequent business traveler making rounds through the Pacific Northwest. This week I was heading down to Scappoose / St. Helens Oregon, and since neither have hotels that accept American Express, I decided to try my luck with the Travelodge in Longview. I called on Sunday, December 10th, 2006 at approx 8pm (if a manager should ever read this). The employee answers mumbling, and does not identify the hotel. "Is this the Travelodge?", I ask. "Yeah", she says. "Do you have a restaurant on the premises?" "Hey",she says "Why don't you call back later? I've got a customer here and don't have time for this." "I was calling to make reservations, but won't now", I was pretty angry. "Ok, whatever", and she hangs up. So, I called the Monticello, and the desk guy (John) was very helpful. I don't think I will ever stay at this Travelodge, even though my work takes me through the area rather frequently. The cheaper rates don't make up for the poor customer service. I guess you really do get what you pay for.