Checking into a hotel enfemme

[Country girl]

[SIZE=4]Karren, first I have to say I am shocked! The great Karren Hutton afraid to do anything??? Ok well here's my :2c: . If you stay at a hotel, even though you present your credit card at check in, all you have to do is tell them you prefer to pay with cash upon checkout. ALL hotels allow this. Then you will have a cash reciept for your expense account. My mom had 2 names, one for business use. She went down to the DMV and got and ID issued in her business name. Getting a CC in your femme name would be easy once you have ID. The social security # stays the same. One word of advice where my mom was concerned though, her business name was still a female name which did involve her real middle name with a made up last name, so that could cause a problem for you. You can always get on the phone and make a call to find out. Come on now Karren, don't let the gurls down, get out there and show them how it's done! :D [/SIZE]
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[Jacqui]

If anybody can do it, you can....and I'm sure you'll find a way.
You already know how to check, so take a shot!

[Wenda]

Karren,

It is easy.
I am not that discreet, I can't stand the worrying about such things.
And I don't care as much as you seem to whether anyone finds out.
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, after all...I'm just *sigh* another *unique* person. ....
So come to SF and check into a Hotel over here! How's that for advice ?

Roberta

I have been to your great city a couple of times, never en femme. Honestly, in some parts of town, I think I would have fit in better en femme. Karen, the fact that, in spite of your library of photos, vids of you waking etc, you are still hesitant to check in, gives me a bit of hope. Maybe I am not that far behind. It's just that you look so damned good and I don't. Great story, as usual. w.

[Phoebe Reece]

Karren, the desk staff at most hotels and motels have seen plenty of crossdressers in their time. The staff at the one you took the time to get out of femme mode for check-in probably were sharp enough to put two and two together and know exactly who Karren really was when you went out later. So, what's the problem? They probably know who you are anyway. They don't have any reason to give you any problems and plenty of reason to keep you happy for return business. You should go ahead and check in while fully dressed and made-up. Just hand them your regular ID and credit card (personal - not a company one), smile, and enjoy the adventure.

[marie354]

I just walk in like it's the most normal thing in the world. Since I don't try to pass and never wear makeup, my driver's license picture is no problem. I've done it in motels from North Carolina to California (and in Charleston in 2005 on the way back from the Rainbow Gathering).

There is nothing like the real "butterfly" amounst us all!

You go Bill!

I wish I had your "I got the courage" attitude.....

[TxKimberly]

Nope but it's on my list of things to do too.
One thing that I have done that seems to concern you is use my company credit card dressed. They don't care in the least little bit that your enfemme - you sign your real name and show the real ID if they ask.

Kim

[tifftg]

I keep trying to expand my dressing and this is on the list. The closest I have come is a few hours after I checked in in drab at hotel in chicago and had donned my tiffany clothes and makeup, I had to go to the front desk for an adapter for their internet service. I wasn't going to change, so I just went down, spoke to the very friendly girl who never said a word.

tiffany

[Sherlyn]

Im still trying to figure out where you got dressed in the first place Karren ...unless I missed something ..you usually tell us where and how ?

[jjjjohanne]

In Indiana, the BMV will issue an ID card (similar to driver's license but with ID ONLY stamped real big). If PA does the same, can you go to BMV en femme and have a photo ID taken using your birth name? If you prefer to use Karren, maybe you can get an ID using that name and a new credit card with Karren on it - I'm sure the card company would issue an additional card for your account using Karren (they don't know it's not your daughter).

I believe I saw another thread where someone suggested using your initials instead of a full femme or male name.

The credit card company would likely ask for your SSN. The name would have to match that. They probably have had people try to commit fraud and have become careful....maybe...

Joe

[Karren H]

Im still trying to figure out where you got dressed in the first place Karren ...unless I missed something ..you usually tell us where and how ?

I thought everyone knew where and when and how but so I left that out..... Guess i'll have to start a new thread since I'm getting all kinds of requests... "Quick Change 101" hehe

Love Karren

[Marcie Sexton]

That is the very reason I kept my same initials when Marcie came out...

My company car is issued with my initials and last name...so when Marcie Renee Sexton checks in it draws no attention...

Oh Karren, prepaid Visa/mastercards may be another answer too...

[Mary L]

Dear Karren,
I know your dilemma concerns obtaining reimbursement for a hotel room not registered in your business name. I'm not sure how to solve that one unless you make the reservation in your business name, but indicate the room will be occupied by Karren. Or, when you make the reservation, ask the hotel to simply charge your business card on Karren's behalf (she is a client maybe??).

As to a credit card for Karren, I have two such cards for Mary. I simply called the credit card company and had Mary added to the list of people authorized to sign for purchases. That has not been a problem at all.

I am interested in your list of goals. I also have a mental list. One was to go regularly to the movies en femme (which I do) and another was to shop at Home Depot. Have done that, too. I am not at your level of courage yet, and am quite sympathetic with what you are facing as you try to muster the courage to face the desk clerk. We each have our own level of worry about that sort of thing. Oh, to have the level of Butterfly B!

Have fun and good luck!

Mary

[Karren H]

So if I change my name to Williamena Janelle Mullberry then everything will be fine, Marcie?? Hehe

I've been to the movies and Home Depot... Shopping anywhere is not a problem and I've been in many resturants enfemme... Mass transit should be fun but I always worry about being enclose in something with a bunch of people I don't know and having no easy exit.... But I'll overcome that..

Love Karren.

[Sam-antha]

Its all fun.
Worried about an easy exit from a railway carriage or whatever ?
Now you like the restaurant scene, consider the following:
What is the easy exit when you want to "escape" before you have got through the second course, never mind not having attracted the waiter's attention to obtain and pay the bill ?
~Samm

[JoAnnDallas]

I and a couple of othr CDer's were in the hallway talking when one of the Hotel managers came back and asked if we ladies were having a good day. We all said yes and she went on her way. I feel hotel staff are like doctors, they have seen it all.

[MsJanessa]

Nope but it's on my list of things to do too.
One thing that I have done that seems to concern you is use my company credit card dressed. They don't care in the least little bit that your enfemme - you sign your real name and show the real ID if they ask.

Kim

bingo!!

[Stephanie-L]

The first time I had a chance to go out fully dressed as Stephanie was when I had to take a trip to another city a few years ago. I was driving so I decided to do it in my prettiest. I had no problems at all during the entire trip. I even used the womens room at the rest stop without anyone running out for the highway patrolman who was there. When I got to the hotel it was about 1:00 in the morning. I simply walked up to the desk, told the clerk I had a reservation (which was in my male name) and gave him my card (also in my male name), the clerk definatly read me, I don't pass now and really didn't then, but he made polite small talk, checked me in without a comment, and that was it. I think he even upgraded my room a bit, I know that the next time I was there in drab my room wasn't as nice. I have not had the chance to check in to another hotel en femme as I don't travel much, but I will definatly do it again. As others have said, hotel folks have seen it all. In fact when I was a teen my father wouldn't let me get a job in a hotel as he didn't feel I was worldly enough, LOL.

As to the name issue on an ID, My wife went through 3 different drivers liscenses in 2 months due to her divorce and marriage to me. The California DMV said you could have any name on your ID you wanted as long as it wasn't for fraudulant purposes, and the same applies for your credit card. As long as the person who owns the card is real, they can authorize anyone else they wish to use it, even if it is themselves in a different persona.

Anyway, keep up the good work Karen, you are something of a hero (heroine) to many of us here. Thanks.....Stephanie

[TxKimberly]

So I'm starting the week working in North Carolina and then I have to drive up to Richmond Virginia where I will be working the rest of the week. I'm thinking how cool it would be to make the drive dressed and spend the day that way. So I got at least part of the guts up for it and sent an email (from my female email) asking the hotel if they would have a problem with it. That was this afternoon and I haven't yet received an answer. Don't know if they'll ignore my question, or if they're too busy laughing to respond - I'll let y'all know what they say.
So I got the guts up to ask - getting the guts up to DO it is a different matter entirely! We shall see!
As long as we're on the subject, anyone know of anything fun to do enfemme in Richmond?
Kim (The traveling redneck engineer)

[TxKimberly]

100% agree with you on that concern. No way I'd do that with out an exit available. Unless of course I was with a dozen other Tgirls! lol Safety in numbers and all that!
Kim

So if I change my name to Williamena Janelle Mullberry then everything will be fine, Marcie?? Hehe

I've been to the movies and Home Depot... Shopping anywhere is not a problem and I've been in many resturants enfemme... Mass transit should be fun but I always worry about being enclose in something with a bunch of people I don't know and having no easy exit.... But I'll overcome that..

Love Karren.

[CDTiffany]

Just last Friday my Boyfriend and I checked into a Hotel. He handled the check in while I stood a few feet back from the reservation desk. I was in full female mode, but in my babuska, old clothes, lipstick and Oversized Prescription Sun Glasses, I don't think that I received any looks. After checking in and bathing I changed into more sexy attire and enjoyed a Night of Dining, Dancing, Gambling, and More. & Trina - I Love Being a Girl

Trina, I worship you!!!!!!!!!!
You are too cool!
Love tiffany

[CDTiffany]

So if I change my name to Williamena Janelle Mullberry then everything will be fine, Marcie?? Hehe

I've been to the movies and Home Depot... Shopping anywhere is not a problem and I've been in many resturants enfemme... Mass transit should be fun but I always worry about being enclose in something with a bunch of people I don't know and having no easy exit.... But I'll overcome that..

Love Karren.

Karren Karren Karren, I thought you where the, queen of this forum. Every post or thread, alway lead.... I DO IT, SO YOU SHOULD!!!!!!!!!!!! You are Gorgeous, and have all the right moves!!!!!!!!!!! Just luv ya!!!
XOXO Tiffany

[SandyR]

I opened my hotel room door enfemme last night just has a lovely GG walked by and checked her out,,or in or something.......

Does that count????

Kisses

SandyR

[Trisha]

its no good looking at my photo id dont look anything like them but if it makes them happy thay can look photo id looks all male in person i look female even in guy mode now :D

[Sam-antha]

The Hotel Receptionists are workers, like Shop Assistants are workers. They take an order, process it and pass it over to the cashier or handle the cash/credit themselves. It does not matter what the order is for - to them a customer has asked for something.....
You just go into that hotel reception, dressed and ask for a room, you know you can - if you really want to.
That is not the difficult part.
The harder bit is walking down into the Dining Room in the morning, sitting down at a table and enjoying that breakfast.

Off with you girl and enjoy..
Huggzzes
~Sam

[ArleneRaquel]

So if I change my name to Williamena Janelle Mullberry then everything will be fine, Marcie?? Hehe

I've been to the movies and Home Depot... Shopping anywhere is not a problem and I've been in many resturants enfemme... Mass transit should be fun but I always worry about being enclose in something with a bunch of people I don't know and having no easy exit.... But I'll overcome that..

Love Karren.

In June or July 2005 I was waiting for a Bus while enfemme. I boarded it feeling great and very self confident, but two blocks from where I boarded the Bus Driver stops the Bus, and asked me, I was sitting up front, near the driver, If I had left my purse, with money, ID, keys, at the stop. A wonderful couple, in a car,following the bus had noticed that I had left it behind, on the bench at the stop the . All my
" stuff ' was still in the purse, I thanked,them,gave them a twenty dollar reward and walked back home,vowing to NEVER ride the bus enfemme again. One week latter I was back riding the bus as a lady. & Trina - Now Clutching My Purse Firmly When Out