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Welcome to the Scrubs Hotel

 

By R 

 

Good evening Sir!

Welcome to the Scrubs Hotel

Where a day feels like forever

Bad news – we’ve double-booked you

You need to share with Big Dave

He is normally quite calm

Just don’t sneeze during snooker

Or breathe during Countdown

And no sudden movements

Good news – no need to share the sink

He doesn’t wash…

Apologies, but hotel policy dictates that your

Wife must stay in one of our sister hotels.

 

Unfortunately, all our balcony suites are taken

However, do not despair as your room is

Equipped with the latest metal sheet

Microscopic air hole air flow technology

With not fully opening, not fully closing

Functionality as standard

We’ve taken the liberty of pre-chilling your room to minus 7

As requested, we can accommodate you in a passive smoking room

 

Take advantage of our health & fitness facilities during your stay

We will open the gym once a week… for an hour

Your wellbeing is important to us

We’ve had posters printed saying so

I see you have opted for our all-inclusive package

A fine selection! Your meals will be chef’s choice

Leave your worries and taste-buds at the door

 

Allow me to help you with your luggage

And by ‘help’… I mean keep

You may be mistaken for waiters or maids

If you keep these black and white clothes

We offer overpriced room service once a week

Order a week in advance

Spontaneous desires cannot be indulged

Also, it may not turn up

Would you like to book the Scrubs Safari?

If you are lucky you will see the ‘big 6’

Crow, pigeon, gull, sparrow, rat and the not so elusive silverfish

 

We’ve put you down for a compulsory wake-up call at 1, 3 and 6 am

Please don’t be alarmed if you get a torch in the face at 4am

We are just checking you will still be here for breakfast

Once you are unpacked, feel free to enjoy any of the many bars here

We pride ourselves on our variety. We have them everywhere

On the doors, the windows, and in all common areas

We even put them in your room

Your room operates on keyless technology. You will be keyless

Do have a lovely stay and we’ll see you tomorrow…for an hour

Don’t forget to leave us a review!