I am an American Soldier, have done a few tours in Iraq and i must say that it is DISPICABLE that any company treats any verteran like this, They should be ashamed for their actions and be boycotted out of existence. I had the priviledge of working with a few British troops and they were Genuine.

Brian, St. Louis, MO, USA

Shameful - this is disgusting treatment of one of our boys. I'll definitely never use this hotel chain again. My son is in the army and about to go to Afghanistan - I would be livid if it was my boy. Shame on you.

Myra Morris, Llangefni, Anglesey

This is truly disgusting and inappropriate. As an ex soldier who has served his country on the front lines I cant believe what I have read. If thats the case then I would sleep in my car rather than stay in this hotel as at least my car is non judgemental.

d smith, manchester,

The hotel got caught in a faux pas and they layed
the blame on the clerk. Someone over the clerk
is most likely the blame. They need to investigate
more thoroughly and meanwhile offer up some
reasonable discounts for a good while as an
apology to all the troops that pass through their
area.

tom, tecumseh, mi., u.s.a

It sickens me to see that such a brave young man could be treated this way...God bless you son for your service. Some people are ignorant. May God keep you safe.

Caroline, Ludington, USA

My heart goes out to you and your family, CPL Stringer for the embarrassment you endured. I thank YOU for your sacrifice and service to your country. I understand that you might be already in Afghanistan, and I would love to send you care packages on behalf of Smiles "N" More...Texans for Troops

Yolanda M. Garacia, Mercedes, U.S.A.

To Cpl, Stringer, Family, and fellow Soldiers,
Thank you for your support. As a brother in arms I say: To hell with Metro Hotel!

Ty, Pocatello, United States

I was spit on and called baby killer on my return from Viet Nam '70, I understand the sick minds of some people. But, Cpl Stringer, some are too ignorant, blind and self centered to understand what you have endured in serving your country and the free world. I salute you my brother. God's Blessings

Roger, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.

I'm an African American woman who's experienced discrimenation my entire life. Whether for being a woman or an African American woman, I've always been condemned for this. It's a Very Bitter Sweet to see that people are being forced to feel as my culture has felt their entire life. BOYCOTT

MORGAN, SACRAMENTO,

To Cpl. Stringer and his family,
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your service and sacrifices. I am appalled that you were treated in this reprehensible fashion. As the relative of a fallen Marine, rest assured that the Metro Hotel will never receive my patronage.
God Bless and keep you.

Delores Dickinson, Richardson, TX, USA

Cpl Stringer, I am very grateful to you and all the lads that serve your country. I doubt very seriously that "The Metro Hotel" in Surrey, or any other Hotel in the U.K. , will ever make this same mistake again!

Note to "The Metro Hotel": Don't ever disrespect the military!

Maj Robert McDonald, USAF, Florida, USA

As an American, I'm very proud of the troops that serve and risk their lives, however, I'm all for the free market as well (which I don't think exists in Britain). I don't condone what they did, but the hotel has the right to make it's own business decisions, no matter how foolish they may be.

Anonymous, Charlotte, NC, North Carolina

Cpl Stringer, as the father of a Clp in the U.S.M.C. I am outraged
by the treatment of your son. Stand up for decency. Your son
is in our prayers. God Bless, Richard T. Cunningham

Richard T. Cunningham, Vienna Va., United States

Cpl Stringer, I am very appalled that the hotel treated you in such a fashion. I myself have family who is in the military and has served. I am sorry you and your family has had this experience and while it does not change my mind on one day coming and visiting the country, I know where I won't stay

Tonia, Ft. Worth, USA

CPL Stringer,

As a U.S. Army veteran I appreciate and admire the sacrifices you and your family make everyday.
I am drafting a letter to the dreadful metro hotel to voice my disgust with their policies.

Continue serving with the honor that those idiots at Metro hotel wouldn't understand.

Mark, Georgetown, Texas, USA

Cpl Stringer, I. I'm very sad and sorry to read about your incident. As an American veteran with 22 years of service, I salute you for your service and sacrifice to Great Britian. As for the Metro Hotel, I read your apology. It was lame! I'm certain you could do better than that.

Dave Zaldivar, Shiloh, U.S.A

No one who has ever served or has loved one's who are serving.. would ever make the mistake of thinking the soldier is the policy maker..or that as a sub-culture soldiers are all alike (re: drinking and fighting).. shameful that this hotel has turned away anyone who has served, well make em change

jay, banff , canada

Just remember! When you have people like this in our world who discriminate. Just fight for the ones that you know are truely compassionate about the men and women of all armed services, world wide!
(A U.S. Army Sergeant)

Shelman Spencer, pittsville, United States

I always go up to soldiers and thank them for taking care of me.

SHAME, SHAME TO METRO!!

Gloria Ambrosini, Chicago Heights, IL, U.S.A.

Our soldiers serve at the request of our country and need and deserve our support. The soldiers also deserve our respect, The Metro Hotel, Woking, does not.

nigel hyde, Bristol, England

'The ... anti-'squaddie' ... here is surprising. '

Speaking as someone who faced 6 months hospitalised after a drunken squaddie decided that a rocker was not a 'human being' and used his training to 'destroy me', I agree with them.

What did he get? decided it was a 'Army Matter' and aquitted.

Kevin, UK,

Force that hotel out of business and turn the place into a hospice for wounded men coming home from protecting England and the United States as well.

James Platler, Los Angeles, USA

I encourage the Brits to join together and show a united front against this injustice to their brave men and women in uniform. Demonstrate at the hotel, hold a vigil, invite the media, no corporation likes negative publicity. Hit them where it hurts--in the pocketbook. Follow our example here in USA

t, new york, usa

I am horribly offended not only by the disgusting treatment this soldier received but also that the offending hotel appears to be an American company. I think I will start a campaign of my own here in the States against these idiots.

Marianne, hopewell Junction, United States of America

how terrible that any one could refuse a room to someone because of a job that they do that place should offer a years worth of rooms to this very brave gentleman,and a very big shame on them. everyone should be very proud of all the service men and women the do a very dangerous job.

linda, apollo, usa

You are invited to stay with me and my family anytime you need a place on this side of the pond. THANK YOU for your service in helping protect our WORLD from terrorists.

Miami Cane, Tampa Bay, Florida, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A group of soldiers may pose a risk to premises as may a hen night group eg excess alcohol may = abuse to staff/damage to premises. To refuse a woman a bed for no reason except women had caused trouble before would be unthinkable. Soldiers deserve to be treated like any other British Citizen.

Helen, London, UK

Well, now I know where I won't be staying when I visit.

Melanie, Phoenix AZ, USA

Disgusting...shame on the Metro!

MJ, Bethlehem, YSA

SHAME! SHAME! AND DOUBLE SHAME!!!!! It is a very sad day in society when a soldier is FORCED to sleep in his own car. What has this world come to??!!

Patty, Wytheville, USA

What would one expect in a country that has allowed itself to lose so much of its historic national pride to the forces of multiculturalism?

Albert, Fredericksburg, USA

As a former member of the American Air Force I am appalled that anyone would fail to give this soldier a room for the night. They fight for everyone's rights and to get treated this way is disgusting and inexcusable. An apology is simply not enough for they way he was treated.

Jennifer , Siegelbach, Germany

Rob, Lanchaster PA: My "personal safety and liberty" was never under threat by Iraq, so the forces who invaded that sovereign state not only did not invade in my name, but their action has made absolutely no difference to my personal safety, other than put it into jeopardy by retaliation.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

The anti-patriotic, anti-'squaddie' comments by the Brit's here is surprising.

Clearly, the education system has broken down in the UK to the point that the general public does not understand that their personal safety and liberty depends upon those 'drunken squaddies' and not socialist multiculturalism.

Rob, Lanchaster PA, USA

Having lived in Aldershot I have seen the mess some soldiers have left behind, however, they would have had card details to recompense for any damages. As for the receptionist, I think the poor thing is a scape goat, someone must have backed the decision, probably the manager. Shameful behaviour!!!

Sam, Hampshire,

As an American with both english and welsh blood I find it shamefull that anyone or any business would be so cruel. If any law has been broken I hope one of your more decent Lawyers file suit on his behalf. If not at least get a law in place to protect you military heros.

RKeller, Elmira, USA

The people that are saying that soliders cause trouble and rob what ever isnt nailed down, can i just say that you get people every day robbing and trashing hotel rooms so i think its unfair to pin so much on them.

This is discrimination at its best and has his mother said if it were to happen to an Ethnic Minority there would be a formal inquiry into what happened.

It just shows whats happening to this country

You put your life in danger for it and you get nothing back
Whereas if you come here illigally from another country they have all the benefits in the world for you.

Molly, Liverpool, England

Joe, Louisville, you mean Harry.

My B-I-L owned a small hotel in Portsmouth until 9 soldiers stayed over for free and destroyed the rooms they stayed in and put a female member of staff in hospital after beating her and throwing her down the stairs. From his experience, such behavior is common.

anne, nottingham,

I am from America. I just read your article and I think it is beyond belief that anyone would treat a soldier this way. I am disappointed and disgusted by the blatant disregard for this soldier's well-being. My sympthy goes out to his mother, whom I would advise to sue this company !

Lillian Frietze, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA

I just want to remind everyone that our solders made the decision to serve their countries. They do not have the luxury of choosing what war to fight nor do they choose to see a friend die in a war that he may or may not believe in. The hotel made a poor decision.

Matt, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

As an ex RAF man I find this story very disturbing and unfortunately not uncommon. If one reads the newspapers this type of story although not involving hotels can quite often be read. I would suggest that any right thinking person should avoid staying in this group of hotels at any cost.

Leslie Jackson, Stourbridge, United Kingdom

probably down to previous bad experience with squaddies trashing hotel rooms. but a right wing NRA member american wouldnt understand that. your american comments make me sick.

n hed, warwick, uk

As we say in the United States when we soldiers and veterans have been faced with harsh words and bad treatment, I thank God we have people such as Corporal Stringer who are willing to take that oath so the Metro Hotel has the FREEDOM to behave very badly. God Bless you Corporal.

Jennifer, Phoenix, USA

Lets face it anyone who has lived in a barracks town has had to deal with abusive drunken squadies who get in fights and steal whatever is not nailed down. I would not let them in my house for sure and if he is "wounded" he should go to the hospital.

Melissa Laurie, Aberdeen, UK

This soldier deserves our gratitude and love and this hotel should be removed from the list of hotels on every website.

Kathy , Irvine, CA, USA

I live in Israel . If you pulled a anti-military stunt like this you would be tossed from the country . Your business would cease to exist . Your name would be ingrained in the minds of every Israeli that loves their country . They would never help you , even if you were drowning !

Gad ben Rosen, Raanana, Israel

I was born and raised in Scotland and England. God Bless that young man and his family. I have a son in Iraq on his 4th mission. When he comes home for a month the captains on the flights ask everyone to say seated until he gets off. Everyone does and applauds. What has happened to my native land?

victoria Whyte, Tarpon Springs, United States

I would like to remind all of those people who attack soldiers that without their bravery and sacrifice you might not have been able to express such ignorant views, as the many freedoms that we have sometimes must be defended by force Your comfortable liberalism is deeply naive and ungrateful.

Tom, London,

I'm appauled at this hotel's discrimination against this soldier.
How dare them turn away someone who served his country and ours (USA) to help deter the very terrorists who would kill their sorry butts if they could just get to them. Everyone
boycott this hotel.

Tks for your service son.

Sherry, Kansas City, USA

This hotel should have their licensed revoked its racism in its purest form. ...
Peggy Burke, Midlothian, IL, USA

Racism???
RACISM???

Where the hell was the racism? Seriously, with comments like that, and the Russell Brand debate, one wonders if there's a single brain cell left in your country.

Tom Franklin, London, UK

I am a US citizen, and the mother of a US military man. I would personally see to having that hotel put out of buisness, had that happened to my son. And in our country, I would have hundreds of other supporters right along side me! Guess ignorance is alive and well all over the world

Linda, Memphis, USA

I presume you voted against the current government, protested against the wars etc etc.
Charlotte, London,

Actually, that's incorrect. There is no "must obey" and the chain of command has nothing to do with the right of a soldier to refuse to fight.

Every soldier out there could have refused.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

James, the British forces must obey the goverment, this is simply the chain of command. It is up to the citzens to choose which government the armed forces obey. I presume you voted against the current government, protested against the wars etc etc.

Charlotte, London,

Having served with UK troops in Vietnam I know the caliber of your fighting men and women and I would gladly serve beside them anywhere.

As a sucessful busnessman who travels to the UK with 6/10 associates, quite frequently...probably 15/20 times a year, and stays with this chain, well...NO MORE!

M.J. Brown, ret CSM, US Army, Roanoke, VA,, USA

This hotel should have their licensed revoked its racism in its purest form. A single person being blamed for the actions of multiples & yet having ANY such policy is ridiculous, Their is joy when your home from battle joy & not saying we should tolerate descruction bu give some leeway THEY LIVED

Peggy Burke, Midlothian, IL, USA

Corporal Stringer,

Many people do not understand what you do and therefore will suggest that you asked to be treated that way. I say you should have been given a room as requested. Some of the posts say thank you. I also say that is correct. This post is from a retired U. S. Marine

Thomas E. Reasinger, Palmerton, USA

jacinta it is sad that you don't realize what your soldiers protect for you. For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.”

AnyMarine, Quantico, VA, USA

Corporal Tomos Stringer, my thanks to you for your service to your country. I wish you and your family and your comrades in arms all safety and my prayers for your safe deployment. And I hope, as well, that this hotel goes out of business.

Walter Lane, Beverly Hills, FL, USA

How is it heroic to refuse to support those who would die for you and the country you live in? ALWAYS honor the ones who protect your rights as a free human being. Soldiers may make war "possible," but in the Free World, they are there first and foremost to protect the liberties you're born with.

Caitlin, Ipswich MA, USA

Why should these people be respected? They're fighting a dishonorable war which has caused vast death and misery to many civilians because the Americans want their oil.

I agree with the previous contributor: the refusers are the heroes.

Jacinta, London, UK

To James. Did you vote for the Warmongers who sent our Troops to Afghanistan and Iraq?
John O'Connell, Loughborough

Er, no I didn't. So...?

The politicians who started this illegal war are vile, no doubt about it. But it's the soldiers who make it all possible.

The heroes are the refusers.

James, London, UK

To James. Did you vote for the Warmongers who sent our Troops to Afghanistan and Iraq? If so you deserve less than the lack of respect you show to our Forces. I don't agree with this illegal war but don't blame it on Our Hero Servicemen and Women. I Blame the Corporate Oilmen & Politicians!

John O'Connell, Loughborough, England

James, they have the same say that the 3,000 dead in the World Trade Towers have to say. And the same say those poor countrymen of yours that were killed in your subway tunnels. Sadly, people forget that the supposed 700,000 dead resulted largely from the muslim extremists in their own country.

Tony, Sacramento, USA

Dave, San Francisco - what rights and privileges have the 700,000 dead Iraqis got?

I don't think it was hotel policy, but I wish it was. I am disgusted at the actions of our forces in the world right now and have no pride whatsoever in any of our soldiers who made this massacre possible.

James, London, UK

just another example of the lack of appreciation for all the rights and privilege our service men and women protect and provide for. unfotunatly I'm not shocked or surprised. I see that garbage everyday around here.

Dave, San Francisco Ca., U.S.A.

A soldier should never be treated the way they treated him. I agree with Anaya Lynn a list of all the businesses owned and operated by this company should be published. I would never use their services.

B. Tucker, Vernon, AL, USA

I would be willing to bet real money that 99.9% of the guests would have given up their room to this soldier.

Kara Tyson, Mobile, AL , USA

What a sad commentary on greed over humanity. When a soldier is refused a place to sleep there can be no justification. I am ashamed this is an American Company and agree that a list of all the businesses owned and operated by this company should be published. My apologies to this soldier & family.

Anaya Lynn, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, America

Cpl Stringer or any other member of the British Armed forces would also be welcome in my home. As for American Amusment Ltd, they bear sole responsibility for establishing policies, hiring qualified people, and properly training the staff. No member of the armed forces should ever be turned away.

P.Pugh, Houston, USA

The conduct of this hotel is clearly reprehensible. I think the officials in England will make an enquiry into whether or not this was a mistake by a clerk or of it was the official policy. Their response rings hollow to me

American Congressmen and Senators also should offer a public condemnation

Rev. Stoneking, Bushnell, USA

Mitch from Boston, given that you've just listed the British as people "whose respect we would just as soon not have", why have you bothered to comment in the first place on the ill treatment of a British soldier? Don't you care about his degree of respect for you either? How disgusting of you.

Dion , Liverpool , England

Isn’t it like a mental disorder when you peer into mind of some people and companies that actually treat our (solders of the world) like this. God’s speed to Corporal Tomos Stringer and all men and women wearing the uniform of all counties fighting the evil that lurks in our presents.

Patrick Mitchell, Gainesville, Virginia, USA

Thank you and your fellow servicemen, from all of the Nations, on whose willingness to defend our freedoms from the terrorist and their minions, is a moral strength, that in world of cowards, does not reccognise. The insult you endured reminds us of the refusal of shelter for the Holy Family

Vincent Ciappetta, Cutchogue, USA

I'm sorry a fine young man was treated this way; that is reprehensible. Honor the warrior, regardless of your feelings about the war.

Ed, North Carolina, USA

CW in London said "Btw, I am ashamed of our soldiers."

These are the soldiers who are willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for you and this is how you repay them.

Btw, I'd like to thank you Brits over there who are willing to back the US even when it's not the most popular thing to do.

Will Dell, Billings, MT, USA

Thanks, Matt! To be called militaristic by the Germans, arrogant by the French, racist by the Belgians, imperialistic by the Russians, and insular by the British -- well, I have to think we're doing something right. There are some people whose respect we would just as soon not have.

Mitch, Boston Massachusetts, USA

For all you potato-heads that think its ok to have a policy about soldiers-

1) Had trouble with some soldiers so no soldiers allowed.

2) Had trouble with some blacks so no blacks allowed.

3) Had trouble with some foreigners so no foreigners allowed.

4) Etc..

Is that OK? "Get it" yet??

Paul F., Des Moines IA, USA

Utter disgrace.A profound insult to every member of Her Majesty's Forces, past and present! We've seen a parade of ridiculously reverred footballers, pop idols, film icons and the likes who blatantly flaunt their status in disgraceful drug/drink induced exhibitions at these hotels,They are welcomed!

Madeleine Shaw, Leicester, UK

I have canceled my reservations at this hotel. I travel every week for work and will never stay in this hotel again. I have called my collegues and they have done the same. There are 125 of us on the road 4 days a week. There are nicer hotels with better service than the Metro Hotel.

Stephen, Up yours Metro, USA

This is getting very boring.

The hotel says it's not poicy, so why 300+ comments whinging that it is.
It was the receptionists fault,: could well be, could be a scapegoat, so ask the receptionist too.
Soldiers don't behave like "heroes" all the time: local fear.
Btw, I am ashamed of our soldiers.

CW, London, UK

How DARE they refuse a HERO.
Men, and Women, in uniform should NOT have their RIGHTS denied because of "politically incorrect" COWARDS!
It is time that we WAKE UP to the fact that our society (in America and in England) is under attack (literally and actually) by others who want to DESTROY us!

Jeffrey Schrembs, Washington DC, USA

If Corp Stringer is ever in the America he is welcome in my home. I guarantee him a warm bed and plenty of great food and drink - God Bless him and his family! Thanks to my fellow Brit Armed Force members.

Greg Gagnon USAF Retired, Langley AFB, Virginia, USA

What a lovely way to get free advertising! Ha! I suppose tourist organizations here in the USA will be marking this little nothing of a hotel off of its lists. Not only should they apologize to this soldier,but they should send him and his family on a free vacation for 3 weeks to Hawaii!!!!

TZinkle, Knoxville,Tennessee, USA

No one should ever forget their own no matter whose flag or uniform you serve under. The simple fact is not to dwell in the past whether victorious or subdued. Move forward all nations and please put the past to rest but never forget either. Tomos God bless and thank you for all your endeavors.

Brett a USN Vet, Quincy, USA

I thought this type of behavior went away a decade ago. The young Corporal sounds like he handled the matter like a soldier. Obviously, the hotel didn't take into account the public relations nightmare they'd unleashed due to this fiasco. Prayers for Cpl. Stringer & family.

Robert, Indianapolis,

What a shame! That is NOT the way to thank the job these guys are doing. I really thank the Coaliton Forces for the GREAT job they are doing in protecting the free world and eradicating terrorism. I am not from a Coalition Force country (Mexico) but I do respect and thank them. God bless you all.

Alfonso Mijares, Torreon, Mexico

I can't believe what i am reading if it were not for this man and many others like him this disgraceful establishment would not even exist. Just like in America many men have paid the ultimate price for freedom in England as well. Perhaps the receptionist in question should remember this.

michael richardson, longbeach , usa

Its a sad sad shame

lucy, Abingdon, usa

I was saddened by the story. I understand a policy designed to enforce tough standards for unruly people, but how do you know someone is like this until they are, or a they have history of it? What a terrible company decision!

This young man is one of many heroes for those believing in freedom!

Ken Ammerman, Mason, Michigan, USA

I would be interested to learn all the names of all the hotels that are under the American Amusement banner. I am willing to avoid all of their establishments. I am sorry that some poor receptionist got fired so the hotel can avoid blame for this horrible incident.

Bruce Wendland, Harrisonville, US

It really is about time our troops had the respect they deserve from those of us lucky enough to live in relativly safety and enjoying the freedom of speech only these Guys & Girls selfless acts enable us to do.There should be more welcoming parades for when they return from active duty with thanks

Dave Farmer, Broxbourne, England

I think the receptionist should have been fired on the spot. If she or he is so afraid of rowdiness, I have a suggestion, go bury yourselves in your own home. If you want a job dealing with all types of people, than suck it up.

sharon tomal, Baltimore, USA

CPL Stringer can always feel welcome in my home with my family. Do not worry about this type of discrimination as it is becoming more common. CPL Stringer has my support and if he should ever need anything, all he needs to do is to call.

Danny Gordon, Dayton, USA

It's Tommie this and Tommie that and throw the bugger out - But Savior of 'is country when the guns begin to shout.

Kipling had it right 100 years ago.

Christopher Bertrand, Tyler, Texas, USA

This is one of the most disturbing things I have heard in a long time. I appeal to all sane thinking people every where to condemn this outrage. What a bunch of spoiled, pampered cowards these people are.
I am a US Army officer, and I applaud courageous solders from our friends in other nations.

Dale, Salt Lake City, USA

As a wife & vetern of US Military. i find it appoling to hear that any agency would turn away any soldier serving his country. I would boycot the hotel & expect a formal appoligy to CPL Stringer My thoughts & prayers are with Cpl. Stringer & his family during the remainder of his tour in Afganistan

Jamie, Olympia, WA, USA

What a discrace! Without the brave men and women of the military "sleeze bag motels" like this one wouldn't exist. Better of without their kind. I am a proud soldier in the U.S. Army, and I'm proud of Cpl Stringer and his service to his country.

Rick, Parkersburg,

Thank you to the USA, a real disgrace that a hotel has such a discriminating policy. As for the apology, a little weak trying to shift blame on to the receptionist, besides it is your duty to train staff correctly! As for people like don from london, a dispicable comment, show some respect.

Tom, Manchester, England

i would like to say thank you to all my fellow veterans, from all walks of like, thank you for your hard work and dedication to every cause we have endured in our life time. My heart goes out to this hero! We as soldiers of the world must defend each other! Some wont even let us rest our heads.

Jessica, CA, USA

If Cpl. Stringer ever needs a place to stay in the USA I have a home about 30 minutes from Disney World and Universal Studies which we do not use April-November. As a former US Army officer I know there are not many jobs more demanding than that of a soldier. Thank you for your service.

Glenn Gray, Hillsborough, USA

David from watord - It is my understanding he was there assisting with a friends funeral who was killed in action. I'm not sure I understand your question. Is it your contention that if he had lost an arm or leg, he shouldn't be allowed to drive? I lost a leg in Vietnam and drive just fine,thank you

treehood, Vista, Ca., USA

German guys:
You Germans need to realize that the USA has not forgotten WWII. We bailed you out then and we protect you today from radical muslims. You ought to be more respectful of the USA. Or would you prefer that we bring our troops home and allow them to run rampant around the world?

Barb, Green Bay, WI (Titletown!), USA

Why was he driving with a wrist in plaster? Sounds totally irresponsible and dangerous - lucky he didn't swerve run over a child - especially if he was clumsy enough to break it falling out of a truck

Seriously folks, a soldier with a car in Woking (hardly remote) who couldn't find another hotel!

don, london,

The photos, names and addresses of the company owner(s) should be published. That would enable more effecient communication of the distress the soldiers friends and family have felt. to this discrimination.
Afterall this was probably just a miscommunication.

Richard, Pittsburgh, USA

Two things to say....

A disgrace to the hotel for their actions - shame on them but,, a good time to say thanks for those positive comments from the USA in support of the British Army.

It would be good to know that we can all do and say the right things at the right time,

Howard, London, UK

God bless Corp. Stringer! The commander should make it mandatory that any disruptive behavior on public facilities will not be tolerated. The disruptive soldiers have responsibility for causing this problem to one of their own. And shame on this hotel for blaming everything on the receptionist.

Sandy, Florence, USA

Occasionaly the Brits come to the Yakima Training center near my home in Washington State, I want to remind you that you are welcome in our community and at our local Veteran's clubs.

Thanks for your service on behalf of both our countries.

Lon James, Yakima, USA

I'm glad they were well treated in FL. If they had gone to California they would have received the Metro Hotel treatment and in San Francisco run out of town and spit upon.

Denny, Nashville, USA

The hotel should be ashamed. It doesn't appear as though the clerk misunderstood anything. They were following company policy. The hotel did not even offer an apology until they became nervous about public reaction to the story. They are only afraid of how it will impact their pocketbooks.

JRB, Birmingham, usa

To Jay Loveless, USA I say Here, Here! Kipling got it right when he said that and more. The more things change the more they stay the same.

Everett, Austin, TX, USA

As an American who has traveled extensively around the world for business as well as pleasure you can rest assured I will NOT be staying at THAT hotel. Service men and women should be honored by their country. Without them their country would not have safety, security, or freedom. Shame on Metro!

Heather, Dallas, TX, USA

Absolutely outrageous! Boycott Hotel and chain it belongs to!
These men and women in uniform fight for our Freedom and should have utmost respect from all of us.

Marikka Beach, Newark, DE, USA

That Hotel is a Disgrace; I will make it a point not to use that hotel chain whenever I go on holiday in England. I will also let my friends, that is in the US Military living in London know about. I will like to say to Corporal Tomos Stringer Thank you for serving GOD bless.

Paul, Clarksville, TN, USA.

Does anyone wonder what he was doing driving a car with a broken wrist???

David Guilfoyle, Watord,

You're all quick to stand up for these soldiers, but if you've experienced the obnoxious and destructive behaviour that a large majority of them (especially the young ones) display when they are off duty and are out for a party, then you will understand why some hotels don't want their business.

Michael Gibson, Surrey,

To Corporal Stringer and all of his mates, I say you are welcome to stay @ my home in America anytime, no questions asked as we greatly appreciate your service and partnership in the battles we face together.

God bless and protect our combined troops!

Kevin, Reno, USA!

If Corporal Stringer ever finds his way to the States for a visit, my home is open to him. I commend him for his service to his country and to the overall Global War on Terrorism. What happened to him at the hotel in Woking is inexcusible.

Michael, Central PA, USofA

I don't understand this pathetic outcry, mostly from Americans, with a few Australians and Brits thrown in as a topping.
So, the Hotel Management declared their premises off limits for military. Must have had a valid reason. Sorry for Cpl Stringer,wrong profession, wrong place,wrong time.

Klaus Feldner, Cape Town, South Africa

I am an old American Vetran who served in Korea. in my day we soldiers would have gone into that hotel the following day and thrown the whole managing staff into the street. please pardon this if my English Spelling seems American, as I am so far removed from my roots I forgot the English way lol

Larry, Des Arc , Arkansas, United States of America

The local commander should have a word with his troops about the reputation they have earned, athough the hotel employee should have had the good sense to make the distinction between this war hero and a bored local recruit out to let off steam.

Mike, Red Lodge, England

Corp. Stringer, Should you decide to holiday in the USA, I would be most honored if you would consider a stay at our house in Marysville, Ohio. Thank you for your service to humanity.

Steve Erickson, Marysville, USA

I am an American who loves the British. They are a kind, generous and wonderful people who have sacrificed much so that others may be free. And continue to do so in today's world. But I do have a question. Should most of the responses come from my beloved America? Where are the Brit's?

Barry L. Walker, Brandenburg, Kentucky, USA

"the hotel had recently experienced “some rather serious incidents” involving soldiers from the nearby barracks."

It seems the hotel's ill will toward the military was caused by abuses from the local soldiers. It's a shame that a few bad soldiers spoiled it for everyone.

Bill Clay, Miami, USA

What are their companies in America? I'd be happy to boycott them.
Lori Amaya
Bullard, Texas

Lori, Bullard, United States

This is an outrage! A soldier serves his country risking life and limb for National Interests and this is the thanks that he gets in his own country for accompanying a fallen Comrade? As Soldiers, we are held accountable for our actions and the same should apply to the Metro Staff.............

LTC Ricardo Arispe, San Antonio, Texas

Cpl. Stringer is welcome at our home anytime. God bless all of those who serve.

Steve Anderson, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

Absolutely disgraceful. It's amazing to me that a British soldier would be shown such disrespect.

I would like to thank Cpl Stringer for his service and sacrifice.


@ Matt in Berlin

That comment coming from a German is priceless. Thanks for the chuckle!

Mark, Birmingham, The United States of America

I just can not believe that this has happened to our Brothers across the pond. I don't care what kind of "problems" you may have had before, one wounded soldier wanting a room should have gotten it. Names and address of all top company should be given to those who want to voice their thoughts.

Ben, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

I find the actions of this so call "hotel" an affront to ALL MILITARY members every where, this specially gores me as an American Air Force retired veteran, England is a place where its military forces should get the best of the best considering the lost that were suffered in its defense.

Eduardo , Merritt Island, United States

I agree with the mother. In this current era it seems like people can easily discriminate against Caucasians and pro-country citizens. Yet the moment people of "Other than Caucasian" cries foul the whole thing is blown out of proportion. Equality to all or none!

Qiu Shan, Rochester, USA

I would need more info. It could be that this garrison town hotel has had bad experiences with local servicemen visiting their hotel. The hotel has a right to protect its property. Each potential customer should be judged on an individual basis. The hotel should respond fully and then be judged.

Wayne, Evansville, IN, USA

Take that Hotel off Priceline. As a matter of fact...All who know about this incident should never go near the establishment.

Tom Woods, Wilkes-Barre Pa., USA

The hotel's side doesn't matter. That is discrimination.

Casey, Canon City, CO, USA

As a Indian born and brought up near an army base in UK and living near one in Japan I have run into many UK & US soldiers. These guys are great - friendly and funny but after a few drinks change. Wrong to discriminate against one decent guy (hotel should make exceptions) but understand the policy

Raj, Tokyo, Japan

I will remember never to stay there.

Ric, Plymouth, MI, USA

Thank you, Gaynor Stringer for your kind words, and thank you patriotic Brits who have been America's true friends and allies. I wish people like this thoughtless hotel manager had the slightest idea of the sacrifices made not just by servicemen but by their families as well.

Fred Zarguna, Boalsburg, PA, USA

Thanks for your service Corp. Stringer!!!!! The Hotel management and staff should be ashamed of themselves. Grow a set , before your country is overrun by the political lefties et al.

AMF, Chicago,

Matt from Berlin: If the American and British Armed Forces wouldn't have put their lives on the line for you and your countrymen then you would be living under the tyrannical control of Adolf Hitler. Take some history lessons and then be grateful for those who are less selfish than you are.

Jeremy, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

" O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, go away";
But it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play,"

Some things never change. :)

John, Payson, USA

What is the hotel's side of this story? This article doesn't even mention their reasoning...

laurence, Stanford,, USA

Anyone who refuses rooms to members of the military should have their business licenses revoked. I did say licenses - all business licenses they hold should be revoked. They don't deserve to be in business if they hold such disdain for the defenders of the country.

Kendall Price, Auburn, AL, USA

I can't believe that this would happen anywhere. I am an American and proud of anyone and everyone who takes a stand for their country. It may be my military up bringing talking. The UK should learn from our 9-11. It could have been them and how would they treat their military then??

C Straw, Lenapah, OK, USA

Did The Times not contact the hotel's management for their side of the story? I'd like to see this story substantiated in some way before we all boycott it and issue formal complaints through the Ministry of Defence and our MPs.

Kaya Barry, Basingstoke, UK

Banning all soldiers from a Hotel because in the past some have been drunk is the same as banning all football supporters because some were seen fighting, or better still, banning all people from London, (Including Clive Rosenberg), due to a bad experience in the past involving a group of Londoners.

Paddy Ryan, Stirling , Scotland

It is a disgrace for a soldier to be treated like this.
Apologies from America.
Thank you to the brits for your service!

Jane Doe, Ohio, USA

Ever been in a garison town on a bad night? i live in this area. we have a LOT of military here. A lot of them are boystrous, very fit, young men, it can lead to trouble. But this is generalisation, like racial stereotyping. They should have been blocking boystrous people, not soldiers.

Barry, woking, Surrey, uk

I had to read it twice and I still can't believe it. I lived in the UK and it is the last place on earth I would expect such a thing to be legally possible. If you did that here in the States the soldier would end up owning the hotel after suing. Would it be legal if it were a real policy?

Pete, New York, USA

Everyone should boycott this hotel and any business associated with the ownership group. Thank you to Cpl Stringer and every armed forces member protecting the world from terror groups.

Jim Martin , Yukon,OK, USA

I have personally worked with several Senior Enlisted Men from the British Armed Forces. I would not hesitate to allow any of them to spend time in my home. How dare a hotel tell this brave defender of FREEDOM that he is not allowed to stay there.

It is a DISCRACE to Brittan Herself. So Sad.

Sgt M. Fabian USAF, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Shame on this hotel! Thank God this family received an appropriate welcome in the US. We appreciate Tomos' and his family's sacrifice and dedication to the cause of freedom.

John Futch, Ocala, Florida, USA

I am sorry that there was any link to America with this Hotel. That is not how we treat our brave men and women that are sacrificing so much for so many. I also don't believe them when they said it was a mistake. They should be ashamed of themselves and I hope they realize their mistake.

Paula, san diego, USA

I am ashamed that this company, American Amusements, has our country's name attached to it and hope that they merely borrowed it but if it is an American company I plan to circulate the information to as many people as I know.

Robert, Princeton, USA

The corporation who owns this hotel should be held to account. Something is terribly wrong when a company requires their staff to deny service to someone who risks his life to serve his country. The staff should be ashamed for following such a policy.

Nancy, Washington State, USA

I was born and bred near Woking which was always a
garrison town RMP's at Knaphill; Guards at Pirbright etc.
This hotel needs to be blacked. Ian the son of a Canadian
soldier buried in Brookwood cemetery!

Bruce Hastings , Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

The disgusting thing is that these hotel people are nothing more than cowards who would immediately scream for help from the military if they were threatened. Unfortunately, we have some just like them here in the U.S.A. But that's the lot of hero's, to protect and defend cowards and weaklings.

Terry Waldoch, Detroit, U.S.A.

I live in W. Palm Bch. Florida. I do not want your Coporal Stringer in a Hotel here either. He is welcome here, in my home. When I visit, I now know where not to stay....at the Metro Hotel.

George, W. Palm Beach, USA

I would like to thank Corporal Stringer for his sacrifice and his honor. I am sad to see that one of his comrades died while fighting for freedom across the world. I find It pathetic that the Hotel would have no comment only to blame It on a clerk. Thank You to the British for being a true partner!

Jim Karthaus, Ballwin, USA

Yes, this act is despicable and our servicemen deserve better. However, it is no surprise either. Since leaving the Army in 2004, I have experienced discrimination in the workplace as a result of my background. But why do US commentators have to blame 'the Left'? They don't understand the UK.

Jack, London, UK

People should keep tying up the phone lines until they go out of business

fred, norfolk, USA

I am repulsed by the lack of respect for our service men and women who are putting themselves into harms way to protect this great country and abroad. I for one salute you all for you services, here and abroad. God Bless you all!

Kim, Clearwater , USA

A similar appalling policy appeared in Australia during the Vietnam conflict of which I am a veteran.I thought the World had moved past this dreadful treatment of service personnel and reading this article saddens me.I too thank you Corporal Stringer and your colleagues for your dedicated service.

Brian B, Morayfield, Australia

As a resident of Woking, it shames me, that this brave young man who handles himself with grace and dignity, fights for my right to walk the streets without covering my head, is treated in this way. The company excuse is feable and we need to examine their trading licence.

Toni, Woking, UK

As a UK civilian police officer working alongside US, British and other coalition troops here in Baghdad, I was disgusted to read this story. These young men and women deserve our respect and admiration, and should be welcome in any hotel at home!

Phil, Baghdad, Iraq

americans are not "militaristic nutcases" but support the human beings that protect us from "terrorist nutcases", it is a hard enough job without someone safely sitting in a hotel, giving them grief, remember we were attacked on american soil, that was an act of war-we want no more terror attacks

cindy, mount vernon, usa

Im a USARMY sergeant angered by this story...I can bet my hard earned dollar that this receptionist is still working there. I salute my brother in arms Cpl Stringer for serving his country and hope his leadership petition for this hotel to be put off limit to service members

solomon, honolulu, usa

In America we have our own serious issues with blatant hostility to the brave soldiers who protect our freedom (i.e. San Francisco). Please know that most of us in the US view the UK as forever our brothers. I would proudly send my son to defend your country. How many of you would do the same?

R Wagner, Long Valley, NJ, USA

From "Tommy" by Rudyard Kipling:

" For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot;
An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please;
An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees!

Steve Jordan, Scottsdale AZ, USA

I am an American and am embarrassed that this company uses our name.

I do not accept the apology. The manager was following the policy of his company. Many wars to remove freedoms are fought without guns as this incident shows.

Please identify and boycott all companies associated.

Terri, Dallas Texas, USA

This is a disgrace. An apology is not enough, this courageous man spend a night in his car. Hotel management should at least treat him to a weekend all expenses paid. Why is there no e-mail barage to show them the eroor of their ways and get them to do the right thing? He puts his life on line!!!

Jan, Dubai, UAE

fantastic response/support from US but what about the plight of UK soldiers who occupy 10% of our prisons, is this the
way we treat battle scarred vets, they need support/housing
financial security, this is the real tradgedy

mike, solihull,

to Matt in Berlin --

Americans (and UK) are militaristic nutcases? I'd call that a rather ironic statement coming from someone from Germany. You are familiar with the history of your own country, right? Not to mention all the money the miltaristic nutcases spent keeping the Russians out of WG.

B Fritz, Colorado, USA

To all of the British families that serve in the armed forces: Thank You!! As an American I appreciate your comraderie and support.

Alex, Portland, OR, USA

I remember my father being refused a room when I was a child because he was in the military. After his serving as a pilot in WW II and the Korean war and having come back from Vietnam. I am third generation career military, and find there are isolated pockets of that kind of bigotry everywhere.

Stephen McConnell, Villa Rica, Georgia, USA

It is truly represensible for a hero, fighting for freedom in the world to be turned away from any place of business, They should be boycotted!

Didi Lima, Las Vegas, USA

In response to Matt, Berlin, Germany:

It's not the soldiers who cause the problem. It is our elected governments. Don't confuse the two. Soldiers should be praised for their sacrifice.

Andrew, Texas, USA

I am ashamed that an American company would do this. They would also do this over here if they could get away with it. The people of the UK should boycott American Amusements until they leave the UK. Apologies are not good enough.

Jeff, Apple Springs, TX, USA

Matt (Berlin) Perhaps we should just bring all our militaries home and let the jihadists run amok all over the world. If our military is on our shores there will be no terror attacks in America, but this will open the door for attacks anywhere else in the world. Be careful what you ask for.

John, Denver, USE

This is an absolute disgrace. The soldier in question was not in uniform and wounded due to heroic service to his country. The management staff of the hotel should be fired immediately and replaced with people who can understand the importance of treating members of the military with respect

Chris Hanson, Chicago, USA

Playing devil's advocate: If the hotel has had trouble in the past with the area soldiers, as the article states, I can understand the clerk's response. However, I'm sure the soldier explained why he was there and he should have been given a room. Life isn't black & white, be flexible!

Teresa , Signal Mountain, USA

My son and three of his friends also had a similar experience in the Weatherspoons in Guildford a few months ago. They ordered food and drink for their lunch and when asked for ID they produced their Army ID cards. The staff then informed them that they could not serve them.

J Collingwood, HULL, UK

Was it an American soldier, or why are most comments on here from U.S. Americans? Militaristic nutcases. If the American (and, by extension, UK) militaries wouldn't create so many problems in the world, maybe they would be better respected.

Matt, Berlin, Germany

I have never heard of a man so shockingly used as Cpl. Stringer. Should he find himself in my town, Huntsville, AL, USA, he could have bed, board, kit, and funds for the asking, and, like enough, he wouldn't even have to ask! For shame.
Clayton Jones, Huntsville, AL USA

Clayton Jones, Huntsville, USA

The company is probably operated by Muslims...From an American Veteran to my UK brothers and sisters, it's amazing for whom we fight isn't it?

Cpl. Stringer, wounded in battle, yet denied a bed for the night by the very people he and his brothers in arms fight to protect - amazing.

Tom, Oak Creek, USA,

Terrible acts of ignorance. Thank you for your service to all the men and women in the armed forces.

Hamilton, Austin, TX, US

To Tommy in Berlin, and others of like mind: Don't forget that it is primarily the American and British forces which are putting their lives on the line to protect your rights and keep you safe from terrorists so that you can have the freedom to express your animosity toward them at this site.

Rob, West Chester, Ohio, USA

I just can't believe it. Please boycott this company i don't care if it was a mistake or not. To bad you lose.
R Olsen

richard Olsen, Mesa, USA

Outragious! The hotel chain should be boycotted until suitable reparations have been made,

Donna Walker, Effingham, England

I think it's time to get this out to the US and make them change their name - I object to any company calling itself "American Amusements" and having a policy of this kind. If this is NOT their policy, why didn't they make the clerk redundant for being a fool?

J Boardman, Fort Worth, USA

Metro Hotels also run other hotels and bowling etc around the Uk. Boycott the lot.

Maybe also the private equity outfit behind this mob (presumably there is one) will have more ethics than they do too. Fire the Chief executive and get an ex-soldier in to run this operation

Simon, Watford,

American Amusements must be a San Francisco, California based company.

B.A., Boston, U.S.,

"We sleep safe In our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those that would do us harm." - George Orwell

To deny one of those rough men a soft bed is cruel irony. God bless all our soldiers. Your reward will be in another place, in another time, but a much higher power.

John, Jacksonville, USA

God bless the military. And I applaud the fact that Americans,today, realize who the "real" heros are. This hotel should apologize.

Mauren, orlando, usa

We do love our soliders in America but certain cities in the US have been known to discriminate. They receive a lot of bad PR so most of the time they don't dare to treat our men and women that way.

Thank you for your service Corporal Stringer!

Chris , Wichita, USA

I travel around the country for business and if I need to drive an extra 50 miles I would.... I rather pay for the gas then let this hotel get any of my money.....this is a disgrace

mimi, New Jersey, USA

That hotel represents what is wrong with the narrow-minded people on this planet.

Shame on them...

Bravo Corporal Springer - keep up the great work you are doing and have always done.

Zapper, Kingwood TX, USA

This is pretty typical of how soldiers are treated in this country. Many places - bars and clubs, for instance - have a blanket ban on them. Also, it is virtually impossible to get credit from anywhere, with most having to use their parents' address.

Serve my country? No, thanks.

Martin, Wiltshire,

Fifty years ago as a young Sergeant at Fort Hood, TX, USA, I learned a short poem. The version I learned is:

"God and Soldiers we adore,
In time of trouble, not before.
With peace restored and all things righted,
God is forgotten and the soldier slighted."

I believe it was written by a Tommy.

Jim Black, San Angelo, TX, USA

God bless Cpl. Stringer and every single member of the British armed forces! Thanks for your service. It's a shame that there are people in our two nations that are not able to distinguish between the soldiers and people who set policy. I hope you boycott and shame that hotel to their knees.

John, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

I really hope this isn't an American company, the shame for treating a member of the British services this way would be appalling! In America we value our military for the incredible service they provide our country. May I suggest a boycott of the Hotel?

Elisabeth, Los Angeles, California

I wonder if one day i'll read about nurses or school teachers, or heck, even sanitation workers being moved to the front of the roller coaster line. There are so many underappreciated people that serve their country and communities every day. Anyone offering to pay their hotel bill?

Zon Hall, Texas, USA

Mr. Sringer thank you so much for serving and for making people safer all over the world. I ask all British citizens to boycott this hotel. What has happened is shameful. I want to thank everyone that has spoken up in this man's defense and expressed their outrage. God Bless his family as well.

Paula Higgins , Marietta, USA

Nightclubs in Wilmington, NC have done the same thing to US Marines and I trust they are feeling the pinch of an angry public about now or at least I hope so. This is inexcusable and the management of this hotel should be fired, the desk clerk got his/her attitude from somewhere.

John, Asheville, NC, USA

"Makin' mock 'o uniforms that guards you when you sleep is cheaper than those uniforms, and they're starvation cheap" . Its a crying shame that some things and some people never change.

Jay Loveless, Sheridan, TX, USA

I'd be interested to know who the owners of American Amusments really are! Anyone want to venture a guess? My hat is off to the calmness of the British people. If that happened here, they couldn't get their sheets delivered for all the pickets outside.

Tom, Wilmington, USA

Once there were signs here that read "No dogs or soldiers allowed". I guess someone at that so-called hotel found one and put it up for all to see. I know there are laws in Britian against this sort of thing and I would hope a full investigation will take place.
S. Hampton Truelove US Army, Ret

Scott Truelove, Lawton, OK, USA

If Corporal Stringer every makes it Atlanta, GA USA we have an extra bedroom with a king bed & private bath. UK & US soldiers protect the world and we should all grateful theur are men & women who protect us (proudly - btw).

God Bless each & everyone one of you!

Mark & Sally, Atlanta, GA, USA

I believe I speak the truth when I say that here in America there are 300 million beds for British soldiers to sleep in, should they ever need somewhere to rest.

Thank you, Corporal Tomos.

Dan Takhesh, Richmond, Virginia, United States

What a horrible injustice done to this fine young man. Just because the word "American" is in the name, doesn't necessarily mean it's an American owned company. One should investigate further to determine the true ownership of this organization... we may be surprised.

Brenda, Sacramento, USA

I am so very sorry this happened to this soldier. I will also write to american amusement with a verbal protest. They must be shut down. What kind of people are they to do this to someone who risk their life, so this stupid company has the freedom to operate.

melanie, mobile, usa

I am truely sorry that your soldiers are not appreciated. Some people just have no brains to realize that it is because of soldiers that people are even able to have a business. I see British Airman here at the local base in Arizona, glad you are here. You are most welcome.

Tommy, Tucson, USA

I believe it borders on criminal that a petty bureaucratic hotel clerk can denigrate a soldier in this way. People need to be reminded it is those very soldiers who are fighting to protect their right to act like asses.... God Bless all our troops

James A. Hammer, Pittsburgh, USA

Good God, soldier or not, you don't make a man with his arm in a cast sleep in his car! What is wrong with those people?

Janice, Los Angeles CA, USA

Dean, Southhampton:
Say something! If this is considered "a common policy in the UK which is routinely carried out by pubs, clubs and hotels accross the country" then it should be broadcasted. This behavior should not ever be a "routine".

Rachel, McAllen, Tx, USA

Rowdy behavior is not limited to military personnel; it is a serious social problem across the UK. BUT, you don't see hotels profiling and rejecting access to all 17-25 years olds as a group. There is no excuse for this hotel's policy! If only servicemen could choose who they defend, protect, serve

RSM, Aberdeen, Scotland (UK) via Texas

this is what all the idiots want, when they need defence during a war the military is just grand. let their butts get in a bind and they suck up. as long as they feel safe they treat the military like a stepchild. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Britain is just like europe now. the time will come.

j.c.b., marshall, U.S.A.

Disgusting and Pathetic. It really is unbelievable that a hotel would treat a member of the its own armed forces in such a way. Normally a hotel might give a free upgrade to a member of the military during a time of war, not deny service. Shame on Metro Hotel.

Steven C, Washington, DC, USA

Was the employee disciplined in anyway if the "mistake" was not company policy? Has the employee been made to express regret? Neither is mentioned here so I assume not!

Shawn, schoharie, usa

I wouldn't be too quick to point fingers at the Brits without taking a look at yourself first. In October, 1967 when I shipped out for Viet Nam ffrom Ft. Lewis WA, it was policy to transport us to the Tacoma airport at 0300, and take us in a back way to avoid the protestors there to insult us.

Stephen Kuckelman, Aurora, Colorado, United States

I hope the hotel is boycotted.
As far as brave fighting men choosing a career, I would like to know what "John" does as a career? Career or not the people that chose to serve are your nation's BEST and deserve respect.

Receptionists have no authority to make decisions like that.

Mary, Charlottesville VA, USA

Absolutely disgusting!! I would hope that people will avoid this hotel for a few months.
But as Shirley Bassey said.....'this is NOT the England I grew up in'.....

J.S.Vazifdar, Meredith, USA

I am hope this is an isolated incident. Here in the US, hotels offer military discounts. DisneyWorld has Shades of Green, just for militaries and their families. The Busch theme parks offer discounts and other things for soldiers and families.

Marlene, Alexandria,VA, USA

Here in Dixie we have always honored our heroes. The staff that turned down this brave British cousin of ours fighting for all freemens rights and lives should be fired and ridiculed. I`d prefer to personally fly over there and give them a beat down. I love the mother country and I`m furious.

Mike Pearson, Talahassee, Florida, U.S.A.

im glad the hotel stuck by its rules! afetrall ules are not to be broken right!

mo, london, uk

How is this even possible? A wounded soldier attending a mate's funeral should have been given a room at no charge.

Danny Brown, Gulfport, MS, United States

A poster stated that this person "chose" his career and he saw no problem with the ignorance of this hotel, well as a PROUD Army wife I must say this soldiers "choice" is the reason he can post such ignorance and I can post supporting our men and women. Thank You Service Men and Women!

T.Dunn, Indianapolis, USA

Remember that it is not the people of the UK in general that created this hostile environment. We as need to focus on the ones that did. EVERYONE needs to stand up and defend our brothers and sisters in arms. Companies like this one needs to be run out of business. Hit them where they care most $$

Bruce , Puyallup, USA

Public opinion has been outraged by this shoddy treatment of an injured soldier. What does this same Public Opinion have to say about the shoddy and miserly treatment of all our serving troops and ex-troops by the penny-pinching UK Government?. Poor equipment, poor family housing, etc. What"s new?

Dick Hardman, Taunton, UK

As a Yank, I am ashamed and embarrassed that a company with "American" in it's name would treat a soldier, or anyone, in the way that they treated Corporal Stringer. The majority of us in the US greatly appreciate and are proud of the support & sacrifice we receive from our British allies.

Andrew Y, Dallas, USA

Absolutely Shameful. The Metro Hotel and it's owner owe more than an apology to this soldier and his family! How dare they!!! I will remember this if I ever come across this Hotel and they will NOT get my business.

Sarah , Cary, NC, USA

Companies like this should not be allowed to practice business. The free market economy that supports this business is only in existence because of our soldiers!!!! What a disgrace!! I say boycott the company.

Albert Winchester, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Anyone can apologize after the fact and feel sorry............so what. If the soldier and his family are not compensated dutifully, then I would hope when the world comes to London for the next Summer Olympics, that this hotel would be completely empty. Receptionist mistake is an E Z cop-out.

Max, Hutchinson, KS, USA

James of Denver: I spent two years in the military and treat soldiers and ex-soldiers nearly every day, so I'm speaking from an informed position. Your observations highlight the presumptions typical of knee-jerk responses. Simply being enrolled in the post doesn't make you a hero - actions do.

Thomas, Newcastle,

I firmly believe that the hotel has the right to deny service to anyone for any reason. That being said, I hope they go out of business tomorrow due to their lousy attitude and lying officials. This brave soldier was hurt in action, and grieving for a comerade. He didn't need this on top of it all!

Robb, Arlington, TX, USA

There are at least three other hotels less than a mile up the road from The Metro. I wonder why he didn't get in his car and drive to them.

Robin, London, UK

Shame on any company that refuses service to any of our brave boys and girls that are fighting abroad to keep them safe at home.
I don't know about the UK but this has law suit written all over it here in the US.
God Bless Us All

Curtis McGraw, Burlington, Iowa, USA

I think its a disgrace that a hotel would do this to a member of the armed forces. The fact that it is a company policy as opposed to an isolated incident makes it even more eggregious. Corporal Stringer, thank you for your service to the UK and the free world. You deserve far better treatment.

Tony, Maryland, USA

He's a Hero, not A thief, treated he should be treated like one.First Class all the way !

martin evans, shreveport, U.S.A.

I'm a veteran and have dealt with unruly Soldiers. You must listen to the local population and they seem angry. Military Police and their chain of command need to put the fear of God into these young troops. The uniform is an honor to wear not a right. HOWEVER this hotel is a disgrace. God bless UK.

Ryan, Manhattan, USA

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