Providence

Calling all Germaphobes

Submitted by Christina Valhouli on Thu, 2007-11-29 21:35.

I wouldn't say I have Howard Hughes levels of germ paranoia, but like most people I hate touching things like bathroom doors and the handrails on the subway. And if you're the kind of person who wouldn't dare leave the house without your Purell, here's a package for you. The Hotel Providence (yes that's in Rhode Island which all the cool New Englanders say is the next hot spot) is offering The Germaphobe's Dream Package to help keep the flu at bay. This package includes an overnight stay in a king size room along with a Germ Eliminating Wand by Hammacher Schlemmer, which usess UV-C light to eliminate 99% of bacteria and viruses. The idea is that guests can bring the  wand to their homes and offices to rid it of germs. VIP turndown service will include a bowl of chicken noodle soup and the book The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu: Guerrilla Tactics to Keep Yourself Healthy at Home, at Work and in the World.  Guest rooms will also be stocked with  Airborne, Purell, antibacterial soap and vitamin drinks. We also assume the bathroom will have plenty of tissues for touching door knobs on the way out.