amenities include metered parking

[viewing ownly]

How on Earth is this something to include when you create an ad? I suppose it's nice to know that my visit to you will run me more ahead of time, rather than the frustration of getting towed, but you may as well add that oxygen is free, too. 

Anyone seen this young man? Rates (depending on that damn meter) are reasonable. https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/50605/

 

[maninsoma]

It does seem odd to add it to a list of amenities, but maybe this guy's experience is that clients are more likely to see this there than if he just mentioned it in the ad text.  While not an amenity, I think it's good of him to inform clients who might not otherwise know that the guy's location only has paid parking so they can be prepared for that when visiting him.  I know a lot of cities now have either meter-free paid parking (pay at a kiosk on the block or pay via a phone app), but if this guy is in an area that still has meters that require coins it's best that people know in advance they better show up with their quarters.

[soloyo215]

In some areas finding parking is a deal breaker. I live in an area where that's a major issue. Maybe that's an issue in that area, so it's worth mentioning.

[Nightowl]

25 minutes ago, soloyo215 said:

In some areas finding parking is a deal breaker. I live in an area where that's a major issue. Maybe that's an issue in that area, so it's worth mentioning.

Exactly.  If I can’t park, I won’t hire.  I always ask prospective hires what the parking situation is.  I find that having it in the ad is helpful.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

I have a masseur in Miami who drove to me in Ft Lauderdale for the first few sessions, but asked that I come to him for later sessions (visits were years apart).  He's in a high-rise in downtown Miami, and Miami only uses Smartphone apps to pay for parking... No pay at the curb with cash.  On my first visit to his place for an incall, he provided a map with zones that I could park.  Since I'd seen him before and we had built trust, I just sent him a snapshot of my license plate and he paid the meter for me (I didn't have the right parking app on my phone, and I despise downloading new apps).  It worked well, and I continue to see him in Miami each time I visit with this arrangement.  I tip him at the end of the session partly because he goes above and beyond and partly to pay for the parking which he handles for me. 

Had I not seen that provider before, I doubt I would have met him if parking was so difficult on the first visit.

[rvwnsd]

Within he framework of the MasseurFinder ad template, I'm not sure where else to list that parking is metered. I like knowing in advance if feeding a meter is required so I can plan ahead. Some meters still require coins, which I don't always have in my car. 

[+ SirBillybob]

I’m more interested nonimperially in the centimetered parking in tight spots.

Edited Tuesday at 11:25 AM by SirBillybob

[Rod Hagen]

My messages to clients about parking on my street were detailed, off-putting, and necessary.

[Whippoorwill]

Listing it as an amenity is strange, but nonetheless it is very helpful to know what the situation is in advance. 

[CuriousByNature]

Maybe the meter is attached to the massage table and you're parking yourself?

[Wings246]

Parking situation can indeed be a major obstacle to the hiring process, although I still find it a bit hilarious to list it as an amenity.  If you think about it from a different angle, most hotels classify free parking as an amenity and free/subsidized parking is a huge bonus to rental facilities.

[jeezifonly]

Aside from Lyft/Uber/Taxi which is door-to-door, the ways of reaching the incall can vary and knowing parking situation in advance either requires a pre-appt recognizance trip, or a hint from the provider. If not mentioned  in the profile, in LA at least, you gotta bring it up before confirming. 

[Nightowl]

2 hours ago, Wings246 said:

Parking situation can indeed be a major obstacle to the hiring process, although I still find it a bit hilarious to list it as an amenity.  If you think about it from a different angle, most hotels classify free parking as an amenity and free/subsidized parking is a huge bonus to rental facilities.

It’s only an amenity if it’s the provider’s driveway.

[nate_sf]

I’m not familiar with the Masseurfinder interface, but I’m guessing under “amenities” there’s a series of check boxes, including ones that address parking. Just a guess though. 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

On 8/19/2025 at 7:38 AM, Rod Hagen said:

My messages to clients about parking on my street were detailed, off-putting, and necessary.

I remember your detailed messages about parking when I saw you.  At your location in Southern California, on-street parking is very limited and public transit is non-existent.  Hence, your availability to provide a parking space (with instructions) was most helpful.   Someone advertising in NYC would/could benefit from stating if they are near a subway station or are not more than 1 flight up or down stairs from street level.  In suburban cities with ample parking, it's less of an issue. 

And, yes, I recommend hiring Rod Hagen.  His services are great.  His consideration for  client parking is one of the many details like icing on the cake.

[Ali Gator]

On 8/18/2025 at 11:15 PM, rvwnsd said:

Within he framework of the MasseurFinder ad template, I'm not sure where else to list that parking is metered. I like knowing in advance if feeding a meter is required so I can plan ahead. Some meters still require coins, which I don't always have in my car. 

I think the topic of available parking should be addressed in personal communication between client and provider, rather than list it as 'amenity' (and I agree with you - no other place to list it on MF). So in situations such as this, it's best for the provider to communicate with the client (and hopefully turn interest into an appointment) and then close with, 'BTW, if you're driving here, there's plenty of  metered parking nearby on Gay Street, just a five minute walk to my hotel / residence.' Most likely, the client will respond positively ("Thanks for letting me know!" or "Sounds good!").

 

IF it's an inconvenience, they will let you know that, too, and not make the appointment - which is much better than the client being taken by surprise and letting you know minutes before the appointment they have to cancel because they can't find FREE parking.