Actually, I am just about an hour or two from checkout...I am here right now! I have never written a review while still at a property but this one merited it.
I try to stay with Holiday Inn group properties when I can, so Staybridge met that criteria. That being said, it was my first stay in a Staybridge suite. I have a Queen Studio room. It is very clean, spacious, and well lighted. Free wireless internet works well, and the business center downstairs is just great with a high capacity printer.
Breakfast, on a Sunday morning, was just fine...a good assortment of bagels, muffins, a waffle maker, fresh fruits, cereal, yogurt, gravy and biscuits, and fresh pieces of fruit. All a person needs. As a Platinum Priority club member, I was afforded three free snacks from their pantry, so I chose a 20 oz. Cherry Coke Zero, a bag of baked chips and a 90 calorie brownie. It was nice to have a choice of my snacks instead of the little stuffed sack (usually bottled water and cheese crackers) you get other places.
Saturday night was movie night and they played a current movie and had snacks out and the soda fountain open. During the week they appear to have virtually an evening meal. It's obvious that many "road warriors" stay here, and I can see why. The front "living area" of the hotel is nice with a large screen TV and a comfy home-type environment. If you don't want to be there, you can choose a DVD from a collection, and each room has a player.
Also, transportation was prompt in picking me up from MSP airport, and later in the afternoon transported me free to Mall of America and back. Great job!
The indoor pool and hot tub were clean and well kept. Hours are from 6 am until midnight.
My room cost $85 at the HI website, and I feel it was great value for my $$.
The staff, especially the young ladies on Saturday afternoon, 11/5/11 were just great, and it's obvious that they enjoy working at the hotel and interacting with those staying here.
Thank you, Staybridge Suites. If I am in the Eagan area again, I would definitely stay here.
Karen Fraser, Conway, AR
- Staybridge Suites Eagan
