Let me first start off by saying that my husband and I don't get away often but when we do we like nice places to stay. We were staying close to home, and celebrating something very special to us. We chose this hotel because we thought it would be what we are used to splurging ourselves with, unfortunately it fell short of any expectations that we had. Let me explain.
*If you are looking for peace & quiet this is the wrong Hotel for you. We could hear nearly every vehicle that drove by on Colonial Drive (which is a very busy street). Yes after a while we were able to drown out the traffic until we heard a really loud vehicle, then we were concentrating on traffic again rather than enjoying each other's company.
Also, there was a card in our room that stated how wonderful the bed was and for us to get ready for a wonderful nights' sleep... still waiting! No matter how I adjusted my side of the bed nothing happened, it still sagged in the middle. My husband's side had hard and soft, both of which felt the same...hard. The sheets did not fit the bed and we were constantly pulling them up so that we were not lying on the bare mattress. The duvet cover was nice looking but it was too heavy and there were no other blankets to use. I am sure in the colder months it is wonderful but this is mid-June.
* We are non smokers, we asked for a non-smoking room and that is what we were told we had booked at the front desk when we arrived. When we opened the front door we came to the conclusion that it is a "non-smoking room" if the occupants at the time do not smoke. The room wreaked of cigarettes. Luckily for them and us, there was an air purifier that we could use that allowed us to clean the air with Ionization and Ozone (not mentioning any brand names because I know that there are better systems). ... but it did do the job. I am not sure how others feel, but I mean NO SMOKING IN MY ROOM BEFORE, DURING AND HOPEFULLY AFTER when I reserve a non-smoking room.
* They have a wonderful restaurant in the hotel but breakfast does not come with the room, not even at the price of $195/night so don't think you will be waddling to your activities after a great beginnings breakfast!
But hey, it's a pretty hotel so if that's what turns you on and nothing else matters you will love it!
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