I can't figure out all the good reviews either. I just checked out today after staying here 5 nights on business.
The location is good - nice views.
The hotel is old and tired and the pool was out of service for the week. I had a king room with a view of the marina. Old, dirty looking carpets in the room and hallways. Rooms and hallways are very dark. The bed was comfortable and water pressure was excellent. The room smelled very badly of mildew. I complained the next morning and they must have sprayed something in it because the smell was not as strong when I came back later in the day after work.
There are no ice machines in the hotel. You have to take your ice bucket and have it filled at the bar all the time. Very inconvenient.
The breakfast buffet is ok, not great, but they expect a tip and they leave a receipt at your table for you to sign and have it charged to your room. I can understand tipping at a buffet if the waiter/waitress brings you coffee/tea/juice and is very attentive. However, I was eating breakfast alone and ended up getting my own drinks all the time. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cut up fruit, bagels which seemed stale, and other breads and a limited amount of cereal.
My co-worker and I made the mistake of eating dinner at the hotel our first full day. We were both sick all night. Maybe we should have taken the hint since no one else was in the restaurant, only the bar area. There are many other very nice places to eat in the area, just not here.
They also charge $5.00 per 1/2 hour to use the computer in the lobby that is only for guest use.
They charge $5/day for parking. The parking lot is small and they also have an undergroup parking garage.
There are many other nice hotels in this price range. Unless you really want this location, shop around. I will not return, and I will not recommend this hotel to my friends or co-workers.
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