As a fan of Kimpton hotels, I was pleased to take advantage of the "Weekend Play Dates" package which amounted to a $129 a night rate (good, but not the best part) and FREE parking (that's the best part) at this hotel. My husband, teenage daughter, and I stayed here July 16-19th and had a very good experience.
Our room (two double beds) was a nice size - adequate for three, but would have been crowded with four...very convenient having a separate dressing area outside the bathroom. The beds were very comfortable and the bed linens were of a high quality. One never knew what to expect when coming into the lobby; it was definitely the meeting place for guests. One afternoon we came in to find guests/staff hula-hooping, another time we came in as the dog walkers were taking some of the four-legged guests out for a walk (note - this is a pet-friendly spot...many dogs were there during our stay...fine with us, but maybe not for everyone). Offering popsicles in the afternoon was a nice touch, as was the sangria hour. In addition, they served individual portions of grilled shrimp and oysters during the happy hour.
Overall, we were extremely happy here - especially for the price. Our only complaint would be the fact that we were unable to get an Internet connection from our room. The staff was aware of this and offered to help, but unfortunately it could not be corrected during our stay. We didn't have any problem connecting from the lounge, though. We did encounter one front desk employee that just happened to be a little too "hip" to be truly helpful to guests; she acted as if any question or request was just "below" her to have to deal with. All the other staff members were truly outstanding - more than willing to help and always had a smile for each guest, so we won't hold that one individual's attitude against the hotel.
Lots of great dining in the area - we enjoyed Lauriol Plaza, Pizzaria Paradiso, Luna Grill, and for a special evening - The Iron Gate across the street (lovely intimate dining beneath a pergola lit with tiny lights). Enjoy!
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