SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Free early checkin & uncovered parking is available. Tap payment also works here.
Checkin was a bit slow (manual paperwork) but the representative was exceptional; warm, polite, & very personable.
It's strange to waste this much paper for 1 initial & 1 signature, even when not parking a vehicle.
Free 1hr late checkout by request.
Phone service wasn't the friendliest & they are show to service requests (still waiting on those towels...).
LOBBY, ELEVATOR, CORRIDORS -- Unique & large multi-function lobby. Very clean with an elevated look & good transitions.
Lower # rooms will be a bit of a walk from the front desk, luckily the corridors are clean & wide.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- Contemporary design with high-ceilings, high-quality tile & functional windows. The stock is well-chosen & not hollow or cheap like competing hotels for this niche.
Great lighting, high quality ergonomics, & exceptionally clean.
Cons: AC wasn't the most performant or quiet; walls are very thin; & too few waste receptacles for a suite of this size.
BED -- Heavenly mattress & pillows. Their sheets were average but they did the job (breathable, clean, soft-enough).
BATH -- Spotless & obnoxiously luxurious.
The shower was nice but the whirlpool tub stole the show! A picture is worth a thousand so just give it a look
Cons: The Pharmacopia bar soap gets completely destroyed by the tub jets. A different brand or shower gel would be a better fit here. Bring your own beauty brand bath supplies to maximize the tub experience.
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- 2 Mounted 50" Samsung HD TVs on poorly chosen fixed mounts. It's not easy to connect HDMI devices on this installation & it's a "miss" in the common area due to the abundant + dynamic seating options.
But picture quality & programming selection were great.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Blown away by how fast the WiFi is here. It's perfect for every use case. Conversely, it's a dead zone for Verizon cell service inside the unit.
--Performance--
Video streaming - GREAT
Online gaming - GREAT
Video chatting - GREAT
--Nerd Stats--
230-468 Mbps download
263-400 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
8 ms latency
4 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- DoorDash friendly location situated between multiple eateries!
There's a lot of options directly on-prem too including a cocktail lounge, restaurant, & full breakfast in the mornings.
Prefer to cook? No problem! The kitchenette is generously stocked & functional enough to compete with the chef's onsite...
Tl;dr Staying nourished with multiple food allergies wasn't a problem here!
NOISE -- Painfully thin walls.
Noise from the parking lot area can be intrusive depending on the crowd. Housekeeping is unavoidably noisy when rooms are being turned over. Book a high floor or bring noise cancelling headphones if you're noise-sensitive.
LOCATION -- Lots of convenience & good proximity for trips to Garden of the Gods
RATING
My first of many Executive Residency stays.
I would absolutely return to this location despite the acoustics. It has plenty to offer & IMO is the best hotel in the area. Highly recommend.
5/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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