SERVICE & CHECKIN -- 👍 great
Free early checkin & uncovered parking available on site.
Hospitality was incredible: great enthusiasm, timeliness, conversation skill, & wonderful etiquette.
+1 for having fully functional Tap payment.
TRANSITIONS -- 👍 great
Fast, clean, & spacious elevators. I really like the structure of this building & its decor.
Whoever curates the stock/art here has quite the eye!
ROOM [Deluxe Room]-- 👍 good
Exceptionally clean-- you can smell the freshness-- & the high ceilings were staggering! It was sufficiently spacious for us (2) but lacks storage options for an extended vacay.
Hardwood floors were a bit warped, but otherwise well-maintained.
Additional housekeeping is by request only.⚠️
BED -- We slept in a double queen.
No complaints on firmness or support (we're side-sleepers).
Pillow build was fine & the sheets were ok, just not noteworthy.
BATH (accessible) -- 👍 great
Medium size bathroom with a trendy design.
It was clean & well-appointed for Accessibility. The bath robes were nice as well: breathable, soft, & in great condition.
The one thing that needs improvement, is storage/hanging fixtures for towels. There's hardly enough to encourage reuse for a party of two.
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- 👍 great
55" Samsung flat screen TV on stationary mount. It's difficult to connect a Google TV here but it's doable.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👎 poor
Good Verizon reception in the area.
Complimentary unencrypted WiFi was very underwhelming (bring a hotspot).
--Performance--
Video streaming - bad
Online gaming - bad
Video chatting - bad
--Nerd Stats--
8-10 Mbps download
7-10 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
66 ms latency
83 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 ok
DoorDash friendly with a restaurant on site offering in-room dining.
We tried the Pork Shank w/Grilled asparagus & garlic roasted broccolini for dinner & had a Downtown Cosmo + Seven Daughters Moscato to drink. Drinks were phenomenal but the dinner has much room for improvement.
The pork shank was enormous; it's definitely a meal for two & could benefit from a footnote or the # of ounces being listed.
Protein that size also needs a bigger plate; presentation & dining experience suffer without it. To make it more picturesque & appetizing (which is the entire allure of in-room dining vs room service) they should've placed the shank in the center of the polenta, standing up. Then put the tomatoes and bacon jam around it.
The Polenta was buttery and creamy but didn't quite have that "smooth grits" texture. They nailed the savory, but overdid it on the salt. I couldn't fully enjoy this dish due to my high blood pressure.
Mini fridge & espresso maker are conveniently located in the rooms. Water & ice are also located on the guest floors.
NOISE -- 👍 ok
Nicely soundproof from outside noise but the AC can be loud. The mini fridge also has a loud condenser. Since the temperature dial was removed/missing, the only option was to unplug it for some peace & quiet.
LOCATION -- 👍 great
As a minority I felt safe here.
Great walkability, security & safe enough for jogging.
RECOMMENDATION
Final price: $174.39/night
Was it worth it: yes
Best part: Hospitality
The WiFi was rough & dinning service could be improved, but it was still a net positive.
The location, amenities, & customer service make this a really solid accommodation. I could see myself returning & think you'll enjoy it if you've read this far.
4/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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