Newly opened iPreferred 4⭐️ hotel in Aurora, CO.
Highlights: ALL NEW EVERYTHING!, Incredible
attention to detail, Great staff, Luxe
CHECKIN & SERVICE -- 👍 good
We did obtain early checkin but it took a very long time to get keys.
I really like the staff here: friendly, funny & beautiful people. Although visibly light-staffed, our calls were always answered timely.
ROOM -- 👍 great
An aroma of natural leather and wood fills your nose when walking into the spacious Plains themed room. Soft courtroom brown leather chairs, stone surfaces, & sleek stock create a really nice vibe.
Smaller details, like the brass etched knobs & wood carved handles, add incredible depth to the theme.
The wall art really pops & the wall-to-wall windows provide crisp & clear views (bummer they don't open).
Extra amenities like umbrella, iron, & ironing board are stored in the wood armoire/wardrobe.
This turnover was 10/10 & exceptionally clean!
BATH -- 👍 great
Great design & function: Large rope-suspended mirror between warm cylinder vanity lights;
smooth stone tile; ample towel racks + hooks to encourage rise ♻️; motion activated lights; absorbent shag bath rug.
Spacious walk-in shower with glossy tile bench and a mounted shower caddy. Impressive backsplash contrast.
The shower head had a single function & the water pressure was mediocre. This was disappointing because it doesn't clear the bench, nor is there a hand shower. Not very Accessible for the vertically challenged (<5' 4").
No manual exhaust fan. But the ventilation is good enough.
The stock Lockwood products were great-- as someone with eczema this says a lot!
The Blackfin towels and robe resonate well with the "out west" cabin bath theme, but the selection could be optimized more for comfort + general softness.
Thinner brand bathroom scale included.
BED -- 👍 great
Amazing accents, especially the cow-hide themed throw pillow (things I didn't know I needed...)!
The mattress provided very restful sleep, fitted with fresh premium linens & a fluffy duvet.
The pillow selection was equally excellent: soft, weighty, & cool.
Night stands are fitted with lots of charging ports for your devices.
TV -- 👍 good
55" flatscreen Samsung had amazing quality but was installed on an underwhelming mount; no swivel, tilt, and/or extension & HDMI ports were inaccessible.
App functionality is disabled, so ScreenShare & Casting was also a no-go.
DirectTV is included so you're not stuck with basic programming.
Wi-Fi -- 👍 good
Connectivity was a mixed bag.
Initial connection issues (never succeeded on first attempt) and client churn is aggressive, so prepare to reconnect every few hours.
Performance was good when connected & sufficient for remote work.
--Nerd Stats--
16-20 Mbps download
19-20 Mbps upload
4 ms latency
FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 good
DoorDash friendly* (requires leaving a note on the reservation to permit delivery persons going up).
LOTS of delicious food within delivery radius.
The restaurant menu was not allergen friendly or accommodating, but it is an appetizing read.
Rooms equipped with smart mini fridge & coffee bar.
NOISE -- 👍 great
Very quiet and peaceful; the interior and exterior sound proofing is an absolute win here.
RATING
Price: $160.00/night
Was it worth it: yes
Best part: accommodations
The theme was very well executed.
As often as we found things to break the immersion, there is enough attention to detail here that we dropped back in immediately every time. A free 2-hour late check-out was the icing on the cake.
A GREAT choice for your next staycation, extended stay, or working-weekend.
Despite any shortcoming, this location is the perfect place to enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing.
I hope to stay here again and try other configurations + themes.
Highly recommend.
4.5/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
Σχόλια