SERVICE & CHECKIN -- The receptionist James really made our day! He was entertaining & everything else a great representative should be: Compassionate, enthusiastic, original, & personable.
The cleaning staff however, were extremely rude & not well-trained in contrast.
Free 1hr Late checkout offered.
LOBBY, ELEVATOR, CORRIDORS -- Accommodating, Feature Rich, & incredibly clean!
There's plenty of space to congregate or sip various food flavors of tea & coffee downstairs. The vibe felt very calming & the transitions were brilliant.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- This room was not a winner.
Standard L-shape layout with good space (for a couple).
There were just too many dead flies... The windows aren't functional so that made the situation more frustrating bc they seemed immortal.
There was still plenty to appreciate about the design & function. The ergonomics of the workspace were awesome & the storage solution is really creative.
BED -- Mostly positive experience.
⚠️ shins beware: they've picked a rather painful choice of base for a double queen layout⚠️
The rest of the bed composition was lush: soft Serta mattress, plush topper with proper support, & surplus of right-sized pillows!
FWIW the base is made from nice high quality material, it's just too awkward to navigate in a Double.
BATH -- Clean & contemporary!
We enjoyed the generous amount of countertop space & aesthetic of the vanity.
The boxy walk-in shower was also a nice change of pace but the bath product experience stole the show!
The dispensers are so intuitive & stress-free, unlike most other hotels & their "designer" toiletries. The lather was weak but the squeeze dispenser made that a non-issue.
Towels here weren't memorable but they did the job.
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- "50 LG HDTV wall mount & a Pool!
Streaming integrations & basic programming content available.
A few premium channels like HBO are also enabled.
For the more adventurous, there's also a pool onsite.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Great reception (Verizon).
Complimentary (unencrypted) WiFi with a conservative Quality of Service.
Good enough for very light use.
--Performance--
Video streaming - Good
Online gaming - great
Video chatting - good
--Nerd Stats--
2-23 Mbps download
3-15 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
30 ms latency
23 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- DoorDash friendly!
So much choice: There's a Meier across the street + a plethora of snacks for purchase in lobby.
Full Breakfast served 7-10. I was very impressed by the condiment selection: apple butter, grape preserves, strawberry jam. The only thing missing was hot sauce....
The proteins were underwhelming (dry sausage; greasy bacon) but the fresh fruit & yogurt were delicious.
There's a small mini fridge in room but NO COFEE maker like most hotels. There's unlimited free coffee available in lobby area which more than made up for the inconvenience.
Water stations also present downstairs.
NOISE -- Very thin walls & Heavy doors...
Not the combination you want for a quiet stay; pray that your neighbors are self aware.
LOCATION -- Location is prime.
Good access to the freeway w/o intrusive traffic noises. Grocery store is also in walking distance.
VERDICT
Checkin was my favorite of the year. I just wish the turnover wasn't so poor & the cleaning staff had better attitudes or more consistent training.
FWIW this is still one of the best/better hotels that dayton has to offer.
I'd try it again & would recommend it for the proximity.
3.5/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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