It was back to traveling last week and Davidson, NC. was the destination. While the hotel is OK, it’s the staff that keeps me returning. Desk staff is efficient and friendly. Bartender is friendly, nice and engaging (Super good Jeopardy player).
As for the hotel, it’s old and outdated. There’s plenty of parking but there’s no outdoor area. No play area for the kiddo’s and no pet area for the furry friends (They allow pets) They do have a pool and a gym and generally the hotel is clean. Unfortunately it’s also old. While they are slowly updating, the furniture is old and in poor condition, the bed is old, HVAC systems are uneven and it’s either way too hot or too cold. Very hard to get it just right.
The hotel does offer Balcony Rooms and I love that feature. Not many hotels left with windows that open for fresh air or true balconies you can sit out on. Living on the road in hotels with no access to fresh air stinks! Most rooms are musty or sprayed with Febreeze to mask the smell.
That brings me to the hotel shower. Whoever at Hilton thought it’s better to get rid of the small Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion, and Mouthwash should be reassigned. The system used now is a 3 bottle system mounted on the shower wall. First, it is way too high for comfort If you’re a young child or a petite person. It’s definitely an adventure to work the pumps. Next, the housekeeper’s often overlook refilling them and once in the shower it’s too late (No, I don’t check them when I get into my room, yes my bad) and the final straw, towels! Most hotels have cut back on the number of towels provided. Stop, that sucks! Refill 3 large, 3 medium and 3 small. Bring back the small Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, and Mouthwash and train the housekeeping staff about recycling.
Meals; the worst thing about life on the road these days! This particular hotel does not have a full restaurant but offers Breakfast (Terrible) and sometimes an Evening reception. While those perks are nice, better quality would do wonders! Powered Eggs are gross, the prior evenings’ receptions Pulled Pork and Sausage should never be on the following days breakfast menu (Throw it out if you made too much, don’t reheat and reserve) and be conscious of the area. When I looked for Orange Juice, the container was empty (Yes, you help yourself) and the staff was sitting and playing on their phones instead of refilling empty items. I must admit the Blueberries were awesome!
Until my next adventure, stay Safe, Happy and Healthy!