Not for business traveler - maybe when I'm more relaxed
I was puzzled by the positive reviews on Trip advisor for this hotel. Then after reading them again after I stayed here for 5 nights it occured to me that most travelers must be in a very relaxed state of mind when they stay here. When I travel on business I put in 10-12 hrs days regularly. As such quality service and efficiency matter to me. When vacationing I typically have a higher tolerance for poor service, less quality food, and the like. So I will not stay again at this hotel. I'll list my likes and dislikes .
Likes: Architecture is historic. Rooms comfortable and quiet, well equiped. The transportation shuttle service. Excellent offering and a life saver given the seedy character and deserted streets in Downtown (at least when it is after 6 pm.) Rooms are large and the bathroom is fabulous and even larger. Love the tub and shower. Quality ammentities. TV is large and has High definition channels. Maintenance was responsive and professional
Dislikes: Food at restaurant : Unhealthy, over priced, Incredible slow service, servers and bar personnel are more interested in talking with each other than servicing the guests Took 25 min for soup and salad at 9:30 pm. Soup was luke warm --I guess the microwave was not working since it would not pass a kitchen inspection if served this temp. Likely kept in the fridge and microwaved to heat up. If on a diet this is not the place to eat...except for salads Ordered a cucumber and tomatoe salad. Not exagerating 20 min to recieve and Approx 1/4 of a tomato, 1/8 of a cucumber, 3 bits of feta cheese , 1 slice of onion, a couple bits of shredded mint and maybe 20 pepitas . and I added 2 shrimp This very very small salad cost 13 $. 1/2 cup of soup was $7. I'm a lite eater and I left very hungry. Front Desk personnel are inconsistent. Ranged from excellent to disinterested.