"Okay—yes, this is an older hotel. But here’s the thing: it’s spotless. Like, cleaner than some of these “new and trendy” places that clearly gave up halfway.
Front desk? Absolute win. The woman there was genuinely kind and actually helpful (not the fake, robotic kind). No elevator and I got the 3rd floor—cool. But instead of just wishing me luck, she had someone carry my suitcase up. That’s how you handle it.
And let’s not ignore the real MVP detail… cookies. Warm, welcoming, and honestly just the cherry on top.
Older? Yes. Better service than most newer hotels? Also yes."