Hartford's BEST Hotel Deal? AmericInn by Wyndham - Book Now!
Paradise Found? (Maybe. Read Before You Book… Seriously.) - A Rambling Review Dive
Okay, deep breath. Here’s the deal. I just got back from [Hotel Name], and honestly? It’s a lot. Let's break it down, shall we? Buckle up, because this ain't your typical, sterile review. This is… well, this is me.
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(Let's Get This Show On The Road - Starting with the Good Stuff, Before I Start Venting…)
Accessibility: (Top Marks, Seriously! But… more on that later.)
Right off the bat, massive props to [Hotel Name] for actually getting accessibility. Wheelchair accessible throughout? Check. Elevator working flawlessly? Double check. Facilities for disabled guests? Plenty. I'm not in a wheelchair myself, but I always check these things because it says a lot about a place. And frankly, makes me feel good when they actually care. Now, the exterior corridor setup was a plus for airflow, but you know, depending on weather that could be a downside. Rooms accessible which is great, but it's not exactly like they are the MOST charming, but, hey, function over form, right? I'd want more than just accessible, I'd want luxury accessible!
On-site Accessible Restaurants/Lounges: YES! Huge win. Not having to worry about stumbling around looking for a usable entrance or a table that fits is a huge stress reduction.
Internet Access (Because, let’s be honest, we need it)
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Praise the internet gods! This is non-negotiable for me. (Okay, maybe I’m addicted, but still…) The Internet access [LAN] was also available. Internet services seemed to be up to par, but, there was the occasional stumble. The Wi-Fi in public areas was pretty solid too. I actually managed to get some work done in the lobby without wanting to throw my laptop out the window.
(Things to Do (And Ways to NOT Relax…)
Ways to Relax
Okay, let me get this out of the way: The Spa/sauna was the bomb.com. I mean, seriously. Body scrub, body wrap, the whole shebang. I basically melted into a puddle of pampered human. Then, I went to the Pool with a view and just floated, staring at the sky. Bliss. They had a steamroom too, but I'm not a huge fan, I prefer dry heat! The Sauna was pretty solid, though!
Fitness Frenzy (Or, the Gym That Terrified Me)
The fitness center? Ooof. It was there, I guess. Filled with the usual suspects… treadmills, weights, the whole shebang, I used the Gym/fitness equipment. I used it. I’m not sure I enjoyed it. Honestly, it felt a bit… sterile. Like a workout dungeon. The Pool with a view was amazing. I spent a lotta time there.
Cleanliness and Safety: (The COVID Chronicles – Ugh.)
Okay, let’s address the elephant in the room (besides me, after all the food): COVID. They were trying. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Apparently. Rooms sanitized between stays? Supposedly. They even had a Room sanitization opt-out available, which I thought was a nice touch. Staff trained in safety protocol? Seemed so. Hand sanitizer EVERYWHERE. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter? Ehhh, kinda. Let’s just say it wasn’t always enforced with the iron fist I would have preferred. The main thing I felt pretty safe, even though I wasn't a fan of the sterilizing equipment on display.
They did have Hygiene certification, which helps. The biggest plus? It really made me feel safe was the Doctor/nurse on call.
The worst part? The Shared stationery removed, which meant NO MORE hotel pens!!!!! The horror!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Warning: May Induce Hunger)
Alright, let’s talk food. Because, priorities.
- Breakfast in Room: I'm a big fan of this. But, it was good but not amazing.
- Breakfast and Buffet: Buffet and breakfast were good, but, there were days it was underwhelming.
- Restaurants: There seemed to be plenty, but it was all a bit of… meh. A la carte in restaurant, not always.
- Asian Cuisine & Breakfast: It was ok. But if I'm going to an Asian hotel, give me MORE ASIAN! Western Cuisine was meh.
- Poolside Bar: This was a total win. Cocktails in the sun? Yes, please.
- Snack bar/ Dessert: I might have eaten every day after dinner, because, yes. That's something, yes, something.
- Room Service: Available 24 hours, which is always a bonus. Perfect for those late-night snack attacks.
Services and Conveniences (The Nitty-Gritty)
- Concierge: Super helpful. Answered all my nagging questions. They were actually quite good!
- Cash withdrawal: Yep!
- Daily housekeeping: On point.
- Doorman: Always a friendly face.
- Elevator: Works fine!
- Ironing service/Laundry service: Essential for looking vaguely presentable.
- Luggage storage: Always useful.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: I didn't use them, but they were there.
- Currency exchange: Makes life easier.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Tourist trap, but handy for last-minute gifts (or forgetting a toothbrush).
- Safety deposit boxes: Good to have, especially if you're like me and misplace things… frequently.
For the Kids (Because, you know, families)
They had Babysitting service, which is a HUGE plus for parents. The Kids facilities looked solid.
Available in All Rooms (What You Get, Baby!)
- Air conditioning: Essential, especially in that weather.
- Alarm clock: Did the job.
- Bathrobes: Comfy!
- Blackout curtains: Needed.
- Coffee/tea maker: Crucial.
- Free bottled water: Always appreciated.
- Hair dryer: Saved my life (and my hair).
- In-room safe box: Peace of mind for valuables.
- Internet access – wireless: The lifeline!
- Ironing facilities: Needed, as previously established.
- Mini bar: Temptingly full.
- Non-smoking: (Thank god.)
- Private bathroom: Obviously, essential on the loo.
- Satellite/cable channels: Something to watch on those lazy days.
- Shower: Works.
- Wi-Fi [free]: YES!
The Annoyances (Because, Nothing's Perfect)
- Slow Wi-Fi times: There were a couple of times when the Wi-Fi would cut out.
- The Staff: I swear, sometimes they're a bit… off. But, hey, they were still helpful.
- A few "imperfections"
The Verdict (The Messy Truth)
So, would I recommend [Hotel Name]? Honestly… it depends. If you need a truly Wheelchair Accessible hotel, with all the bells and whistles, this is a solid bet. If you're looking for a relaxing spa getaway with all the services and amenities, absolutely. But if you're expecting flawless perfection, you might be a little disappointed. It has its flaws. It has its charms. It’s a bit… chaotic. But overall, it's a decent stay.
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 Stars. Would probably go back. But, with lower expectations.
Escape to Paradise: Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Scottsdale Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to embark on a journey. A journey…to Hartford, Wisconsin. Population: Apparently enough to warrant an AmericInn by Wyndham. And let me tell you, sometimes the journey to the journey is more entertaining than the journey itself! Let’s get this travel itinerary…thing…going:
Hartford, Wisconsin: A Whirlwind Romance (Or, at Least, a Weekend That Happened)
Day 1: The Arrival and…Well, Let’s Just Say it Started…Questionably.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Drive, A Saga in Itself. "Ooh, look, a sign for cheddar cheese! Gotta stop," I announced, channeling my inner tourist. The drive from…well, let’s just say “away” was… a drive. My GPS, bless its digital heart, seemed determined to take the scenic route, which, in Wisconsin, mostly means navigating winding country roads populated by more tractors than cars. We’d planned for a smooth two-hour trip. It was almost three and, confession? My travel companion, bless their patience, was already giving me the side-eye. "Are we there yet?" they sighed, as I fiddled with the radio, trying to find a decent station. Nope. Nothing but polka and static. Perfect.
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: AmericInn Check-In: The Front Desk Gauntlet. Okay, the AmericInn. Honestly? It looked… like an AmericInn. Beige, chain-hotel-esque. The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and disinfectant, a familiar comfort, I must admit. Check-in was a breeze… mostly. Except the front desk person, bless their heart, was having a moment. Something about a computer glitch, a missing reservation, and a face that said "I haven't slept in days." I felt a pang of empathy. Hotel life, huh? Finally, armed with keys and a vague room number (was it 103? 105…?), we ascended to… our fate.
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Room Assessment: The Great Carpet Debate (And Maybe Some Mild Panic). The room. Okay, the room. It was… functional. Two beds. Mini-fridge (essential!). A TV that, let’s be honest, probably only got like, three channels. And the carpet. Oh, the carpet. It was… a shade of slightly-stained beige that was really testing my tolerance for the whole thing. I did a quick floor check, because that's what I do, and was relieved to find it was at least (I THINK) clean. Still, the feeling that something was slightly off lingered. I started to panic and said, "Should we get a different room?" Nope, was shot down almost immediately.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Unpacking and…Regrouping. (And a Brief Crisis of Confidence.) Okay, unpacking. Putting away all of the clothing, and my travel companion and I looked at each other. What are we doing here? This wasn't exactly the romantic getaway we'd (sort of, vaguely) pictured. We decided on a drink. Which led to a second drink. Maybe three. It was…reassuring. And then, a much needed moment of "everything is fine" and a whole lot of laughing at how unprepared we both were for anything.
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Dinner at…a Place. (Because, Priorities.) We decided to hit the road, because everything felt a little too…contained. Found A restaurant in the town. Food was…edible. The waitress, bless her heart, was clearly surviving on pure caffeine and the sheer force of her will. We ordered burgers, fries, and generally just tried to not look like we were hopelessly lost. It worked, mostly. The burger was decent. The fries, salty. The company, priceless.
Day 2: Hartford Adventures (Or Attempts Thereof!)
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast (The Free Kind!): A Buffet of Realizations. The free breakfast at the AmericInn. Ah, yes. The buffet. Cereal that tasted suspiciously cardboard-like. Scrambled eggs of questionable origin. Fruit that was, let's be honest, past its prime. But hey, it was free! We loaded up our plates and sat down, watching the other guests, a motley crew of weekend warriors and weary travelers. I, after the first bites, had a revelation: this was not a gourmet experience.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Attempted Sightseeing (Spoiler Alert: It Involved a Brewery and a Slightly Creepy Museum). We decided to embrace the "Hartford Experience." Our first stop: a local brewery. Beer was good! Atmosphere, relaxed. We sat and talked and, you know, actually enjoyed ourselves. The second stop: a historical museum. Now, I love history but this…was…different. It was small, and crammed with things, things that seemed to have been arranged with a healthy dose of neglect. There were old farm implements, faded photographs, and the distinct feeling that someone hadn't dusted in, say, a decade. At one exhibit, I looked closely only to find a hair from the past. We walked through the whole thing and I'll just leave it at that.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch…somewhere. Anywhere. Lunch, the unsung hero of any trip. We found a little diner-type place. It served the purpose.
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: The Great Nap of Recovery (My Personal Favorite). After all the hectic planning, running, and trying to have fun, we headed back to the AmericInn and crashed. I think this was the best part of the whole trip: the bliss of not having to do anything.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The "Pretend We're Sophisticated" Phase: A Stroll. Okay, we're in Wisconsin. We're not exactly in the heart of the cultural revolution. But we pretended we were. Went for a stroll, stared at some shops, and maybe, maybe, considered buying a decorative farm implement. We didn’t buy a farm implement.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner and Reflection. Same restaurant as the previous night, burgers, fries, the works. The waitress was still there and, frankly, a bit of a lifesaver. We reflected. We laughed. We admitted that Hartford was… not exactly what we expected. And that was perfectly, wonderfully okay.
Day 3: The Departure and the Lingering Sense of "What Just Happened?"
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast Redux: The Cardboard Strikes Again. Same routine, slightly less enthusiasm. The cardboard cereal was still there. The eggs, still questionable. But hey, we survived.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Checkout and The Great Escape. Check-out. Smooth. No computer glitches. No panic. Victory! Then, the drive back home. The GPS, thankfully, behaved itself this time.
- 10:00 AM - Onward: Reentering Reality (And the Sweet, Sweet Taste of Home). The drive home. The unpacking. The laundry. The slow, delicious re-entry into… well, life. And the lingering question: what was that trip, exactly? A comedy of errors? A lesson in low expectations? A testament to the power of good company? All of the above. And you know what? I wouldn't trade it for a perfectly curated, Instagram-worthy getaway. Because sometimes, the messy, imperfect, slightly-off-kilter adventures are the best ones. And sometimes, a slightly-stained beige carpet is just…part of the story. And by the way, my travel companion and I are already planning the next trip. Maybe we'll try Cleveland. Or perhaps…a whole different state. Wish us luck! Wish…them luck, too!
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