Dover's BEST Downtown Hotel? Days Inn Review!
Dover's "Best" Downtown Hotel? Buckle Up, Buttercup: A Days Inn Review (and a Confession)
Okay, so they say the Days Inn is the "best" downtown hotel in Dover. And honestly? After spending a couple of days there, I'm not entirely sure what other options exist precisely. So, by default and a lack of extensive competition, I guess it is the best. But let's be real, "best" in Dover might mean something different than, say, "best" in Vegas. (Spoiler alert: it definitely does.)
This isn’t your usual, sterile, bullet-point review. I'm going to get real with you, like talking to your best friend after a messy break-up (and maybe a little too much wine).
Accessibility: The Good & The "Meh"
First off, gotta give props where they’re due. The hotel boasts some good accessibility features. Wheelchair accessibility is decent, with ramps and elevators (thank goodness, because my knees are getting about as reliable as the weather). They also have facilities for disabled guests, which is always a win. But I will say, navigating the hallways felt a little… narrow. And the automatic doors? They worked, mostly. Except that one time I was laden down with coffee and a suitcase and they decided to take a nap. Not fun.
Internet & Tech Stuff: Wi-Fi Warriors (and Occasional Glitches)
Alright, so the Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! is a huge plus. Especially when you’re trying to catch up on emails (or, you know, watch cat videos – no judgment). The internet was… mostly reliable. Which, in a hotel, is a small miracle. I even managed to get some work done, and I would probably give the internet a solid B+. There was the occasional buffering hiccup, but nothing that completely derailed my productivity. Thank the gods.
They also mention Internet [LAN] in the listing. Honestly, I didn't even try to figure out a LAN connection. Who still uses those things? Maybe the ghost of a dial-up modem lives in one of the rooms, waiting for a nostalgic connection.
Cleanliness and Safety: Germophobia, Rejoice!
Look, in this day and age, cleanliness is everything. And the Days Inn seems to have taken that to heart. They advertise Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, and Staff trained in safety protocol. I saw people wiping down surfaces like it was their mission in life. (And honestly, it kinda is, isn’t it?) I even caught a hint of that familiar, slightly clinical, "clean" smell in the air. Comforting.
Food, Glorious Food (and the Occasional Sigh)
Okay, here's where things get… interesting. Breakfast [buffet] is offered, but let's manage our expectations. Think standard continental fare – pastries that may or may not be from a day-old bakery, lukewarm coffee, and the usual suspects (cereal, toast, etc.). I grabbed a rogue piece of fruit, a banana, and promptly dropped it. Oh, the irony. Breakfast takeaway service seemed to be nonexistent at the time. I probably should have inquired properly though.
The Restaurants themselves… well, there are. Let's just say I mostly survived on local takeout. I did contemplate the in-house Asian cuisine restaurant, but the menu wasn’t exactly pulling me in. I can't say anything much about that.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax… (and the Art of Waiting)
Okay, here's where the "best" part gets stretched a little. Fitness center promised a place to work out, but it turned out to be less "gym" and more "room with a treadmill and a weight machine." And I think the weight machine was older than half the guests. But, hey, at least it was there. The Swimming pool [outdoor] sounded promising, even with the "view," but it was closed during my stay. So, no poolside lounging for me.
Services & Conveniences: The Essentials, and Maybe a Few Extras
The Front desk [24-hour] is a lifesaver. They were generally helpful, even when I, in my jet-lagged haze, asked where the nearest unicorn farm was. (They directed me to a nearby… park. Close enough, right?) The elevator was a smooth operator, and the luggage storage came in handy.
The Rooms: Comfort vs. "Comfortable Enough"
The Available in all rooms section lists everything you could possibly need, from a Coffee/tea maker (essential!) to Free bottled water. My room, in general, was clean (thanks to the disinfection!), had a comfy bed, and everything worked! Yes!
I did love the Blackout curtains, which allowed for some serious sleep. And I really appreciate the Free Wi-Fi. The Slippers were a nice touch, but, honestly, I wore my own.
The Bad and the Ugly: The Real Deal
Look, no place is perfect. My main gripe? The walls, for the most part, were paper-thin, I could hear almost everything that went down in nearby rooms. Hello, neighbors.
The Final Verdict: Dover's Best, for Now
So, is the Days Inn the best hotel in Dover? Based on my incredibly scientific research (spending a couple of nights there), I’d say… maybe. It's clean, it's functional, and the staff are trying their best. It's not the Four Seasons, but it's a perfectly serviceable place to lay your head after a long day (or a long drive).
Overall Rating: 3 Stars. It's a solid choice. It’ll do the job. And hey, at least the coffee pot worked. A small victory.
Riverwalk Bliss: Your Dream San Antonio Getaway Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. We're diving headfirst into the glorious, chaotic mess that is a real – REAL – trip, starting smack-dab in the middle of Dover, Delaware. And by "middle," I mean next to a Days Inn. Don't judge me, the price was right, and hey, they had waffles. Waffles!
Day 1: Dover Dawn (and Denial)
- 7:00 AM: Ugh. Wake up. The alarm clock at the Days Inn sounds suspiciously like a dying dial-up modem. I swear, Wyndham, you could do better. The complimentary coffee is…well, it’s coffee. More importantly, I finally got my hands on those waffles. Heaven.
- 7:45 AM: Attempt to shower. Discover the water pressure is roughly equivalent to a sad garden hose on a particularly drought-stricken lawn. Accept my fate and emerge feeling vaguely damp.
- 8:30 AM: Check out. Wonder briefly if the "continental breakfast" included a free therapy session after the shower experience. Decide it doesn't.
- 9:00 AM: Off to The Dover International Speedway. If there’s one thing I was excited for on this trip, it’s NASCAR! The track is pretty big…I guess. So many seats, and the whole place just smells like… well, oil.
- 10:00 AM: Start walking. The sun's already baking down, and I start to wonder if I even remembered my sunscreen. (Spoiler alert: I didn't.)
- 10:30 AM: Realize I'm utterly, completely, irrevocably lost in the gigantic parking lot. Seriously, it's like they needed space to bury a small army of cars.
- 10:45 AM (ish): Find a shady spot under a… what is that, a porta-potty? Fine. At least I can catch my breath, and the smell of… well, you get the picture… isn't too overpowering.
- 11:00 AM: Finally make it to the track. It’s louder than I thought! And hotter. And the lines for the food trucks are RIDICULOUS.
- 1:00 PM: After 2 long hours, I get my hands on some "track-side" food. It looks and tastes like what you’d expect… but hey, it's fuel! I'm still in denial about my sunscreen situation.
- 2:00 PM: The race is starting. I'm more interested in the beer vendor than the drivers. (Don’t judge.)
- 6:00 PM: Post-race chaos. The crowd is a mess. The traffic is hell. I am sunburned, dehydrated, and possibly deaf. But hey, I saw some cars go REAL fast! (Or something like that I suppose)
- 7:00 PM: Back at the Days Inn, collapse on the bed. The air conditioning is lukewarm, but right now, I don't care.
Day 2: Dover's Deep Secrets (and a Deep Sleep)
- 8:00 AM: Yep, another wake-up. The waffles, again, were amazing… for a bit. A lot less exciting after the first visit.
- 9:00 AM: Today's mission: Delaware State Museum. I'm not an expert on Delaware history, but I'm optimistic about the air conditioning.
- 9:30 AM: The museum is actually kind of cool. In a non-literal, educational way, of course. I'm genuinely fascinated by some of the exhibits on Native American history. Who knew Delaware had such a past?
- 11:00 AM: Lunch Break. I find this great little diner, and it’s DELICIOUS. It’s the kind of place where the waitresses call you “hon,” and the coffee just keeps on comin’. I’m a sucker for that.
- 12:00 PM: A sudden, intense need for a nap. I decide to swing by the local library. It’s an oasis of quiet, and I find a cozy corner and dose off for a good hour.
- 2:00 PM: Walking back to the Days Inn. I pass a park. A bunch of kids are playing, and I feel a pang of… nostalgia? Weird. I'm sure I wasn't happy as a kid.
- 3:00 PM: Another attempt at showering. Slightly better pressure this time! Maybe the shower felt sorry for me.
- 4:00 PM: I take a walk downtown. It turns out that walking is the opposite of fun.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner. I get Mexican food this time, and it's awesome. Also, I feel very, very relaxed.
- 6:30 PM: Back at the Days Inn. I get some sleep this time.
Day 3: Departure (and Existential Dread)
- 7:00 AM: The dying dial-up modem alarm clock, the lukewarm coffee, the promise of departure. I'm starting to feel a little… melancholy.
- 7:45 AM: Actually pack everything. No lost socks! A small victory.
- 8:30 AM: Check out, again. The front desk staff seemed to have a really bad trip themselves, but at least it was quick.
- 9:00 AM: Time to depart. I'm weirdly sad to leave Dover. It's a weird kind of place, and I felt like I got to know parts of it.
- 10:00 AM: Hit the road. The open highway… the possibilities… the sheer, overwhelming vastness of not having a plan…
- 11:00 AM (and beyond): Time to start the next adventure. And that, my friends, is only the beginning. This is what life is all about, right?
There you have it. My completely unvarnished, slightly imperfect, and utterly human Dover adventure. It's not picture-perfect, but it's real. Embrace the chaos, the sunburn, the underwhelming showers, and the surprisingly good waffles. Because that, my friends, is the stuff of unforgettable travel memories. And you know what? I wouldn't trade it for all the perfectly planned itineraries in the world.
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Alright, spill it. Is the Days Inn in Dover *really* the BEST downtown hotel? What's the deal?
Parking. Is it a nightmare, or blessedly simple?
The Rooms! Tell me about the rooms! Were they actually CLEAN?
Breakfast! Oh, the infamous complimentary breakfast. What's the lowdown?
Location, Location, Location! How close is it to the action?
Staff! Were the staff friendly? Or did they give you the cold shoulder?
Okay, let's get REAL. What's the *worst* thing about staying there?
Would you actually recommend it? Honestly.
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