Findlay's BEST Hotel? TownePlace Suites Review!
TownePlace Suites Findlay: My Surprisingly Good (and Slightly Imperfect) Odyssey
Okay, let's be honest, Findlay, Ohio isn't exactly on the top of everyone's "must-see" list. But sometimes, life throws you a curveball, and you find yourself smack-dab in the middle of Ohio, needing a decent place to crash. Enter: TownePlace Suites. I went in with zero expectations, and… well, let's just say it wasn't as soul-crushingly bland as I feared.
First Impressions & Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, But Mostly Okay
Pulling up, it feels solid, familiar. The exterior is… well, it exists. Functional. Nothing to write home about, but who needs a postcard-worthy facade when you're just looking for clean sheets and a functioning coffee maker?
Accessibility: They clearly try. The ramps are there, the elevators are functioning (a MUST), and the hallways are wide enough to swing a cat (or, you know, a wheelchair). I didn't personally need any extensive accessibility features, but I noticed the effort. It's a good start, but let's get into some minor gripes – the kind that'll make you sigh and mutter, "Almost."
Wheelchair accessible: Yes, in the hallways and throughout the main common areas. The rooms are… well, I didn't personally test one out, but based on the layout, it looks like they've got accessible rooms, which I appreciate.
Internet Access: Thank the Wi-Fi Gods!
Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: Oh my god, yes! This should be a given in 2024, but I’ve been burned before. The Wi-Fi actually worked! And it was fast! I could stream my questionable reality TV choices without buffering! Praise be! The LAN option is also there (for you old-schoolers), but let's be real, who's using that in a hotel room anymore? Anyway, fantastic internet. A major win! Absolutely necessary for my sanity.
The Things To Do (and Ways To Relax): Seriously? Findlay?
Okay, let’s be blunt. Things to do in the hotel? Not a ton. Ways to relax? Okay, let’s go through it.
- Fitness center: Oh, the fitness center. It’s there, it has machines. I peeked. I didn't partake. It's functional but not exactly inspiring. Treadmills, elliptical, some weights… standard hotel gym fare.
- Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: There is an outdoor pool. I didn't venture in because it was chilly during my visit. It looked… clean?
- Spa, Spa/Sauna, Sauna, Steamroom, Foot bath, Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage: Don’t get your hopes up. This ain’t a spa destination kind of place. Not here folks. It could have been a missed opportunity, perhaps, but that’s just my opinion!
Cleanliness & Safety: Clean, But…
Cleanliness and safety: A vital aspect. I'm a bit of germaphobe (don't judge), so this is key.
- Rooms sanitized between stays, Daily disinfection in common areas, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Anti-viral cleaning products, Hand sanitizer: Check, check, check, and check. I felt like they were trying.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Another plus! Options are good.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Didn’t need to test this extensively, thank goodness.
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property: Made things calmer.
- Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms, Smoke detector: Essential, yes.
- First aid kit, Doctor/nurse on call: Okay.
- Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Food safety is critical. No desire for a surprise after-dark-tummy-torture experience!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Breakfast Was The Savior!
Dining, drinking, and snacking: The hotel offered… a breakfast buffet!
- Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, Buffet in restaurant: Okay, look, the buffet was the highlight of the food situation. It was decent! Eggs, some kind of "sausage product," waffles, yogurt, fruit… standard hotel breakfast fare, but well-stocked and reasonably clean. I might have had three waffles. Don't judge.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Okay, I didn't see this. I suspect the breakfast buffet is the core, rather than any specialized offerings, but perhaps if someone with a specific dietary need were to ask, the staff would be accommodating.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Bottle of water: Coffee was plentiful.
- Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Bar, Poolside bar, Snack bar, Desserts in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, A la carte in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, Happy hour: Not exactly. The only actual restaurant was the breakfast buffet area. * Room service? Nope. Sorry. * Bars? No. Nada. Zilch. * Snack bar? I'm pretty sure that was just the breakfast area.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things Can Matter
Services and conveniences:
- Air conditioning in public area, Daily housekeeping, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage: All good. The little things matter, and they were there.
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Doorman, Dry cleaning: No. There was no concierge, but the front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
For the Kids: Family-Friendly-ish
Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: I didn’t bring kids, but I did see some families. It seems okay, but probably not a kid's paradise. No specific "kids" amenities.
Rooms, glorious rooms:
Available in all rooms, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens, Additional toilet, Additional toilet: Let’s dive in.
- The bed: Comfortable enough! Extra-long! Blackout curtains that actually worked (a huge win for my sleep-deprived self)! Pillows were… well, they existed.
- Coffee/tea maker: Essential. I'm not a morning person, but I am a caffeine-dependent life form. The coffee was… drinkable.
- Desk: Had one, which was great for working on my laptop.
- Bathroom: Clean, functional. The bathtub was deep enough for a proper soak, though I didn't partake.
- Mini-bar: Nope. Not even a mini-fridge (which is both good and bad – keeps me from tempting myself with unhealthy snacks).
- Internet: Excellent. See above.
- Overall: Clean, comfortable, functional. The room was a haven.
Getting Around:
Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Taxi service: Free parking, which is always a plus. I didn't need a taxi, but I assume they could arrange one if needed.
- Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car power charging station, Valet parking: No. (Though, frankly, I doubt anyone needs these things in Findlay.)
Final Verdict: Surprisingly Tolerable
Look, TownePlace Suites in Findlay isn't going to win any awards for "Most Luxurious Hotel." It's not trying to be. It's a perfectly decent, reliably clean, and functional place to stay. The free Wi-Fi is a godsend, the breakfast is okay, and the rooms are comfortable. If you find yourself in Findlay, Ohio, and need a place to crash… this is a solid option. It’s not perfect, but it's a pleasant surprise. And sometimes, that's all you need.
Escape to Paradise: Beachcomber Motel's Fort Bragg Bliss Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the glorious mess that is a stay at the TownePlace Suites Findlay, Ohio. Prepare for a rollercoaster – not the smooth, pre-packaged kind, but that rickety, slightly-terrifying-but-ultimately-worth-it kind. Here we go…
FINDLAY, OHIO: A Deep Dive (with a Side of Unexpected Tears)
Day 1: Arrival - Anticipation and the Awkward Embrace of "Suite Life"
Afternoon (2:00 PM): Arrived. The drive was… well, it was Ohio. Flat, green, and punctuated by endless stretches of road kill. (Side note: I saw a particularly pathetic squirrel. Felt a pang of sympathy. Is that weird? I'm a city slicker, sue me.) Found the TownePlace Suites. Okay, nice enough. Greeted by that overly-enthusiastic staff member (you know the type). "Welcome to Findlay! We're thrilled to have you!" Ugh, let's calm down a bit, Brenda. I'm just here for a conference, not the second coming.
Afternoon (2:45 PM): Unpack. The "suite" is… well, it's a suite. Two rooms, a vaguely-kitchen-like area with a mini-fridge that looks like it survived the Titanic. Not complaining. There's a chair, a desk, the promise of air conditioning. Survival mode activated. I've learned (the hard way) to always check the bed for stray crumbs. Found none! A small victory.
Afternoon (3:30 PM): Attempt to connect to the WiFi. It’s acting up. The eternal struggle. Finally, after a series of muttered curses and aggressive button-mashing, I'm online. Now I can properly wallow in the existential dread of impending presentations.
Evening (6:00 PM): Dinner. The options are… limited. Ended up at the Cracker Barrel a few miles away. Classic. The biscuits were good, the wait wasn’t. I started a conversation with a lady at the next table about her sweater. Realized halfway through that she was wearing a sweater of her dead cat. My condolences (and also, wow, what a statement).
Evening (8:00 PM): Back in the "suite." Try to work on my presentation. Get distracted by a mosquito. Kill it. Feel guilty. It was probably just trying to survive, just like me. End up staring blankly at my laptop, contemplating the meaning of life and the futility of PowerPoint. Call it a night.
Day 2: The Conference and the Unexpected Tears (Oh, the Tears!)
Morning (7:00 AM): Breakfast. The free breakfast. It's the usual suspects: rubbery eggs, stale cereal, and lukewarm coffee. I load up on carbs and try to channel my inner zen master. Need all the energy I can muster.
Morning (9:00 AM - Noon): Conference sessions. The lectures… Well, they’re a mixed bag. Some are insightful, some are snoozefests. I manage to stay semi-awake by doodling in my notebook and surreptitiously judging the other attendees. Especially the guy in the aggressively-casual polo shirt. You know the type.
Afternoon (1:00 PM): Lunch. More conference food. More beige. I find a friendly face at a table and we commence bonding via mutual despair at the state of the catered sandwiches. It was a beautiful moment of shared struggle.
Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM): My presentation. Oh, God, my presentation. The anxiety, the crippling self-doubt, the desperate need for a restroom break… I somehow make it through. They seemed to think I did okay. But I stumbled over a word and now I'm convinced the whole world saw me as a fraud.
Afternoon (4:30 PM): Free time…Sort of. There's a break before the evening networking event. I retreat to my suite. I'm looking at my laptop to check emails and I see a message from a friend. “I’m so proud of you, you’re amazing". Well, I am not a person who cries easily, but this message triggered it. Floods of hot, embarrassing tears start going down. I am a mess. So much pressure, so much unknown, I am just tired. Sob, stop, wipe, sniffle. This is me.
Evening (6:00 PM): Networking event. Forced smiles, awkward small talk, and the desperate hunt for the wine. I manage to have some actual conversations with people, after the sobbing, somehow, and it’s okay. Maybe even… enjoyable? The wine helps.
Evening (9:00 PM): Back at the suite. Feeling oddly… relaxed. Maybe it was the wine. Maybe it was the fact that the presentation was finally over. Maybe it was the pure exhaustion. Whatever it was, I actually manage to get a decent night's sleep.
Day 3: Departure - A Farewell to Findlay and a Renewed Appreciation for the Simple Things
Morning (7:00 AM): Breakfast. Same breakfast. But this time, knowing it’s the last time, I appreciate it. It's just breakfast. It's not the end of the world.
Morning (8:00 AM): Check out. Brenda is there, still beaming. "Hope you enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us!" "Sure," I say, not entirely meaning it.
Morning (8:30 AM): Hit the road. The drive home felt… different. Less road kill seemed to bother me. I thought about the people I met, the presentations, the sobbing, the food, the wine. Findlay wasn’t perfect, but it was what I needed. I needed a break.
Throughout the trip: Every day, I noticed the little things. The way the sunlight hit the parking lot, the random conversation with the hotel staff, the feeling of pure relief when I got back to your room to chill out and get away from the world.
Final Thoughts: Look, the TownePlace Suites Findlay is just a place. It's not fancy, it's not glamorous, but it's a roof over your head. It's a place to lay down. It's a place to wallow in sadness and work at the same time. It's a place to be human. And sometimes, that's all you need.
So, like, what *is* this thing anyway? I'm confused.
Who are you, exactly? Are you a real person? (Please say yes, I need a friend.)
Why are your answers so… weird?
Okay, fine, but can you actually *help* me?
What if I ask a really dumb question? Will you judge me?
Seriously though, can you give me an example of something that actually *worked*? Like, a success story?
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