Mischa Porter
Google
This hotel is the cleanest and perhaps nicest hotel we have ever stayed in! My wife and I spent 3 nights here on a business trip in early September 2024. We travel frequently for work (we're pilots) and this hotel is noteworthy in a several ways.The most memorable aspect is how incredibly clean it is. As we noticed the cleanliness, we were compelled to see just how clean...there was no dust on the picture frames, no dust on the lamps, no dust behind the side tables, no mildew on the grout in the shower (we learned they bleach the shower between each guest, yet there was no lingering smell of bleach!). They constantly sweep off the porches and walkways so, amazingly for a beach resort, it's easy to not track sand into the rooms. They even remove the covers and pillows from the outside chairs nightly, so they stay clean and fresh. On a day that we saw the housekeepers refreshing our room...there were 7 of them knocking it out team-style! And while they were cleaning they were chatting, laughing, and really seemed to be enjoying themselves. Our interpretation is that their happiness conveyed beautifully to their high-quality work.
Other memorable aspects were the comfortable beds, the extensive collection of art and decor (which makes investigating all the corners of the hotel a treat), the beautiful breakfast spread (it was simple yet thoughtful and delicious), and the amazing staff. We had many pleasant interactions with the staff and found them to be extra engaging. We had a great chat with the owner when we commented on some vases decorating the great-room that we were especially fond of...and she gave them to us!
The great room was an especially inviting place to be. While at most hotels I enjoy passing through their common areas, this was the first that I actually spent time in. On multiple evenings we'd have tea (their coffee and tea service was available all day and night, until 9 or 10 pm or so I believe) while hanging out in the great room. The lighting is great, there is an impressively diverse collection of plants, and there is a nice amount of decor items and art. And each night they light real candles, many dozens of them, and put them all around the room and inside of the art pieces.
The attention to detail, the staff morale, and of course the unmatched cleanliness all came together to make this hotel an exceptionally memorable place that we would highly recommend to stay (or work) at.