Melodie M.
Yelp
This hotel was awesome! I will be looking out for this brand in the future. First off, just want to say that all of the front desk people I interacted with during my trip were awesome, and they have kind of a unique position here where they are stuck literally in the middle of the lobby floor, with no cover or privacy, open to everyone's constant needs and wants, and also overseeing every breakfast move, coffee pour, and front entrance going and coming, so having a nice and friendly personality is a must. Thank you for letting us check in after midnight and also to check out late!
Hard to believe the price was so reasonable for a hotel that is a block from the ocean- you can see the ocean horizon and sand from the living room area of the hotel. That being said - it is also sandwiched in between a Walgreens and a McDonald's.
The hotel is fairly new and has a minimalist, mid century modern feel with a beautiful design that is so light, airy, and a bit punk rock. Very appealing! I loved the bike references. The lobby living room area has an entire wall of glass windows, so it is unbelievably open and bright, plus so any different types of sitting areas- with lots of plugs for laptops/phones. There was even conversation cards on a table.
The studio where we stayed was available for only a few bucks more than a regular room, and it came with a pull out couch and a substantial kitchen. My kids turned the whole thing into a play room- making a fort on the side of one bed and making an obstacle course around the room, including using the large window sill as a perching spot.
The room decor was in the same hotel style and also so appealing - even the bathroom was appealing. The kitchen had a full fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, cute little sink, 2 burners, a microwave, pots and pans.
Even the laundry room (1 is located on each floor)) was huge and thoughtful - with a water bottle refill station, a large metal table for folding clothes, and an option to use an App to purchase washer and dryer use- although it was kind of a scam because the minimum purchase is $5/use purchase on the App, even though the cost was technically less.
The TV came with the Paw Patrol channel, food network, and showtime, plus the ability to log into your own streaming accounts.
Loved the funky desk / table which was perfectly placed in the middle of the room. The two funky chairs were eventually used by my kids in a floor game when turned on their sides.
The complimentary breakfast was very healthy. There was a greek yogurt station with fresh cut strawberries as one of the toppings. A cook's station offered hot turkey bacon and little egg 'muffins,' plus the ability to order the daily special, which was french toast our first day and pancakes the next-- both available with whole wheat! Yes! Chocolate croissants and scones were saran wrapped for a grab and go option. They also had packs of oatmeal, some whole fruit, and cereal packs.
The whole hotel felt very kid friendly, I felt. For adults, they even have free bicycles to borrow and free wine on tap pours early weekday evenings.
Is there anything I would improve? Well sure!
1- plants or something creative to block the windows that look onto the parking lot. We all look out this giant window to eat breakfast, and it literally looks at a Mcdonalds drive through = not so appealing!
2- hotel guide? qr code? would have been nice to know what the hotel offered without asking.
3-heat the pool! the pool area is suprisingly lovely - suprisingly because no one usually pays attention to thie area yet even though it was literally in a arking ot it lookied soo cute! also, if it's never going to be heated, then put in a pool fence and add some kid outdoor games for the sake of all parents
4- add some kid trailers to your bikes
