Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

Very friendly staff. Delicious breakfast! I loved that I could communicate through text with the staff.

Recently headed out to South Bend to join family at a fun Notre Dame football weekend. I had not been on campus in a while, and this was my first time at Embassy Suites South Bend. The hotel is located at Eddy Street Commons, a mixed use development directly across the street from the football stadium area. Lots of good restaurants and shops, as well as a branch of the Hammes Bookstore. Believe in the old adage "location, location, location"? If so, this one's for you. No need for a rental car if you're flying into town. Grab an Uber from the airport. Just head across the road from the hotel onto campus. Pluses: Great location (there is also a Fairfield by Marriott nearby as an alternative; never been there) Well appointed rooms, including accessible options Spacious lobby area Family friendly Abbreviated evening reception for snacks and lingering Energetic front desk staff and an approachable, responsive hotel manager . . . . . . and then there's BREAKFAST. This wasn't the usual cardboard toast and a quick carton of juice. Think a complimentary full breakfast with omelet station, made to order. Freshly scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fresh fruit, bagels, cereals, juices, you name it. Hot items are served by hotel staff behind glass partitions, avoiding patrons having to handle all the large serving spoons, etc. I can't compliment the breakfast staff enough. Every individual I dealt with was smiling and approachable They just excelled. Thank you! Minuses (what put me at a 4-1/2 star rather than 5): Astronomical football weekend prices (predictable) Hit-and -miss housekeeping (always check the shampoo and body wash dispenser levels in the shower, please) Indoor pool is tiny Except for the Morris Inn (a lovely property located directly on the ND campus), this is the best hotel I've stayed at in South Bend. Recommended!