Guest User
August 5, 2024
This seems to be the Choice Hotel chain's latest attempt at innovation. They're describing it as a boutique hotel. OK, that's a nice concept, especially at these prices, but they've missed a few things. Our room was comfortable enough. The bathroom was excellent, with separate areas for toilet, generous sink counter, and walk-in shower. But there are some mistakes in the room itself. First, there's a kitchenette with an L-shaped counter and a couple of bar chairs. The bed has one nightstand, the other side of the bed has no space for one as it's lined up with the wall of the bathroom. There is no desk. There is a tiny balcony that, frankly, serves no purpose whatsoever--it's too small for any furniture, so all you can do is stand out there and look. Given that many people travel with laptops or chromeboxes or other portable computer set-ups--and given that many will work while travelling--not providing desk space is rather short-sighted. No night stand on the right of the bed--so any couple that wants to read before sleeping (my wife does) or who want to set the phones next to their pillows--can't do it. I keep coming across chain hotels firms who want to be innovative. I have nothing against innovation per se, but somebody seriously needs to figure out what people want and need in a hotel room. This isn't quite it.