We live in the city about 10 minutes away and wanted a nice break after a long work day and walking home after work.
The vibe of this lobby lounge is very, very dour.
They have a *diverse* service staff which you think would be welcoming to all people's but sadly not. A smile or eye contact seems to be a commodity rather than a courtesy.
Our server was "Grace" but there wasn't a trace of grace or kindness in this woman.
Maybe she had a bad day. We all do. But geeze...
We seemed to annoy her just being there.
All the staff just seemed to be in the wrong profession. And never a smile on anyone's face. And not because they were busy. It just seemed to be the norm.
They had a music duo the night we were there (piano, guitar) which was the only reason we stayed. They were seasoned professionals and very good.
Thank gawd for the distraction.
On the other hand the cheese tray and charcuterie board were very lovely, with savory rustic choices and an inviting presentation.
Sadly, the food had more personality than the service staff or the room...