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| - Full disclosure, I am a Marriott Rewards member and typically prefer to stay at their properties when possible. Unfortunately due to several co-workers booking the same hotel I had to go with the majority and book the same hotel, and I have to admit that just like the past Embassy Suites in Tampa this was a pleasant surprise.
It wasn't all perfect from the start, I did have problems with check in because Hilton decided to decline the transaction but not notify me which resulted in a delay in getting to my room rather than just going directly to my room and using the Hilton Digital Key within their smart phone app. The problem was my fault, as it was a limitation of my corporate card, which was easily remediated however it did cause some problems and a 15 minute delay at check in. However to make matters worse, all King rooms were having problems with the air conditioning which resulted in me having to go with two queen beds for this trip. The staff did their best to remediate the problem and even presented me with a check in bag, which included a bag of pretzels and two bottles of water. Nice touch!
My room was on the Premium Floor, which apparently comes with the added benefits of an in room Keurig, premium Wi-Fi, and access to the premium complimentary vending machine. The room itself was very modern and spacious. The kitchenette was perfect for my stay, and the vending machine allowed me to stock my fridge with water and soda at no cost, nice touch! The living area was nice with a comfortable sofa and large tv. The bedroom was also a nice surprise and very large, the bed itself was also very comfortable and provided an excellent night sleep.
Overall this property was nice, as it was conveniently located with a variety of dining options located nearby. Odds are I will be back in town in the future, and I might have to consider this location over the Marriott branded properties and just forgo my points for business trips to Charlotte.
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