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| - I thought this hotel was excellent for the price range. The room was large and clean. It was also just a very well designed room. For example, the faucet was offset to one side of the sink, meaning one person could brush their teeth, wash their hands, whatever, while the other could use the mirror. (Plus there was another large mirror over the dresser/mini-fridge/counter area AND...wait for it...a full length mirror on the wall.) There was a large L-shaped sofa in the room, which I believe even folds out to a bed. Also an ottoman with a tray on it for drinks, etc. The TV swivels so it can face the sofa or the bed. I think this room must be designed for business/meeting travelers, because there was an AV input panel and stuff, so you could give a presentation in your room (and it was on the same floor as one of the meeting rooms).
There was a master light switch for the room, which meant we didn't have to go switching on and off every individual lamp when we came and went. (Although it did take me a second to realize why I couldn't turn any lights on when I first came in lol.) I'm pretty sure that the light in the bathroom turns on dim when the other lights, or maybe the master switch, are off, so you don't wake your partner up or blind yourself when you go to the bathroom at night. When the other lights are on, the light in the bathroom turns on brighter, so you can shower, etc.
There's only a glass stall shower (no bathtub), but it's very big and nice. Like in a lot of other hotels, the shower and toilet are in a separate room, but the sink is out in the room so someone can use it while the other is showering or using the toilet.
There's a digital thermostat so you can control the temp in the room to the degree.
Best of all, the bed was super comfy and the halls were quiet, even on a Saturday night!
The location is excellent. Only 1.5 blocks from the capitol building and the shops and restaurants on the square. When you step out the front door, you get a beautiful view of the capitol building to your right. (We happened to be there during Winter Fest, so there were all kinds of fun events happening, including cross country ski races around the square.) Parking is only $10 a night, which is competitive.
Also, free wi-fi and free breakfast with hot options and Starbucks coffees and Tazo teas.
Any negatives were small and not even worth mentioning. We definitely got a great deal!
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