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| - OK, finally checked out the new, or not so new by now, rooms. And they're really pretty nice. Very comfortable beds and pillows, nice linens with both a thin and a heavy comforter, plus the aforementioned lack of emasculating flowers, and there's very little wrong here. Yes, it does lack bathroom ventilation (and so it goes on my list, age of building notwithstanding), and the thermostat may just be for show, but even at a slight price premium over other nearby (but more distant) hotels, it more than makes up for that with proximity to campus. I should also add that they appear to be offering a little continental breakfast - fruit, baked goods, some microwave sandwiches, etc, plus a nice little espresso/coffee/latte machine. That's new from my last stay, and a welcome addition, if you can get up in time. Which we usually can't.
Also - we were allowed to park with the provided passes before the check-in time rolled around, and allowed to stay parked until 6pm the day of check out - far later than check out time. All of which combined for ultimate convenience. Show up in the early afternoon, park the car, off to the bar to watch another Big Ten game. Check out in the morning, leave the car, head on down to Assembly Hall, and come get the car later. Perfect.
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