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| - I have stayed here a total of 5 times over the past few years (most recently June 2016) and have always had a good experience. I am a bit shocked by the super negative reviews below. I think you have to take the hotel for what it is. This is a small-ish hotel in Kent, Ohio close to KSU which presumably employs mostly students. This is not a five star resort in a major city. Before the downtown revitalization there were zero lodging options close by (unless you count the University Inn...yuck!). Your best bet was to stay by I-76 and drive into town. As a KSU alum, I always wanted something close for homecomings, visits, etc. The addition of this hotel in downtown Kent has be great for the town, alumni visiting, and others who need to stay close to campus! It is in close proximity to both the campus and the downtown attractions. I have never had an issue with noise and never have found the bar area to be rowdy (dead, if anything).
I am hoping that since the hotel is still relatively new they are working through some of the kinks in their process and services. I personally have never had a long wait to check in, but it appears others have had to wait a bit. I have noticed some recent upgrades/changes (better continental breakfast with the addition of hot items, walling off of the dining area so it feels more like a restaurant instead of a continuation of the lobby, etc) which I appreciate. Hopefully they will continue to improve! I have had drinks at the bar a few times and they are pricey, but fine. There are many better options nearby for drinks or food, but again, I feel like that is to be expected. The beds are fairly comfortable (could use extra blankets though) and the rooms are attractive. Nice views of downtown Kent/KSU from any part of the hotel.
I do think the prices could come down a bit and it is sometimes annoying how much they vary based on time of year and events taking place at KSU or in town. But again, probably to be expected as I think most hotels structure their pricing in this manner.
Overall, if you are looking for a place to stay in Kent that is a convenient location and nice hotel I think this is a great option. I have always enjoyed my stay and will continue to visit!
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