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First of all I really didn't have any problems during my stay. So why not a perfect score?
Because I stayed at the Embassy Suites over on Paradise, which is just a minute away down the street.
So first the comparisons. From pictures, this one on Swenson looks bigger and nicer than the one on Paradise. In reality the one on Paradise is bigger. As far as nicer, it becomes subjective. The one on Paradise definitely has a more business traveler feel. Both are very well taken care of and everything you can expect from a Hilton establishment. The rooms in Paradise, though I haven't stayed over there for about 2 years so things might have changed since then, is more dated then the one in Swenson, The room in Paradise is bigger, but the one on Paradise is more modern, complete with 2 40" LCD TVs in the living area and in the room. For you HDTV junkies, THEY ACTUALLY HAVE HD PROGRAMMING! You don't know how many hotels I've been to that claim having HDTVs yet still only have crap analog channels.
As with most/all Embassy Suites, you have the complimentary breakfast. After staying at a few, I can confidently say the food served is all the same. It's the layout that is different.
In this location (Swenson), you go up to the cooks (which are very entertaining btw even at 5-6AM in the morning--some may be intimidated by them, and ladies they like to flirt a lot) and this is where you get ALL the hot items, made to order eggs/omelets, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, etc. Then you go to the adjacent room where you got the usual drinks, cereal etc.
Again all the same food items, but on Paradise, the only thing you go to the chef for is for the omelets. All the other items I mentioned are in a buffet line where you can help yourself. I feel this is much better because there is no bottle neck at the line like there was over here on Swenson.
This location has a pool/jacuzzi as well. To pick which location is better can be subjective. The pool area here is outdoor, where the one on Paradise is indoor (I'm not sure if they had an outdoor one also, but I could have sworn it was indoor--sorry I've stayed at quite a few). So if you are looking for that nice vacation atmosphere pool, then it would be here on Swenson, if you can care less, and worried about rain spoiling your swimming fun, then the one on Paradise might be better.
As with the Paradise location, there is a nightly Manager's Reception. In short (because people fail to ever review on it) means FREE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!! They also include some munchies for you to snack on while you get hammered. Please tip at least $1 a drink because the staff has always been great. I personally like the location of the bar area where the Manager's reception is held at over in the Paradise location. It is a few floors up, so you can look down at the atrium. But either way both serve its purpose.
Well equipped fitness center, several cardio machines, and a few weights. They even have COMPLIMENTARY headphones to use while you are doing your cardio since they have TVs built in but only have headphone output. The ones provided are earbuds and are said to be disposable but yours to keep if you wish to use them for other devices.
The staff here was very helpful and nice, but again that is something to be expected with all Hilton properties.
My only quirk was that the drainage in the bathtub was clogged or needed maintenance. The water was not going down fast enough so your feet would be submerged in the water that you were just bathing in. It was just the feet and did not go any higher. It wasn't a big deal, but I know to a lot of people this would be. I could have complained and I'm sure they would've resolved it, but it was fine with me.
As far as location, I would have to say this is better because it is literally right ACROSS from the Hard Rock. You can walk right across the street and you are right there. So if you are clubbing at BodyEnglish or attending Rehab, your just a few steps away.
I highly recommend this place and would consider it without hesitation.
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