Hilton Garden Inn was almost perfect, almost. I had difficulty finding anything under $200 for the night. Hilton Garden Inn happened to be one of the cheaper options for the night, the room came to $198 before parking. I booked it and didn't think back. I pulled up in front, this hotel had a little driveway entrance that is directly across the street from another hotel, they sort of share a driveway and then split accordingly. I put my hazards on and went inside. I needed a bell cart and the gentleman at the front desk showed me where they were. The service wasn't as hands on as the hotel I stayed at in Denver, but to be honest, I was perfecty capable of unloading 3 bags myself, putting them onto a bell cart and bringing them up to my room. It saved me a couple bucks anyways.
The man at the front desk was nice, he gave me some dinner recommendations for the evening and when he heard my sad story about how I was spending my 30th birthday alone he allowed me to park in the garage downstairs free of charge. I was very grateful for this gesture as I was spending a TON of money during this little vacation. Parking was actually difficult because making the right turn from the front of the hotel down into the parking garage was TIGHT. I mean, tight tight, I had to back up, do a little maneuver, drive forward, reverse again. It was scary and I am definitely a good drive. I thought I was going to side swipe the rental car into the ticket booth and that would have made for a rough night. I didn't though, eventually found parking and took the elevator directly up to my floor, very convenient after all.
So lets talk about the hotel. What a gorgeous, gorgeous and I cannot stress this enough, GORGEOUS lobby. I probably could have hung out there all night and morning and to be honest, I did spend more time there than the normal guest probably does. I was in love. The lobby had jaw-dropping decor, right out of HGTV magazine, I mean, Joanna Gaines & Chip would be proud with a capital P. It was rustic, modern, a little chic, totally hip all the good decor buzz words. They had an electrical fire with a flat screen television flush to the wall, comfy chairs, a long dining room table with gorgeous centerpieces and succulents, a desk to do work, various other tables and chairs, a beautiful exposed brick wall with a super modern couch and coffee table lined with more succulents and table top pieces that just worked perfectly. Books on Colorado with fun things to do and see, swinging chairs from the ceiling, funky colored carpets. Stringing lights, a roaring fire pit outside with chairs and corn hole. Honestly could have vacationed in the the hotel alone for the day. Did I mention there was a full service bar with food and a super spunky bartender. Everything was just lovely, was having a great time.
....And then I clogged the toilet. Yup, me. I'll get to that in a moment.
The bedroom door was annoying because I couldn't get it to stay open while I was trying to swing the bell cart in, that was a scene let me tell you. The room was enormous. Literally huge, could have done a workout in there, calisthenics approved king size room, for sure. They gave two complimentary 16 ounce water bottles, had a mini fridge, television, big bed, view was just the little shopping center across the way. This is just me, I have a pet peeve of the door between the conjoined room across the way. It makes me feel, unsafe, that's weird right, it's totally weird but there was a door to get to the room next to mine, obviously inaccessible to the guests but still, it's just my little thing, I don't like that. Anyways, got ready quickly and went down to the bar for a cocktail. Can't remember the bartenders name, so friendly though, he was great! It was a Monday night there were maybe 4 other people at the bar, solo, great hotel to stay at alone. Got back several hours later and needed snacks, the hotel had a little convenience area behind the front desk and I was able to grab what I wanted to put it on my hotel tab. No vending machines on the floors.
Come morning, I clogged the toilet and there was no plunger in the room, embarrassing. So I called down to the front desk, a woman told me she was phoning engineering (so dramatic) and they'd be right up. Over an hour later, nothing. So I called back, same woman, I said hey the toilet is still clogged she said I'll try them again and hung up. Waited ANOTHER 30 minutes, no help. So I went down to the lobby to use their bathroom, they had complimentary breakfast set up, I grabbed a coffee and went to their amazing lobby and enjoyed it in one of their swings. So relaxing, so enjoyable, loved every second. Went back upstairs, still no plumber so I called the front desk, got a gentleman this time told him the deal, he had engineering to my room in 30 seconds. Thank you gentlemen, no thank you to the female who I thought would be sensitive to my issue. Anyways, LOVED this hotel. Hated the toilet. read more