Another stay at the Bedford springs. The hidden resort fee is up to $42/ day now. We parked in…read morethe back parking lot, saved on the valet. I think the room rate was about $350/night. A week night. Arrival didn't feel special. Check in. Assigned a room " in our historic wing", which was about 100 rooms away from the lobby, no other guests staying in the wing. Elevator, then a long winding walk through several old sections. We noted that the hall ways didn't appear to be heated, so it got colder the farther we walked. As an Omni guest, they give you a ticket for a free drink, such as a coffee, a beer, or a wine. 1 ticket. For 1 person. While a couple is staying. Anyhow, room was fine, tv was moderate, a few channels. If you get out of the room, you may have a better time. The fire pit is fun, meet new people, enjoy the fire. S'mores kits for $9 are available, and so long as you buy your drink from the resort, you may drink it by the fire. Beers are $8-10. Mixed drinks of course are more. If you would, say, bring your own wine, remember a corkscrew and wine glasses. Not provided in the room. No minibar.
As for room service, you may be interested. Resort is in a bit of a food desert, can't walk to other restaurants. The tavern menu is online, using my standard " what does a burger cost?" Scale, these are $18-20 burgers, nothing special. No designer brioche bun, not a thick patty. Meat tasted old. They do offer carry out, to take it to your room. If you are far from the lobby, consider walking outside, much easier. The pool is still quite nice, but still quite cold, and still not 24 hours. Early November, and they were Just draining the outdoor pool. They were making a huge gingerbread house in the lobby, as now Halloween is over. Oh they DO allow dogs! And we thought we were the only ones in the whole wing! Awakened to two howling dogs, probably their owners out foraging for breakfast at 7 am. What a pleasant way to wake. Very 5 star.
So having stayed here maybe 5 times over the years, if you are frugal, park out back unless you have lots of luggage. Probably the best experiences here are, weddings, holiday meals, summer pool, golf. The price didn't feel worth it otherwise, the staff lacked any enthusiasm towards the guests, so that has changed. Bring a wine kit, corkscrew, and certainly your own snacks. Enjoy the pool while it is open. Enjoy the fire pit nightly. Bring a cigar if you like, bring some smores from home, or$9 worth of marshmallows. Anticipate an extra$42 resort fee, which does cover the pool use, it not a free drink for your companion. Sure, it's a nice place. You decide the value.