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I stayed here for a few weeks during which time they were remodeling the hotel so I got to see some of the upgrades which looked really nice.
Location. Great location near Ashley Park mall just off of Bullsboro. Walking distance (less than 10 minutes) to multiple shops including Dillard's, belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, a movie theater, popshelf (for cheap snacks, soda, and water), a cookie shop, and a vintage candy store, plus more. Also walking distance to a bar and grill (less than three minute walk), Newks (for great pizza), a pita restaurant, Positano pizza and subs, Tin drum Asian restaurant, and an Asian steakhouse. It's also directly across the street from the Marriott Townhome suites.
Parking. Free in the adjacent lot.
Building. Four floors with one set of elevators. There is access to an ice machine (not on every floor), recycling and trash receptacles on every floor, a 24-hour mini-market with wine, beer, snacks, frozen meals, dog treats, and toothbrushes, etc. These items can be paid for or charged to your room. The building was secure and well-maintained. Guests are required to use a key card or the Hilton app to access the building during breakfast and afterhours.
Amenities. There is a small but nice little outdoor pool with loungers, outdoor tables and a grill. The pool has a rather large area where it is only one foot deep making it ideal for toddlers and non-swimmers. There's also a well-equipped gym with mirrors, a treadmill, a recumbant bike, an upright bike, an elliptical, a weight bench, a full set of hand weights and medicine balls, yoga mats, pilates balls, and a universal weight machine. The gym is equipped with a television as well. There is a secured guest laundry area located inside the gym with two washers and two dryers. At the time of my stay they were fifty cents each per load and you can get quarters at the front desk-- they do not work with credit cards. You can purchase laundry detergent at the front desk. Coffee/tea - available 24/7 in the lobby.
Breakfast buffet. I see complaints on yelp about the buffet but honestly, I ate it for more than three weeks and never got bored. The breakfast area was clean, well-stocked, and comfortable every day that I was there. In addition to coffee, hot tea, juice and water, on the buffet you'll find a selection of items that rotate throughout the week including: muffins, bread for toast, English muffins, bagels, and croissants; fried eggs, omelettes, and egg puffs; turkey sausage, pork sausage, and bacon; mini hash browns and potato wedges; yogurt with toppings like chocolate chips, granola, coconut, strawberries; fresh whole fruit; spinach and feta pastries, waffles (you make them yourself in the waffle maker), french toast with syrup, chicken tenders (for chicken and waffles), and sauces including ketchup, hot sauce, nashville sauce, mayo, etc.
Rooms. Comfortable and well-equipped. The water pressure was great in the shower and there was always hot water. The bed is the Hilton bed. There is a sofa, a large television, ottoman, desk and table along with a kitchenette that has a full size fridge with a freezer, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal and full set of dishes and cutlery. No stove but portable cooktops are available from the front desk for no charge. There are also hairdryers and ironing boards in the room with irons. No safe but you can keep valuables in the safe behind the front desk.
Staff. Warm and very friendly and welcoming. I can't say how impressed I was with all of them-- they made me feel welcome.
Will definitely stay at this hotel again.