I loved this hotel. As someone who travels solo for business, the worst hotels are the ones where…read moreyou have to plot and plan to get the basics like a cup of coffee, and this had so much going for it. Again, keep in mind, this is business travel perspective, not a family trip:
-Free black coffee that's actually really good. Major points for that alone.
-A rooftop to relax, grab a drink, read a book, get work done, or catch a sunrise
-A gym that you can boulder/rock climb, lift weights, do yoga classes. I got two bonus weight-training workouts in here and it's a great, no-frills gym area. Just weights, bars, and racks. Loved it for a "hotel gym" (it's technically it's own gym and space, just happens to be in the hotel)
-An outdoor shop (Evo) and a skatepark attached (the only time I wondered if I might be too old to be here)
-A cafe with nice breakfast options and more good coffee
-Coworking spaces with good WiFi throughout the space
-Water fountain and water bottle station by the room
Location was a quick Uber to most things, but I certainly didn't feel like the surrounding area was walkable. It felt more like large busy roads made for traffic.
I felt like I got to know the baristas and bartenders, emanating good vibes and welcoming energy. I actually *wanted* to be out and about, milling throughout this cool space.
Now to keep it real, part of the reason I wanted to be out was of course all the good things I've mentioned, but also because I didn't love the room. It looked cool in pictures, but was cold, soulless, had wires hanging about from the TV and lamps like a college dorm. The bed was decent but I never slept great, and it felt sterile in there. The charging ports are far from the bed, and it felt almost hostel like.
However, I'd overlook that and plan to stay here again in a heartbeat based on all the good things I mentioned.