My
dear polite travelers,
Arg! This property was incredibly difficult to
find on this road trip through Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State, even with navigational assistance. Whew!
So, after going in circles—multiple times—we finally found this
haven. Still, read on for a caveat.
Room #518
I
love this room! It is smartly designed
for comfort and yet offers those who travel for work everything they will need,
such as ample outlets, extra storage, and a workable desk and chair. For those of us who would rather shower, open a
bottle of our favorite wine, and veg, it’s all that too. I appreciated the comfortable seating, comfortable
bed, updated
bath, fridge, and microwave.
The Hotel
Upon
entering, we found this Hilton Garden Inn to be beautifully appointed, and just
plain ‘Wow!’ We don’t typically find
this type of contemporary gem in a non-resort setting. It was a real find, especially considering
the onsite restaurant and bar.
But
hold on a minute. According to our
online search and by the assurance of staff, the bar opens at 4 pm with the restaurant
opening at 5 pm. We were assured the restaurant
would be available for dinner. Nope, the
bartender was told there was no cook for the kitchen that night. This unfortunate event temporarily sank all
the good the hotel projects.
After
all, we vehemently did NOT want to leave for dinner since it was difficult to
find this hotel with all the freeway entrances nearby. For visitors, it’s like a different,
extremely confusing world. Worse, since
this was a Monday, which is a traditional day for restaurants to be closed. So, we ended up
going to a sandwich shop. Not the best. Grrr...
Pro
Tip
When
there is an issue with the hotel or any establishment, speak up! The next morning, we discussed the restaurant
issue with Sarah at the front desk. She
forwarded the issue to the manager, and we received ample compensation.
Note
The
hotel also provides an accessible indoor pool and gym.
A list of hotels and a map of our journey.
The Free Breakfast
Unfortunately,
we were not able to partake in the breakfast. Nevertheless, I noted several guests who did
and appeared to be quite satisfied. The
aromas were tempting.
Will I Return?
Before
speaking with the manager, I would have said, “No! Absolutely not!” However, management made things right with
us. If we travel through the area again,
we’ll stay here if they promise there will be a cook.
Until next time, my polite travelers: Happy Travels!
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