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Hotel Hell
Guest Hastily Checks Out of St. Augustine Beachfront Resort
April 26, 2007 at 2:31 PM | 0 Comments
[Ed. Note: Every once in a while we post some hotel hell experiences of recent guests. Keep in mind this is just one person's side of the story. If you feel similarly or differently, then comment below the story. Now, enjoy.]
From Hotel Maven Joyamg....The St. Augustine Beach Front Resort is a run down, old "hotel" in complete disrepair. I was shocked when I checked in because it was very expensive and I assumed it was a nice resort. It took about a half hour wait until I was able to check in because their computers are slow and outdated. The room was dirty, the carpet was worn out, the air conditioning unit didn't work properly, the sheets were so worn out it was unbelievable. here was rust all over the appliances.
I was so disgusted I had to check out the next day. There are many nice hotels in the area and this is not one of them. What a terrible experience.
Related Stories:
· St. Augustine Resort reviews [TripAdvisor]
Florida Hotel Reviews
Casual Cheap at Coconut Bay Resort
March 9, 2007 at 2:32 PM | 0 Comments
As long as we're talking about beach getaways, we should mention the Florida Keys. The Coconut Bay Resort in Key Largo is just the ticket. The hotel (and its web site for that matter) aren't going to win any awards from Wallpaper*, but renovations a few years ago spruced up some rooms. Caveat emptor, though, as one guest warns:
Great place to stay as long as you get a good room. Do Not stay in unit 8 which is in need of a few repairs. Apparently it is not one of the rooms that has been renovated yet. We asked to move after the first night because of its appearance and the constant trampling of feet in the room above us during the night. I was quite surprised when we were moved to unit 11, which for the same rate was much nicer and had no one residing above us.
Coconut Bay offers up free paddleboats and kayaks to guests, and grills are available so you can cook up those epically large fish you hooked on your deep sea charter.
[Ed. Note: It was near impossible to find a decent shot of this place, hence the poolside photo. If you've been to Coconut Bay and have photographic evidence, send it our way or drop into the HotelChatter Flickr Pool]
Related Stories:
· Coconut Bay Resort reviews [Fodor's]
· Florida Keys [Budget Travel Online]
Anti-View
Room with an Anti-View: Hilton Singer Island
March 2, 2007 at 9:29 AM | 2 Comments
You know the scene. You open the door to your brand new hotel room, run over to the window, open the blinds and bam, you are hit with the anti-view. Maybe you are looking down a dirty alley, witnessing a drug deal, staring at an air shaft in the face, or seeing a brick wall. Whatever you are viewing it is not extremely pleasurable. Help out your fellow hotel mavens by uploading your anti-views to the HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool, or by sending the photo along to us. Remember to tell us the name of the hotel and the room number with the not-so-easy-on-the-eyes view.
Room 221, Hilton, Singer Island in North Palm Beach, Florida.
Beware of any rooms on the second floor at this beach front Hilton hotel because most likely you will get a room overlooking the roof of the lobby. However, this is without a doubt the worst room in the house, as verified by the front desk. If you're lucky to get the opposite side of the hallway (the even numbers) you will at least get a view of the pool.
Fun fact: The building in the background is the new Luxury Collection hotel coming from Starwood. So Hilton, you better up the ante here.
Related Stories:
· Hilton Singer Island reviews [TripAdvisor]
Hotel Packages
Insane Hotel Package: Marco Island Marriott's $175,000 'Getaway'
November 8, 2006 at 1:18 PM | 0 Comments
This probably the most insane hotel package that we have come across to date: $175,000 for a seven-night stay at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Club and Spa in Florida.
The reason for this outrageous cost? To commemorate the resort's recent $175 million renovation. But of course, you aren't just paying for a week's stay in the two-bedroom lanai suite (pictured above.) With this package you also get:
Unlimited food and beverage, private chartered jet into Marco Island Executive Airport, Mercedes convertible rental car, personal butler service, helicopter ride and private dive in Key Largo, private airboat ride in Florida Everglades, seven-course private dinner at chef's table, $5,000 Marco resort gift shop credit, $10,000 gift certificate to Naples 5th Ave/3rd Ave South and a private sunset cruise on a yacht.
But the real reason behind the expensive package is that it includes a lifetime membership to the Rookery Golf Club and Marco Island's Balinese Spa. While the package is good through Dec. 31, the resort lets us know that there are some more "pocket-friendly packages" available.
Related Stories:
· Marco Island Resort, Club & Spa reviews [TripAdvisor]
Flickr
HotelChatter Flickr Pool :: The Watercolor Inn
September 22, 2006 at 3:17 PM | 0 Comments
We love it when the photos keep a'coming into the HotelChatter Flickr pool so don't stop.
Lesley S lets us know about the The Watercolor Inn in Grayton Beach, Florida where she snapped this pic:
If you have the means, I highly recommend it. We stopped by for a drink after a walk on the beach and were treated like royalty despite a less than pleasant appearance (and not being hotel guests, which we told them). The staff--particularly in the lounge--was extremely friendly and helpful. Having drinks under a fan out by the pool was one of the highlights of the trip.
Related Stories:
· Watercolor Inn Reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Lesley S photostream [Flickr]
