Stay Report: ibis Lagos Ikeja (Nigeria - April 2018)

Stay Report: ibis Lagos Ikeja
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I had an overnight layover in Lagos, Nigeria as I was connecting from my international to domestic flight.  My international flight arrived at 10p while my domestic flight was the next day at 11am, and sleeping at the airport was not an option so I looked for a hotel.  The closest Western-brand hotel to the airport is the ibis and a lot of passengers use the hotel as a transit hotel.  Ibis hotels are a part of Accorhotels and they are a mid to lower-priced brand.  The hotels generally provide basic amenities including a decent room, fast wifi, a restaurant (with complimentary breakfast, depending on which rate you book), and sometimes a gym and/or pool.  There are two ibis’ in Lagos – ibis Lagos Airport and ibis Lagos Ikeja.  I have usually stayed at the ibis Lagos Airport but switched to the ibis Ikeja for one reason; complimentary airport shuttle.  The ibis Lagos does not provide complimentary shuttle but rather arranges one for a fee; on the other hand, the ibis Ikeja does offer complimentary airport shuttle to both domestic and international.  While there is a price difference between the two hotels, with the ibis Ikeja being a bit higher, the comfort of knowing the shuttle is available is well worth the price difference for me.

It was very easy to book the hotel through the Accorhotels website or phone app.  After I had booked my stay, I contacted the hotel to book the airport shuttle.  The hotel got back to me quickly confirming that the shuttle was available and complimentary, and even provided me with the driver’s contact number (the only strange thing was that even though I had provided my flight details, the hotel kept sending emails inquiring about my flight details.)  I had booked the airport shuttle for 10p but due to flight delays I landed later than expected.  I called the driver’s number as soon as I landed and again at baggage claim, but there was a small delay due to shift change (I was the last pickup for the previous driver, but due to delays I got shifted to the next driver).  It was only a small delay and I was able to keep in contact with the driver, who eventually came and transported me to the hotel.

From the outside, the hotel does not have a lot of curb appeal.  The entrance to the hotel is very small and mostly filled with the parking lot, so not great picture from the outside.  The hotel is shaped like an L, with the front desk and entrance in the small part and the rooms in the long part.  As you enter into the lobby, the check-in desks are right in front of you while to the left are the elevators and to the right is the bar and restaurant.  Luggage carts were available in the door to help transport your luggage and right next to the door, on the left side, was a small waiting area plus the ‘business center’ which are two computers connected to the internet.  There is also another small waiting area in between the check-in desks and the bar, and this is where complimentary sheets are provided with the daily news.  The overall look of the hotel was updated and modern, and check-in was efficient so I quickly received my key and took the elevator up to my room. 

As I said, the hotel is shaped like a L with the rooms on the long part, so as you exit the elevator you go down a long corridor to access your room.  As I opened the door, I realized it was a standard ibis room – basic and compact (although it did have some room to maneuver).  As you opened the door, there was a wall on the left and a little entryway that led into the room.  As you go into the room, on the left was the door to the tiny bathroom.  The bathroom contained a shower, a toilet and a sink but it was compact and tiny – there was not a lot of room to move (also, ibis provides minimal amenities; this hotel only provided soap, shampoo, lotion and a towel).

The bed was in the middle of the room and on either side of the bed were small night stands.  The bed itself was a decent in both size and comfort.  The bed had a nice douvet and was generally comfortable; again not a great sleep but a decent sleep.  In front of the bed was the TV nook which had a TV on top and ibis menu and tv guide on the bottom.  Next to that was some space and then there was the open closet.  Ibis has open closets which basically amount to a line of shelves connected to an open area where you can hang your clothes.  It was a small space but decent enough to house your clothes.  The closet was connected to the desk which ran along the wall and looked out onto the window to the city.  At the end of the desk, underneath, was a sitting bench with plugs on the wall.  At the end of the desk was also where the small coffee pot and tea pot was located.  Overall, it was a small and compact room with a decent size bed that provided a comfortable night sleep.

The best amenity ibis provides is the free and fast wifi.  Their wifi speeds are very good and they generally do not limit the number of devices that can be logged on.  In addition to the wifi, other amenities included a restaurant that provided complimentary breakfast (based on which rate you booked) as well as lunch and dinner; a fitness center; and a pool.  My rate included complimentary breakfast so I did try that – there was a decent selection of fruit as well as hot items so it was a good and decent meal.  The breakfast area overlooked the pool and garden so it was a nice and tranquil setting for the breakfast.

Overall, it was a decent stay at the ibis Ikeja.  The rooms were decent, if not small, but they provided a nice and comfortable sleep.  The wifi was free and fast and the complimentary breakfast, if applicable, was decent.  Having stayed at both, there really was not much difference between the two ibis’s in Lagos except for the following: 1) ibis Ikeja provides complimentary airport shuttle; 2) the overlook at the ibis Ikeja seems more updated; and 3) the service at the ibis Ikeja was faster.  While those differences are small, for me they are enough for me to choose the ibis Lagos Ikeja in the future for my stays over the ibis Lagos Airport.

Stay Report: Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Upper Hill (Kenya - April 2018)

Stay Report: Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Upper Hill
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I was travelling to Nairobi, Kenya and whenever I asked someone which location to stay the response was always ‘Upper Hill’ so I looked for a hotel in that area and found the Crowne Plaza.  I have stayed in Crowne Plaza’s before and they are usually pretty good, and I was told this one was of the best hotels in the area; needless to say my expectations were high.  I had booked the hotel online through the IHG website, but then had to modify my booking so contacted the hotel through email.  While they did respond, it did take them a while.  The hotel does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle, rather you can book the hotel car for airport transfers at a cost; I decided to use my own transport.

The hotel itself is located in Upper Hill but off the main road, and there are two entrances to the hotel making it a bit confusing for pick-ups.  The main entrance is to the side of the road but most people see the side entrance, which is the entrance to the parking garage as this is where the large Crowne Plaza sign is; ensuring you were picked up at the right location was always a challenge.  From the outside, the hotel looks decent – not too new but not too old either.  As you enter inside the hotel, you enter into a large and open lobby.  Straight ahead against the wall are the check-in desks, while on left is the restaurant and on the right is the bar.  Every time I went to the check-in desks, there always seemed to be a line as there were always a number of guests who needed attention and a lack of staff behind the desks.  This was the same for my check-in experience, which took a long time (generally, the staff overall were neither fast nor efficient).  I finally checked in and received my key and proceeded to my room.  The elevators are located to the right of the check-in desks and are located in front of the open circular staircase.  This is where the hotel shows its age as the staircase and elevator section looks a lot older than the lobby section.  There were two elevators available, but they were slow and one broke on the second day and never seemed to get fixed.  Again, the staff never seemed to be in a hurry to fix or alleviate issues that would affect guests.

I proceeded to my room and the hallway décor continued the older look of the hotel.  When I

opened the door to the room I noticed two things: 1) the room had an older look/feel to it and 2) the room itself was quite spacious.  As you entered into the room, on the right was the closet and storage area while on the left was the bathroom.  The closet contained space for storage, a safe, robes, and an umbrella.  The bathroom was basic and contained a shower, a tub, a sink, and a toilet.  In between the bathroom and the sink was a nook/bar which contained glasses on top, a fridge on the bottom, and a tea kettle and tea/biscuits.  Complimentary bottles of water were also provided here.  

Further into the room, the bed was located on the left side of the room.  On either side of the bed was a nightstand, but in between the bathroom wall and the bed was a lot of space; just empty space.  The bed itself was decent, not very comfortable but not very uncomfortable.  It was lower to the ground than I expected and the décor of the bedroom and carpet did not look new.  On the other side of the bed was a lamp, two chairs and a small desk in front of the window.  The window was very big and let in natural light which was good since the room was very dark without it.  Across from the beds was a very table attached to the wall which contained the desk on side and additional place to store items on the other side.  Next to this was a chest with the TV on top and drawers on the bottom.  As I said, overall there was a lot of space in the room but the décor of the room and the carpet indicated the older age of the hotel. 

The hotel is full-service so there are a variety of facilities for guests to enjoy.  These include an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, a restaurant, a bar, and complimentary wifi.  I spent most of my time outside so I was not able to enjoy all the facilities, but I did try the wifi.  The wif was complimentary and a good strength, but the thing I find odd was there was no password or login needed; anyone could connect to the wifi and login.  It did not seem very secure.

Overall, it was an alright stay at the Crowne Plaza.  I have stayed at other Crowne Plaza around the world and have had good experiences, and I was told a lot about this hotel so based on these two ideas I had high expectations; the hotel fell well below these expectations.  While the room was spacious, the décor and look of the room felt old.  The staff were neither efficient nor customer-friendly and were not attentive to guest’s requests.  The hotel bills itself as a high hotel and charges money equivalent to a high hotel, so in my opinion the hotel was not worth what was being charged.

Stay Report: Hilton Pensacola Beach (Florida - April 2015)

Stay Report: Hilton Pensacola Beach
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A couple of years ago I had vacationed in Destin, Florida and really enjoyed my time at the Hilton Resort there; so when I was looking to spend time in Pensacola, I decided to stay at the Hilton Pensacola Beach hotel.  Overall, the hotel is decent but this is definitely not a resort hotel – the hotel grounds are small, it feels compact, none of the pools go deeper than 4ft, and there is no private beach access.   

The hotel itself is a decent Hilton property and is located on the beach.  From the street, you drive down a long driveway to the entrance of the hotel, passing the parking garage which is before the hotel (so as to not block the beach access).  There are two parts to the hotel – the main part of the hotel which has a couple of floors and a connected tower which is larger.  The lobby is located in the main part of the hotel, and in the lobby the check-in desks were on the right with a sitting lounge in the middle and the beach in front of you.  There were a lot of check-in desks to the check-in was quick but not friendly – in fact the staff at the hotel were efficient but were not friendly at all.  After check-in, I received my key and went to my room.

The main part of the hotel has rooms either facing the parking lot or the beach, while the tower had generally more suites with balconies that either had direct beach views or partial beach views.  I had a standard room in the main part of the hotel and my view was of the parking lot.  The rooms were nice updated and decent Hilton rooms.  As you entered the room, on left was the bathroom while on the right was the closet.  The closet contained places for storage as well as a safe, an iron, and ironing board.  The bathroom contained the standard facilities of a sink, a toilet, and a tub along with toiletries.   Further into the room, against the left wall were two double beds with a nightstand in the middle.  The beds were comfortable, spacious, and provided a good night’s sleep.  There was a chair next to the bed, which partially looked out to the window.  Across from the beds was a chest with drawers on the bottom and a TV on top, as well as a desk.  Overall, the rooms were nice and a decent size that easily fit 4 people but these are rooms that you could find at any Hilton hotel; there was nothing special about it.

The facilities at the hotel for the guests are pools, a fitness center, meeting rooms, parking, wifi, and beach access.  The hotel offers 3 pools - 2 outdoor and one indoor; the pools are relatively small and none go deeper than 4-5 feet.  The fitness center is a decent size and has enough equipment for a decent workout.  The parking garage also provided enough spaces that there was never trouble in finding a space.  The wifi was complimentary and had good speeds for emailing and surfing the web.  What most guests go far, however, is the beach access.  The hotel does not have its own private beach, but rather is on a public beach that is shared with the other hotels that are nearby - including the hampton inn, the holiday inn, and the springhill suites.

Overall, this is a decent Hilton hotel that is located on the beach so if you are looking for a nice hotel (especially with small children) then this is a good hotel. If you are looking for a resort hotel, this is definitely not it.  Also, the beach access is shared by other hotels – some of which have lower prices than the Hilton – so I did not see the benefit of paying more to stay at the Hilton. 

Stay Report: DoubleTree Hotel Orlando Airport (Florida - January 2015)

Stay Report: DoubleTree Hotel Orlando Airport
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I had a long overnight in Orlando Airport so instead of spending the night in the airport I decided to get a nearby hotel. There are a lot of options to choose from ranging from hotels directly connected to the airport and those off the airport.  I choose the Doubletree because 1) the cookies (which are really good!) and 2) I found a deal online. Overall, it is a nice transit hotel with comfortable rooms and good service.

The Doubletree Orlando Airport is located off the airport in the ‘hotel zone’ where there are many hotels and restaurants situated.  The hotel does provide a shuttle from the airport to the hotel and it supposedly runs every 15-30 minutes, but our shuttle took a while and it took 2 calls for the shuttle.  The hotel is located about 5-10 minutes away from the airport.

From the outside, the hotel looks big and grandiose.  The hotel is shaped like a V with the check-in located at the point and then you have two sides of rooms overlooking an enclosed atrium that houses the lobby, the restaurant, and access to the pool and fitness center.  The odd thing about the hotel is the entrance because entrance is located in the back while the back is located in the front.  The back of the hotel, where the atrium, is faces the main street while to access the main entrance you have to turn off the main street.

 

When you enter the hotel, on the right hand side is the check-in counters.  When we arrived at night, there were two check-in counters but there were many guests and many airline crews that needed to be checked in so it took some time.  Across from the check-in is a small lobby along with the business center – two computers and a printer.  I had checked into my room online so all I had to was collect the keys. 

Beyond the check-in was the atrium area on which all the rooms looked down upon.  In the atrium were a restaurant, multiple sitting areas, and access to the fitness center and pool.  The pool was outside and looked small considering there was a lot of outside space.  The fitness center looked decent and had enough equipment for a decent workout.  The sitting area definitely needed to be updated because the furniture looked dated and was not comfortable at all (and also, there were a lack of outlets available).

After I checked in I took the elevator up to my room and my room was on the 9th floor – the 9th and 10th floor of the hotel had been termed ‘Hilton HHonors floor’.  I have been a HHonors member for a while but have never stayed in a designated floor and the only difference I can determine (from my research and experience) is that it’s a “typically a higher floor with other more established travelers and complimentary water.”  The complimentary water and the quieter room is always appreciated. 

I had requested a room with 2 double beds and when we went to the room it was a large, spacious room.  As you opened the door, on left was the bathroom and on the right was the closet.  The bathroom had the standard facilities of a sink, a toilet, and a tub and was very big and spacious.  As you walked further in, on the left were the two beds while on the right was a chest with the TV on it and a desk.  There was also a chair between the second bed and the window. The beds were very comfortable and very big and spacious so it was a comfortable night’s sleep.  The rooms had been updated with the latest Hilton offering. The plus points about being in an older-built hotel are the spacious room sizes.  The downsides are that sometimes they have not been updated or only the furnishings have been updated so it still looks like an older room, and in older rooms there are a lack of outlets.  This room had a serious lack of outlets that made it very difficult to charge anything near where you were sleeping.  In order to charge my phone near my bed, I had to unplug a lamp on the other side of the bed.

 

Another negative about the hotel is SLOW wifi speed.  We were offered a coupon for free wifi in the room, but the speed was so slow and it would take a long time just to load one page.  It was faster to either use the cellular data or just forget the wifi all together.  Overall, it was a nice comfortable stay for my transit period, especially given the deal that I got and the cookies that are provided.  Also, the location of the hotel is good as there are plenty of restaurants, pharmacies, and other things nearby within walking distance.

Stay Report: Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee (Florida - January 2016)

Stay Report: Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee
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I was passing through Florida and were looking for a place to stay for the night in Tallahassee.  The Hilton Garden Inn usually provides a nice and clean place so I decided to check it out.  Overall, the hotel looks and smells brand new and provides a nice and comfortable room to rest and relax.

The hotel is located in an office park and the entrance is a bit odd as there is no real driveway to the hotel.  The hotel can be accessed from two roads – through the first access you have to go past banks and the parking lot of the hotel and the back road sort of merge.  From the other road, the access is a bit more direct to the hotel but you access the side of the hotel and need to drive around to the front; it’s a bit odd.  

In terms of the hotel itself, it looks newly built.  As you enter the lobby, straight ahead are the check-in desks.  On the right hand side is a nice and large sitting area with plenty of couches and chairs.  On the other side is the kitchen and dining area where breakfast and dinner can be purchased.  This is also where free coffee, water, and cookies were provided (a nice touch!).   Right next to the check-in desk was the hallway that led to the elevators.  This hallway also led to the business center, the fitness center, as well as the outdoor pool.  Check-in was very efficient, and my participation in the rewards program was acknowledged (also a nice touch!).  I received the key and took the elevator to my room. 

The room was a standard Hilton Garden Inn room, and it was both comfortable and relaxing.  As you entered, on the left was the bathroom while on the right was the closet and storage area.  Next to the closet was a shelf with the coffee maker, a fridge on the bottom, as well as a microwave on top.  The bathroom was nice and had standard facilities of a tub, a sink, and a toilet.  Further into the room were the two double beds with a night stand in the middle.  The beds were very tall, spacious, and very comfortable.  The lamps next to the bed also had multiple outlets so that was very convenient.  Across from the beds was the TV with storage underneath, and next to that was the desk.  

Since we were only there for one night, I was not able to experience the hotel amenities such as the business center, the pool, or the fitness center.  I did experience the wifi, which was decent enough for emails and general internet browsing.  Overall, the hotel provided a nice, clean room and comfortable beds which provided a good night’s sleep.  Customer service at the hotel was also very good and this added the extra comfort to the experience.  The only negative of the hotel was the location, which was a bit odd and a bit hard to access.

Stay Report: Lola House Hotel Boutique (Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 2010)

Stay Report: Lola House Hotel Boutique
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I was planning to spend a lot of time in Buenos Aires – a total of 10 days split between two trips – so I was looking for a place that would be economical and could also accommodate this schedule.  The hotels seemed very expensive so I decided to look for a local bed and breakfast – and after the experience I am so glad I decided to stay local.

In choosing what bed and breakfast, I looked for online reviews but I also looked for which property would communicate with me and offer assistance in terms of booking needs.   I found all of this and much more at the Lola House Hotel Bou.  This 8-room bed and breakfast is located in the Boedo neighborhood and is run by 2 sisters.  In terms of location, the hotel is accessible via taxi and is located about 3-5 minute walk from the Boedo Metro.  

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Upon entering the hotel, you enter in the mini lobby area where you check-in.  The staff are extremely nice and accommodating.  As you walk to the courtyard where the rooms are, you pass a library (with books past guests have left) as well as the dining area where the free breakfast is served.  The breakfast consisted of eggs, cheese, coffee, and various pastries- you could also request different items and the sisters were very accommodating.   Across from the kitchen were stairs which led to the second floor that housed the computer and printer (to print out boarding passes).  The courtyard is an open courtyard with the walkway on one side and all the rooms on the other side.  There are 4 rooms on the first floor and then 4 rooms on the second.  The place is nicely laid out so you are able to access privacy but can still be open – depending on your mood.

I had reserved a room with 2 beds, so our room was situated as such: The door opened on the far

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left hand side.  As you opened the door, it led to the two beds which were situated on the right hand side. Each bed came with a night stand.  The beds were comfortable, not hotel quality, but comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep.  The hotel provided all linens and blankets, and these were washed and changed daily.  On the left hand side of the room, next to the door, was the entrance to the bathroom.   The bathroom was a decent size with a stand-up shower, a sink, a toilet, and a bidet.  It was a spacious bathroom, not grand but not tight neither.  The room also had a TV – with decent enough channels – as well as an armoire to house your personal belongings.   We stayed in this room for 7 days, and it was a nice and comfortable room – like staying at a friend’s house.  Since we were on the first floor, we had access to the free wifi which was powerful enough for email and google searches

After the initial 7 days, we left Buenos Aires for another city but were going to return so we left some of our luggage at the hotel – and they were very nice and accommodating in this aspect as well.  When we returned, we were given a room on the 2nd floor, which was nice to experience a new room and a new view.  The room was laid out in a similar fashion, with the only difference that the wifi signal was not as strong in the room.  To access the free wifi, we would sit outside our room, facing the courtyard – but this was also nice as it created a different community.  On the rooftop, there was also a nice courtyard to sit and relax.  In addition to the complimentary wifi and complimentary breakfast, the hotel also offers access to a computer (for check-in and printing out boarding passes) and laundry facility.

Overall, it was a really nice and pleasant stay at Lola House Hotel Boutique.  The hotel provided a nice and comfortable room with free wifi and free breakfast.  The service, however, is what makes the hotel really nice and welcoming.  Both the sisters who run the hotel and the staff were very nice, accommodating to various requests, and delivered excellent customer service.  It was an extremely pleasant, welcoming, and warm stay.

Stay Report: Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport (Miami - December 2015)

Stay Report: Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport
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I was looking for a hotel near Miami Airport, and since I was leaving my car there, I was looking for a hotel that had secure parking as well as a shuttle.  Apparently the majority of hotels near the Miami airport charge for parking, which is strange as other airport-hotels I have been to do not have this rule.  Because I was parking there, I had chosen the ‘park’n’fly’ option which provides parking for a certain number of days within the rates (usually 7-10 days).  I have chosen this option before at various hotels and usually the day I check-in is when the days start counting, and I am not charged for additional parking.  That was not the case at the Courtyard, where the days start counting upon check-out and you are charged for parking for the days you are at the hotel.  It was an odd set-up.  That was the only odd or negative thing about the hotel, as the hotel provided a grand facility with lots of amenities, comfortable rooms, and good service.

The hotel is located on the ‘Miami Marriott Airport Campus’ which includes a Marriott, Courtyard, and Residence Inn hotels (there is also a Fairfield Inn but it’s next to the campus and has its own entrance).  As they are all part of one campus, the hotels share the parking lot as well as the shuttle.  The Courtyard and Marriott are connected through an outdoor walkway, so they share a pool and fitness center (Residence Inn has its own pool).   The Courtyard is located towards the back of the property. 

 

As you enter the lobby, the check-in desks are to the left while the restaurant and huge lounge area are to the right.  The lounge area also houses the business center.  Right behind the check-in desk is a small pantry where basic food and other items are available for sale.  Next to the check-in desk is a hallway which leads to rooms on the 1^st floor as well as the fitness center.   The elevators to the guest rooms are located next to this hallway, and next to the elevators is the door to the outside pool and lounge area.  Check-in was efficient and pleasant, despite the huge rush, and we were given our key to the room.

The room was an updated Courtyard room and it was very nice and provided lots of room.  As you entered, on the left hand side was the bathroom.  The bathroom was updated and had nice standard facilities of a sink, bathtub, and toilet.  In between the sink and the toilet was a half-wall, and I have seen this in other Courtyards and it’s an interesting design element.  Right next to the bathroom was a nook with a coffee station on top and fridge on the bottom.  Beyond the nook were the two double beds, which were large and comfortable and provided a good night’s sleep.  Across from the beds was a connected wall attachment that housed the closet, the TV stand, drawers on the bottom and the desk.  Beneath the desk was another desk that could be pulled out and moved, and there was enough room to pull out this desk and put it in the corner as an additional desk/storage space.  Overall, the room was spacious and provided a comfortable night’s sleep.

The hotel provided nice rooms and good customer service in a complex that provided various amenities.  There were multiple restaurants to choose from and the fitness facility was huge.  Overall, a pleasant stay at the Courtyard.

Stay Report: Hilton Zurich Airport (Zurich, May 2015)

Stay Report: Hilton Zurich Airport
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I was arriving late into Zurich and had an early morning flight the next day, so instead of travelling into the city I decided to stay near the airport. There are many hotel options connected to or near the airport; I choose to stay at the Hilton.  Overall, it is a good transit hotel that is comfortable and has lots of amenities.

The hotel itself is located approximately 15-20 minutes away from the airport.  The hotel does provide a free shuttle to and from the airport, and the shuttle runs every 30 minutes.  The hotel is located on a hill, so you drive up to the top of the hill to the lobby, which is the 4^th floor of the hotel, and then you take the elevator down to the rooms, floors 1-3.  The layout of the hotel is a bit odd.  As you enter into the hotel, the check-in desks are in front of you with a small shop to your left and the restaurant/bar to your right.  Check-in was efficient and we quickly received our keys and went towards the elevator to access our room.  The odd layout of the hotel continues, as to get from the lobby to the elevator you have to pass by the kitchen and prep room for the meeting rooms, where there is a lot of traffic at night.  Additionally, the hallways are very long so it is a bit of a walk to the elevators and then from the elevator to the room.

The room itself are big and comfortable.  I was traveling with 2 other adults, so we had a requested a room with 2 twin beds plus a rollaway bed; the request was approved for a cost.  Even with the three beds, the room did not feel cramped.  As you entered into the room, on the right hand side was a closet with an ironing board and safe, and on the left hand side was the bathroom with a nice full sink and an open shower plus a toilet.  Further into the room, on the left hand side were the two twin beds which were comfortable and provided a good sleep.  There were night stands next to each bed with individual reading lights and power outlets.  In between the beds and the window was enough space and this is where the rollaway bed was placed.  The rollaway bed was also comfortable and provided a decent sleep (not as nice as the beds, but decent enough).  Across from the beds was a TV stand with drawers underneath and a desk next to it.  All around the room were power outlets which were greatly appreciated.

The hotel is a full service Hilton so there are many amenities available including free wifi (for hilton hhonors members), a really nice and large fitness center that also includes a sauna, a business center, and many meeting rooms. There is a restaurant and room service available.  As I was only there on transit, I did not have time to experience all the amenities except for the wifi, which was a decent speed.

Overall it was a pleasant stay at the Hilton Zurich Airport.  It’s a nice transit hotel with spacious rooms and lots of amenities.  The service at the hotel is also good, in fact a nice touch is that the hotel provided complimentary coffee and croissants in the morning for those passengers who had early morning flights.  If you are trying to see the city, this may not be the hotel for you; however, if you are transiting in Zurich, then this is a good place to stay.