This is an excellent hotel. It is clean, very comfortable, and the staff is great. They even have a volunteer manning the continental breakfast bar to make sure that everything is warm, fresh and available at all times. I was there in the winter during a snow storm so the outdoor pool was closed. But despite the slush outside, the lobby, dining area, workout room, business center and hallways were kept neat, clean and as dry as possible.

A basket of complimentary major brand cookies greets you at the front desk. The desk staff is friendly and efficient. The room was large and the furniture was very comfortable (but don’t turn the temperature on the heater past 1/3 even in a snowstorm or you’ll roast). Everything looked brand new except the bathroom, which had clearly been remodeled. The shower had plenty of pressure and hot water (and we were on the top-floor end room). Our room had a refrigerator and microwave.

I can’t recommend this place enough. Oh, and to the person who wrote that this place had “no glitz and glory”, I hope he meant simply that you were not paying for upscale fluff. This place had most everything you could want… and the décor is quite nice. They even place different types of vending machines on various floors so you can get your exact preference: Coke or Pepsi, bottles or cans, etc.

There is a WalMart super center nearby for your grocery and shopping needs. There is also plenty of food nearby. McDonalds and Burger King are right at the hotel driveway entrance. For quality dining, try the Peak City Grill (126 N. Salem Street.) or the Ocean Grill (also on N. Salem Street). Friendly owners, good food, and a full bar at each. The Peak City is a beautiful historic-type building with an impressive martini bar and live entertainment on the weekends.