This was my 3rd visit to the Embassy Suites Destin. It's about 15 minutes or so from the North FL Regional Airport, and is in a wonderful location! The beach is literally across the street, and beach access codes come with your room. The hotel has a beautiful and clean lobby and dining area, and I always look forward to how beautifully decorated everything is. The dining area serves a buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelettes, pancakes, and waffles, along with the standard scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, etc. A breakfast voucher is included with your room.
The rooms are spacious, with a generous living area and fold-out sofa bed, large bathroom, kitchenette area (microwave and refrigerator, no stove/oven), and large bedroom with an additional vanity/sink in the room. Wired internet is available, two televisions are provided, and a desk for business is also included.
For this particular stay, I was issued a room that didn't overlook the main lounge/dining area, which was okay because there was less noise, but there was absolutely no view. I also had several electrical outlets and a lamp that didn't work properly. Not typical at all for this hotel, so I didn't think it was fair to drop its rating for this incident (I had two perfect stays prior).
There are several restaurants nearby, though not necessarily within walking distance. The front desk agent recommended restaurants to us for dinner, although some evenings the manager has drinks and light fare. We took the agent's recommendation, and were very pleased with the results. There is also a nearby outdoor mall (Destin Commons) and an outlet mall with additional eating and shopping options.
Overall, I am still pleased with this hotel. It's not far from S.R. 98, but can't be seen from the road, so it may be less busy than other area hotels (I've visited in January, May, and August and this hotel never seemed crowded). I love this hotel and will definitely come again if I'm in back in town. It is indeed a hidden gem!
Room Tip: Get a room that overlooks the central lounging/dining area.
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