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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
909 Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602 (Formerly Park Inn Hickory)
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ranked #12 of 16 hotels in Hickory
3.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Winter Haven, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Would not return to this place for half of what we paid!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010
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Very old and worn out hotel-our room had a musty/stale smell. We spent 2 nights here. The sheets appeared clean but had stains and the towels were very worn. When they cleaned our room they never replaced the hand towels or washcloths, only the bath towels. Had to ask for coffee for our coffeemaker. The continental breakfast is really gross-the same bagels were put out 2 days in a row, the bananas were just about rotten and there were yogurts put out with the expiration date of July 5 and it was July 18th!! I would not return here for even half the price we paid ($71 plus tax).

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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15 September 2011
Park Inn is now Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. We are under new Management and are working to improve all areas of the hotel. From cleanliness to customer service we are striving to give guest a pleasant stay.
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very disappointed!!! I arrived at 11:00...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2010 via mobile
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Very disappointed!!! I arrived at 11:00 pm after traveling all day. Chose Park Inn due to a post about new beds in this hotel. Had a room for my adult son and another for myself. Went to son's room first, his bed was awesome, my bed in my room was miserable. Called front desk and asked to be changed to another room and was told since I walked into the room it had to be cleaned and I could not move until I spoke to someone in AM??? Don't stay here, no customer service

  • Stayed July 2010
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“dont park inn here!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2010
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avoid this place at all cost! we were sent here by the desk at Jameson inn after we were doulbe booked - what a mistake
the lobby is comfortable and that is where it ends - they offered a reasonable rate($72) but that was 70 too high - the rooms re circa 1980 and instead of renovating the walls they are stoccoed and look like an unfinished house exterior , the carpet was relatively new but the smell in the rooms were unbelievable and the exterior door closed so loud our room door shook each time and we had to prop closed with our suitcases
the staff- the desk staff made you feel like you were inconveniencing them each time you asked for something and would only talk once they were finished texting or doing whatever they were doing
NEVER AGAIN! BEWARE!!

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta, Georgia
2 reviews
“Great place at a great price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2009

The location was easy to find. It was right across the street from Max' mexican eatery - a fab find for mexican food. The room was spacious, clean and had everything we needed for our 2 day stay. The continental breakfast provided substance so we could hit our activities after leaving the hotel.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Wilmington, NC
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Do Not Recommend the Extended Stay Are of this Place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2008
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people found this review helpful

My family and I booked a week at this hotel, in their "new" extended stay area. After only being there a few hours, my youngest son and I got very sick. Puking, coughing, couldnt breathe; up all night for the first 3 nights there. We thought perhaps it was just us. But after talking to a few people that had been there a few months, we found out it was perhaps the hotel itself.

There is no air circulation in the extended stay buildings/rooms. No fans, you cannot even open a window. The rooms are stuffy, and smell of old moldy air, and paint (although the rooms were done 6 months ago). All in which made us sick. We cut our spring break short, and took the kids back home. Immediately within a few hours, we were all breathing better, and had a very restful night sleeping.

  • Liked — It was close to the shopping areas of Hickory
  • Disliked — The lack of air flow throughout the rooms, very stuffy.
  • Stayed April 2008, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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909 Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602 (Formerly Park Inn Hickory)
Price range (per night):* INR4,291 - 5,071

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