I stayed (solo) in a group-booked hotel for a 30+ golf outing from Raleigh, NC. The hotel was typical for the chain - quite room, comfortable bed and okay surroundings. The breakfast was okay and had the sausages, cereals, bagels and coffee/juice and waffle-making equipment. That was just fine for me. Room had one bed, a lounge chair and hassock, desk and TV in cabinet. I liked not having a second bed in the room.

The TV was the "old" chunky kind. But, I was there to play golf not watch tv. I would have liked a small fridge in the room; and because that TV cabinet took up so much room, there was no place to put the in-room coffee machine. I couldn't get my wireless internet connection for my I-touch to work and the front desk seemed clueless -- but so was I.

LOCATION:
It's on the main drag of a divided highway. On the eastern side heading "north." Between Morganton Rd and Midland Rd. and inbetween the towns of Pinehurst and Sandhills. Close enough the a variety of mall-like places to each. We ate at the Bonefish Grill and had a pleasant meal. There are some local places to eat as well and the hotel staff can clue you in. IF you are NOT the golfer but along for the ride, there are several Tea-rooms around for lunch.

Enjoyed a 3 night stay here on a golf trip with 7 other guys - great location centrally located very close to Pinehurst & the courses we were playing. Good breakfast selections in the morning, Nice pool area. Lots of Dining choices close. would definitely stay here again.

Good staff and nice rooms. We did NOT have a reservation and we were happy to find a hotel with a room. Very nice staff and enjoyable, knowledgable too. TV in the room was not very nice (compared the Comfort Inn in Troutville, VA we stayed in the next night 5.1.11).

Key card system didn't work. Had to go to front desk multiple times to be let in my room. Room was way too hot for January (and no the heat was not on). Perhaps I should have turned the air conditioner on except it was 37 degrees the morning I checked out. Poor shower head. Next time I'll stay at Holiday Inn Express.