My husband and our two kids stayed in Room 10 (Hemingway suite with two Queen beds). We were pleasantly surprised to find a rather spacious room! There was plenty of space between the two queen beds, a small sofa, a small sitting area when you first walk in the door, along with a table with two dining chairs). We only paid $99 per night for this room so, to be perfectly honest, we didn't expect much.
The room was very clean when we arrived, with no problems to report. There are two thermostats (one in the general room and one in the bathroom), allowing us to control the temperature in the suite. This was a great feature for me. I truly dislike stepping out into a cold bathroom after a shower. The simple option of adjusting the the temperature for sleeping was a nice bonus too.
The cable TV was great for the kids. There is also a small refrigerator and a microwave. This is a great touch for a family with children. Although we only stayed two nights, we were able to store our snacks and drinks to avoid going back and forth to the store.
While not ultra-modern, the room appeared to be recently renovated or redecorated. The carpet seemed relatively new (or recently cleaned...not just vacuumed); the paint is a soothing color and appeared to be painted within the last year or so. I believe the bathroom was redone within the last couple of years and the decor was very nice - from the tile to the wood finishing of the cabinets and mirror. Keep in mind, though, that there is no bathtub...but the shower is spacious with seating for those who require that feature.
There is a small gift shop with some nice looking items. We did not shop there, though. Also, breakfast is offered daily from 7:30-10:30. I peeked in and saw muffins and bagels, and I smelled coffee. We decided to eat elsewhere since our children wanted pancakes but it is nice to have the option of grabbing a muffin and a cup of coffee on your way out.
The only feature of this place that I rate less than a 5 is "location". This should not discourage potential travelers from checking out East Shore Lodging. The trouble is that there is not a wide variety of shops, restaurants and activities in the area (or Hawley, for that matter). If you are willing to drive 20-30 minutes, however, you can find movies, bowling and restaurants. I suspect this may be different if you stay in the summer or fall seasons.
Should we ever return to Hawley, we will definitely stay at East Shore Lodging.
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