I chose this hotel because it is close to Lagoon Park (about 5 miles) Easy access from freeway, exit 315. It is in a very quiet area. On the south side there is a Motel 6 right next door and a Denny's but from the north just a field and then a residental neighborhood. You have to drive about a mile to the east for shopping and restaurants. I noticed a Kmart and a Smiths Grocery store in that area and some fast food. However, if you take the next northern freeway exit, (500 South, exit 316) there is a huge shopping area with Costco, Michaels, TJMaxx, Shopko, tons of other stores, movie theatres, and lots of restaurant choices like Cafe Rio, Wingers, Applebees, Rumbis, Pei Wei, Jamba Juice, fast food, Chuck a Rama, and more.

The hotel has three stories and one elevator. The room and bathroom was very clean. It is decorated in a modern style of neutral earthtones. Probably updated in just the last couple of years. Typical hotel layout with 2 queen beds, an armchair with reading lamp, a desk and chair, tv armoire, and bathroom. The bathroom counter was huge. The toilet, shower and sink are all in the same room. The hotel didn't seem very busy, and I didn't hear any noise from the hall or other rooms (tv, showers, etc) when in my room. The air conditioner worked well, and it didn't interrupt my sleep. There was a ceiling fan in the room, but it wobbled and rattled too much to use.

The staff was very nice. They had free cookies, coffee and hot chocolate available. The best part was the beds. Very comfortable beds, plenty of pillows, and nice sheets and a duvet cover. The "Heavenly Bed" and free breakfast is why I usually choose a Hampton. The breakfast was good. They had: oatmeal, yogurt, cold ceral, muffins, donuts, bagels, english muffins, toast, (with butter/jam/cream cheese, peanut butter etc) sausage and eggs (perfect for making a "mcmuffin" sandwich) apples, bananas, frut cocktail, orange juice, apple juice, milk and water. The breakfast hostess was extremely nice and helpful. I paid about $90/night and was very happy with everything.