This property is really a hidden gem. The employees are exceedinly friendly, the decor is very inviting, and the entire hotel is amazingly clean. We stayed here to see the lights at Oglebay and do some shopping in St. Clairsville. However, we could easily have made the hotel itself a destination. We booked one of the whirlpool suites...which are simply amazing. There is a very big flat screen TV in the 'living' area and another flat screen mounted for viewing from the king bed. The suite also includes a small kitchen area with sink, frig, wine glasses and frosted mugs waiting in the freezer. There is a nice size jacuzzi and an amazing bathroom that includes a heavenly 'rainforest' shower and steam sauna. The room has a walk out door to the teak patio area and fire pit.
We didn't use the aquatics area but it looked like a lot of fun for kids and adults. Definitely a big step above your typical chain hotel pool area.
The hot apple cider in the lobby was delicious. The breakfast was typical for a Hampton...a good variety served in a well above average breakfast area.
The only issue we had at the hotel was related to breakfast...and not the hotels fault. The hotel had no control over the inconsiderate guests at breakfast. Whenever the hot food was replenished, some guests would descend on it like vultures, piling their plates high and leaving nothing for other guests. Unfortunately, you find that type of boorish behavior everywhere.
We will definitely be back here again...just staying in the suites is worth every penny of the viisit.
- Wheeling Hampton Inn
