OverviewThis property is situated on the Apalachee Parkway, within a 4-minute drive of downtown Tallahassee. The Governor's Square shopping centre is about 12 minutes away on foot or a 1-minute drive away. Being on a major thoroughfare makes this hotel a good choice for guests looking to explore the area by car.
This hotel is 100% smoke free. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, an iHome radio, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Accessible rooms are also available.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations with separate living and bedroom areas. Suites at this hotel also include a jetted tub or a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $25 per stay.
A free hot breakfast buffet is served from 6:30 am to 9:30 am on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 9:30 am on weekends. This hotel also offers an evening reception with free beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres (Monday through Thursday).
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool (open seasonally), a business centre, meeting and event space and free newspapers.
The downtown area is a 4-minute drive away and features Florida State University, the Leon County Civic Center and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum and the Knott House Museum. Florida A & M University is 10 minutes away by car, while the Tallahassee Community College is a 15-minute drive away.
The Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) is about 20 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on December 11, 2013: Free breakfast hours, pet policy details and free parking is available on site.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed pleased with their stay at this hotel and several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while some reviewers added that their rooms were generally comfortable, well appointed and quiet. Several reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable. A couple of guests appreciated that their rooms had a dehumidifier, however, a couple of other reviewers complained about a damp smell in the room (see below for more details).
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service. One reviewer said that the "front desk was very informative with great directions".
Many guests found the location convenient for accessing the downtown area.
Several reviewers appreciated the free hot breakfast.
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a few guests noticed an unpleasant damp or "stale" smell in the room.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 89% of 124 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #13 out of 60 hotels in Tallahassee, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 102 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 11, 2013 to verify some information.
