OverviewLocated 4 minutes from Highway 68 with on-site dining, free Wi-Fi and a full-service business centre, this hotel may appeal to guests who want to explore the area by car. There are several nearby public transit access points, restaurants and shops, which makes this hotel suitable for pedestrians as well.
This hotel offers 138 individually climate-controlled rooms that come with free Wi-Fi, an alarm clock, a coffeemaker, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, cable TV, a hair dryer, pay-per-view movies and free local calls. All rooms are smoke free and some rooms come with a mini-fridge and sofabed in addition to standard room features.
On-site parking is free of charge. Pets are not permitted to stay at this hotel.
Other hotel amenities include express check-out, a business centre (print/fax/copy), a picnic area, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre and on-site dining at The Bistro, which serves breakfast and dinner. The Bistro also offers coffee and, in the evenings, cocktails.
Country Park, an outdoor recreational park, is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Emerald Point Water Park is a 14-minute drive away, while NC Zoological Park is a 44-minute drive from the hotel. Off-site dining options include Shoney's, Ruby Tuesday's and McDonald's, all within a 6-minute walk. Greensboro Airport (GSO) is a 12-minute drive away. (All driving and walking estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with a front desk agent on June 10, 2014: pet policy, free Wi-Fi, free parking and business centre.
The GoodThe majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, with guests raving about the location, the rooms, the staff, the restaurant and the beds.
Several reviewers agreed that the hotel's location was convenient to the highway and liked that there were so many restaurants within a short walking distance (under 10 minutes).
The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable, said several guests. Some guests also felt the decor was modern and mentioned it as a highlight.
The staff, according to several guests, were friendly, accommodating and helpful.
Some guests thought the on-site restaurant offered a good breakfast.
A few reviewers also thought the beds were comfortable.
The Bad
As mentioned above, the majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive, but there were still some complaints about noise and included amenities.
Some guests felt the value would have been better if breakfast had been included in the room rates.
Although the majority of guests liked the hotel's proximity to the highway, a few guests were disturbed by traffic noise from the major thoroughfare.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #21 out of 75 hotels in Greensboro with an average rating of 4 out of 5 based on 68 reviews.
Orbitz.com rated this property 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews.
Hotels.com rated this hotel 4.2 out of 5 based on 42 reviews.
On June 11, 2013, the author called the hotel to verify some information.