OverviewLocated about an 11-minute drive from Corpus Christi's city centre and a 2-minute drive from the nearest Highway 358 on-ramp, the Days Inn & Suites Corpus Christi is geared towards road travellers who require a hotel with a free breakfast and easy highway access in central Corpus Christi.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a sitting area and a sofabed are also available, and the hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms.
The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, guest laundry, vending machines, free parking and a free breakfast. Pets are not permitted.
South Park Center offers shopping 5 minutes away on foot, while Texas State Aquarium and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi can be found roughly 15 minutes away by car. Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) is a 13-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 24, 2013)
The GoodGuest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's staff, location and rooms.
Several lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay, and characterized the staff as friendly, helpful and efficient. One guest remarked, "All personnel from housekeeping to administration [were] very kind and helpful to us."
The hotel's location was praised by several guests. They found it close to downtown Corpus Christi, the beach, restaurants, shopping, highway access and Texas A&M University.
Some reviewers were satisfied with the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, quiet and spacious, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that several travellers were disappointed with their lodgings (see below).
The Bad
Guest critiques consulted for this review showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms and breakfast.
Although some guests were satisfied with their spacious and comfortable rooms, several lodgers complained about their accommodations. They reported worn fixtures and appliances, dated decor, cleaning issues, plumbing issues, old TVs, musty odours and cockroaches in some rooms.
While some reviewers reported the breakfast as having a good selection and helpful staff, some travellers were disappointed with the hotel's free breakfast. They described a crowded breakfast room, and reported items running out quickly and not being restocked.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.9 out of 5 with a 72% recommendation rate from 111 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 2.9 out of 5 from 108 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #63 of 80 Corpus Christi hotels with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 91 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 24, 2013 to verify some information.
