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Hotel Review: A Messy, Madcap, and Mostly Wonderful Stay (with WiFi!)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this review isn't your average, sterile checklist. We're diving deep into a hotel experience that was, at times, gloriously chaotic and, at other times, smoother than a baby’s bottom (after a spa treatment, naturally). I'm talking about [Hotel Name Here, because I forgot to write it!].
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Let's Get Real About the Hotel, Shall We?
Arrival & Accessibility (Bless Their Hearts):
First things first: getting there was…an experience. We opted for the Airport transfer, which, to be fair, was efficient. But the driver looked like he'd been up all night wrestling alligators. He was polite, though. The Elevator was a lifesaver! Being on a high floor (more on that later) would have been a workout otherwise. Yay for Facilities for disabled guests! I didn't need them personally, but seeing them makes me feel good. They also had Wheelchair Accessible areas and Exterior corridors, which is a big plus.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges are something I'm going to look at more closely: I want to see if it is possible for me to get to the table!
Rooms & Creature Comforts (Mostly, Anyway):
Okay, the room. This is where things got interesting. We booked a "Superior Room" with a "Pool View" (more on that later).
- Internet Access: Thank the WiFi gods! Free WiFi in all rooms! Absolutely crucial. Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services were all offered, too, which, honestly, is overkill but I'm not complaining. The WiFi was surprisingly reliable, thank goodness. I could actually work from my room!
- Available in all Rooms: The basics were there: Air conditioning, Complimentary tea/coffee maker, Desk, Hair dryer, In-room safe box and the Mini bar (which I, of course, raided within an hour).
- The Bathroom Saga: The Separate shower/bathtub seemed luxurious at first, but the water pressure was…delicate. The Toiletries were decent, but I’m a sucker for the mini shampoo bottles. I wasn't a fan of the Additional toilet, however- it was too close.
- The Bed Situation: The Extra long bed was amazing! Slept like a baby. The Blackout curtains were a godsend for sleep-in mornings.
- More details: I also really enjoyed the Slippers and the Bathrobes (because who doesn't love a good hotel bathrobe?). The Wake-up service thankfully worked.
The Pool & Relaxation Zone (Ahhhh… Almost):
This is where the hotel almost redeemed itself from some of the foibles!
- Swimming Pool [outdoor] - The pictures lied. From our high floor, the view was fantastic. The swimming pool itself was sparkling, and the Pool with view was exactly what I needed. Ahhhhh.
- Ways to Relax: So, the Spa was, shall we say, ambitious. I got the Body wrap at the Spa. I loved the Massage! The actual spa itself felt more like a doctor's office. The Sauna and Steamroom were okay, but nothing to write home about. I skipped the Foot bath because frankly, I didn't trust it.
- Things to do: The Fitness center, was alright. I’m not a gym bunny, to be honest, but it was there.
Food, Glorious Food (With Quirks):
The dining situation was a rollercoaster.
- Restaurants: The Restaurants included a Vegetarian restaurant (bonus!), an International cuisine in restaurant and a Western cuisine in restaurant, and a Asian cuisine in restaurant.
- Breakfast Bonanza: The Breakfast [buffet] was a sight to behold. The Asian breakfast was great, and the Western breakfast was… well, it was there. They had Coffee/tea in restaurant and Coffee shop for a quick pick-me-up.
- Dining and Snacking: The Poolside bar was a definite highlight. The Bottle of water in the room was appreciated. And I always have to get a Salad in restaurant at least once on the trip.
- Room Service (24-Hour): The Room service [24-hour] was a godsend at 3 AM when I suddenly craved chocolate cake. Important!
Cleanliness & Safety (The Big Questions):
Okay, this is where things got serious. I looked at this very closely.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, and Professional-grade sanitizing services. They claimed all of this. I appreciated the Hand sanitizer, but you could tell where they did a quick wipe-down!
- Daily housekeeping which was pretty good. They cleaned up my mess.
- Security: The CCTV in common areas seemed to be working. Security [24-hour] was a good sign.
Services & Conveniences (The Stuff that Makes Life Easier):
- Conveniences: The Cash withdrawal was useful. As was the Laundry service, because hey, accidents happen. There was a Gift/souvenir shop, which I promptly forgot about. A Doorman was there to welcome us!
- Meeting/banquet facilities: I am not sure what was going on down there, it was loud often! But the Audio-visual equipment for special events could be useful…
- Other stuff: I didn't use the Concierge, which, in retrospect, I probably should’ve. There was a Car park [free of charge] – always a win!
For the Kids (I Sneaked a Peek!):
- I saw kids around… the Family/child friendly aspect seemed to be there.
The Verdict (The Messy Truth):
- Upsides: The wifi was great, the location was good, and hey, free parking!
- Downsides: The spa was a bit meh, the room water pressure needed work, and the hotel's ambitions sometimes outstripped its execution.
- Would I go back? Maybe. If I wanted a reliable place to work with good WiFi and access to a pool, it would do the trick. But it also depends on if I could look past the quirks.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, it was a memorable experience. The staff were friendly, even when they looked slightly bewildered. It was, in short, a hotel with character. And hey, who wants perfection, anyway? Give me a bit of delightful chaos any day!
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're heading to Kansas City… or, well, the general vicinity of the Kansas City Royal's stadium. Destination: the Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. Let's see if we can survive this "adventure."
Day 1: Arrival and the Art of Mastering the Microwave (and Mild Disappointment)
1:00 PM - Arrival at Kansas City International Airport (MCI): Okay, first hurdle: the actual arrival. Flights are never smooth, are they? Sat next to a guy who kept trying to sell me crypto. (Note to self: Learn to politely say "no" without sounding like a complete jerk. Future me will thank me.) The airport itself? Fine. Smells faintly of stale coffee and ambition… or maybe just stale coffee.
2:00 PM - Car Rental Chaos (and the Perpetual Search for the Perfect Radio Station): The rental car place. Ugh. The lines, the pressure to buy every single add-on known to humankind. I managed to escape with a respectable-looking sedan, slightly smaller than I’d hoped for, but hey, it has air conditioning. Crucial. The inaugural drive was also a triumph of sorts. Finding a decent radio station in KC… let me tell you, it's a quest. Eventually settled on some classic rock, which at least drowns out my internal monologue of “Did I pack enough socks? What if I forgot my toothbrush?”
3:00 PM - Check-in at the Best Western: The Promise of Clean Sheets (and Preemptive Caffeine): Finally, the hotel. The Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. It looks… fine. Clean enough, I guess. Lobby is decorated in that generic beige-and-brown hotel style, but what do you really want? Honestly at this point, I would rate the bathroom towels highly. The check-in process was blessedly uneventful. The front desk lady had a killer smile, which always helps. Immediately hit the vending machine. My blood caffeine level had to be at least 50%.
3:30 PM - Room Reconnaissance and the Great Luggage Unpacking Debate: My room! Okay, not a palace, but it has a bed, a TV, and a microwave. The microwave is the real MVP. (More on this monumental appliance later.) Dropped my bags, surveyed the landscape. Unpacking… that eternal struggle. Do I live out of my suitcase? Do I fully commit and unpack? I always go halfway. So, I have my socks and underwear in a drawer, and the rest is a chaotic mess in the open suitcase. We’ll call it “organized disarray.”
4:00 PM - Microwave Mastery: My First Foray into Hotel Cuisine: Alright, the microwave. My first challenge: heating up the leftover pizza from the airport. (Airport pizza… my weakness.) This is where things got real. A quick glance, 30 seconds, boom, burnt crust. I was hungry and tired. I had an idea of how I was going to get this week started.
5:00 PM - The "Sports Complex" Observation (and the Sudden Realization I Didn't Bring Binoculars): My room has a view. Sort of. The hotel is, unsurprisingly, near the sports complex. You can see the stadium. Or, you can almost see the stadium. I wish I had a pair of binoculars so I could get an actual look. I'm pretty sure a giant, green, grassy field is there. I'll have to do better. I think I also need more coffee.
6:00 PM - Dinner… or Lack Thereof (and the Quest for Edible Food): Okay, dinner. I'm starving. The hotel restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. (Why, oh, why?) So, the options: hotel lobby vending machine, the pre-cooked pizza, or brave the KC culinary scene. I really was leaning towards that pizza. But, hunger is a powerful motivator. I was hoping to find some good BBQ, maybe even some of those fancy burnt ends I've been hearing so much about. It's a struggle. I've been wanting to find a decent burger and some beer. I'm not sure if this is going as planned
8:00 PM - The Comfort of the TV’s Glow and the Sweet, Sweet Succor of Sleep: Settled into the bed. TV on! I'm not sure how I can make this better at the moment. Finding a decent movie, a classic. I probably just want a nap. Sleep is the ultimate goal, and it’s a goal I’m fully prepared to embrace.
Day 2: Baseball Dreams (and the Questionable Charm of Pre-Game Tailgating)
9:00 AM - Wake-Up Call, Coffee (and The Dreaded Hotel Breakfast Buffet: The Good, The Bad, and the Ultimately Forgettable): Morning. Ugh. But I did it! I woke up! Hotel breakfast is a necessary evil. The cereal looked…depressing. The scrambled eggs were suspiciously yellow. The coffee, however, was surprisingly decent, considering it came from a carafe that looked like a relic from the 80s. Ate a few pieces of toast, some fruit, and tried not to think too hard about what was actually in the sausage.
10:00 AM - Wandering Around… (and the Search for a Decent Coffee Shop): Let's be real, the hotel's coffee wasn't great. Needed a proper caffeine injection. Launched the search for a decent coffee shop. This will take time. And a lot of Google Maps. Which I always wind up having problems with.
11:00 AM - Baseball Stadium Tour (if possible): My goal today is to make it to the ballpark. I'm not sure if there are any stadium tours, but I'm going to try. I'm a little kid again!
12:00 PM - Pre-Game Prep and Tailgating (or, More Accurately, Observing Tailgaters and Wishing I Had a Grill): Baseball game! I needed to get my fill of the stadium and the experience. The tailgating scene, and the overwhelming urge to have my own car-sized grill. I did get a feeling for the fans and the local energy.
1:00 PM - The Baseball Game! (And the Unexpected Emotions That Arise): The game. Oh, the game! There's nothing like the roar of the crowd. The smell of hot dogs. The crack of the bat. The beer. And the little moment of joy and the sheer, unadulterated emotion of "I'm here." I'm a bit of a sucker for baseball, really. Even if the Royals aren't exactly a powerhouse team right now, the experience is what counts.
4:00 PM - Post-Game Debrief (and the Quest for the Perfect After-Game Beer): The game's over. Time to find a local bar. Need a beer! The food scene around there can be a little dicey.
6:00 PM - Post-Game Dinner (and the Existential Crisis of What to Order): Dinner, post-game. Still need to find some BBQ. This is getting tougher.
8:00 PM - Relaxation, TV, and the Slight Anxiety of Not Having an Actual Plan for Tomorrow: Back at the hotel, exhausted and happy. I'll probably just veg out and watch some more TV. The slight problem? Tomorrow, I have no real plans.
So, what *is* this thing you're calling an FAQ anyway? I'm already bored.
Ugh, I know, right? FAQs. Sound about as exciting as watching paint dry. But hey, sometimes you gotta wade through the muck to get to the gold. Think of these as… well, ramblings, loosely structured around questions *someone* (probably me, frankly) might actually have. I'm going to try to answer them honestly. Which means, expect tangents, opinions, and maybe a few swear words thrown in for good measure. Don't judge me!
Okay, fine. But like, what are *you* even doing here? What's your angle? Are you trying to sell me something? Because I'm broke.
Sell you something? Nah. Mostly this is just… therapy. (For me. Maybe you'll accidentally get something out of it, too.) I'm not trying to impress anyone. I'm just trying to make sense of… well, life, I guess. Look, I’ve got a complicated brain and a habit of overthinking things. So, this is me trying to wrestle those thoughts into some kind of… you know… order. Spoiler alert: it's not working perfectly, but hey, that's the beauty of it, isn't it? Also, I'm practicing to get better at writing. Don't expect Shakespeare. Or even decent haiku.
Right, alright, let's get to the nitty gritty: What are the most common mistakes people make in... (let's just say, in *life* for now)
Oh, boy, where do I even start? Okay, *breathing deeply*. Let's see. I think a HUGE one is overthinking. I'm, like, the *queen* of that. Seriously, I've spent whole afternoons just... staring at the ceiling, analyzing the way dust motes dance in the sunlight. Waste of time! And it's paralyzing. Makes you afraid to *do* anything.
Then there's the comparison game. Scrolling through Instagram, seeing everyone's perfect lives, and feeling like a total dumpster fire. It's a trap! No one's life is truly perfect. Except maybe Beyoncé's. But still... most people aren't really showing you the whole picture. They're just showing the highlight reel.
Another doozy? Not taking risks. Playing it safe all the time. I *get* it. Comfort zones are cozy. But sometimes you gotta leap! Remember that awful time I tried to learn how to ride a unicycle? Yeah, I fell... a lot. Bruised my ego (more than my knees, thankfully). But, hey, I *tried*. And there's something to be said for that. Even if it meant looking like a complete goofball for a few hours. Which, let's be honest, wasn't exactly a stretch for me.
Speaking of mistakes, tell me about a time *you* messed up big time. Spill the tea!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups. This is a good one. It involves a disastrous attempt at a surprise party, a rogue cake, and an almost-breakup.
So, a few years ago, I decided to throw my then-boyfriend, Mark, a surprise birthday bash. He was turning the big 3-0. I was *so* excited. I'd planned everything! Invited everyone, booked the venue, even painstakingly crafted a "Happy Birthday, Mark!" banner. (Look, I'm not crafty, okay? It was a *feat*.)
The day of the party, I was a nervous wreck. Mark, bless his heart, had no idea. I told him we were going to a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, a small army of friends were setting up decorations in the back room of a dive bar.
The cake. Oh, the cake. I had, in my infinite wisdom, decided to *bake* the cake myself. I am not a baker. I tried a chocolate one. It was a disaster. A chocolate-flavored, inedible, cement block of a disaster! It crumbled. It leaked. It had a weird, almost metallic tang. I ended up buying one at the grocery store last minute.
And then... the surprise. Mark walked in. He was genuinely surprised, for about two seconds. He spotted the banner. Right there hanging from a ceiling. It was crooked. And then he saw me. I had a massive grin plastered on my face that was probably unsettling. And before he could process the happy-surprise-birthday-party-celebration, *bam*, he started acting all distant. The party atmosphere quickly shifted, going from celebratory to awkward as hell.
Turns out, he was *pissed*. He HATES surprise parties. "I like to be in control of my life," he'd grumbled to me numerous times. I'd, of course, completely ignored this. "I feel like you don't even *know* me!" he yelled. Cue the waterworks on my end. I felt like the worst girlfriend in the world.
It was a mess. A beautiful, ridiculous, chocolate-cake-flavored mess. We almost broke up. And I almost hid under the table for the rest of the night.
It took a while to recover from that. But thankfully, we did. He forgave me... eventually. And I learned a valuable lesson (and I'm still not allowed to bake a cake). Communication is key, people! And maybe listen to your partner when they tell you they hate surprises.
Okay, okay, enough with the sad stories. What do you actually *like*? What brings you joy? (Besides, you know, the misery of others.)
Okay, fine. Let's try for some sunshine here. I like... a lot of things. Really, *really* good coffee. The kind that tastes like actual magic. Books. Give me a comfy chair, a blanket, and a really good book, and I'm pretty much set. Walking in the woods (even if I get lost half the time). The smell of rain. Those little tiny moments that make you think, "Yep, life is okay."
And I love to laugh. Like, a good belly laugh that makes your stomach hurt. Those are the best. And I *love* my friends. They're the best people in the world. They're the ones who put up with my neuroses. And still invite me to hang out.
Oh! And animals. All the animals. I love watching kittens tumble over themselves.
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