My husband and I decided to spontaneously stop and stay the night in Morro Bay on our way home from a long drive. We booked through Hotwire, and it was a "hot deal" meaning we didn't know what hotel we were getting until we booked it.
The reviews on Hotwire were great, the reviews on Google and Yelp however? Not so great. Regardless - I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt because I know some people just like to complain. With that, here's an honest review. We own multiple hotels, so be forewarned that I am a bit picker than most.
The Pro's:
- Check-In was easy, and the woman at the front desk was extremely sweet and accommodating.
- The location is great, and you are in close walking distance to many restaurants, bars, and the beach.
- The fireplace is nice.
- The jetted bathtub is a nice touch, I personally don't love hotel bathtubs but if you are into that, it's nice. The window from the bathtub into the bedroom on the other hand is a little strange.
- The bed was okay, it was sunken down in the middle but not un-sleepable.
- It is pet friendly, which is a huge plus. We didn't have our pets with us but appreciate the option!
The Con's:
- The bed was made quite messily, and the sheets and blankets were extremely thin making for a chilly night.
- The door to the toilet didn't shut or lock. And by didn't shut, I mean if you tried to shut it it would reopen 8 inches and not hold in place, no matter what you tried.
- The walls are thin and we could hear the tv in the room next to us, and the adjacent guests conversations, all night long.
- The decor is antiquated, which wasn't that big of a deal besides the ripped arms of the chairs which we were afraid to sit on.
- The parking garage is undergoing renovations, so if the parking lot out front is full you have to find street parking. Luckily we were able to find a spot, and street parking is free.
- We are early risers and checked out around 8am. There was no one at the desk, which was fine, however when you exit the elevator there are doors to the lobby, and they were locked. And there was no signage to guide us out an alternate way. Luckily another guest was returning from a morning walk, and guided us to a door that went through the construction zone of the parking garage to exit. Signs, or acknowledgement that the main doors are locked in the morning, would have been helpful.
Overall, I don't think that I would ever pay $200 for a night at the Ascot again, but again, I am picker than most! The kind front desk staff, convenient location, and it only being a one night stay are really the only reason we stayed instead of finding somewhere else when we got there.
A word of advice to management - if you can improve the cleanliness and minor details such as the bathroom door, quality of bedding, and replacing the ripped furniture, I can guarantee you that your reviews would dramatically improve read more