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    3.7 (35 reviews)
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    Standard 2 queen room
    Jerry P.

    So it was that I found myself in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on a short Spring break getaway with my boys, with Route 30 humming like a tired lullaby outside the window. The Avid hotel: modern name, spartan logo, stood there like a box of good intentions. I checked in. The staff were delightful. Smiles like clean linens. They welcomed me as if I'd been expected, as if they'd just finished fluffing the clouds for my arrival. Every person I encountered, from front desk to housekeeping, was impossibly kind and genuinely helpful. If hospitality were the only metric, I'd give them stars enough to light up Lancaster. The public areas were inviting, like a well-meaning relative's living room. Tasteful chairs, a sense of light, the smell of fresh coffee and not despair. It was nice. Honest. But then I entered my room. A standard two-queen setup that felt more "standard" than I'd expected. The furniture was chipped and scuffed as if it had survived several physical confrontations. A lamp fixture clung to the wall like a reluctant tenant. The HVAC unit coughed and muttered throughout the night, ineffective as a sermon at a biker rally. I asked it for cool air and it gave me indifference. Sleep came, but not before I heard my neighbor's television, his conversation, and what I imagine were his dreams. The soundproofing was more suggestion than function. The USB ports, those vital little umbilical cords of the 21st century, were not only dead but caked with something that once had ambitions of being a previous guest's food. The floors were grimy, which I only realized after my socks gave up their will to stay white. Ninety dollars a night. That's what I paid. And for that price, I suppose I got my money's worth. There are worse places to rest your head, and there are far better. Three stars. A shrug of a rating. The staff deserved better. The room did not.

    Matthew U.

    For the most part, this is a decent hotel, a little confusing, but decent overall. I booked my room ahead of time to make it easier on everyone involved for check in. When I arrived I wasn't sure where to enter to finish up my check in and drove around the building before figuring out what would be the main entrance. See when you pull into the lot many cars are parked right there and you think that is the main entrance, but it is not. The main entrance is on the narrow part of the building that faces the main throughway. You can enter the door where the cars are parked, but you have to walk half the building to get to the front desk. Once I got myself checked in I did go move my car to join the others, because you find out quickly that that door is right next to the elevators, convenience is key. The front desk area is nice, well lit, and the staff working the desk were superb. In this area you can get your breakfast on or just lounge around if you don't want to be in your room. There is a pool here, which I did not take part in. When I made it to my room I found it to be of a decent size and very bright. For the most part, it is a new hotel. Close to some attractions, Dutch Wonderland comes to mind. There are some missteps with the room that makes it not feel like a typical hotel room. There's no closet, which is all cool, but I don't want my clothes hanging up, chilling in a corner. Also, even though this hotel sits on the newer side, the bathroom already looked a bit worn and torn. You can tell that the shower area was not really sealed correctly. I noticed what was some water damage already from the water escaping the standing shower. TV selection was decent. Views, not the best. And the most disheartening thing about this location is just that, its location. Much like other businesses in this area it is a commercial plot of land that was carved out of farmland. It also abuts into a small residential area. Houses behind it and one right next to it, which just happened to be my view from my room. It wasn't the kindest of views. Then there is the smell. You go outside, and with it being so close to farmland, you get hit in the face with the smell of manure. I also feel as if this smell seeps into the building little by little each time someone comes or goes. You get used to it after a bit, but the smell can be overwhelming, especially when there is heat during the warmer months. Asides from that, it was a decent hotel.

    Donna J.

    Was a little apprehensive when booking but this was a great choice. Avery at the front desk was very pleasant and helpful. Maintained his professionalism while dealing with a hotel full of children running everywhere that were there for a soccer tournament. He assured us that there are quiet hours and we were happy to get a good night sleep. The hotel and room were very clean and contemporary decor. Loved the large bottles of toiletries in the bathroom. We didn't take advantage of the continental breakfast since there were other options right in the immediate area. We will definitely stay here again.

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    Miche

    It's in a good location, you are near the parks and outlet mall is you like that sort of thing. The room and lobby weren't clean and were rather unsanitary. Debris and crumbs. Greasy /dirty fingerprints on the side tables and wall near the light switch. Gross. I am carrying wet wipes these days so I can do my part and keep me and mine healthy. It wasn't cheap staying here but no manager/management watching over means neglecting the little things ... which mean something to me. Do better next time. The best thing about this hotel was the view of the Amish farm with running horses and seeing the pretty fieles and cows. Heavenly view. My room had a tub so I loved that also.

    Food bar as you can see potatoes and turkey sausage
    Rita W.

    The Best Breakfast Around, all over again I can't make clean spacious, friendly customer service absolutely out of this world Mr. Avery Stark assistant general manager,was thoughtful and helpful. His Assistant Uarat was absolutely fabulous

    Felix R.

    My wife and I decided to stay here at this new IHG owned Avid hotel on Lincoln Hwy for a weekend. Upon arrival we were greeted by Tyler he was friendly and helpful. We were given room 428 on the 4th floor. The lobby is modern looking, it has a dining area and snack/ drink dispensing machines. I noticed, as soon as we walked into our room, how small and claustrophobic it is. CONS: Tiny room for the price. LG TV doesn't have Netflix, Prime, Hulu, AppleTV, etc. TV doesn't have premium cable channels. Can't broadcast the mobile to the TV (on our 2nd day we were told that they've been having issues with the Network for a week, it would have been nice if they told us the 1st day). They're internet is painfully slow, download/upload speed is agonizingly slow. Bathroom showerhead is fixed, i.e.; non-removable. No closet, no drawers. PROS: Indoor heated pool. Very clean areas and room. New modern fixtures. Decent sized bathroom, decent water pressure. Very comfortable bed. Quiet room. Huge 55" TV. Not having a closet/drawers means you will never leave items behind. Plenty of outlets for electronics. Wide expanse window/view. Blackout curtains/shades. Friendly, professional and helpful staff. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the useless TV situation and the price. We will never stay here again, unless the TV issue is resolved and the price is lowered to around $100.00 a night. Thank You to Tyler, Aaliyah, Taron and Richard for making our stay so much better than anticipated.

    Carolyn B.

    This hotel is new, only opened some 8 months ago. Then covid struck. They were closed for two months. Back in business again. We had a memorable stay at this charming, clean and well situated hotel. Stayed in a 4th floor room with a view of a bucolic local farm. Tanger Outlets nearby. Free parking and wifi, a pool and a gym, and both are now open. Good staff, fine service. I recommend the aVID.

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    Chris P.

    Loved our stay. You can tell it was built relatively recently. Yes, the room was on the smaller side (I would call it a charmingly efficient use of space) but it felt fresh, well lit, and streamlined. Yes, others here have complained about the absence of a closet, but there are, count 'em, nine hooks on the walls. You won't forget to pack your things a musty closet. The breakfast was lovely - I've listed the offerings in the photos - but what I really appreciated was that nearly everything was individually wrapped. No sandwiches lying in a communal tray waiting to be contaminated by sneezes and inappropriate touching. Interactions with the super nice front desk staff was an absolute pleasure. Shout out to Trei the manager, who managed to make the check in 411 sound welcoming and unscripted and obviously has the gift of hospitality. And Avery, who sympathetically took in my pleading about my teenage son - who must shower before hitting the road after the last bball tourney game - and magically made a late checkout happen despite a full house. Sending you all the love (*tear*)!

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