I'd like to start by saying I am so saddened by the state of this place. My heart is broken for a…read moretown that used to thrive. 1 star, but 2 stars in my mind for great memories now faded.
Stay with me and allow me to explain further: I've been coming to this area for road trips since before I was 7 years old. The Pennsylvania turnpike has been the halfway point for my family to rendezvous and exchange kids for summer vacation, for years, years!
Now, the entire area seems to be crumbling into a state of disrepair, including this once sweet hotel.
I remember swimming in the pool with my grandmother after a long day in the car and was really looking forward to doing the same with my own daughter after just having just visited her great grandmother. The pool was locked with a padlock. It looked clean and ready to use, but it clearly wasn't open.
The rooms themselves... there were so many confusing aspects for the price we paid. I don't get the half-attempt to make them look 'nice' when so many little details were clearly overlooked.
Upon first walking in, you are hit with the scent of carpet cleaner, which explained why the floors felt damp. Normally I might not complain about a clean floor, but it was still wet.
It appeared that there may have been some water damage or ongoing issues, unless the place was just kept like that in general, I'm not sure, but several rooms had towels stuffed outside their doors. Everything was dusty. Not just a little, but a nice layer or two of dust.
One of the plug sockets had a broken plug still in it, the remote for the TV did not work. The TV itself was practically unwatchable.
It seems as though they did their best to 'cover up insecurities' so to speak, but it resulted in looking like they could care less about the quality of their establishment or the people who reside there.
Despite being underwhelmed by the state of the place,
the best part of our entire stay, was the breakfast. It's the first time, in a long time, I've seen waffles back out, fresh fruit, sausage, eggs and more goodies. Our kids loved it.
To the ladies working the front counter, my partner said you were all gems. Absolutely wonderful to speak to and to set us all up for the night! Thank you, thank you.
All that being said, thanks for the good memories you gave me, I would never stay here again and I will never recommend it to anyone in this condition.