Once again, The Arbor at the Bradley Hotel did not disappoint as we enjoyed our Sunday brunch. Chef…read moreMya's Hollandaise sauce and eggs Benedict were both savory and satisfying. Server Anthony was expedient, gracious, and showed wonderful attention to detail. We are grateful that The Arbor is available to us as an excellent downtown dining experience.

Did you know: The founder of Vera Bradley -- the brand behind those ubiquitous flowered, quilted…read morebags you see slung on every Hoosier woman's shoulders -- created a hotel? Technically, it was co-created by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard of Vera Bradley, and also Provenance Hotels, known for their boutique hotels. I guess it makes sense to have a Vera Bradley-themed hotel in Fort Wayne, because Vera Bradley's headquarters are in Fort Wayne. Don't tell Vera (or Barbara), but I find VB purses and bags a little dowdy and old-fashioned, and I thought I would step into The Bradley and be greeted with a hotel decked out in the same frumpy aesthetic. But no! The hotel is sleek and modern, yet there are subtle details that feel touched by Vera Bradley's influence. For instance, my room had pops of coordinating colors and patterns mixing together to create a homey but chic look. The whole hotel is like that, really. They could have gone really heavy-handed with the floral prints in this hotel, but they restrained themselves, and the hotel is all the better for it. Beyond the aesthetics, this cute hotel has nine specially designed suites, a rotating art gallery and two restaurants, including a rooftop bar. I didn't get to check out the restaurants or bar, but I definitely am the next time I stay here. (And there will be a next time!) A quick head's up for people thinking of staying here with kids. Kids are absolutely welcome here, but The Bradley doesn't really have the things that a parent and kids might want, like a pool and free breakfast. The Bradley would make a great getaway for adults-only stays! One small thing that vexed me during my stay was that I couldn't take the stairs to go up to my room, which was on the second floor. There are emergency stairs on each floor that go down, but you can't go up them because they are locked on the lobby floor, and unless you enter a code, which only the people who work there know, you can't open the stairs door. My personal ethos is to take the stairs for anything less than four flights, so it really perturbed me to have to use the elevator to go up and down a single floor. But I had no choice! They have an OK fitness center here, with a couple of treadmills and one elliptical, which blessedly was free every time I visited the fitness center. There are also some free weights and cold towels, which were refreshing. One thing to keep in mind is that valet parking is the default. I am a cheapo and don't generally like to use valet, but the only other option was a public lot a couple of blocks away, and that was only slightly less expensive than just doing valet. So I just did valet. For the most part, the valet attendants were quick to get my vehicle, except for check-out morning, when it felt like everyone was waiting for their vehicles at the same time. The Bradley is located right in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, and it within easy waling distance to what seems like everything, including The Landing, a historic district that has multiple independent shops and restaurants.

Experience: I stayed in a less than stellar hotel trying to save some money, and ended up…read moresacrificing my back on their hard beds. So I upgraded to the Hilton in search of a better sleep. Glad I did. We stayed 2 nights. I had my friend and her son and my kid on the reservation but they just ate breakfast and stayed at her house so the kids could play. The breakfast was amazing!! Definitely upgrade to include breakfast. So worth it!!! When I first checked in, Ashley was at the desk and she was so nice and helpful. She explained the water situation, which didn't really end up effecting my stay but one time... but they are remodeling the floors and have to shut it off at set times during the day to remodel the bathrooms. My room was already remodeled and it looked amazing. The hotel is clean and attractive, and I didn't hear any neighbors. The beds were comfy and yes, my back thanked me for it. The shower was hot and spacious. I didn't use housekeeping because I had my pup with me and I didn't want her to bark if they came in. But they were friendly when I passed in the hall. So this place was 5 stars in my book, and everything was great. Food 5/5, room 5/5, service 5/5, Ashley 5/5... thank you for a great stay!

Parking is across the street…read more I called x5 times, no one picked up to find out where the parking was, and the automated system didn't help. The check-in counter is located across from the restaurant and next to the lounge area. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The interior is quite spacious, with ample seating. This location was convenient for a few hours. The price was reasonable with $15 charge for self-parking. The elevator was clean until you walked out onto the floor, which had a weird smell. The room was decent, but the bed and pillow quality were subpar. The room was very dusty, including the counter, bedside table, and lamp. But it was a quick turnaround for me. The bathroom was clean, with only the bare essentials, and the closet had ample space. And the refrigerator in the room wasn't cold or cool but it was clean

Solid hotel and kind staff, making for a comfortable stay. I…read morewasn't the biggest fan of the location, given the parking lot was small and the surrounding food options were limited. But the room was huge, equipped with a nice kitchenette. Lots in the surrounding, drivable area to order UberEats from. Weirdly, of my whole party, nobody had handsoap equipped in their bathroom. Guess you have to ask? Highlights: -Fun (free!) breakfast buffet items like chia seed pudding. -Freshly baked cookies in the lobby. -Good pillows!

A comedy of errors from the start. Toilet was clogged as soon as we entered the room. No linens or…read morepillows for the pull-out bed. We waited 30 minutes for a plunger and linens. At "breakfast" the following morning, there was little to no food left in the breakfast area with nearly an hour remaining in their stated breakfast hours. If there had been any food left, there was no silverware- only plastic sporks straight out of elementary school. The main reason for all this: Inadequate to nonexistent staffing. I realize I didn't pay $500 for this suite, but it's amazing how overall hotel standards have sunk in the post Covid era.

We arrived early and parked in the parking garage next door. Parking was very convenient. Our room…read morewasn't ready but that was fine because we were early. The woman working the front desk, Letra (spelling?) was absolutely amazing. She was always smiling, greeted us by name whenever we walked through the lobby and was just a ray of sunshine. Employees like her really do make a business. The location was great for us because we were at a convention and the convention center was right across the street. We were able to drive a short distance to go to dinner and a movie one night. The bed was very clean which I so much appreciated. I'm very very particular about things being clean. There were employees mopping and cleaning common areas throughout our stay. The shower and sink area were also clean. The only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is that there were handprints on the walls in the hall, dust on the baseboards in the room and a big chair in the room that was made of material that would need to be cleaned instead of wiped off so for me, it was just a waste of space. If I can't clean something with my Lysol wipes, I prefer not to have it in my hotel room. I just avoided sitting there. I would recommend the hotel and if you stay and have a chance to meet Letra, you're fortunate.

I had a great experience staying here this fall. The room was really nice and included a…read morerefrigerator and microwave. The staff was nice including a friendly and helpful housekeeping and bartending staff. The location is excellent, right by the historic theater and wonderful botanical gardens. Although the hotel doesn't have a complimentary breakfast and is not a Four Seasons, it is really a good value and overall I was very pleased.

Worst experience ever. Children running around at night and foot steps were made above us at 11 pm…read morejust making constant noise. Floorboards creak EVERYWHERE. Ran out of conditioner before I got to use it was crazy. Employees won't even give me a towel cus they didn't even provide enough in the room. Told em they couldn't send anyone or they couldn't go themselves for a towel. The pool is very small and unclean. Hair was just floating in the pool. The gym mats were unclean breakfest was a joke. They had pre bought sausage sandwiches and only bagels to serve. They closed breakfest 30 mins before they actually end. I could go on and on but Honestly it's really worn down and I won't be returning.

I found Vivian at the front desk to be professional, courteous and warm. In addition, all…read morehousekeeping staff I encountered were great and made my stay away from home enjoyable. Will be back again.

We stayed for two nights while visiting for a wedding. The…read morehotel is close to many restaurants and the Meijer was close by when we needed a few items. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast area was clean and the food was stocked by the hotel staff often. I didn't get the lady's name but she was so sweet and nice. The selection for breakfast was also very nice. Our only complaint is that the pool was closed after the first day we were there. Our son was disappointed about this. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Ft. Wayne.

Hotel is old and dated. Room had a smell when we checked in. I mentioned it to the front desk but…read morethey did not make a note so I was charged for damages at checkout. Do not stay here.

The rooms are nice and most newly redone. The staff is nice. BUT this is the nosiest hotel/Airbnb…read moreI've ever stayed at. Between the long term guests, staff and resident dog....I'm not sure which part is worse. Tvs and radios blaring before 8:00 am, staff talking loudly down the hall from one end to the other to eachother, staff talking loudly at the front desk where all voices carry, and the dog barking inside or outside our windows. The staff do not know what "inside" voices are and I feel are very rude to customers/residents who either work 3rd shift or guest who are sleeping in. This is definitely the noisiest hotel/Airbnb and would not suggest it if you like quiet.

Lilly helped us out and she did a great job! The room was fantastic, it was clean and the beds were…read moresuper comfy!

This is a perfectly fine, reasonably-priced hotel, located just off the highway…read more The room was small but clean. Free self-parking around the outside of the building. The staff was very friendly. Amenities include a pool table in the lobby, an enclosed swimming pool, and a small fitness room. There is also an ok free continental breakfast (with a make-your-own pancake machine, believe it or not) and self-serve free tea and coffee available 24/7. There is also a Golden Corral located next to the hotel. I will leave it to you to decide if that is a good or horrifying thing. If you very wisely decide to skip the Corral, much better options are located downtown, about 10 minutes away. Would I stay here again? Sure.

Essentially what you are getting here is the bottom line Hilton brand. It's clean. It's small…read more It's no frills. The front desk guy was friendly. Essentially these are hostels without multiple roommates and shared showers. Perhaps Hilton will go to that level next. If you plan to spend under $120/night, this is what you can expect, so don't complain. Paper thin walls, so hedge your bets that you don't get frisky or violent neighbors. No bed side lights, limited outlets. It is what it is. I don't stay in them often for a reason. The cast of characters is always a bit frightful as well.

This was the dirtiest Hilton I have stayed in, and I have been a Hilton Honors member for years…read more There were stains on the furniture, candy from a previous guest on the floor, no soap, dirt on the bathroom floor.. Also, the pool had a film on top of it with at least four dirty towels lying around and trash on the tables. When we tried to check in and out, no one was at the desk. Breakfast was very mediocre and super expensive (not complimentary). Staff were friendly and there were no bugs that I noticed in the room, so that's a positive.

Horrible pillows. Room wreaked of chlorine. Stayed Friday through Monday and they never cleaned the…read moreroom. Had to go to the desk for clean towels. The guy at the front desk is not friendly at all. We asked for a couple more pillows because they are not good and the front desk guy argued then brought us two pillows and two wadded up pillow cases. He couldn't even put pillow cases on pillow cases on for us. The hot tub looked disgusting. Breakfast was horrible. No restaurant or bar. Hilton should be ashamed.

We loved our stay at Spark by Hilton in Fort Wayne!…read more Spark is the new little sibling of big brother Hilton. The brand appears to focus on economy and a younger crowd. The lobby decor feels a little like an upscale hostel/gathering/meeting place for techy travelers. Modern, minimalistic. The staff was super friendly, facility was spotless, comfy beds with just right pillows, exceptional shower pressure (BONUS POINT!) and the breakfast exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay again. Great value for the $$

This was our first visit to a Spark hotel. We tend to be Hilton loyalists and thought we'd save a…read morelittle cash on a recent weekend visit and see what Hilton's budget hotel had to offer. It wasn't a bad stay at all! Occupying what used to be a Comfort Inn, Spark is a pretty nice stay. While you can tell the facility is aged, the Hilton update gives it a fresh look/new life with brighter colors and updated furnishings. We selected a room that was adjacent to a stairwell. It's always a gamble because -- people -- but from what we could tell by the site map, those rooms tend to be bigger. Our room was easily 50% larger than most room, with the addition of a sizable closet space. The furnishings are definitely new, but look rather minimal in our room due to its larger size. The pivoting work space is nice, but the hassock is far too short to work on it for any length of time. I have to wonder if anyone had occupied this particular room at all because the refrigerator wasn't plugged in. We had to crawl on the floor to find the plug to plug it into the wall. The only thing that was missing was a clock. There is no clock in the room. Not that that's a big thing because any person has one or two clocks on them at any time anyway. I've seen a number of reviews complain about the free breakfast. I honestly didn't have a problem with it at all. There are bagels, breads, muffins, oatmeal, and cereals along with fresh fruit and some juices. It's a budget facility. You're not going to get omelets or made-to-order pancakes. Adjust your expectations. The staff we interacted with was great and helpful. Instead of vending machines there's a small snack/sundry shop if you get the late night need-to-eat. I am 100% satisfied with our stay. We saved some money and were located near just about anything we'd need.