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    The Pottery Place

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Brea T.

    Similar to my first review on Wedge, The Pottery Place took place during the same weekend as a bonding event with my sorority sisters. I am happy to say that it was one of the best creative experiences that I have had and it is a hidden gem in the CU area. I know for sure that will be returning in the future! Check-In: Two days before our scheduled appointment, my roommate and I paid our first visit to the studio. It was only thirty minutes until they closed and yet when we walked in an employee instantly greeted us with a warm welcome. After explaining that we were coming in to take care of a deposit for our party, he quickly gave us a run through of how the day would go. We were able to preview the elephants that were ordered for us and were given the chance to browse all other figurines. He was even happy enough to answer all (literally ALL) of our questions to ensure the day of would run smoothly. He was quite informative in the procedures from when we would arrive to the pick up of the items. He was definitely a super informative employee that set a great tone for the company. Day Of: The day of our painting appointment, the studio was packed with families and friends. We were instantly escorted to our room full of three long tables and three smaller ones with multiple chairs surrounding each one. At each spot, there was an elephant in place and small pallets to hold our paint. An employee came in to give us brief instructions about the different types of paints, locations of supplies and the process of payment (which takes place at the end of the session). There was a wide range of variety in brushes and paints. During the entire session, there was background music that was soothing and the employees were attentive to any needs. We stayed for about an hour and a half with wrapping up by paying $12 at the counter. Pick Up: After a few days, I went to pick up the bulk of the elephants; however, there was a bit of a miscommunication. The night before the pick-up, the order did not dry properly and to ensure the best results, they kept them for an extra day. After the initial pick up, I did not return until after Fall break. Each elephant was labeled with a name, wrapped in paper and placed in individual, small brown bags. Overall, I am excited to return back because of their superb service, soothing environment and wide range of options. Would recommend it to anyone in the CU area to at least experience once.

    Finished product of my mug! (I use it as my personal cereal bowl though because it's big!)

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    Book parties back to back. Did not feel welcome as a person of color. Unprofessional.

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    Came by today at 10:30 to paint with my son for my birthday- it was supposed to open at 10am- still closed. No answer when called.

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    14 years ago

    The staff were very helpful. We painted pottery which took about 2 hours. It was a lot of fun and we received our pottery with in 3 days.

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    They keep your painted piece to finish with glaze and dry and you come back to pick it up a few days later.

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    Artful Designs - Splooting corgi for my corgi loving daughter!

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    Love this place! I have been to a few different painting places and I have to say this one has the…read moremost pieces to choose from to paint which I love! It's very nicely set up, the staff is friendly and welcoming and it's overall a great vibe! We walked in and were given a table but soon enough they had to start turning people away so I would suggest a reservation on the weekends! It is pretty pricey but I'm okay with that for the experience and atmosphere there :) I painted a vase and my daughter painted a corgi and it was $100 before tax. There is a sitting fee for each person painting and then you choose your piece you want to paint which has its own price tag. There is so much to choose from I am sure anyone can find something in their budget! I personally really like the way they provide paint cups of the 5 colors you choose ( I think if you asked nicely they might let you have another color if you started painting and realized you needed another color). So it's not like we need painting trays or anything like at other paint studios! I can't wait to pick up our pieces after the glazing! We will be back to paint more treasures!

    What an amazing place and people! I had my toddler granddaughter for a week and they helped me make…read morea bunch of family handmade gifts. When one didn't glaze perfectly they invited us back to redo it at no cost. While we were doing this my teen signed up for one of their sculpting classes and it was amazing. Again the service and creativity are just top notch! Looking forward to our next project!

    Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Guest room

    Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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    It is easy to get mesmerized by historic looking exterior and the renovated interior. I certainly…read morewas, I had to do a double take on whether or not this was still part of the Hilton family of hotels. The Hotel Royer has been a popular choice for myself as of late whenever I am in town as it is a very solid option in terms of locale, price point and amenities. Whenever I walk in, I immediately notice two things. First off, the decor really brings together the theme of the hotel. I felt as if I was being taken back a few centuries to some royal kingdom, with portraits of historical figures, and furniture that is modern to the touch yet antiquated to the eyes. I also notice the smell, it is clean smelling and inviting. It certainly beats the musty cigarette smell you get at some places. The rooms in general are pretty good. The beds are comfortable, the lighting is decent and the space is typically pretty clean. The bathrooms are okay in my opinion (I am quite particular about this aspect). Sometimes the showers take a while to heat up and the toilet paper is pretty low quality. I think the weakest part of the rooms are the fact that some rooms do not have a desk. I think this is a big miss, as someone who visits on business a lot, it makes doing work in my room impossible sometimes. Additionally, the WiFi is super inconsistent, I found my devices being disconnected at will! In terms of amenities, I think the Hotel Royer is much better than the average Hilton. While there isn't the complimentary breakfast, they have their own restaurant, a well equipped gym and a pool. They also have a bar and their own banquet hall, for big events. The hotel is well located, in a walkable area and not too far from campus. Overall, I am a bit weary to select this hotel on future trips where business is important. However, if I am looking for a relaxing and quality stay, then I know the Hotel Royer will have me covered!

    The mattress:supportive The sheets: luxurious…read more The pillows: cloud like The towels: thick and thirsty The toiletries: plentiful and nicely scented The water pressure: excellent The decor: modern while preserving the original. The parking: free and easy as pie The neighborhood: walkable with many wonderful independently owned businesses I really like this hotel. I have stayed here several times. Like some of the other reviewers, I remember it as Jumer's Castle Lodge. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band stayed there in the 80s and I will never shut up about it. I think they have done a really good job with the remodel. Highly recommend.

    I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center - Double Queen Room

    I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center

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    I have stayed at the I hotel twice in the past three years. The staff is friendly and goes the…read moreextra mile to help guests with various requests. The rooms are beautifully decorated and beds are comfortable. The rooms are clean! The continental breakfast far exceeds what is offered at other hotels in the area

    Of all the hotels in the area, if you're looking for clean and spacious, this is it. We had 6 rooms…read moreand only one had a few stray strands of hair left over from previous guest in the bathroom tub. Otherwise, rooms were clean and impeccable. Service was fantastic. They initially gave me a room with no bed (likely the living room area for a suite) and they immediately fixed the problem. Once I got into my room, it was relaxing and wonderful. The king rooms have a walk in shower and the twin queen bed rooms have a bathtub/shower combo. I mention this as those traveling with kids might prefer the tub option. Every room has a mini fridge. Traveling with little ones here is nice because they can offer a microwave in your room if requested. Made a big difference for us traveling with a young one. The gym is small but they do have a peloton bike among other equipment like free weights and other cardio equipment. Complimentary breakfast has warm savory options like egg burritos both with and without meat. They also offer oatmeal, fruit, yogurt and bagels with plenty of refreshments. Parking is free and easy to find. There's also a complimentary shuttle to take you to places on campus if you have no car. There are also bikes at the hotel to get around. All in all, we enjoyed our stay as did our guests for graduation.

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