Wanted to stay here ever since it was built and upon staying one night for our staycation we were neither impressed or "Wowed"!
True to their word of paying homage to the millennium era you walk into a clean, straight line, geometric, think all things IKEA environment. From the lobby, to the gym, to the uniforms On The employees, it's almost an unwelcoming feeling.
Staff is the usual friendly version of themselves and helpful when asked a question or calling the front desk from your room.
Rooms are bare and cold since the flooring is vinyl instead of carpet. It's smaller than what I'm used to when we travel and harder to get accustomed to without a dresser, nightstands, an ice bucket, closet, coffee maker or microwave. There are, however, two luggage racks and pegs on a wall to hang your items. There isn't an iron or ironing board, guess those millennials like wrinkly clothes, and instead of a desk there is a rolling tray table, think hospital table, that's slides over your bed. Great lighting with a 100 USB outlets which is nice if you have a few people in the room and each had a couple of phones, tablets etc to plug in. The lobby also has about 200 places to plug these items in with tables and places to sit to use your devices. The tv was extremely huge and cable offered all the pay per view channels complimentary.
The beds are soft and for someone that has back issues this posed a terrible nights sleep but this comes with staying in a hotel. The pillows are all down and I needed a few more to use for sitting up and using that tray table. Bedding is bleak and thin and I also asked for an extra blanket which was super heavy and felt like a Brillo pad but it did the trick and kept me warm.
The bathrooms are very bare. No toiletries here, instead there are tubes of shampoo etc mounted on the wall that requires hulk like strength to squeeze the smallest trickle of thick liquid out to wash your hands or larger up with lotion. Two measly towels sat on the one shelf along with washcloths and a hand towel. There was a blow dryer that hung on a peg that worked great. No bathtub here because apparently millennials don't like baths but the water was hot and water pressure good. The shower head was extremely high on the wall and I couldn't reach it to reposition it so I had to stand with my nose up against the wall to get the water. Very awkward I must admit.
The pool is smaller and there wasn't a hot tub. Again the patio area was scattered with plastic IKEAA chairs and tables in bold bright colors. There was a long bench that had cushions that were comfortable though. My daughter swam but I didn't since there was about a 2" ring of black scum along the wall of the pool. Disgusting. I made sure she took a shower when we were done.
The gym was small with huge tv's on the wall. A couple of treadmills and weights.
Ice maker on the first floor only and cups for you to use along with a refillable water bottle station that displayed how many were saved by refilling your bottle.
Lobby was splattered with IKEA furniture and bright bold colors on the walls with cubbies and shelves filled with games and a large pool table in the middle. A 24/7 convenance shop if you get the munchies and a coffee area open 24/7 too. Coffee not so great and not so hot either. I'd pass and go to Starbucks around the corner. Even a gas station would have better, more hot coffee than TRU.
Breakfast is complimentary and I have to say was very good. Hot, fresh, plenty of options and easy to use their waffle maker and toaster. Lots of options for adults and kids alike. The waffles are like little boats and they have a plethora of options to fill those sweet waffles up with.
I can't say that I'd stay again but it's nice for Fort Wayne to have another hotel option. read more