Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Baymont by Wyndham Review!
Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Baymont by Wyndham Review - A Brutally Honest Take (Prepare for Rambling!)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea on the Baymont by Wyndham - Logan. I'm not gonna lie, I went in with low expectations. "Baymont," to me, always sounded like a step above a roadside motel. But hey, everyone deserves a fair shake, right? And sometimes… sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. Spoiler alert: this wasn't a diamond, more like a slightly polished pebble. But let's dive in…
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First Impressions: The Accessibility Rumble (and a Sneaky Elevator!)
Right off the bat, let’s talk accessibility. This is HUGE for me. I'm always on the lookout for hotels that genuinely get it. The website hinted at facilities for disabled guests, but… details, details!
- Wheelchair Accessible: They *claim* to be. I didn't personally wheel around the whole place, but I saw ramps, which is a good start. The real test would be the rooms, which I didn't get to scrutinize. But the lobby? Seemed hopeful.
- Elevator: Crucial. Thankfully, yes, there's an elevator. Phew! (Because I was already dreading the stairs.)
- Facilities for Disabled Guests: Honestly, they have the basics. I want deeper dives. Grab bars, accessible showers… you know the drill. The website, however, was vague. (Hmm, red flag?)
Going Inside: The "Stuff" - Or, The Amenities That Try to Impress:
Okay, let's get to the nitty-gritty. Here's the lineup, because, well, travel.
Internet Access:
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Hallelujah! Works well!
- Internet: (Okay, technically, they say internet access, but it’s all Wi-Fi. I did not see a LAN cable. Let's be real, who even uses LAN anymore?)
- Internet Services: Eh, they got the Wi-Fi. Good enough.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (Trying to Get the Spa Vibe… Kinda):
- Swimming Pool: (Outdoor) The pictures looked… inviting. In reality, the pool was… a pool. Clean, chlorine-y, and kids having fun. Not complaining. Just managing expectations!
- Gym/fitness: I didn't see it. (Am I missing it?)
- Poolside Bar: Sadly no.
- Massage, Sauna, Spa, Steamroom, Spa/sauna: Nope. Dream on. This ain’t the Ritz.
- Fitness center: Did I skip it? Hmm…
Cleanliness and Safety: The COVID Tango:
- Anti-Viral Cleaning Products: They say they use them. I have to take their word for it.
- Daily Disinfection in Common Areas: Again, they say it. Hard to verify without wearing a hazmat suit.
- Hand Sanitizer: Plenty available, which is always a plus.
- Physical Distancing of at least 1 meter: I didn't witness any awkward distancing enforcement. People were just… people-ing.
- Rooms Sanitized Between Stays: Yeah, I'm gonna believe that one.
- Safe Dining Setup: (In the context of the breakfast, see below.)
- Staff Trained in Safety Protocol: Let’s assume so.
- Sterilizing Equipment: Presumably, somewhere.
- Everything from above: It all seemed to be in place.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Breakfast Saga! (My Obsession!)
Breakfast [Buffet]: Yes, and this is where things get… interesting.
Breakfast service: It was there, and in one weird way.
Buffet in restaurant: So, it existed. But. In the era of COVID, it was behind glass. I watched a staff member fill up plates for guests… (more on that later).
Coffee/tea in restaurant: You could get coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.
Coffee shop: No.
Breakfast [buffet] and Western breakfast:
- Breakfast consisted of: Okay, here's the thing. It was free, so I'm not going to crucify them, but… it was a buffet behind glass.
- You tell a staff person what you would like and they plate it up for you.
- Variety in the breakfast fare was not great. A small selection of pastries, some dry cereal, and some very sad looking fruit, and maybe some sausage (I couldn't tell for sure).
- I did get my toast (yay!) and they had a coffee machine.
Snack bar: Nope.
Restaurants, Bar, Poolside bar, Coffee shop: Not.
Services and Conveniences: The "We Try Harder" Department:
- Daily Housekeeping: Yep, it happened. The room was tidied up.
- Elevator: Mentioned already!
- Air Conditioning in public area: Yeah.
- Concierge: Didn't see one, or have one.
- Dry cleaning: No.
- Ironing service: Not sure.
- Laundry service: No.
- Luggage storage: They may have had it, but I didn't get to use it.
- Cash withdrawal, Currency exchange: No.
- Facilities for disabled guests: mentioned above.
- Indoor venue for special events/outdoor venue for special events: Nope.
- Front Desk [24-hour]: They had it. Nice people.
For the Kids: Are We There Yet?
- Family/child friendly: Seemed to be. I saw plenty of families.
- Babysitting service: Nope.
- Kids meal, Kids facilities: Nah.
Getting Around, Parking, and Transportation:
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Yes, thankfully. Parking was easy.
- Airport transfer: No.
- Taxi service: I think so.
- Car power charging station: No, nothing.
- Bicycle parking: Probably, but not sure.
- Valet parking: As if!
My Room - The Sanctum Sanctorum
- Available in all rooms:
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Additional toilet, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens:
- I had a room and didn’t have any of these. (Just kidding… I had all of them!)
- The room, at its core, was functional. The bed was comfy enough. The Wi-Fi worked. The bathroom was clean. And the window… well, it opened.
- No weird smells, no obvious stains. (Okay, maybe a tiny mystery stain on the carpet, but I'm not gonna dwell.)
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Additional toilet, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens:
The Quirks, the Quirks! (And Why I Love/Hate This Place)
Okay, here's where things get personal.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your pristine, perfectly polished travel itinerary. This is a… well, a chaotic love letter to a weekend spent at the Baymont by Wyndham in Logan, Ohio. Consider yourself warned.
The "Accidental Appalachian Adventure" - AKA My Logan, Ohio Debacle (and Delight)
Accommodation: Baymont by Wyndham Logan (because…well, it was available. And hey, free breakfast, right?)
Day 1: Arrival, Anxiety, and "Is That…Banjo Music?"
- 1:00 PM: Arrived in Logan. Driving directions? Let’s just say GPS and I have a complicated relationship. We argued. A lot. Finally, got to the Baymont. Initial thoughts? It's… fine. Clean enough, I guess. The lobby smelled vaguely of chlorine and…is that potpourri? A bold choice. I'm already feeling a little… off. Maybe it's the three-hour drive, maybe it's the anticipation of the Hocking Hills hikes I've read about. Or maybe it's the fact that I forgot my favorite hiking socks. Panic sets in.
- 1:30 PM: Checked in. The front desk lady was super friendly, bless her heart. Gave me a map, pointed me towards the local Denny's (classy). She also mentioned something about a "weekend hoedown" happening. Now, I love a good country vibe, but this made me feel instantly out of place. Am I prepared for this?!
- 2:00 PM: Dragged my luggage (and accompanying sock-related existential dread) to the room. The room…was perfectly adequate. Standard motel room. The view? …the parking lot. Sigh. Okay, let's unpack and try to embrace the chaos.
- 3:00 PM: Okay, adventure time! First order of business: Find food. Denny's it is. I ordered a club sandwich that looked suspiciously like it came from a pre-packaged kit. But hey, it filled the void. The coffee? Strong. I think I'm experiencing some light palpitations.
- 4:00 PM: Attempted a "gentle stroll" around the local area. Ended up in a bizarre antique shop filled with taxidermied squirrels and enough porcelain dolls to haunt my nightmares for weeks. Okay, maybe I'm not cut out for the local scene just yet. Back to the Baymont to lick my wounds and plan the hike for tomorrow.
- 6:00 PM: Ate a microwave dinner in my room that tasted strangely of cardboard (I knew I should have gone for the pizza place down the street). Watched some local access television featuring a very enthusiastic dog grooming convention.
- 8:00 PM: The "hoedown" is in FULL effect. I can hear banjo music. Authentic banjo music. I'm convinced someone is playing it solely for me. Maybe I'll venture out…but maybe not. Embracing my inner hermit.
Day 2: Caves, Cliffs, and a Near-Death Experience with a Squirrel
- 7:00 AM: Free breakfast time! The eggs… they looked like they belonged in a space station. Edible, though. The coffee, still strong, saved the day. Thank goodness for free fuel.
- 8:00 AM: FINALLY, Hocking Hills! I chose Ash Cave first. Let me tell you, the pictures don't do it justice. The cave is majestic, awe-inspiring, and ridiculously photogenic. I instantly forgot about the Denny's club sandwich. The world looks better, the sun shines brighter, i am so happy. This cave? A masterpeice.
- 9:30 AM: I was on top of the world - literally! After Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave was next! The hike up the steps was a real sweat-inducer. I was starting to have some bad thoughts while climbing the stairs but managed to push through. The cliffs were breathtaking. Worth it. So. Worth. It. I even saw a waterfall! I took a bunch of photos, of course. Gotta prove I was really there.
- 11:00 AM: The Incident. Heading back down, I was nearly decapitated by a particularly sassy squirrel, leaping right in front of my face. I swear, he taunted me. I may have screamed. Loudly. My heart rate didn't return to normal for at least an hour.
- 12:00 PM: Went to a local pizza place. Ate a whole large pizza by myself. I deserved it after my squirrel-related trauma.
- 1:00 PM: More Hocking Hills! Rock House. The views were fantastic, but, and this is a big but - there were a lot of people around, and I started to feel a little claustrophobic.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the Baymont. Took a shower. The water pressure was… pathetic. But hey, the toiletries were free! And I really, really needed a nap
- 6:00 PM: Found a local dive bar. The staff was friendly and I had some wings. The wings were incredible. Then watched a local band playing some pretty good country music. I'm starting to actually like the hoedown!
- 8:00 PM: The hoedown again! This time, I ventured out! I had fun dancing, and met some really nice people. I'd been underestiamting Logan.
Day 3: Farewell, Logan. (And Goodbye, Hiking Socks!)
- 7:00 AM: Free breakfast, again! This time, I went for the pastries. Pretty sure they were from the dollar store, but whatever. I'm not judging.
- 8:00 AM: One last hike before heading home. I went to Cantwell Cliffs. It was a little less crowded than the other ones, and frankly, the views were just as spectacular. Seriously, Hocking Hills, you're doing something right.
- 10:00 AM: Packing time. I can't find my favorite hiking socks? Where did they go?
- 11:00 AM: Checkout. Said goodbye to the friendly front desk lady. She asked about my trip and I was not sure if I should tell her how much I liked Logan.
- 12:00 PM: On the road! Logan, Ohio… you were a complete whirlwind of unexpected adventures, charming weirdness, banjo music, and near-squirrel-related fatalities. Would I go back? Definitely. Would I bring my hiking socks next time? Absolutely. But is there a chance the memories and laughter I gathered will stick with me longer than the exhaustion? Yes. Yes, there is.
Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Baymont by Wyndham Review - The Unfiltered Truth (Finally!)
Okay, Logan, spill the tea. Is Baymont by Wyndham REALLY a "best kept secret"? Or is that just marketing hype?
Alright, alright, settle down. Look, "best kept secret" is a *strong* claim, I'll admit. It’s more like a… reliable comfort zone. My *personal* best kept secret? The little bag of pretzels I steal from the breakfast bar and eat on the way to the pool. That's a secret. But Baymont? It's… complex. Sometimes amazing, sometimes… well, you'll see.
Let's talk about the rooms. What's the *vibe* in a Baymont room? (Be honest, Logan!)
Okay, vibe check. Honestly? Utilitarian chic. Think… clean, but not *designer* clean. You know, the kind of clean you can relax in without being terrified you’ll breathe on something precious. I've stayed in some where the carpet was a little… shall we say, pre-loved (one time, I swear I saw a ghost footprint near the bed - but maybe it was just the lighting!). But then other times, the sheets felt gloriously fresh, like they’d just come off the dryer, and I'd collapse into a delightful sleep. It's a gamble. It’s part of the charm... I guess. Okay, maybe not charm. Acceptable, yes. Comfortable, usually. Luxorious, ehhhhh.... not so much.
Breakfast! The make-or-break element. What's the Baymont breakfast game like?
Ah, breakfast. This is where things get… *interesting*. The continental breakfast is a *constant*. Expect: waffle makers that are either perfectly calibrated or spitting out burnt hockey pucks (there's no in-between, people!), pre-packaged pastries of varying degrees of staleness, and the coffee… well, let’s just say it’s not Starbucks. But, here’s the thing… sometimes, you score. Sometimes, the eggs are fluffy, the sausage is actually edible. And that waffle? Golden brown perfection. It's a lottery, people. A sugary, carb-laden lottery. I once saw a guy bring his *own* syrup. That's dedication. That's wisdom. He was right, the syrup is the key, he just knew.
Pool time! What’s the pool situation generally like? Any hot tub?
The pool situation? Another roll of the dice. I haven't seen a Baymont with a pool *not* chlorine. But the *quality* of the chlorine varies. Some pools are crystal clear inviting. Others… well, let's just say the goggles are a must. Hot tubs? Sometimes! When there is one, use it. Because you *never* know what to expect! I once spent a fantastic evening in a hot tub, the jets blissfully massaging away the stress of... well, life. The next morning? Empty. Broken. Gone. Poof. Vanished. Just like my last good mood. This is the Baymont experience, folks. Prepare yourself.
Parking! Is parking a nightmare?
Parking. Ah, the unsung hero of the Baymont experience. Usually, it's *fine*. Which, believe me, is a win in today's world. (I've had more than my fair share of hotel parking lot fights. Don't even get me started on the time I had to park two blocks away and walk back in the pouring rain. That was NOT a Baymont, but still, the trauma remains.) Most Baymonts? Plenty of space. Accessible. Easy. Unless, of course, a monster truck convention is also in town. Then… all bets are off. But, hey, at least you're safe. You just might have to hike a bit.
Customer service: Helpful? Grumpy? Somewhere in between?
Customer service is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Often, it's perfectly fine. Friendly, helpful, efficient. They're just doing their job. I've had some truly lovely front desk people! But then… there was the time I checked in at a Baymont in the middle of a blizzard, and the woman behind the counter looked like she wanted to personally throw me back into the storm. No greeting, no smile, just a silent key card exchange. I felt as though i'd personally offended her. It was a *unique* experience. But hey, at least I got a room, right?
Okay, Logan, Let's talk VALUE! Is Baymont a good value for the price?
Okay, this is where Baymont really shines. Typically? YES. Absolutely. For the price, you get a clean-ish room, a semi-edible breakfast, and a pool that may or may not be swimmable. It just works. I see it, I book it, I trust it. I've snagged some *incredible* deals. I'm talking "weekend getaway without actually breaking the bank" kind of deals. And that, my friends, is a win. It's perfect for a road trip pit stop, a quick getaway, or anytime you just need a place to crash without emptying your wallet. Don't expect the Ritz, but it's perfectly acceptable. The price is right. That is what sold me to Baymont a long time ago.
Location, location, location. How are the locations typically? Are they convenient?
Locations are generally...convenient. Baymonts seem to pop up in decent proximity spots. Off the highway? Usually. Near a decent chain restaurant or two? Yep. Near *anything interesting*? That's a roll of the dice. You can't expect prime real estate for the price. I've stayed at some that felt like they were in the middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of town. Which, you know, has its own advantages. More parking. Less noise. But then you realize you need a gallon of milk at midnight, and it's a 20-minute drive to the nearest store. You just have to be prepared for that. Again, it's about realistic expectations. "Convenient" is relative.
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