Lafayette's BEST Kept Secret: Baymont by Wyndham - Unbelievable Deals!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive deep into a hotel review. Forget those sterile, corporate brochures. This is the real deal, warts and all, from a weary traveler who’s seen… well, let’s just say, a LOT of hotel rooms.
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(Accessibility)
Honestly? Accessibility is always a crapshoot. I've stayed in places that claim to be accessible and then I'm dodging rogue potted plants to get to the elevator. The review needs to get in there to verify. The hotel boasts "Facilities for disabled guests." Great! But is it truly user-friendly? Are the hallways wide enough for a wheelchair? Are the door handles easy to manipulate? Are the bathrooms properly equipped with grab bars and a roll-in shower? I need to see it and experience it to have a useful personal take. "Stuff like accessible restaurants and lounges is an immediate plus."
(On-site accessible restaurants / lounges)
This is crucial. Nothing worse than having to wheel yourself across a busy street (or worse, a cobbled one!) to find a decent meal. Are the tables at the right height? Is there enough space to maneuver? Are the staff trained to assist guests with disabilities? I'd have to make a point of observing and even interrogating the staff a little. "Are you actually trained on assisting people with disabilities beyond just pointing at a table?" I've seen some bewildered looks in my time.
(Wheelchair accessible)
Like I said, it’s the whole damn thing. Ramps, elevators, accessible rooms, clear signage. Is the pool accessible? (That's a big one.) What about the spa? The gym? Does the website genuinely show accessible room types, or is it a generic photo they use for all their rooms? That picture better show me some handrails!
(Internet stuff - Let's Get Real, People!)
- Internet Access: Okay, this is where I get irrationally annoyed. In this day and age… c'mon! Good internet is not a luxury, it's a necessity.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: YES! (Assuming it works!) This is a HUGE selling point. But… is it truly free? Are you constantly battling a captive portal that wants to charge you for every breath you take online? Is the WiFi fast enough to stream something and watch Netflix in peace? "I'm not asking for miracles, just don't make me want to throw my laptop out the window."
- Internet [LAN]: This is a relic of the past, but sometimes it's a lifesaver, especially if you're doing business. Do they provide cables? Or is it BYOC (Bring Your Own Cable)?
- Internet Services: Do they have a business center? Printing? Scanning? All the techy bits and bobs for the modern traveler.
- Wi-Fi in public areas: The lobby? The pool? The bar? The better the coverage, the better. Especially if you are a digital nomad.
(Things to do & Ways to Relax - AKA, the Fun Stuff!)
- Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: Okay, this is where the hotel tries to woo you with promises of pampering. "Ooh, a pool with a view! That sounds divine. But is the view actually AMAZING, or is it just a slightly elevated view of a parking lot?" I've been burned before. The spa… is it actually a haven of tranquility, or just a dimly lit room with generic aromatherapy? The quality of a spa depends on the staff. Fitness Center: "I'm an active traveler and if the gym is small and not very well equipped, I'm not happy. A good hotel gym is a must-have."
- Cleanliness and Safety – The COVID Edition (the real deal - and sometimes a disaster)
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good, but what does that even mean? Are they just spraying stuff, or are they REALLY cleaning?
- Breakfast in room: Lovely! Especially if you're hungover from the happy hour.
- Breakfast takeaway service: Because sometimes you just need to grab something quick.
- Cashless payment service: Necessary.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Promises, promises…
- Doctor/nurse on call: Thank goodness for that!
- First aid kit: Always a comfort.
- Hand sanitizer: Ubiquitous!
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Standard, but good to know they're following proper protocol.
- Hygiene certification: Important. Proof!
- Individually-wrapped food options: Smart.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Easy to say, harder to enforce.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Hope they live up to this one.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Good for the environment.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Crucial.
- Safe dining setup: See above about enforced…
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Essential.
- Shared stationery removed: Makes sense.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Important.
- Sterilizing equipment: Nice.
- My COVID Story: "I got Covid in a hotel once. I don't recommend it. The smell of disinfectant is forever burned into my brain, and the enforced isolation was… well, let's just say I developed a very close relationship with Netflix. I'll be especially critical of their safety measures."
(Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Fueling the Machine!)
- A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: "This is where you eat the food, right? Restaurants are important! I am a buffet aficionado, but only if it's actually GOOD. I've seen buffets that could drive a saint to drink. Is the food fresh? Is it diverse? Is the coffee drinkable before 10 a.m.? Is the happy hour actually happy?" "A solid bar is a must. And if they offer room service 24 hours a day, I'm already sold."
(Services and Conveniences – The Little Things Matter!)
- Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Okay, here’s where the hotel tries to be a one-stop shop. "A good concierge can make or break your stay. Can they actually give helpful advice, or are they just reading from a pre-written tourist brochure? If they have a convenience store, that's always a plus! A good laundry service is a MUST."
(For the Kids – Family Fun!)
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: "If you're traveling with kids, this is a HUGE deal. Do they have a play area? A kids' club? A pool specifically designed for little ones? If they're not going to bother, don't even pretend to be family-friendly." And of course, are the kids' meals actually edible?
(Access – Getting In and Out and Around)
Lynchburg Courtyard Escape: Your Perfect VA Getaway Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this itinerary is less "perfectly planned travel journal" and more "slightly unhinged exploration of Lafayette, Indiana, from the questionable comfort of a Baymont." Prepare yourselves for a narrative that's less Michelin star and more… well, a slightly burnt microwave burrito.
Day 1: Arrival and the Existential Dread of the Continental Breakfast
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Baymont by Wyndham Lafayette, Indiana. The exterior? Surprisingly okay. Interior… smells faintly of chlorine and regret. Check-in: smooth. The woman at the desk seems to have seen things, real things. I feel seen. Already, this trip's better than my last dentist appointment.
- 1:30 PM: Room inspection. Yep, there’s a TV (probably a CRT from 1998, but I wasn't going to check). Two beds, one of which looks suspiciously flat. The other, well, it'll do. My first thought? "Where's the mini-fridge?" Turns out, no mini-fridge. This is a betrayal. A fridge-less existence in a hotel room is a fundamental violation of travel ethics.
- 2:00 PM: Unpack (a surprisingly emotional process. Why do I pack so much?!). Contemplate the futility of life.
- 3:00 PM: Embark on the Great Breakfast Reconnaissance Mission. The hotel's "Continental Breakfast" is… shall we say, a suggestion of breakfast. The coffee is the color of sadness and has the taste of old socks. The "oatmeal" is the consistency of wallpaper paste. I quickly retreat, defeated.
- 4:00 PM: Decide to embrace the chaos and hit up a local grocery store. Find a surprisingly robust selection of snack foods, and a carton of milk. Victory.
- 5:00 PM: Drive around and see the area. Find a small park by the river. Just sat there and watched the ducklings. They don't have any idea that this life is short. I envy them.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local diner (the name escapes me, but it had neon lights and vinyl booths - what more could you want?). Ordered a burger, fries, and milkshake. The burger was okay. The fries were exceptional. The milkshake was the only good thing about it.
- 8:30 PM: Back at the hotel. Start thinking about how to set up the place so it doesn't feel like a public restroom and more like a place to sleep for a few nights. Watch TV, attempt to find a decent channel among the static and religious programming. End up watching a documentary about badgers. Learn a surprising amount about badger mating rituals. Now I know more than I ever wanted.
- 10:00 PM: Sleep (attempt). The mattress is basically a concrete slab covered in slightly stained fabric.
Day 2: Purdue, Pancakes, and a Crisis of Confidence
- 7:00 AM: Wake up feeling moderately tired. The lack of actual sleep and the existential dread from the evening before still there. The breakfast… I skip it. Too risky.
- 8:00 AM: Drive to Purdue University. The campus is surprisingly pretty, if you ignore the aggressive squirrels. Wander around, feeling completely inadequate. Everyone looks so young and brilliant. I feel like I need a nap.
- 9:00 AM: Visit the Purdue Memorial Union. Get lost. Nearly have a panic attack. Find a coffee shop. Buy coffee. Coffee good.
- 10:00 AM: Try to find the engineering building. Get lost again. Decide I'm too old for this.
- 11:00 AM: Decide to take a break and head to a diner. The waitress is nice, which makes everything bearable. Order pancakes. They're enormous. Decide I can't eat them all.
- 12:00 PM: Go back to the hotel (take another nap?). Contemplate the meaning of life (again).
- 2:00 PM: Visit the Prophetstown State Park, the only interesting thing I have seen on this trip so far.
- 4:00 PM: Go back to the hotel and take more naps.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at a local barbeque place. Meat sweats. Worth it.
- 8:00 PM: Start packing (early). The thought of leaving is both a relief and a sadness. Where will I get my existential angst from now?
Day 3: Departure (and a Vow to Never Eat "Continental Breakfast" Again)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Realize I'm still alive. The breakfast area is death (literally just looking at it makes me feel ill), so I skip it, but I'm tempted to just take a photograph, frame it, and look at it every day just to ensure I never lose focus.
- 8:00 AM: Check out. Say goodbye to the chlorine scent and the vaguely uncomfortable bed.
- 8:30 AM: Stop at a gas station for a coffee. Decide that this is better than the hotel coffee.
- 9:00 AM: Begin the drive home. Reflect on the trip. Lafayette, Indiana… it was… an experience. A slightly weird, occasionally depressing, but ultimately memorable experience.
- 9:30 AM: Driving again on the highway thinking I will never be back. The trip was a reminder of the inherent human tendency to look for meaning where maybe there is none. Still, I'd do it again. (Maybe with a mini-fridge next time.)
- 10:00 AM: The end.
Final Thoughts:
Baymont by Wyndham Lafayette, Indiana. Not luxury. Not glamorous. But hey, it was a place to sleep and think. And, against all odds, it gave me a story. And isn't that what travel is all about? (Even the bad parts?) Just try not to think about that oatmeal. shudders Okay, I'll go home now. Goodbye world!
Escape to Luxury: Courtyard Frederick's Unforgettable Getaway
Alright, so... what *is* this thing we're even talking about? Like, what's the *point*?
Honestly? I have *no* idea what "this thing" even *is* in the grand scheme of things. Life? The universe? A particularly stubborn stain on my favorite jeans? Let's just say, for the sake of this elaborate charade, we're focusing on... let's say, the existential angst of choosing a decent brand of coffee. Because, priorities, people. We *need* caffeine to fuel this train wreck of a FAQ. You know, the one I'm still writing about? That one.
Who *are* you, anyway? Are you, like, a bot trying to pass for human? Because honestly, some of this is just... weird.
Ouch. Okay, first of all, rude. Second of all, I *am* human. I think. Last time I checked, I was still tripping over my own feet, spilling coffee on my keyboard, and having existential crises over whether or not to wear socks with sandals. So, yeah, pretty certifiably human. Besides, a bot wouldn't be admitting to the sheer chaos of my writing process, now would it? It'd be all perfectly formatted and devoid of random tangents about squirrels. And those squirrels? They keep *judging* me.
Okay, okay, human... so, what advice can you *actually* give me? Like, any practical tips?
Practical tips? Hmm... Well, I'm currently struggling to remember where I left my car keys, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But, speaking from experience, here's what I've got:
1. **Embrace the chaos:** Life is messy, folks. Get used to it. Coffee stains? They're character. Forgot to pay a bill? Happens to the best of us (ahem). Just roll with it.
2. **Don't take yourself too seriously:** Laugh at your mistakes. Trust me, it's better than crying. I tripped over my dog today, and instead of getting angry - I couldn't stop laughing!
3. **Caffeine is your friend:** Seriously. (I am sponsored by caffeine, just kidding). But really.. a good cup of coffee or a decent cup of tea can make the world feel a little less... world-y.
4. **Listen to your gut (sometimes).** You know that feeling in your stomach? Trust it. It’s usually right, even if it is telling you to eat the entire pizza at midnight after a bad day.
5. **Be kind to yourself and others:** This is the big one. Seriously. Nothing else matters if you aren't practicing kindness. Be kind to your friends, be kind to strangers, most importantly... be kind to yourself.
That's about it for now. I'm off to look for my keys... and maybe another coffee.
What's the *worst* advice you can give? Just for fun.
Oh, this is easy! Okay, so, worst advice? Hmm... definitely: "Follow your dreams, no matter the cost!" (Unless your dream involves becoming a professional competitive eater. Then, by all means, go for it!). Or, "Never apologize." (Unless you want to be universally hated. Seriously, just say sorry). Or, even better... "Only eat food that's beige in colour." (Okay, that one's just a recipe for a vitamin deficiency and a boring life). I'll stop at that. Who needs beige food anyway?
What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you (as an experience)? Spill it! I need a good laugh.
Alright, alright, you twisted my arm. Fine, fine. Prepare yourselves, this is a doozy.
Picture this: High school. Awkward phase in FULL effect. Crushing *hard* on the captain of the football team (the tall, blond, oh-so-dreamy one... let's call him Chad). He was, as they say, out of my league. But teenage hormones, am I right?
So, there I was, at the homecoming dance. Feeling *extra* brave after downing two ginger ales (the most rebellious thing I'd ever done). Suddenly, Chad beckons me over. And my brain, apparently, decided to *completely* shut down.
He just wanted to *borrow my pen*. My reaction? Full. On. Meltdown. I blushed so hard I'm pretty sure my face resembled a ripe tomato. Proceeded to stumble (in my brand new, never-worn-before pumps), trip over my own two feet, and land flat on my face in the middle of the dance floor. The *entire* football team, along with the rest of the school, witnessed it. Chad, bless his heart, helped me up, gave a polite "Are you alright?" and probably forgot about me the second I left the dance floor. I, however, was marked. Permanently. I wanted the Earth to swallow me whole.
I have never lived that down, not even through my adulthood! So yeah, that's my most embarrassing story.
What is it that you would want people to do the most?
I would just want people to be themselves. The world is a much better place when you can embrace yourself and be at peace with it. It's as simple as that. Just be you. And if people don't like it? Their problem, not yours. That is the most important thing!
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