Park Plaza Hotel

“Great last minute get-away”

Came here for a last-minute weekend away and really enjoyed the place. Yes, it was old; yes, the bathroom was small, but we knew what to expect. It was very clean and comfortable. It has a perfect location. We walked from the Amtrak station and walked everywhere we went. No need for a car. Ov… more

Came here for a last-minute weekend away and really enjoyed the place. Yes, it was old; yes, the bathroom was small, but we knew what to expect. It was very clean and comfortable. It has a perfect location. We walked from the Amtrak station and walked everywhere we went. No need for a car. Overall, a nice classic hotel.

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“I give it a weak Average rating. Biggest asset is its sweet location. It would be a lot nicer if it were “refreshed” -”

LOW EXPECTATIONS. GREAT LOCATION. I knew the hotel was old, have heard time and again that it needs better cleaning and some updating, along with better maintenance. So, knowing Id be only two nites, and did not want a car rental, I took a chance. (I stayed at The Alfond a few years ago,… more

LOW EXPECTATIONS. GREAT LOCATION. I knew the hotel was old, have heard time and again that it needs better cleaning and some updating, along with better maintenance. So, knowing Id be only two nites, and did not want a car rental, I took a chance. (I stayed at The Alfond a few years ago, and loved it but the price is nearly double what Park Plaza charges. That was 3 years ago, their rates are likely higher today) So, for me it was a tradeoff decision- I will settle for a great location and a lower price (saved at least $100 per nite, vs Alfond). Not really fair to compare the two- The Alfond is gorgeous, a far classier place than Park Plaza. And it is about 3 blocks further from downtown, than Park Plaza. Complaints on PP: I knew it was an old hotel and was OK with it being a little dated. But, I didnt like that some poor short cuts were taken re routine maintenance: ie., the ceramic tile in my bathroom: instead of replacing it, they painted over the tile, and it screams “cheap” and looks cheap. While my bed and linens were fine, and most surfaces in my room were clean, the room could use a deep cleaning: dirt in some corners, a little mold/mildew in bathroom. And, the headboard on bed!! My gosh, every review, almost, complains about the detached board and how it bangs against the wall- this was true in my room, too. Hire a handy man and fix these bad head boards!! I must say staff was kind and helpful- they didnt have any hard copies of any newspapers (I wanted a Miami newspaper for my train ride). But otherwise, they were helpful ie., when I called each day for an ice bucket (no ice machines on floor) they were quick to deliver it to my room, on 2nd floor. They have a keurig coffee set up in lobby, open 24 hours. Convenient. There is a step up to enter my tiny bathroom (which was big enuff for one small person), and this step up worried me, but I never tripped on it. And so, overall, I give this an “OK” review, but better proceed with no High expectations… (I might return again, for just 1-2 nites, due simply to its prime location.)

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