Residence Inn Hamilton

“Home Away from Home”

My wife and I took a day trip to Bordentown NJ and booked a two-night midweek stay online in a single Bedroom Suite with a King bed, a Sofa bed and a kitchenette at the Residence Inn in Hamilton. This was our first visit to this Residence Inn. In the past we usually stayed at Homewood Suites when c… more

My wife and I took a day trip to Bordentown NJ and booked a two-night midweek stay online in a single Bedroom Suite with a King bed, a Sofa bed and a kitchenette at the Residence Inn in Hamilton. This was our first visit to this Residence Inn. In the past we usually stayed at Homewood Suites when choosing hotels with comparable accommodation but chose this location for its proximity to the Hamilton Marketplace. Upon entering the hotel, we were impressed by the front desk section of the hotel. Everything looked clean and new. There was a faux fireplace. A business center with computers and printers, and several individual TVs with private nooks for viewing. There was also an outdoor patio area that is visible from the front desk area with a fire pit and chairs. The hotel has an indoor pool and basketball court on the property. (We did not get to use the outdoor patio, fitness center, basketball court or pool during our visit.) There was a lemon water dispenser next to the front desk. The front desk clerk was friendly and welcoming and was able to answer all questions throughout our visit. The housekeeping staff were also courteous and helpful. We received a friendly “Good Morning” from the housekeepers on our way to breakfast. As we passed them each morning, they would always check that we had everything we needed for our stay. We had a very comfortable stay at the Residence Inn. We liked our room. Our king-size bed was comfortable to sleep in both nights. There were TVs in the bedroom and living room for relaxing. There was glassware, plates, and silverware in the kitchenette for 4 people. It was convenient having a full refrigerator to store perishable items during our stay. The only complaint about the room was the shower in the bathroom. Which had many knobs and multiple showerheads, so it was difficult to figure out how to get water started on the upper showerhead and adjust it for hot water. The room came with a coffee maker which we used each morning to make coffee when we got up, prior to our full breakfast. Residence Inn provides a free buffet breakfast each morning between 6AM and 9AM midweek. Breakfast had a decent selection, but it was basic. Just oatmeal, cereal, scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, turkey patties, apples, bananas, bagels, yogurt, English muffins and sliced breads. (The first morning they did serve cheese in the scrambled eggs which was a nice addition.) There was a toaster for the English muffins and bread. However, I was disappointed that they did not offer a make-your-own waffle or pancake station. More options for fruit (like sliced melon, grapes or fruit salad) would have also been a nice addition. I feel that breakfast ends too early at 9 AM. Checkout at the hotel is 11 AM, I would have thought breakfast should have ended at 10 AM or 10:30 AM so guests could sleep in a bit.

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