I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Omni Hotel, a luxurious retreat in downtown New Haven. I was incredibly pleased with the amenities at the Omni Hotel. It all started when I entered my room, with the bedspread already folded down and two mints on it. Then I looked out the window. From the 11th floor, I had an amazing view of Yale's rooftops, every decorated spire silhouetted against a blue sky.
The Omni's location is very central, near the theaters, restaurants, and Yale. It was a bit further to my jobsite, but it's right next to the New Haven green.
The Omni has an emphasis on health that appealed to this self-confessed fitness freak. They offer in-room exercise equipment if requested. Their gym was amazing, all brand-new equipment. My treadmill had an attached flatscreen tv with a remote control and headphones! And their jogging map is great! I've been running in New Haven for two months and most routes brought me near sketchy neighborhoods and past homeless people. Their route was clear, very green, and I saw many other female joggers too.
I even got to try their food. On the last day, I ordered a Breakfast-To-Go. Instead of traditional room service, it's delivered in a bag - orange juice, bagel sandwich, and coffee. This is a fantastic idea for business travellers!
On top of all this, wireless access is 100% free. No passwords, no hassle.