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  • 225 East Capitol
     Jackson, Mississippi 39201
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Edison Walthall Hotel

Well, I can't believe all of the good reviews given to this hotel. It would be useful to know how old they were. My experience from January of 2006 was quite the opposite. I am trying to post this review to as many sites as I find. If I knew more about the hotel, I would never have stayed there.

I decided to stay at this hotel since it was the most convenient in terms of location.

When I first checked in, I was given a room that was terrible. Basically, something I would expect if I stayed in a motel. The entrance to the room was from the outside (like a motel), which was strange. The carpet and the linens on the bed were quite worn down, and the whole room seemed to be in pretty bad shape. I went back down and complained, so they upgraded me to a suite. The suite was huge, but not necessarily in much better in quality. But, I thought at least they were trying.

Later on, I found that the shower did not drain in the bathroom. I tried to get them to fix it (and was up until 1:00am waiting for it to get fixed), but they did not have anyone to fix the shower. Although, pouring some Drano would probably have probably have done the trick. The next morning, I had to get quite creative to take a shower without standing in dirty water.

I complained to the manager, and his simple reply was "sorry about that"—no attempt to make up for the problems.

Later on, I found out that, basically, the hotel has been swamped with Katrina evacuees and rescue workers. Given that the hotel has been full, they have had no reason to maintain anything at the hotel—they have good occupancy rates anyway. The person I talked to said they were waiting for all the evacuees to leave before doing a renovation of the hotel.

All in all, a horrible experience. If the rooms were $29.99, I would say, you get what you pay for. But, for $99.00 a night, I certainly did not get what I paid for. Needless to say, I will never, ever, go back to this hotel.

From journal Experience with Edison Walthall Hotel in Jackson

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The Edison Walthall Hotel

  • March 3, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
Easily accessed from I-20, the Edison Walthall is located in the heart of Jackson near the Governor’s Mansion. There is a secured parking garage conveniently available for guests behind the hotel, which is accessed from Pearl Street.

The lobby of the hotel was especially inviting after many hours of travel on a dark road. The green marble tile, the dark wood paneling, the high ceilings, the richly furnished reading area, all lent an air of luxury to the hotel which was built in 1928. The staff greeted me with a smile and a coupon for a complimentary cocktail in the bar. The Edison has a full service restaurant on site.

A drink looked inviting, however, I had a sleeping dog and child in my car. I had partially chosen the Edison Walthall on this trip because pets are accepted guests, and we had the family terrier in tow. While I was told they only have a four-legged visitor once or twice a month at most, it was wonderful to be able to stay in decent lodgings without worrying about the dog.

Our room was on the seventh floor. It was small with rose-colored carpets and bedspreads. Swinging white doors revealed a separate vanity area with a tiny bathroom to the side. Two of the wooden chairs near the beds were chipped and looked a little worn. Even so, everything was exceptionally clean, and the room was quite comfortable. The pillows on the bed were the sink-into-your-dreams-kind-of-soft, and we were quickly snoozing.

In the morning, ordering room service was a wonderful luxury. My son and I dined on eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and coffee in the comfort of our room. The most pleasing thing for me was the bill, which was actually reasonable! While we did not dine there for lunch, we noticed upon check out that the restaurant downstairs was quite full of patrons---always a good testament to the quality of the food!

Basic amenities: Pool and fitness center, high-speed Internet connections, restaurant and bar with occasional live entertainment. Barber shop on the first floor. Cable TV. Suites available.

Drawbacks: Rooms are on the small side. A little wear and tear evident. No coffee pot.

Big Pluses: Great location near the interstate. Historic and cultural attractions within walking distance.

Special Note: MAKE RESERVATIONS IF YOU PLAN TO STAY HERE. The Edison Walthall is very popular with business travelers, and it was overbooked when we stayed there on a Monday night in February, 2003.

Website: www.edisonwalthallhotel.com

From journal Uncovering the Jewels in Jackson

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