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Beautiful Grounds With Superior-Sized Rooms
- January 12, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Troobabiee7 from Brooklyn, New York
Our first impression of the resort was the exterior and the large sign which welcomes you on Lincoln Highway East, amongst the many other hotels and restaurants on the same strip. The hotel looked a little bit outdated on the outside so I wasn't sure what to expect when we went inside. We walked into the lobby to check in and I absolutely loved it! It's all marble with warm lighting, chandeliers, a large lounge, a concierge out-cove with brochures and small restaurant cards, a large seating area with a fireplace and more. I traveled with my family, including my 3-year old cousin, and right next to the front desk was a play area for kids with a rocking chair, rocking horse, table and chairs and a toy chest full of blocks, coloring books and other goodies. My cousin loved sitting on the rocking horse and playing while we checked in.
When it comes to the rooms, we were surprised to see how big they were! They were much larger than the rooms in a lot of other hotels we've stayed at. We were also surprised that we got adjoining rooms, since we were told there weren't any in the hotel. Another very good aspect of this resort was the fact that pets are allowed - this was our first vacation with our small shih-tzu and she loved it! Due to the fact that we had a dog they gave us a first floor room with a patio, looking out onto the pool area. This was a GREAT location, since we could hop right into the pool whenever we wanted and it provided a great view on the four nights we spent relaxing out on the patio. The only downside to this location was that walking to the lobby through the inside corridors was a long walk. If we walked to the lobby from the pool area outside then it seemed shorter, and was also a very nice walk.
The rooms were very big and clean, but I have to admit that they weren't in tip-top shape. Some parts of the ceiling seemed to be crumbling and there were several stains on the carpet. The maid service was efficient, although I feel they did not do a superior job in the bathroom each morning - the bathroom never seemed completely clean. That's how it is in most hotels, though. The decor was nice yet slightly old-fashioned. I heard that all the rooms have been recently renovated though, so that may have changed! Overall the rooms were adequate and again, HUGE! The grounds of the resort were gorgeous, with a beautiful golf course, a nice but outdated playground, tennis courts, a very small miniature golf course and more. The restaurant we tried, Vista's, was nice for their breakfast buffet, but we only tried it once. Another great feature of the hotel was the location, located right on Lincoln Highway East, directly across the street from Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park and amongst hundreds of restaurants, tourist attractions, shops and more. It was also only a 10-minute drive to historic Amish Country, which was absolutely beautiful.
From journal Lancaster, Pennsylvania: The Return to a Childhood Favorite
Location is a plus, but place needs some TLC
- December 20, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Location is great and easy to get to. Lobby is nicely decorated for the holiday. Staff is personable, friendly and professional. Condition of the rest of the place is not so good, however. Needs a complete overhaul. Paint, new ceiling tiles, lighting, room decor, condition of bathrooms, all what you'd expect in a 1 star hotel.
Lancaster Host
- August 31, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Overall the hotel was good. There were lots of activities although we did not take advantage of all. The outdoor pool was really nice. The pool bar was nice, and there were always towels . The new childrens playroom "kidzone" was a great hit with my 3 year old. We walked the grounds around the golf course (beautiful). The location was great. We checked out sights in the area without burning lots of time or gas. The room was comfortable and clean. The wifi was a plus. I brought my pda and had not trouble connecting.The kids eat free which was also a bonus.
On the downside, the whirlpool and childrens pool were not operational which was disappointing. The on-site dining is not great. The steaks for both my husband and I were not done as ordered. The service at the breakfast was slow and the food as fair at best , but there were lots of choices.
I would definetely return, but pass on the on-site dining.
Old & Dirty
- August 19, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is old and also very dirty.
There are many other hotels in this area, stay away from this one.
Family stay
- August 7, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I would recommend this hotel to people who are traveling with their families with children.
The room wasn't the best but clean and the carpets in the hallways definately looked like they need a shampoo. However, the hotel has a wonderful playroom that my 2 year old coudn't get enough of. There was also a movie playing in the play room for older children and 3 computers set up which I thought was excellent! My son who is older went swimming in the pool while they were showing a movie by the pool around 9pm. There is also a smaller indoor pool. There is a nice bar by the pool where adults can hang out and have a nice cocktail while the kids are swimming. We visited Dutch Wonderland across the street which was absolutely wonderful!! We will definately visit again next year. While on vacation, the kids want to stay up late and this hotel provided things for them to do after coming from the amusement park.....