Escape to Cleveland: Airport-Near Luxury at Hampton Inn & Suites!
Escape to Cleveland: Airport-Near Luxury at Hampton Inn & Suites! - A Messy, Honest Review
Okay, folks, let's be real. Finding a decent hotel near an airport isn't exactly the stuff of travel dreams. It conjures images of dingy rooms, roaring jet engines, and a questionable breakfast buffet. But, Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Airport? They're trying something different. And… well, let's just say my stay was a journey. Buckle up, because this review isn't your typical glossed-over hotel brochure.
First off, the Basics (and the Stuff I Actually Needed After Being Stuck on a Plane for Forever):
- Accessibility: Now, I'm not in a wheelchair, but I did witness someone navigating the hotel, and the ramps and elevators seemed smooth. It looked pretty accessible, but I'm not qualified to give a definitive verdict. (Need a proper review on this to be sure)
- Internet, Glorious Internet: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? Bless you, Hampton Inn! Especially after those awful airport Wi-Fi fees. The connection was pretty solid, too, allowing me to actually get some work done (and, let's be honest, stream some awful reality TV). There was a LAN connection as well, if you are old school but who uses this?
- Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, this is where I started to breathe a sigh of relief and go "oh, this is nice" even though the ceiling lighting made me feel like an insect caught in a bug zapper. They clearly took COVID precautions seriously. Hand sanitizer everywhere (I’m a hand sanitizer hoarder now, thanks COVID!), and they had all those "anti-viral cleaning products". The room was spotless, and I almost felt… safe? (Almost. I still triple-checked the locks.) They had the signage up for "room sanitization opt-out" and "rooms sanitized between stays", which is good for peace of mind.
- Services and Conveniences: Elevator? Check. Front desk 24-hour? Double-check. (Because sometimes you just need to whine about your flight delay at 3 AM). They had a little convenience store (for those emergency bags of chips and questionable candy – I may or may not have indulged). Plus, daily housekeeping meant having a fresh, properly made bed, which is a luxury in itself! (Also, I can't make a bed to save my life). The facilities for disabled guests seemed good.
The Room: My Tiny, Temporary Kingdom:
- Available in all rooms: Air conditioning (YES!), alarm clock (who uses these anymore? Still nice to have), blackout curtains (a GODSEND after a red-eye), coffee/tea maker (essential!), hairdryer, in-room safe box, internet access (wireless), a mini bar, and a shower. My room had one of those too-bright windows that were a great way to bring the morning light in.
- The Bed: Ah, the bed. It was a good bed. Not the "OMG, I'm sleeping on a cloud!" kind of bed, but the "I can actually sleep for more than four hours!" kind of bed. Linens were crisp and clean. Really, it was a triumph after a long day of travel.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling My Cleveland Adventure (or, at least, my layover):
Okay, so the free breakfast. I'm not a huge breakfast person, but they had a decent spread. Buffet style, nothing spectacular, typical Hampton Inn fare. But it really hit the spot. If you want to have breakfast in your room, you can do that, and it's also nice to have a cafe/coffee shop in the hotel so you can get your caffeine fix. I didn’t try the room service (I was too tired), but the fact it's there, 24-hour, is a win in my book.
Relaxation and Entertainment: The Things You Do When You're Not Flying (or Working):
- The Fitness Center: Okay, I intended to use the fitness center. I really did. But after my flight and a long day…let's just say the bed won. I peeked in, though. Looked like your standard hotel gym, treadmills etc.
- The Pool: They have an outdoor swimming pool, which looks nice and clean, but I didn't try it.
- Things to do: They have meeting/banquet facilities and outdoor venue for special events, which could be nice. I didn't have time for that, I really came to relax.
- The Spa…wait?! No spa facilities! No sauna, no steamroom, no massage! Major bummer! I mean, after the stressful flight, I could have gone for a body wrap. What’s the need for a hotel without a spa? I was thoroughly disappointed.
Getting Around:
- Airport Transfer: Yes! Thank heavens. Free airport transfer. Seriously, a lifesaver. The shuttle was on time, clean, and the driver was friendly. Best feature ever, hands down.
- Parking and More: Free on-site parking is always appreciated. They even had a car charging station, which is a nice touch for eco-conscious travelers.
The Messy, Unscripted Bits:
- The Noise: Okay, this is an airport hotel. So, yes, you will hear planes. Earplugs are your friend. But the soundproofing in my room was surprisingly effective.
- The Staff: Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful. Shout out to the front desk guy who managed to keep a smile on his face despite my grumblings about the flight delays.
- The Lack of Personality: Okay, let's be real. It's a Hampton Inn. It's not the Ritz-Carlton. But it's clean, comfortable, and gets the job done. It's not going to blow your mind with quirky decor or a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Anecdote: My Epic Coffee Quest
So, my flight was delayed, which meant I missed my connecting flight. Great. I was exhausted and cranky. Upon arriving at the Hotel, I desperately needed coffee. Like, needed coffee. The in-room coffee maker was…meh. The coffee shop looked closed. I wandered around the hotel like a lost puppy, practically begging for a caffeine fix. Turns out, there was some weird event happening on the first floor, and the bar was serving coffee! Saved! And those lovely people also had a great latte to my relief. The moral? Persistence pays off. (And maybe pack your own coffee stash.)
The Verdict:
Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Airport is a perfectly decent airport hotel. It's clean, comfortable, and convenient. It’s a great choice for a layover, a quick trip close to the airport, or an overnight stay.
Slightly more detailed, more honest, and more opinionated language:
Is it luxurious? No, not really. But it’s good. Is it perfect? Hell no. But then again, what is truly perfect? Would I stay there again? Yes. Especially if I had another flight connection that needed to be made.
Here's my messy, honest, and human-friendly pitch of the hotel:
Feeling Stressed About Your Flight? Escape to Cleveland’s BEST Airport-Near Oasis!
Look fellow travelers, we know the drill. Flights delayed, luggage lost and overall utter travel chaos. You need a clean bed, reliable Wi-Fi, and free airport shuttle. Skip the airport-related nightmares. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Airport is your airport-adjacent haven from travel hell.
We're talking:
- The Bed You Deserve: No more sleepless nights! Fall into a comfy bed with fresh linens and blackout curtains that actually work.
- Internet: Your Digital Life Line: Free Wi-Fi that holds up, perfect for streaming. Got work to do? Do it. Even at 3 AM.
- Easy-Breezy Travel: Free airport shuttle? Yep! And it's reliable, even when you're running late (we all do).
- The Details That Matter: Free breakfast, convenient location, and friendly staff.
Book your stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland Airport for your next visit!
Pigeon Forge Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites Music Road Luxury!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into my incredibly un-organized (and probably slightly disastrous) adventure at the Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Airport/Middleburg Heights. Let’s be honest, the "Suites" part feels more like a suggestion, but hey, it's a roof over my head, right?
Day 1: Arrival & the Existential Dread of Airport Hotels
- 3:00 PM: Touchdown in Cleveland. Okay, so the flight was delayed. Surprise, surprise. My luggage is, as usual, somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle of baggage handling. Already my internal monologue is a delightful mix of "This is fine" and "I swear, if I have to wear these travel sweatpants ONE MORE DAY…"
- 3:45 PM: Uber to the Hampton Inn. The driver, bless his heart, kept trying to make small talk about the Browns. I politely nodded, trying to mask my complete and utter lack of knowledge about American football. Honestly, I’m more concerned with the existential dread of being in an airport hotel. It just feels…transient. Like everything is designed for you to leave.
- 4:30 PM: Check-in. Apparently, my online booking wasn’t as seamless as I’d hoped. The front desk guy, who looked like he'd seen a ghost, took a while sorting everything out. Finally, keys!
- 5:00 PM: Room exploration. It's… fine. Two queen beds, a slightly suspect mini-fridge, and the glorious scent of industrial cleaner mixed with… something faintly floral? Maybe it’s the promise of the pool, right?
- 6:00 PM: The Search for Food. Okay, this is where things start to unravel. The hotel restaurant is closed because, I’m not sure. But I'm starving. Wander around the property. Not a lot of options on foot…
- 7:00 PM: Settled and starving. Ordered a pizza from a local place that sounded promising. I ate it. It was just pizza, honestly, nothing to write home about.
- 8:30 PM: The Pool Encounter. The pool looked inviting but I hadn't brought a swimsuit. My internal debate went on. I skipped it. Later I saw someone in the pool and I thought, "Good for them, I guess".
- 9:00 PM: Unpack (finally!). This is a ritual. I unpack and I try to feel settled in. Tonight, though, the feeling is elusive.
- 10:00 PM: Attempt at sleep. This is where airport hotel life gets truly real. The muffled sound of planes, the random slamming of doors… But eventually, I drift off.
Day 2: Museum Mayhem & Cleveland's Surprisingly Good Coffee
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast! The, what I can only assume is free complimentary breakfast. The waffles. The waffles are a siren song. And they don't disappoint.
- 8:00 AM: Off to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (a short Uber ride). I'm not the world's biggest rock and roll fan, but, it's Cleveland. It's mandatory.
- 8:45 AM: Museum. I get utterly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of guitars, leather jackets, and glitter. I spend an hour just standing there admiring the instruments of rock gods.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. Found a surprisingly delightful diner outside the museum. A burger and fries, an absolutely glorious thing.
- 1:30 PM: The Rock Hall Revisit. I go back to the Rock and Roll museum. I don't know why. I get sucked in and I stayed. I'm now an expert.
- 4:00 PM: Coffee Emergency. I needed caffeine. I needed it. Found a local coffee shop which was a game changer. Actually really good coffee. Who knew?
- 5:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Tired. I'm starting to feel like the hotel is some kind of bizarre holding cell.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner: I felt a craving for a salad, and the restaurant attached to the hotel was open. I ordered it. It was fine. The service was friendly, and that's all I needed.
- 7:00 PM: I spent the evening reading. I'm in full-on vacation mode (I always am, I'm always on vacation).
- 10:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 3: Departure & the Airport Hotel Hangover
- 6:00 AM: Wake up. Early flight. The airport hotel glow-up is real at this hour. Everything is a little less…shiny? I don't know.
- 6:30 AM: Breakfast again. The waffles called to me one last time. I was happy to oblige.
- 7:00 AM: Check out is flawless.
- 7:15 AM: The Uber to the airport. I'm relieved to be leaving.
- 8:00 AM: The airport. I'm heading out.
Final Thoughts:
The Hampton Inn was… a hotel. Nothing spectacular, certainly nothing awful. It was a place to rest my head. It served its purpose and, I'm not going to lie, I'm glad to be out of the airport hotel bubble. Would I recommend it? Maybe. If it's convenient. If you like airport-adjacent locations. And if you're willing to embrace the…unique…vibe.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find some real coffee. And maybe a slightly less beige hotel room next time. Maybe.
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Escape to Cleveland: Hampton Inn & Suites - Let's Get Real (and a Little Rambling) About It!
Okay, spill the beans. Is this Hampton Inn *really* "airport-near luxury"? Because my definition of "luxury" usually involves a mini-bar, and let's be honest, Hampton Inns...aren't exactly known for those.
Alright, alright, settling in. "Luxury" might be a *slight* overstatement. Let's just say, it's Hampton Inn-level nice, which, for a pre-flight/post-flight crash pad, is actually... pretty darn good. Airport proximity? Nailed it. You're basically spitting distance from Hopkins, which is a lifesaver when you're bleary-eyed at dawn or dragging your sorry luggage in after a delayed flight (been there, survived that...multiple times). Mini-bar? Nope. But they do have complimentary coffee in the lobby, and sometimes, when the stars align and the breakfast gods are smiling, there are EVEN warm waffles. Seriously, those waffles can make or break a morning. More on the waffles later...trust me, the waffle situation is…significant.
What's the deal with the shuttle? Reliable? Cause I can't deal with another airport shuttle drama.
The shuttle...ah, the shuttle. Ok, here's the unvarnished truth: It's usually reliable. Emphasis on *usually*. There was this *one* time, though… Oh, this is a good story. I was flying in from Chicago, late, delayed of course (Chicago and delays are basically soulmates). I expected the shuttle to be there, whisking me away to fluffy pillows and blessed sleep. Nope. Nowhere to be seen. I called. "Five minutes!" they said. Twenty minutes later, still no shuttle. My inner monologue became increasingly salty. Picture me, hunched over my carry-on, muttering about the injustices of air travel and the cruelty of the Cleveland wind (yes, even in the airport!). Finally, the van arrived, looking suspiciously like it had just been pulled out of a car wash. The driver, bless his heart, apologized profusely. He blamed… well, let's just say, he had a *very* good reason, involving a rogue airline baggage cart and a particularly grumpy gate agent. Bottom line: check on the shuttle but don't make it your only plan. Have a backup. A stressed-out traveler with no sleep is a dangerous traveler indeed.
The breakfast situation... Is it decent? Because, again, waffles are a factor.
The breakfast. THIS is where the Hampton Inn truly shines. Okay, I'm being dramatic, but seriously, the complimentary breakfast is… serviceable. The scrambled eggs? Sometimes rubbery, sometimes actually edible. The sausage? A gamble. The bagels? Usually fine, unless they’ve been sitting out for a *very* long time. THIS IS WHERE THE WAFFLES COME IN! The waffle maker is the star of the show, the Beyonce of breakfast buffets. You get to pour your own batter! It's a moment of pure, unadulterated joy. The scent...the crispy edges...the potential for ALL the syrup...it’s a sensory experience that transcends the usual airport-adjacent hotel breakfast. My personal best? At least four waffles with a mountain of whipped cream. Don’t judge. You have to live a little, especially when you're about to fly. And hey, even on a bad day, a waffle helps. I consider it my comfort food away from home.
Are the rooms clean? Because a dirty room is a deal-breaker for me.
Generally, yes. The rooms are usually clean. Now, I am not a germaphobe, but I do notice things. And, generally, the Hampton Inn at the airport gets the job done. They aren't sparkling-clean-hospital levels, but they're perfectly acceptable. I've never encountered anything truly horrifying. The beds are comfy, the sheets are crisp-ish (might be a slight exaggeration), and the bathrooms are… functional. The water pressure is decent, which is a huge plus. And, crucially, I've never found any… unwelcome guests. You know what I mean. So, yes, the rooms are clean enough that you won't be losing any sleep over it (unless you're worried about your flight, which is a separate issue entirely).
Is there a gym? And if so, is it any good? Because I *try* to work out (emphasis on *try*).
Ah, the gym. Yes, there's a gym. Now, "good" is a relative term. Let's say it's there. There are treadmills, ellipticals, maybe a weight machine or two. The kind of equipment that whispers, "We hope you don't take your fitness *too* seriously." It gets the job done if you're desperate to get a sweat in, but don’t expect a state-of-the-art fitness facility. I have a theory that hotel gyms are strategically placed near the breakfast buffet, so you can feel less guilty about the waffles. Personally, I usually skip the gym and opt for a brisk walk around the airport, which is surprisingly good exercise, especially if you're running late for your flight.
What about the staff? Friendly? Helpful? Or are they just going through the motions?
The staff? They are generally friendly and helpful. They seem to understand that people using the airport hotel are usually either exhausted, stressed, or both. I've had some really lovely interactions with the front desk folks. They’ve helped me with everything from finding a lost phone charger (emergency!) to printing boarding passes at the last minute. They're usually willing to bend over backwards. There was this one time, I was incredibly flustered because I'd forgotten my boarding pass and was about to miss my flight. The woman at the front desk? Calm, efficient, and just incredibly kind. She absolutely saved the day. So yes, the staff are generally a good bunch. They’re the unsung heroes of weary travelers, and if you ever find yourself in a bind, they're probably your best bet.
Anything else I should know? Any hidden fees, annoying quirks, or things I would never have guessed?
Alright, buckle up. A few more things. First, the Wi-Fi, like in many hotels, can be a bit spotty. Don't rely on it for anything crucial, like a Zoom meeting or streaming your favorite show. Download what you need *before* you get there. Second, the "free parking" is *usually* pretty straightforward, but pay attention to signs and parking regulations! Thirdly, while they don’t have a free snack bar, there's often a small convenience store with overpriced snacks and drinks located nearby - it's the perfect place to grab a late-night guilty pleasure, I've been known to buy a bag of chips and a soda at 3 AM. Finally… Embrace the airport hotel vibe. It's not fancy, but it's convenient. It’s a place to sleep, to recharge and mentally prepare yourself for whatever travel mayhem awaits. And remember the wafflesBook Hotels Now
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