Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln: Lincoln's Hottest New Hotel!
Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln: The Hottest New Hotel? (A Review That's Actually Real!)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, 'cause I just spent a weekend at Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln, and let me tell you, it was… an experience. Forget your perfectly curated influencer reviews, this is the real deal, warts and all (and trust me, there were a few… in a good way!).
First Impressions & Accessibility (Or, the Elevator Saga):
Landing in Lincoln, Nebraska, I was psyched. I'd seen the Instagram ads – sleek, modern, promises of luxury. The exterior? Pretty darn impressive. Architecture that makes you wanna whip out your camera and start shooting. The lobby though… swoon. Modern art, comfy seating areas, a vibe that whispers, "Relax, you deserve this."
Now, the accessibility thing. Important. I, thankfully, don't require full wheelchair accessibility, but I always check. The front entrance? 👍 Good ramps, easy access. The elevators? That’s where things got… interesting. They were slow. Seriously slow. I'm talking, "contemplate your life choices while waiting" slow. I spent a good chunk of my weekend wondering if I should just take the stairs (which, I might add, were also pretty darn fancy). Accessibility score: Mostly good, but the elevator situation needs some serious TLC. (And maybe a motivational speaker for the doors?)
Rooms & Amenities: Luxury… With a Few Quirks:
Okay, the rooms. Gorgeous. Seriously, the decor is stunning. I had a room on a 'high floor' (the views were decent), with a king-sized bed that practically swallowed me whole. (Available in all rooms: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens) Check! Check! Check!The bed… amazing. The complimentary tea? Divine. The bathroom, with its separate shower and bathtub? Heaven. (Although, be warned: the water pressure in the shower was a little weak – a minor quibble). (Additional toilet) Yes, that's an extra point in the luxury game, right?**
WiFi? (Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!): Yes, it worked. Perfectly. No complaints. Internet [LAN] was also available.
Now, the quirks: the "smart" lighting system. Sigh. I spent the first hour wrestling with it. "Alexa, turn off the lights!" "Alexa, I can't understand you." "Alexa, I hate you!!" Finally, I gave up and just used the light switch. (Rooms sanitized between stays): This, I felt was an extra peace of mind, especially these days.
The Spa, Sauna, and the Elusive "Pool with a View":
Okay, this is where things got… interesting. (Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]): Yes, yes, yes, and yes! The spa was a haven. I booked a massage (Massage) and the therapist was fantastic. Seriously, she kneaded all my stress away. The sauna? Hot and steamy, exactly as it should be. The steamroom? Ditto. And the swimming pool? Allegedly had a view. It was nice, but honestly, the view was more of the next building. Still, a pool is a pool. (Pool with view): Technically true. (Body scrub, Body wrap): They had it all! Unfortunately, I was too lazy.
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD. (Or, My Love Affair with Room Service):
This is where Scarlet Lincoln really shines. The restaurants? (Restaurants, Coffee shop, Vegetarian restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant) All top-notch. The (Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant) buffet in the mornings was a thing of beauty – fresh fruit, pastries, and everything in between. I may or may not have gone back for seconds (and thirds…). The [Happy hour] was also a treat. (Poolside bar, Bar) I spent some time at the (Bottle of water) bar by the pool; I sipped on a cocktail, and watched the clouds go by. (Coffee/tea in restaurant) The coffee was strong, the service friendly, and the overall atmosphere was one of pure relaxation.
But the real winner? (Room service [24-hour]): Oh, room service. I'm a sucker for a good room service menu, and Scarlet Lincoln's did not disappoint. The [Desserts in restaurant] room service menu was great. I had a late-night burger one night, and let me tell you, it was possibly the best burger I've ever eaten. (Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service, Alternative meal arrangement, A la carte in restaurant, Snack bar,) They had everything! (Asian breakfast, Western breakfast)
Cleanliness & Safety: Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times:
Okay, this is important. Post-pandemic, we all want to feel safe. Scarlet Lincoln takes this seriously. (Cleanliness and safety, Anti-viral cleaning products, Cashless payment service, Daily disinfection in common areas, Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Shared stationery removed, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Non-smoking rooms, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms.) Everywhere you looked, there was hand sanitizer. Staff wore masks, and were super friendly. My room was spotless. I felt safe, which is a HUGE plus. They had it all. My stay was completely safe.
Getting Around & Other Cool Stuff:
(Getting around, Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking) Location-wise, it's pretty central, so getting around was no problem. They have (Doorman, Concierge, Luggage storage) a concierge who took care of everything. (Elevator): The Elevator issue, again… The hotel also had some cool features, a (Shrine) and a (Gift/souvenir shop).
The Verdict (And Why You Should Book This Hotel, If You're Lucky!)
Look, Scarlet Lincoln isn't perfect. That elevator is a beast. But the overall experience? Fantastic. The rooms are gorgeous, the food is amazing, the spa is divine, and the staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Target Audience: (You!) You deserve a treat, a getaway. You want a stylish hotel that still prioritizes comfort and relaxation, and you want to feel safe while you’re at it.
My Recommendation: Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln: The Hottest New Hotel (For Real This Time) Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln, where luxury meets a little bit of quirky, and where you’ll probably eat too many burgers (in the best way possible).
Here's why you should book NOW:
- Unbeatable location: Explore the best Lincoln has to offer, all within easy reach.
- Gorgeous rooms: Wake up in a stylish, comfy space that will make you feel like royalty.
- All-star dining: Indulge in amazing meals, from restaurant feasts to room service bliss.
- Spa sanctuary: Melt your stress away with massages, saunas, and more.
- Peace of mind: Relax knowing that safety and hygiene are top priorities.
Book your stay at Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln today, and experience Lincoln like never before! You'll be saying, "Oh, YES!"
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your pristine, hand-polished itinerary. This is gonna be a messy, heartfelt, possibly-slightly-unhinged travelogue of the Scarlet, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Consider yourselves warned.
The Scarlet Symphony: A Nebraska Rhapsody of Chaos (and maybe, just maybe, joy)
Day 1: Arrival & Acrylics (or, The Existential Dread of Luggage Carousel)
1:00 PM: Airport Awkwardness and Hotel Hustle: Land at Eppley Airfield in Omaha. Okay, so it's not exactly JFK, but hey, Nebraska, right? Baggage claim is pure anxiety. You know, the constant fear your suitcase is going to end up in freaking Des Moines? (And that's a threat… I still haven't forgiven the city that gave us that corn maze). Anyway, eventually wrangle my luggage, which is a feat of superhuman strength.
1:45 PM: The Scarlet's Embrace (and Instant Gratification): The drive to Lincoln is a blur of flatlands and… windmills? (Never understood the windmill fascination, but hey, rural America.) The Scarlet, upon first sight, is stunning! Chic, modern, almost intimidatingly stylish. That lobby smells like money and good intentions. Check-in is seamless, which is a relief because, frankly, I’m hangry.
2:30 PM: Room Rejuvenation & Oh, the View!: I'm in! Room is gorgeous. Seriously, the kind of room that makes you immediately want to Instagram your life. The bed? Heavenly. The view? Overlooks… well, Lincoln. But the sky is big, and there's a sense of space, which is something I desperately need after my flight.
3:30 PM: Acrylics and Angst (Seriously, Acrylics) : They have a little art studio or whatever. (Yes, I love everything art-related). I booked a painting session because I thought it would be relaxing. Turns out, staring at a blank canvas is a perfect recipe for an existential crisis. My first stroke? A disaster. I think it’s supposed to be a sunset, but it looks like a radioactive spleen explosion. I swear, I spent half the time agonizing over whether I was creating art or just making a mess. The instructor was super patient, bless her heart. By the end, though, I had a passable, somewhat chaotic, representation of the sky that was a decent metaphor for my life so far.
6:30 PM: Dinner Dilemmas & Culinary Compromises: Okay, dining options. Where to start? The restaurant at the hotel looked a bit fancy for my current state of being (post-acrylic-induced trauma). So I did what any self-respecting traveler does: I googled “Best greasy spoon near me.” And I found a place.
7:30 PM: The Greasy Spoon Discovery Found a place! It was a total dive, the kind of place where the waitress calls you "Hon" even if you've never seen her before. Food was amazing!
9:00 PM: Bedtime Book & Bedtime Brainstorm: Back to the room for a bit of quiet reading with snacks or a drink.
Day 2: Exploring Lincoln & Inner Demons
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast Blunders & Buffeting Beauty: Awakenings are tough, but the breakfast buffet at the hotel is supposed to be good, so i went. Turns out I'm not a morning person. I accidentally spilled orange juice all over my white shirt and then spent five minutes wrestling with a rogue sausage link. But after the breakfast chaos (which included a really good avocado toast), I felt ready for my day.
- 9:30 AM: Historic Exploration: Lincoln is the capital, after all. So, I decided to visit the State Capitol Building. The architecture is beautiful the carvings are intricate. I even learned something about Nebraska history, can you believe it? (I'm still not sure I understand the whole "Cornhusker" thing, but I'm slowly getting there.)
- 12:00 PM: Museum Musings: Went to a very awesome museum. The exhibits were fascinating, and I spent far too long staring at a display about… Native American history. It’s an incredibly powerful and humbling experience. I left feeling both inspired and, honestly, a little heartbroken.
- 1:30 PM: Lunch & Local Libations: Found a cute little cafe near the museum. Had a sandwich and some local craft beer. Needed to process all the emotions from the museum, you see.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the Scarlet & a Dose of Luxury: Back to the hotel. Decided to hit the spa or something. Maybe a massage. I deserve it after all that intellectual stimulation. Actually, I might just take a nap.
- 6:00 PM: The Scarlet's Dinner Delight: I decided to try the hotel restaurant after all. They were doing a special tasting menu, which I am incredibly partial to. Each plate was a mini-work of art, and the flavors… wow. I spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to the chef. Apparently he’s from France. Now I’m going to have to start calling him “Chef,” even though I’ll probably never see him again.
- 8:30 PM: Evening Entertainment (or, Netflix and Chill… Alone): Back to the room. Exhausted from the day’s adventures. Maybe some Netflix? Or do I actually read the book I hauled around all day? The eternal struggle.
Day 3: Departure & Dreams (and Possibly Another Greasy Spoon)
- 9:00 AM: Final Breakfast & Farewell Feels: Last breakfast. The sun is shining, and for a brief moment, I feel a sense of peace.
- 10:00 AM: Check-Out & Hotel Haze: Check-out is smooth. Said goodbye to the beautiful Scarlet. Left feeling completely rejuvenated.
- 10:45 AM: A Last, Long Look: A final walk through the hotel, just to soak up the atmosphere one last time.
- 11:30 AM: The Last Supper (Maybe): I can't leave without a final greasy spoon experience.
- 12:30 PM: Airport Angst, Take Two (and Departure): The flight back. A wave of weariness washes over me. This trip? It was a mess, a joy, a rollercoaster. But hey, that's life, right?
Final Thoughts:
The Scarlet? Stunning. Lincoln? Unexpectedly captivating. Me? Still a work in progress. This wasn’t a perfect trip, but it was my trip. And those are the ones that stick with you. Until next time, Nebraska… you weird, wonderful place.
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Step Inside Scarlet Lincoln: You Got Questions? I Got Opinions (and Probably Some Regrets)
Is Scarlet Lincoln REALLY as fabulous as the ads make it seem? Because, let’s be honest, those ads are *intense*.
Okay, so... fabulous? That's a loaded word, right? Remember that time you tried to make sourdough and it was basically a brick? Yeah, it's kinda like that. The ads... they're selling a fantasy. A glossy, champagne-fueled dream. Scarlet Lincoln? It's… *trying* to be that. Think of it as a slightly tipsy debutante. Flirty, a bit showy, and prone to tripping over its own Manolo Blahniks.
I stayed a week, okay? A whole week. And yeah, the lobby is undeniably gorgeous. That chandelier? Divine. But… (and here's the but, folks) I arrived with a *major* headache. And all the pretty in the world couldn't fix that. That first night? The air conditioning fought a bitter war with the sun. It was so cold, I was shivering. The next room? Much warmer and a little noisy, but still better than the Arctic. Not as fabulous as the ads, no.
But! (See, I'm getting happier). The bed *is* ridiculously comfortable. Like, sink-into-a-cloud comfortable. So, maybe… 6.5/10 on the fabulous scale? We'll call it a work in progress. And the *potential* is there, it really, truly is.
What’s the deal with the “hidden speakeasy” they keep hyping? Is it actually hidden? And is it any good?
Okay, the speakeasy. Oh, the speakeasy. Let's just say I'm not a huge fan of the whole 'secret' thing. It's like when you're a kid and your parents tell you not to touch something... you *know* you're gonna touch it, right? Well, finding the speakeasy felt kinda like that.
It's "hidden" behind a bookcase in the library. Which is… fine. Not exactly *Mission: Impossible*, though. You're not gonna need a decoder ring. The drinks, though... well, that's where things get interesting. I ordered a gin fizz. The bartender (a charming chap named Bartholomew, who looked like he’d stepped out of a vintage cinema) kept apologizing because his soda syphon was behaving oddly. He was sweet and genuinely tried, but I couldn't quite get past a slightly flat concoction.
The atmosphere? Dark, moody, and a little self-conscious. The drinks are pricey, but the room is beautiful, all plush velvet seating and dim lighting. Listen, if you're into that whole clandestine vibe, go for it. I just prefer my cocktails to be more explosive, like a sudden explosion of taste. Definitely worth a visit, but not worth *the hype*.
The reviews mention a rooftop pool. Is it as Instagrammable as it looks? And is it actually… swim-able?
Oh, the photo op. Let's talk about the rooftop pool! Yes, yes, and YES, it's stunning. That panoramic view of Lincoln? Seriously, it’s postcard-worthy. As for the Instagrammability, it's practically a photo studio. The pool itself is… well, it’s a pool. It's clean, it's heated (thank god!), and it’s the perfect turquoise color. It’s swim-able, yes. And here's the kicker! The hotel provides these seriously comfy, oversized towels.
Here's the *however*: It gets PACKED. The first day I tried to use it, it was like a sardine can with people vying for the perfect selfie spot. I saw one woman nearly *fall* trying to get the perfect shot, and I was like, "Lady, are you okay?” The next day, I went early, and it was pure bliss. Just me, the sun, the water, and maybe a slight fear of heights. It’s not so much “The Ritz” as “The Ritz-y-Adjacent”. So, go. Get your picture taken. Swim. But, be prepared to share your space (and your airtime) with a few other people who are doing, and feeling the same. It's a small price to pay for that view, right?
The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant. Worth the price tag?
Okay, Michelin-starred. Let me be clear: I like to *eat*. I *love* food. And this place… it's called "Étoile" (star, in French, you know). The ambiance is… well, think minimalist chic meets French pretension. Beautiful, yes. Comfortable, maybe not. My purse, (which it had to go under the table) was definitely a hazard for the waiters.
Now, the food. It’s exquisite. Each plate is a tiny work of art. The flavors? Complex, nuanced, and sometimes… a little *too* complex. I had the tasting menu (of course. I'm not made of money, but hey, YOLO!). The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The sea bass… I’m still dreaming about it. There was this weird foam though. Foam is definitely a Michelin thing, I've decided. The service? Impeccable, obviously. A little *too* attentive, if I'm being honest. Like, I couldn’t take a single bite without someone asking "And how is it, Madame?"
Was it worth the price? Ugh. That's the question, isn't it? My bank account certainly *thinks* not. But my stomach (and my Instagram feed) is singing a different tune. Okay, yes, a little pricey. Absolutely. But, if you're ready to splurge on an experience — absolutely. Just… maybe drink a lot of water beforehand to stop your stomach from collapsing.
What’s the worst thing about Scarlet Lincoln? What’s the best?
Okay, the ugly truth. The worst thing? The *noise*. In my stay, I had the street below, the loud, loud party next door, and construction. The construction starts early and loud, I found a quiet, sunny spot on the rooftop and enjoyed the view until it was time to check-out. The best thing... easy! The bedding . God, that bed. The pillows! I think I need to go back just to sleep in that bed again.
Would you go back again? Be honest.
Honestly? Yes. Even with the flaws. Because, even with the noise, the slightly-off cocktails, and the price tag that made my wallet weep, there's something about Scarlet Lincoln that I kind of love. The rooftop view alone almost makes everything else forgivable. And that BED. Oh, that bed! It's got a certain charm, it's trying to be perfect, but it's not always succeeding. It’s a little chaotic. A little over-the-top. A little… human. And sometimes, that's exactly what you need in a hotel stay.
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