Liberty, MO's BEST Baymont by Wyndham? Unbelievable Perks Await!
Liberty, MO's Baymont by Wyndham: Unbelievable Perks? Let's Dive In! (Seriously, My Feet Hurt)
Alright, deep breath. Here's the deal, folks. I just got back from a stay at Liberty, MO's Baymont by Wyndham. The slogan? "Unbelievable Perks Await!" My expectations? Well, let's just say I was hoping for more than just a clean room (but, spoiler alert, that's a good start). I’m not exactly a travel blogger – more like a weary traveler with a caffeine addiction and a notepad full of potentially judgmental opinions. So, here's the raw, unfiltered truth, broken down into hopefully coherent sections. Buckle up, it's gonna be a ride… and my back still aches from that car trip.
Accessibility & Safety (and a Deep Sigh of Relief)
Okay, first impressions? Surprisingly decent! The Baymont does seem to be making an effort, at least on paper. Wheelchair accessible? Check! That’s HUGE, because my Grandma’s coming next time (Hi Grandma!). Also, the ramp up to reception wasn’t nearly as treacherous as some I’ve encountered. Elevator? Phew, yes! Because navigating stairs with my luggage is a workout I'm actively avoiding. Facilities for disabled guests: They list it, so fingers crossed they follow through. Access? Seemed good, easy to find, well-lit. Exterior corridor? Yes, it does have those, which isn't ideal for super-bad weather, but at least it's easy to find your room.
On the safety front? CCTV! Everywhere! In the corridors, near the elevators, even… shudders… outside. I'm not sure how much I loved being watched, but hey, it’s better than being robbed, I guess. Fire extinguishers abound (good), smoke alarms (duh), and a 24-hour front desk and security… okay, feeling slightly more secure than usual, especially when they are all smiling and greeting you in the entrance.
Cleanliness and Safety – The COVID Crucible
This is where Baymont actually shined. Seriously, guys, I was impressed. They've clearly put a lot of effort into COVID protocols. Anti-viral cleaning products? Probably. Daily disinfection in common areas? Seemed like it. Staff trained in safety protocol? Check! Hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter? Mostly successful, even during breakfast (more on that later). Rooms sanitized between stays? Yep, definitely seemed fresh when I walked in. Room sanitization opt-out available? Not sure about that, but I certainly wasn't complaining about the cleanliness. Hot water linen and laundry washing? A given, I hope. Cashless payment service? Yes! Thank goodness, I hate fiddling with cash. Individually-wrapped food options? More on this later, too!
The Quirks I Didn't Expect
Okay, here’s where things get interesting. Things that were nice but not necessarily advertised:
- A Shrunk-Down Library Nook: There are a few chairs and a table in one of the stairwells in the back – perfect for people-watching or a quick breather.
- Stunning sunset views from the pool deck: This is the one thing I LOVED. The pool deck is small but offers the BEST views of the sunset.
- They offered extra pillows without asking.
Rooms – The Good, The Okay, and the "Where’s My Outlet?"
My room? Overall, not bad. Non-smoking rooms? Definitely a plus. Air conditioning? Needed and appreciated. Blackout curtains? Bless them. Comfortable bed and good linen? Check, but… the pillows were quite… flat. Daily housekeeping? Yes. Soundproofing? Pretty decent, I didn't hear my neighbors (unless they were watching a VERY loud movie).
The downsides? Lack of outlets near the bed! I like to be on my phone while in bed, and this was an inconvenience. And the bathroom, though clean, was… well, it looked every bit of the era it was built in. The shower pressure was okay, but the toiletries? Basic. I forgot my own shampoo and conditioner in my car, and had to go back outside to get it. I wish they just provided a top-of-the-line shampoo and conditioner!!
Amenities – The Perks? (Let's Discuss)
Alright, the juicy bits. Fitness center? Yes, but seriously, it was a small room with a treadmill, a stationary bike, and some weights. It's fine for a quick workout, but don't expect a full gym. Swimming pool? Yep, an outdoor pool, and it looked clean and inviting… IF it wasn’t October! Breakfast – Buffet (sort of): This is where things got… interesting.
(Rambles, rambles, rambles…)
The breakfast. Okay, so it's a “buffet”, but they are not using it anymore. They offer a limited selection of breakfast items. The egg… was it real? Maybe. The sausage? Questionable. The pastries? Pre-packaged. And… the single waffle maker? It broke, of course. I waited for like 15 minutes before giving up. Overall, a little disappointing, but not the end of the world I had a bagel. Coffee/tea in the restaurant? Yes, and thankfully, the coffee was actually quite decent.
- Poolside bar? Nope.
- Snack bar? Nope. Unless you count the vending machine.
- Gym/fitness? See above.
- Sauna, Spa, Steamroom, Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath: Nope. (Don't even get me started on the "spa" promise). You're in Liberty, MO, not the Ritz-Carlton. Let’s be realistic here.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – The Hunger Games
Okay, back to breakfast. Breakfast [buffet]? Yes, but it's a small one, and seems to be constantly running out of things, thanks to COVID. Coffee/tea in the restaurant? Decent coffee, as mentioned. Restaurants? Other than the breakfast, there weren't any. You will need to eat at the pool bar (which, again, doesn’t exist).
- A la carte in restaurant? No.
- Alternative meal arrangement? None.
- Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant? Nope.
- Bar? No, not on-site.
- Bottle of water? Yes, they give you free water.
- Desserts in restaurant? None.
- Happy hour? Negative.
- International cuisine in restaurant? The options are not so exciting.
- Poolside bar? Nope.
- Room service? No, not available.
- Salad in restaurant? Not applicable.
- Snack bar? A vending machine.
- Soup in restaurant? No.
- Vegetarian restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant? More or less.
Services and Conveniences – The Things You Need
This area was generally good. Daily housekeeping? Yes, and the room was spotless. Concierge? Not really, but the front desk was helpful. Contactless check-in/out? Yes, absolutely. Convenience store? Not on-site, but there was a gas station nearby. Currency exchange? No. Elevator? Yay! Facilities for disabled guests? Yes. Food delivery? Probably, but I didn't try it. Laundry service? Yes, and it seemed reasonably priced. Luggage storage? Yes. Meeting/banquet facilities? Apparently, yes.
- Air conditioning in public area? Yes.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events? No.
- Business facilities? Basic.
- Cash withdrawal? Not on-site.
- Doorman? Nope.
- Dry cleaning? Not on-site.
- Essential condiments? Yes, for breakfast.
- Food delivery? Can't say.
- Gift/souvenir shop? Not present.
- Indoor venue for special events? Yes, but didn't see one.
- Invoice provided? Yes.
- Ironing service? Yes
- Meetings? Definitely does this.
- Meeting stationery? Available.
- On-site event hosting? Yes.
- Outdoor venue for special events? No.
- Projector/LED display? Doesn't look like it.
- Safety deposit boxes? Yes.
- Seminars? No.
- Smoking area? Yes.
- Terrace? Not really.
- Wi-Fi for special events? No. *
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because you're about to get the REAL scoop on my trip to the hallowed halls of… Baymont by Wyndham Liberty, MO. (Don't judge, the price was right, and I needed a break from my cat, Mr. Fluffernutter, who's been giving me the EYE lately. He knows I'm considering switching to a dry food diet. The audacity!)
Day 1: Arrival and (Mild) Disappointment - Liberty, MO, Here I Come!
- 3:00 PM: Landed triumphantly (ish) at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Let me tell you, airport security? Still a soul-crushing experience. Thought I'd cleared the TSA hurdle, turned out I hadn't. My socks, apparently, posed a threat. Who knew?
- 3:45 PM: Rental car pickup. Pray for me, I'm a terrible driver. Seriously, my parallel parking skills could sink a small submarine. This "economy" car felt like a glorified shoebox, but hey, it had wheels. (Silver lining, people!)
- 4:30 PM: Arrived at the Baymont. Honestly? A tad underwhelming. The exterior looked… beige. Very beige. Like a beige convention was happening inside. The front desk lady, bless her heart, seemed to be having a particularly rough day. Think a cross between a hangry toddler and a caffeinated sloth. Checking in was not a ballet, more like a slow, methodical waltz of paperwork.
- 5:00 PM: Room check-in. Let's just say, the website photos were… optimistic. The carpet looked like it had seen things. Things I probably didn't want to know. But, the bed! It was calling to me like a siren song. I could tell it was going to be a friend. (Thank goodness.)
- 5:30 PM: Decided to explore. Walked down the hall, then walked the other way, forgot which way I was going and then got dizzy and went back to my room, where I promptly collapsed on that friendly bed. It was at this point that the true level of my exhaustion set in.
- 6:00 PM: Decided on a nearby restaurant. My stomach was a bottomless pit of hunger. I really considered staying inside my room, but then I imagined the sadness that would come with a missed dinner.
Day 2: The Truman Presidential Library and a Burger Odyssey - Liberty, MO, You Surprise Me!
- 9:00 AM: Woke up! Breakfast at the Baymont – a feast of lukewarm eggs, rubbery sausage, and stale pastries. (I was warned). Coffee was strong, though. That was a win!
- 10:00 AM: Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Okay, THIS was cool. Seriously. I'm not even a huge history buff, but the exhibits were surprisingly engaging. Got a little choked up reading some of his letters. The man had grit! And Bess Truman's hat collection? Iconic. (Seriously, I need to find a hat like one of those.)
- 12:30 PM: Lunch. Decided to take a drive into the city - there was a burger joint I had heard of. I'm a sucker for a good burger.
- 1:30 PM: Found the burger joint! But then, the traffic was bad. The parking even worse. I circled the block three times, got frustrated, and almost gave up. But then! A parking spot by the restaurant opened up and the burger was AMAZING! Possibly the best burger I’ve ever had in my life. I might have even shed a tear of burger bliss.
- 3:00 PM: Went to a local antique shop. It was a treasure trove of oddities, I just ended up wandering.
- 6:00 PM: Another attempt at dinner. (I eat a lot, okay?). This time some sort of local food.
- 8:00 PM: Back to the Baymont. Netflix and chill, baby! (Yes, I went with the most basic of activities.)
Day 3: Leaving Liberty – A Fond (and Slightly Beige) Farewell
- 9:00 AM: Final breakfast. Slightly more enthusiastic about the coffee this time.
- 10:00 AM: Check out from the Baymont. The front desk lady was still there, but today she seemed more… chipper. Maybe she got a full night's sleep. Or maybe she just realized I was leaving.
- 11:00 PM: Headed towards MCI Airport.
- 12:00 PM: Final glance at Liberty, MO. A bit beige, a bit quirky, but honestly? It charmed me. (Mostly because of that burger, though.)
Overall Assessment:
Baymont by Wyndham Liberty, MO: Perfectly adequate. Room for improvement (in the beige department), decent location, and a surprisingly good bed. Liberty? Worth a visit, especially if you like burgers and history. And if you go, definitely go to the Truman Library. You might surprise yourself. My expectations were low. But, I liked it! And that, my friends, is the truth.
And finally…
Mr. Fluffernutter is definitely getting a stern talking-to when I get home. And I'm buying him a new scratching post. Gotta keep that relationship solid!
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