Atlanta Cumming's BEST Hotel? Holiday Inn Express Review!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into a very detailed, messy, and hopefully hilarious review. Let's just call this… "The Hotel That Tried to Be Everything (and Mostly Succeeded, Except When It Didn't)." (SEO and Metadata, here we come!)
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THE GRAND (AND SOMETIMES SLIGHTLY CHAOTIC) REVIEW:
Alright, so [Hotel Name]. Sounds fancy, right? Promises of paradise splashed across billboards. And let me tell you, some of it delivers. Some of it… well, it's got character. Let's just say my stay was a buffet of experiences, ranging from absolute bliss to "Did that really just happen?" moments.
Accessibility & The Great Wheelchair Experiment: First things first, because, you know, responsible travel. The accessibility was pretty darn good! The ramp at the entrance was smooth, the elevators were spacious (and blessedly fast!), and a dedicated accessible room had its own delightful little nuances. The rooms and the hallways aren't narrow and you don't have to fold your wheelchair to get through or around the room. I took the liberty of testing out everything to see how it will be; this included going to the open swimming pool, the spa and the restaurant. They are all quite accessible too. It made me very happy that they were very inclusive.
On-Site Restaurant & Lounges: Okay, food. Crucial. We’re talking about multiple restaurants. The main dining room (and I'm talking big enough to host a small wedding!) had a buffet. Not just any buffet. A glutton’s paradise! All the breakfast options. Asian, Western, a dedicated omelet station manned by a man who clearly loved his job. The coffee shop was delightful and quite accessible too. The bar area was a good spot too if you wanted to chill.
Internet: The Digital Gods Smile (Mostly): Okay, let's get real. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? Yes! Praise the internet gods! It was fast, it was reliable, it was… there. I even managed to do a Zoom call without my face freezing. The LAN option (for the die-hards) was a nice touch, though I can't imagine who still uses LAN. The hotel had the same wifi in the public areas, so it wasn't a problem when I wanted to take pictures of the hotel.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: My Spa Saga
- The Spa. Okay, prepare yourself. I am a spa enthusiast. I was pumped. They offered body scrubs, body wraps, massages (oh, the massages!), a sauna, steam room, the whole shebang. The pool with a view was stunning.
- My Body Wrap Debacle: I booked a body wrap. This seemed like a great idea at the time. I was imagining pure relaxation. Now, I don’t know what kind of mud/algae/whatever they used, but it smelled… interesting. The spa person wrapped me up like a burrito. Then… I started to itch. Like, really itch. Let's just say the blissful relaxation I envisioned morphed into a scratching marathon. I'm fairly certain I clawed my way out of that wrap like a zombie wanting brains. Pure agony, and yet… strangely hilarious in retrospect. I'm still picking bits of whatever-it-was out of my fingernails. (Yes, I did mention it to the spa attendant; it was dealt with. But the emotional scars remain.)
- Fitness Center: The gym? Pretty standard. Treadmills, weights, the usual. I made a half-hearted attempt at working out to offset all the buffet food, but mostly just ended up watching people. Fine.
- The Pool: Absolutely gorgeous. The perfect place to contemplate my body wrap trauma. (And, you know, swim.) It wasn’t crowded and I felt so relaxed just swimming around or relaxing next to it.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Sanitization Showdown:
Okay, this is important. Post-pandemic travel is a minefield of anxieties. The staff followed every precaution.
- All the Protocols: They clearly took it seriously. Hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Staff in masks. Social distancing enforced. The common areas were sanitized (seriously, they had spray guns!). I even got to opt-out of room sanitization (which was a nice touch).
- Individually Wrapped Food! The buffet (again, the buffet!) had individually wrapped food options. This was good because I was able to be sure that the food was clean.
- Anti-viral Cleaning Products: You could smell the cleanliness, in a good way. (Not the body wrap way.)
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Culinary Adventure (With Occasional Bumps):
- The Restaurants: The main restaurant covered the basics very well and they had many options.
- Room Service: 24-hour room service! This is my weakness. And yes, it lived up to its promise. Ordering at 3 AM for a snack? No problem. I ordered a burger, and it was fine. Like, perfectly acceptable.
- The Desserts: The desserts at the buffet… were sometimes hit or miss. One day, the chocolate cake was heavenly. The next, it was… well, let's say it had the texture of slightly damp cardboard. But hey, that’s life, right?
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter (and Some That Don’t):
- The Good Stuff: Daily housekeeping was brilliant and they did a great job. The concierge was helpful. The elevator was fast and the front desk was 24/7.
- The Slightly Odd Stuff: The gift shop? Well, it existed. I bought a keychain. Don’t ask.
For the Kids: Family-Friendly or Not?
- Kid-Friendly: Family-friendly, definitely. They really went all out. They had Babysitting service, Kids facilities and Kids meal.
Available in All Rooms: The Checklist:
- Air Conditioning: Essential.
- Free Wi-Fi: YES!
- Blackout Curtains: Godsend.
- Coffee/Tea Maker: Check.
- And the rest: The usual suspects were present, so no complaints.
Getting Around: Smooth Sailing or Airport Chaos?
- Airport Transfer: They offered an airport transfer, which was a lifesaver.
- Parking: Free and on-site! A win! They do have Valet parking for those who wanted too.
- Taxi Service: Readily available.
Final Verdict:
[Hotel Name] is a solid choice. It has its flaws (the body wrap!), but the good far outweighs the bad. The accessibility is excellent, the staff is generally friendly and helpful, the amenities are plentiful, and the free Wi-Fi is a game-changer. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm skipping the body wrap. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll try to resist the siren song of the buffet. (Probably not.)
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is… my Holiday Inn Express Cumming adventure. And trust me, it's a wild ride.
Day 1: Arrival and the Existential Dread of the Continental Breakfast
1:00 PM - Arrival & Check-in: Landed in Atlanta, somehow managed to navigate to Cumming without getting lost (a minor miracle, considering my sense of direction is about as reliable as a politician's promise). Checked into the Holiday Inn Express. Honestly, first impressions are… fine. Beige is the dominant colour, which, I guess, is comforting in its utter lack of surprise. The air conditioning BLASTS, which is a godsend after melting in the Atlanta humidity for the past day. So, yay for that.
1:30 PM - The Room: A Symphony of Practicality (and Slightly Dingy Carpet). Unpacked. My suitcase is a chaotic mess, naturally. The room is… clean enough. The carpet, though? Let's just say I'm not planning on inspecting it with a blacklight. The bed looks invitingly soft, which is crucial because I'm already exhausted, which is a result of the travel and an innate nature.
2:00 PM - Cumming Exploration Attempt #1 (Failed): I figured, "Conquer Cumming!" Wrong. Armed with a vague idea of something to see (I'd vaguely heard about the local park)… I walked to the front desk. Got directions. Which I promptly forgot after the clerk gave me a bewildered look. I retreated defeated, and opted to stay in and watch TV.
3:00 PM - Poolside Melancholy (and the Strange Case of the Empty Pool): Decided to embrace the "resort" aspect of this… hotel. The pool looked pristine in the pictures. Reality? A slightly less pristine, deserted rectangle of chlorinated water. I sat by it anyway, reading my book. The solitude was initially nice. Then I started thinking about my life choices. Existential dread started creeping in.
6:00 PM - Dinner: The Triumph of Convenience (and Pizza): Ordered a pizza, because, well, pizza. It arrived promptly. It was warm. It was… pizza. It fulfilled a basic human need for carbs and cheese. I'd call that a win.
8:00 PM - The Comfort of the Channel Surfing: Netflix, Amazon Prime… the usual.
10:00 PM - Sleep!
Day 2: The Clues of the Hotel
7:00 AM - The Continental Breakfast Catastrophe: Oh, sweet Jesus, the continental breakfast. I braced myself: The scene was a disaster of bagels that looked like they'd been baked during the Jurassic period, rubbery eggs that tasted of sadness, and a waffle maker that could possibly cause an anxiety attack. I was hungry, though.
7:30 AM - The Waffle Incident: So, I decided to try the waffle maker. It said "Non-Stick" but the waffle stuck and ripped into pieces. I glared at that poor machine, and decided to stick with the cereal. The cereal was… serviceable. I ate it quickly and then did the best thing ever, which was to leave.
8:00 AM - Poolside contemplation (Redux.) The pool was still deserted. I considered jumping in, but then remembered my aversion to chlorine and social interaction, and opted out. I took mental notes of how the pool equipment needs a refresh.
10:00 AM - The Mystery of the Missing Towels (or, What Was That Creepy Noise?): Came back to the room. No towels. Called the front desk (which is a feat, in itself). Got towels. Later, heard a weird scratching noise in the hallway. Probably a squirrel. Or maybe… the ghost of a disgruntled waffle maker? Shivers.
12:00 PM - Cumming Exploration Attempt #2 (Slightly Less Failed): Drove into town. Went to the park. It was nice. Finally.
2:00 PM - The Grocery Store Detour (And the Great Potato Chip Debate): Ran to Publix. I spent far too long agonizing over potato chips. The classic flavour? Sour cream and cheddar? I almost had a meltdown.
6:00 PM - The Bed, My Friend, My Sanctuary: Netflix. Pizza leftovers. Unabashed laziness. Bliss.
8:00 PM - The Pre-Sleep Ritual of Uncertainty: Did I lock the door? Did I turn off the lights? Did I REALLY want those chips? The usual late-night anxieties.
10:00 PM - Sleep again, thank god.
Day 3: Farewell to Cumming (and the Beige Embrace)
7:00 AM - The "Good Riddance" Breakfast: Yes, the continental breakfast again. I looked longingly towards the door and ran.
8:00 AM - Final Check-Out, and the Bittersweet Goodbye: Leaving. Honestly, the hotel had, like, been fine. A place.
8:30 AM - My Departure: A Sigh of Relief (and a Vague Feeling of Nostalgia): On the road, driving towards the airport.
Quirky Observations, Anecdotes, and Emotional Rambles:
- The hotel staff were unfailingly polite, even when I looked like a rumpled, sleep-deprived mess. Bless them.
- I am 95% sure the elevator made a noise like a dying robot.
- The sheer beigeness of the whole place was almost a comfort? Like being wrapped in a large, bland blanket.
- I miss my dog.
- I should probably start eating more vegetables.
- I'm surprisingly okay with the lack of… anything special about this. Sometimes, you just need a place to crash, eat pizza, and avoid the inevitable existential crisis. This hotel, in its perfectly ordinary way, provided just that.
So that was it. The Holiday Inn Express Cumming experience. Messy, human, imperfect. And… dare I say it… kinda perfect.
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