kimelizabeth1
5. toukokuuta 2024
If you're looking for a spacious room with good lighting and a desk at which to work, you will not find it here. The hotel was built in 1930, and rooms were smaller then. There is only room for one bed, and the room is tight if two people are staying in the room. The lighting could be brighter, and the room could have been painted a lighter, brighter color to give the illusion of more space and light. However, if you just need a place to stay that's convenient to everything with no exorbitant parking or early check in fees, then this is a great place! The staff was very helpful. I arrived around 1PM, which is earlier than the standard 3 PM check in. They were able to work it out so I could check in early with no fee. I was told if they couldn't, that they would at least store my luggage for me so I could go downtown or visit their sister hotel, The Hollander, next door. (FYI, friends who stayed at the Marriott were told it was $50 to check in early, and they have a $35 day valet parking fee, even if you don't move your car!) Parking can be tight, but I arrived after some people had checked out, which helped. I spoke to someone on the phone before the trip, and I was told that there is additional parking available on the street or in a few other lots on that block. Also, people parked in the middle of the lot - see photo - unusual, but it worked. I was in St. Pete for a wedding at Sunken Gardens. Another friend also stayed at the Avalon, and we met up with other friends easily by walking from one hotel to the other. There was a full sized mirror in my room, but unfortunately, a chair was in front of it, making it hard to check the outfit I wore before going to the wedding. There is a blank wall on the other side of the bathroom that would have easily accommodated the mirror, but that's not a deal breaker. We took a shuttle from the Hollander to the rehearsal dinner and wedding, so that service was wonderful! Although I didn't use it, there is a trolley that goes downtown and stops right by the hotel. It's free, so no need to move your car unless you plan to leave the downtown area.
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