Auburn's BEST I-69 Hotel: Comfort Suites Luxury Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the swirling, sometimes-slightly-soggy world of hotel reviews! And today's prize? Comfort Suites Luxury Awaits! - Auburn's BEST I-69 Hotel. (That's what they say, anyway. We'll see about that, won't we?)
First things first: Accessibility. Gotta give it to 'em, Comfort Suites is generally pretty darn good. Wheelchair accessible, check. Easy peasy. The ramps and elevators seemed plentiful, and I got the feeling that they'd actually thought about making sure folks with mobility issues could navigate the place smoothly. Big thumbs up there. Now, the Internet Access…oh, the internet. Let's just say, it's a tale as old as time: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Huzzah! (or, you know, the modern equivalent of a thumbs-up emoji). I even spotted Internet [LAN] options if you’re a hardcore gamer who prefers wired security or a tech guru. And speaking of internet, the Wi-Fi in public areas was also…well, it worked. Not exactly lightning-fast, mind you, but enough to Google the nearest ridiculously overpriced coffee shop (more on that later).
Speaking of public spaces, let’s talk about the fun stuff. The Things to do, ways to relax section is where things get interesting. Get. Ready.
Okay, so they've got a Fitness center. (Me? I looked at it. From the lobby. It seemed…gym-y.) Then there’s the Swimming pool [outdoor] and, wait for it, a Pool with view! Look, the view wasn't Everest, but hey, it was water, it was blueish, it was there. I’m more a "cozy up with a book and a room service cheeseburger" kind of relaxer, so I didn’t go swimming. But I overheard some kids squealing with delight, and that counts for something, right? I didn't see any Sauna nor Steamroom, so if you're a dedicated spa-goer, might want to lower your expectations. There's a Spa listed! But I did not confirm its presence yet.
Cleanliness and Safety: This is where Comfort Suites really shines. I'm talking about stuff that makes a germaphobe (like, a slightly-concerned germaphobe, anyway) breathe a sigh of relief. Anti-viral cleaning products, check. Daily disinfection in common areas, check. Individually-wrapped food options, check (more on that later). Plus, hand sanitizer stations EVERYWHERE. It felt reassuring. They also have Rooms sanitized between stays, which is HUGE. Good on you, Comfort Suites. I saw Staff trained in safety protocol, and everyone (and i mean EVERYONE) was wearing masks. Big points for making me feel safe.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: This, my friends, is where my personal experience took a… a minor detour. Let's be real: hotel food can be a gamble. Usually you get a sad, overpriced version of what you could get at a decent diner for half the price.
Breakfast [buffet], they have. And what's the best part? It's included in the price of the room! They have a Breakfast takeaway service, a great feature for you early risers. But the buffet itself? Let's just say, it had the usual suspects: scrambled eggs that looked suspiciously like something out of a cartoon, rubbery sausages, and a waffle iron that seemed to taunt me with its inability to produce a crispy, golden delight. But hey, Coffee/tea in restaurant, there was! And I, exhausted from my journey, needed it. I’m not going to lie, I’m not a big fan of the food, but I’m a tough critic! The Restaurants are listed, but you'll need to step outside to enjoy them.
Now, about that cheeseburger and the 24-hour Room service… I should probably get to it.
Services and Conveniences: Okay, so the list is long; The Cash withdrawal option made things easier. I didn't use the Baby sitting service, but the fact that it's offered is a plus for those traveling with young ones. The Concierge folks seemed helpful. Daily housekeeping kept things tidy. Dry cleaning and Laundry service, perfect for the business traveler. Speaking of business, they have Business facilities and Meeting/banquet facilities . Gift/souvenir shop, there's one if you forgot to get a little something.
For the kids: They really do take families. Family/child friendly is an understatement.
Available in all rooms. This is my favorite category; They got Air conditioning! Essential. Alarm clock? Yep. Bathtub? Naturally. Blackout curtains? Bless their cotton socks! Coffee/tea maker? PRAISE BE! I’m addicted to coffee. Free bottled water, yes, please. Hair dryer? Needed that. In-room safe box. I’m not sure I’d trust it, but hey. Mini bar? Alas, no glorious mini bar. Smoke detector? Duh. Toiletries, thankfully. Wi-Fi [free]? Already discussed. Honestly, the included amenities are pretty top-notch, and really make this hotel great, so I'll give the rooms an A+.
Getting around: You'll find there's Car park [free of charge]. If you have your own car, it’s a breeze.
My Overall Verdict: Comfort Suites Luxury Awaits! in Auburn is a solid choice. It's clean, safe, generally accessible, and the staff is friendly. The rooms are comfortable. The breakfast is… well, it's there.
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Fort Gregg-Adams Getaway: Your Comfort Inn Petersburg Awaits!
Alright, buckle up buttercups. This ain't your perfectly curated Instagram feed. This is MY attempt at surviving a trip to Auburn, Indiana, specifically holed up at the Comfort Suites near the glorious (and sometimes deafening) I-69. Here we go, warts and all:
Day 1: Arrival and the Eternal Quest for a Decent Coffee
3:00 PM - Arrival, Check-In Chaos (and the Carpet's Secret): Okay, so I pull up to this Comfort Suites, and the exterior is… well, it is a Comfort Suites. Beige, vaguely inviting. The lobby's the usual: a sad breakfast area, a weirdly over-lit sitting space, and the ever-present, understaffed front desk. Check-in? A whole thing. Took longer than it should, involving a frantic search for my missing rewards card (surprise, it was in my wallet, the ultimate hiding place, apparently). Got the room. First observation? The carpet. It feels like it's seen things. Stories I don't want to know. Also, a faint air of stale chlorine. Charming.
3:30 PM - The Coffee Crisis (and the True Meaning of "Continental"): The first order of business, obviously, is COFFEE. Because, without it, I'm basically a grumpy, caffeine-deprived gremlin. The "free breakfast" area boasts a coffee station. I approach with the hopeful anticipation of a caffeine addict. The coffee? Let's just say it wouldn't win any awards. It tasted… vaguely of burnt pennies? I’m pretty sure the Keurig was older than my car. So, Plan B. Find a real coffee shop. This quickly became a quest of epic proportions. More on that later.
4:00 PM - Room Reconnaissance and Hotel Channel Surfing (and the Unsettling Silence):Okay, room check complete. Decent size, two queen beds (thank god, 'cause I need all the personal space I can get), a desk that looks like it’s been through a few… things. Now, channel surfing. The options are the usual wasteland of repeats and infomercials. I try to settle into a show, the silence in the room gets to me. And then the highway sounds. Still, I needed to keep the noise on, to feel like I wasn't trapped in a soundproof box.
6:00 PM - Dinner Dilemmas and the Ghost of a Salad Bar: Time for dinner. Options near the hotel are… limited. Chain restaurants abound. A slightly greasy burger? Tempting. But I’m on a mission of sorts. I bravely ventured out to a local joint (that I'm not naming because, honestly, it wasn't that memorable). The menu looked uninspired, I ordered something safe. The food was edible. The salad bar? A heartbreaking assortment of wilted greens and questionable dressing. I kept thinking about the journey I went on through all this.
7:30 PM - The Internet Abyss (and the Desperate Need for Distraction): Back in the room. Time to face the internet. The Wi-Fi? Spotty at best. I try to distract myself. Start typing this, doing research, planning the next day. Then I got on a Wikipedia black hole. I fell into the trap of reading about the history of… check notes… farm equipment manufacturing in Indiana. Don't judge me. Sometimes, you just need to understand the deeply specific roots of a place you're in.
9:00 PM - Bedtime and the Lurking Highway Hum: Bedtime. The highway hum is a constant companion. I pop in my earplugs and try to sleep, wishing I had a good book.
Day 2: Coffee Redemption, Antique Adventures, and a Moral Quandary
7:00 AM - The Coffee Quest: Phase Two (and the Elusive Perfect Brew): Coffee. Must. Have. Coffee. I can't face another cup of burnt-penny swill. This time, I went for the local coffee shop (the one I was initially hoping for), a place with a cute name and the promise of proper beans. Success! I actually taste the coffee. It was pretty good. The barista looks at me like “did you REALLY travel this far for coffee?”
8:00 AM - The Breakfast Bar: A Lesson in Low Expectations (and the Mystery of the Miniature Waffles): I try the free breakfast again, partially out of morbid curiosity. The usual suspects: pre-packaged pastries, yogurt (that looks a bit… textured), and a waffle maker. The mini waffles? An existential question. Are they… are they real waffles? I'm pretty sure they’re made of compressed disappointment.
10:00 AM - Antique Shopping: Reliving the Past, One Dust Bunny at a Time: Auburn is known (apparently) for antique shops. So I decide to go explore. I get lost in the maze. I find myself getting more and more invested in some odd things. I found this old music box that looked… haunted. I’m tempted to buy it. But what do you do with a haunted music box? I spend way too much time imagining the stories held within the chipped porcelain dolls and the dusty furniture.
1:00 PM - Lunch: The Unplanned Food Truck Adventure (and the Sudden Urge for Spicy Korean): Okay, so I’m wandering around, slightly lost and hungry. And what do I stumble upon? A food truck! A Korean-inspired food truck, no less. Spicy kimchi fries, Korean fried chicken, the works. Holy heck. That was amazing. The best part? Accidentally getting some sauce on my shirt. Life is full of small victories.
2:00 PM - Re-visiting the Antique Shop: The Moral Quandary (and the Haunted Music Box): Okay, so I went back to the antique shop. I look at that music box again. I’m still seriously tempted. But then: Should I buy the music box and deal with whatever shenanigans it might bring? Or is my apartment's existing collection of questionable thrift store finds already at capacity?
3:00 PM - I’m going to buy the music box. The shop owner looks at me like I’m insane. Fine.
3:30 PM - Back to the Room, and The Music Box (And Maybe Regret): The box is in the room. I wind it up. And… nothing? Maybe all the dust and the years of sitting have taken their toll. Or maybe, just maybe, I will start hearing whispers in the night.
4:00 PM - Trying to write. Distracted. Music box.
7:00 PM - Dinner and the Evening Ritual: This is where this trip is falling apart. I keep skipping dinner. The food is boring. I’ve just been snacking.
8:00 PM - Music Box, and the Sound of the Highway: The hum. The box. It's actually quite soothing.
9:00 PM - Sleep: I'm actually looking forward to what happens to the box.
Day 3: The Departure, and the Unfinished Stories
7:00 AM - The Last Coffee (and the Farewell to Burnt Pennies): The coffee, again. This time, I head directly to my new found favorite coffee place (the one with the good barista, who probably judges me). I take one last cup of deliciousness.
8:00 AM - Last Breakfast and the Feeling: The breakfast, again. Today is a day of packing.
9:00 AM - Check-Out: The whole process goes quickly.
10:00 AM - I’m leaving. Auburn. I don’t know when or if I’ll be back. But I’m carrying a haunted music box.
So there you have it. A slightly skewed, brutally honest, and probably overly dramatic account of my Comfort Suites Auburn adventure. It wasn’t glamorous. It was messy. It had its moments of joy, its moments of mild despair. But hey, that’s life, right? Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go dust off my new friend, the haunted music box… and maybe learn to make better coffee. Wish me luck.
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Comfort Suites Luxury Awaits! (Kinda...Let's Be Real Here)
Okay, Okay, So Is This Really "Luxury"? Because "Luxury" in Auburn...Let's Just Say It's a Spectrum.
Alright, let's get this elephant in the room out of the way. "Luxury"? Deep breath. It depends on your definition. If your idea of luxury involves gold-plated faucets and a personal butler named Jeeves, then no. Absolutely not. This is Auburn, Indiana, not the Ritz. The "Luxury Awaits!" tagline...it's aspirational. They *hope* you feel luxurious.
Honestly? It's a super comfy, clean, well-maintained Comfort Suites. The beds are good! And that's the *main thing* in my book after a long drive. Is it going to blow your mind? Maybe not. But the free breakfast is a solid win, and after a day of... well, *gestures vaguely at the small-town charm of Auburn*, you’ll be glad for a clean, quiet place to crash. They call it "Luxury," I call it "Reliable Convenience." And hey, sometimes that's enough!
The Breakfast... The Holy Grail or a Carbo-Loading Catastrophe? Spill the Beans! (And the Scrambled Eggs.)
Breakfast. The make-or-break moment for any hotel stay, right? Here's my take: It's a *good* breakfast. A *very* good free breakfast, actually. They've got all the standards: eggs (sometimes actual scrambled eggs, sometimes that powdered-egg-product stuff, but even then, still okay when you're starving), waffles (make-your-own, which is pure joy), cereal, yogurt, fruit, and the holy grail… sometimes… sausage! Oh, I nearly wept when I saw sausage. After a long drive, you can't beat it.
The coffee? Well, it's hotel coffee. Don't expect artisanal, single-origin magic. It's functional. It wakes you up. It's brown. And frankly, that's the only bar it needs to clear in the early hours of a morning (After all, the important thing is that it gets you to the coffee shop to recover).
The Pool: Is It a Glorious Oasis or a Slightly Chlorinated Petri Dish of Fun?
Okay, the pool... This is where things get a little… Auburn. It's an indoor pool, which is awesome, because Indiana weather is, you know, Indiana weather. But let's be real, it's not the Four Seasons. It’s clean enough. Usually. I’ve only seen it a touch cloudy once, which made me pause. But I’m a germaphobe. You might not even notice.
It's usually populated with kids, which is to be expected. And occasionally, you'll see a dad in his swim trunks with a serious expression, trying to perfect his backstroke, while his kids are splashing (I have been that dad, so I judge not). It's not huge, but it's a nice bonus, especially if you're traveling with kids (or just need to de-stress after a day of driving. Do be warned, it's not a 'spa' experience, just a place to splash). Just pack your own towel. Always pack your own towel, a lesson I learned the hard way.
The Location, Location, Location: How Close to the Actual "Stuff" Is It? (like the Auburn Cord Duesenberg)
Perfect! *Perfect!* It's right off I-69, which is HUGE. Huge! Seriously, if you're driving through, it's the easiest place to get to. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum? A quick hop and a skip. Restaurants? Plenty within a short drive. They're your standard chain places (Olive Garden, Applebee’s, etc.). If you’re looking for Michelin-star dining, you're in the wrong town. But for convenient, predictable food, you're golden.
The downside? Sometimes the highway noise can creep in, especially if you're a light sleeper (like *me*. I always ask for a room away from the highway). But honestly, it's a small price to pay for the convenience. You choose. Convenience or Silence! (I always choose Convenience!)
Parking: Because, Let's Face It, We've All Had Parking Nightmares.
Parking is easy. Seriously easy. Plenty of spaces. It's free. You're in a hotel! It's not like you're trying to find a spot on a busy city street. I've never had an issue. Except... and this is *very* specific... one time, there was a car show going on, and, yes, the parking was tighter then. But that's more a function of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum and the event, right? On a normal day, you're golden. Easy peasy.
The Staff: Friendly Faces or Robots Programmed to Say "Have a Nice Day"?
They're good. They're genuinely friendly. I've always found the staff to be helpful and polite. It's not like a corporate-training-manual-smile kind of friendly, either. It’s more like… genuine small-town hospitality. They seem to care. And that matters. Especially when you are exhausted, and it's late, and you are traveling. (And again, after a long drive, its the small, friendly gestures you appreciate.)
Okay, Fine. Worst-Case Scenario: What's the Biggest "Uh Oh" Moment You've Ever Had Here? Spill!
Okay, deep breath. This is where things get… messy. So, there was this *one time*. I checked in. Everything was fine. Got to my room. All good. And then… it smelled. Not a horrible smell, but a *distinct* smell of… well, let's just say, someone had clearly enjoyed their last visit, if you know what I mean. Not a good start, just, not at all a good start.
I went back down to the front desk, and bless their hearts, they were SO apologetic (and mortified, I could tell!). They immediately moved me to another room. They offered me a small discount. They handled it perfectly. Stuff happens, right? And the quick and professional service is what I remember. What else? You know, they do have a solid service, and that's the most important thing! So, yes. Minor hiccup. It happens. I wouldHotelicity
