BlissWorld
Jul 17, 08, 11:41 am
Location
The Sheraton Myrtle Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515934/in/photostream//) is located next to the convention center. While walkable to the touristy beach area, it's still quite far. Here's a pic I took from my balcony to give you an idea: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675696293/
Parking
Parking is very confusing at this property. They offer both valet and self park. Self park is free. However, guests must use their room keys to access the gate. When checking in, there are some temporary parking spots inside the structure but before the gate. However, they were completely full when we arrived, so my friend had to park at the entrance while I went in to check in and retrieve out room keys.
Check in
Due to a convention, the hotel was completely sold out on my arrival night. I figured my chances of scoring a suite upgrade was slim to none. However, I was still pre-blocked into a club room with ocean view, which was quite nice. We arrived at the hotel a bit later than expected, at 2am. The guest experience manager warmly greeted me. He was very friendly and accommodating. He told me about the club lounge and other amenities the hotel offered. He actually went through a list of all the suite to try to find me one. Unfortunately, since I checked in so late, all of them were taken. He offered to move me to a suite the follow day, which I gladly accepted. He, however, failed to offer my platinum amenity. It was so late anyway I didn't really care. When we entered our room, it was fine. It was your standard typical Sheraton room. The bed was turned down with robe and chocolate.
The following morning when we went to lunch, I stopped by the front desk to see where they were moving us. The friendly agent told me that they had preblocked me into a corner suite with balcony on the top level. However, it wasn't ready, but I could alternatively take the suite on the 7th floor. I told her I'd wait and she told me she would move our bags for us.
When we returned from lunch, our suite was ready, and the agent apologized for the inconvenience. She told me the club lounge was closed (I guess b/c of weekend?) but she would gave us breakfast vouchers at the restaurant. She ended up giving me 4 vouchers and told me to invite a couple of friends. That was nice. However, we ended up having to leave early the next day and didn't have time to eat.
Suite/room
It was a very spacious and comfortable suite. A nice foyer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515682/) greeted us warmly when we entered the suite. To the left, there was a small window offering unobstructed view of the adjacent area. The foyer led to the master bedroom area with the Sweet Sleeper bed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695919/in/photostream/) and a work area (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695879/in/photostream/). There was an entertainment center with a TV, fridge, and a safe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695845/in/photostream/). On the other side of the suite resided a seating area with a pull out sofa. Next to it, there was a large balcony (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515328/in/photostream/) with chairs offering a gorgeous view of Myrtle Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695481/in/photostream/). We spent a lot of time on the balcony. It was very lovely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676514888/in/photostream/).
There was a decent size bathroom with a jetted tub. It was very nice. We enjoyed the room. I saw the rack rate of the suite on the door to be $1000 per night. That made us wonder if what we had was the presidential suite :eek:
Internet
Wired internet access is complimentary on the top floor (SPG) and on the club floor (11th). Otherwise, there is a fee.
Restaurants
We didn't get to try the hotel restaurant but they did have a couple and a bar. However, there are plenty of options all over town.
Club Lounge
The club lounge was very nice. We went in to check it out even though it was closed. I think they usually serve afternoon snacks and breakfast on weekdays.
Overall
Overall, it was a very nice stay. The staff members tried very hard and were very friendly and accommodating (but then again, most people in the South are friendly). However, it was still a Sheraton. It fits perfectly into the category 3 level. I definitely wouldn't pay the $209/night rate they were asking during my stay, but would for about $109/night.
The Sheraton Myrtle Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515934/in/photostream//) is located next to the convention center. While walkable to the touristy beach area, it's still quite far. Here's a pic I took from my balcony to give you an idea: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675696293/
Parking
Parking is very confusing at this property. They offer both valet and self park. Self park is free. However, guests must use their room keys to access the gate. When checking in, there are some temporary parking spots inside the structure but before the gate. However, they were completely full when we arrived, so my friend had to park at the entrance while I went in to check in and retrieve out room keys.
Check in
Due to a convention, the hotel was completely sold out on my arrival night. I figured my chances of scoring a suite upgrade was slim to none. However, I was still pre-blocked into a club room with ocean view, which was quite nice. We arrived at the hotel a bit later than expected, at 2am. The guest experience manager warmly greeted me. He was very friendly and accommodating. He told me about the club lounge and other amenities the hotel offered. He actually went through a list of all the suite to try to find me one. Unfortunately, since I checked in so late, all of them were taken. He offered to move me to a suite the follow day, which I gladly accepted. He, however, failed to offer my platinum amenity. It was so late anyway I didn't really care. When we entered our room, it was fine. It was your standard typical Sheraton room. The bed was turned down with robe and chocolate.
The following morning when we went to lunch, I stopped by the front desk to see where they were moving us. The friendly agent told me that they had preblocked me into a corner suite with balcony on the top level. However, it wasn't ready, but I could alternatively take the suite on the 7th floor. I told her I'd wait and she told me she would move our bags for us.
When we returned from lunch, our suite was ready, and the agent apologized for the inconvenience. She told me the club lounge was closed (I guess b/c of weekend?) but she would gave us breakfast vouchers at the restaurant. She ended up giving me 4 vouchers and told me to invite a couple of friends. That was nice. However, we ended up having to leave early the next day and didn't have time to eat.
Suite/room
It was a very spacious and comfortable suite. A nice foyer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515682/) greeted us warmly when we entered the suite. To the left, there was a small window offering unobstructed view of the adjacent area. The foyer led to the master bedroom area with the Sweet Sleeper bed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695919/in/photostream/) and a work area (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695879/in/photostream/). There was an entertainment center with a TV, fridge, and a safe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695845/in/photostream/). On the other side of the suite resided a seating area with a pull out sofa. Next to it, there was a large balcony (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676515328/in/photostream/) with chairs offering a gorgeous view of Myrtle Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2675695481/in/photostream/). We spent a lot of time on the balcony. It was very lovely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkindonuts/2676514888/in/photostream/).
There was a decent size bathroom with a jetted tub. It was very nice. We enjoyed the room. I saw the rack rate of the suite on the door to be $1000 per night. That made us wonder if what we had was the presidential suite :eek:
Internet
Wired internet access is complimentary on the top floor (SPG) and on the club floor (11th). Otherwise, there is a fee.
Restaurants
We didn't get to try the hotel restaurant but they did have a couple and a bar. However, there are plenty of options all over town.
Club Lounge
The club lounge was very nice. We went in to check it out even though it was closed. I think they usually serve afternoon snacks and breakfast on weekdays.
Overall
Overall, it was a very nice stay. The staff members tried very hard and were very friendly and accommodating (but then again, most people in the South are friendly). However, it was still a Sheraton. It fits perfectly into the category 3 level. I definitely wouldn't pay the $209/night rate they were asking during my stay, but would for about $109/night.