The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton {US-VA} (was DTree)
Mar 4, 2011, 8:23 am
#31
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 203
I just returned from this property. I found it to be charming, historic, and comfortable. The room was on the small side, but other than that, I had no complaints. The room was clean, comfortable, and offered wired and wireless internet. The hallways are lined with historic photos of the property.
I appreciated that after I signed up for the wireless internet, I did not have to ask the front desk to remove the charges as part of my HHonors gold benefits.
Although I was not "upgraded" to the executive wing of the hotel -- and I'm not sure it would have made any difference in the level of accommodations -- I was invited to make full use of the executive lounge. At check-in, I was given a business card with the lounge's location and operating hours. A sign in the lounge welcomed all HHonors gold and diamond guests. No one was checking status, however; anyone can just walk in. There isn't much to recommend the lounge -- in the evening, the only choices were some small, cold, bland sandwiches and bland chicken satay with bland peanut sauce. Small cans of soda (Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite) and a coffee machine round out the list of complimentary beverages. Beer and wine ranged from about $5-$8.
Breakfast in the morning consisted of melon, sausages in a pastry shell (hot entree), and some bagels. The executive lounge is very cramped, with seating for only about a dozen people. Two computer terminals and one television round out the offerings.
In hindsight, I wish I had chosen the 1000 bonus points instead of lounge access with a room upgrade. I would have been highly dissatisfied had I actually paid $40 to upgrade to the executive wing.
Self-parking is $7/day. Valet is $12/day. If you self-park, be prepared for a lengthy, uphill walk to reach the front desk.
The Pine Room, the hotel's pub, was hopping on a Saturday night. The place was packed at 10 PM, and a singer/guitar player was entertaining the guests. I prefer a more quiet environment, so I took a pass.
Aside from the disappointing lounge, I really have no substantive complaints. I ultimately want a clean, comfortable room at a reasonable rate, and the Hotel Roanoke fits the bill.
I appreciated that after I signed up for the wireless internet, I did not have to ask the front desk to remove the charges as part of my HHonors gold benefits.
Although I was not "upgraded" to the executive wing of the hotel -- and I'm not sure it would have made any difference in the level of accommodations -- I was invited to make full use of the executive lounge. At check-in, I was given a business card with the lounge's location and operating hours. A sign in the lounge welcomed all HHonors gold and diamond guests. No one was checking status, however; anyone can just walk in. There isn't much to recommend the lounge -- in the evening, the only choices were some small, cold, bland sandwiches and bland chicken satay with bland peanut sauce. Small cans of soda (Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite) and a coffee machine round out the list of complimentary beverages. Beer and wine ranged from about $5-$8.
Breakfast in the morning consisted of melon, sausages in a pastry shell (hot entree), and some bagels. The executive lounge is very cramped, with seating for only about a dozen people. Two computer terminals and one television round out the offerings.
In hindsight, I wish I had chosen the 1000 bonus points instead of lounge access with a room upgrade. I would have been highly dissatisfied had I actually paid $40 to upgrade to the executive wing.
Self-parking is $7/day. Valet is $12/day. If you self-park, be prepared for a lengthy, uphill walk to reach the front desk.
The Pine Room, the hotel's pub, was hopping on a Saturday night. The place was packed at 10 PM, and a singer/guitar player was entertaining the guests. I prefer a more quiet environment, so I took a pass.
Aside from the disappointing lounge, I really have no substantive complaints. I ultimately want a clean, comfortable room at a reasonable rate, and the Hotel Roanoke fits the bill.
Jul 27, 2016, 12:18 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,374
Yeah, here's one
http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/...t-not-pay-bill
http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/...t-not-pay-bill
The Republican presidential nominee said he felt like he was "in a sauna" speaking to supporters at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on Monday and warned he might not pay the bill.
Feb 27, 2018, 6:31 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Looking at booking here for one night for a BRP trip. I am diamond but looking to book on points, what are chances of upgrade and/or executive lounge at this one?
Feb 27, 2018, 3:09 pm
#36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OMA
Programs: AA PLT 1MM, HHonors Diamond, IHG Gold, National Exec, Hertz 5-Star
Posts: 120
This is one of my favorite Hilton properties in the U.S. As a diamond, chances are very good that you will indeed get an upgrade. As a Gold, I was once upgraded to their 2-room parlor suite. And as Diamond have always gotten a nice upgrade. Diamond status will also give you access to their excellent lounge.
Feb 28, 2018, 6:45 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
This is one of my favorite Hilton properties in the U.S. As a diamond, chances are very good that you will indeed get an upgrade. As a Gold, I was once upgraded to their 2-room parlor suite. And as Diamond have always gotten a nice upgrade. Diamond status will also give you access to their excellent lounge.