Alright, so I am staying here now and am more than pleasantly surprised. I’ve resisted staying at any Moxy properties because they’ve always looked like they were trying a little too hard to cater to millennials (of course, I am one). After this stay, I’d probably seek these properties out.

Let’s get it out of the way, they do try too hard. The check in “desk” is at the bar. There’s some pulsing music. Whatever.

I’m staying here on a $94/night rate. At check in, I was thanked for my Titanium status (still sounds weird) and proactively offered an upgrade to a King bedroom. I was also given a little plastic token good for a free drink. I asked “Do you guys do breakfast?” and was told it starts at 6:30.

I went up to my room and discovered it was a Queen room, so I went back downstairs to rectify and was offered a $10 food credit with apology for the 30 second detour. The credit can be used for anything, including items from a pretty big open fridge of sandwiches and salads in the back of the lobby. So I’ll get a free lunch tomorrow.

Down at the bar for my free drink a few minutes later, I realized that my question about breakfast wasn’t super clear. I wanted to know if breakfast for Titanium’s was free. So I asked the bartender, who said No, it isn’t free, but went and got me two more $10 food/bev coupons. They’re apparently handing them out like candy. Not sure if this is policy (doubtful), but I think I made out well.

The room is very small. I knew that, and everybody should know that coming in. But I live in New York City, and in some weird way, the smallness actually makes it feel more comfortable — it’s more like home. The bed is very comfortable, there’s a big TV mounted on the wall, and the bathroom is nicely decorated and has solid hardware.

I find myself thinking that the property has the charm and character I come to expect at Autograph properties. It’s not as luxurious, for sure, but it’s not a soulless corporate hotel either. Don’t get me wrong, I love saying hi to Bill’s portrait when I walk into a full service Marriott, but this is a nice change of scenery.