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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 1:03 am
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Boraxo
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Stayed here for 2 nights and was mostly quite pleased. All the photos above are still 100% accurate. The rooms were at the high end of what I see at HP properties and there were a ton of electrical and USB-A outlets. Beware the AC is a bit finicky - I had one room with a floor unit that had its own controls and another room that got very cold because I could not seem to reduce the fan speed. But all things considered would rather have strong AC than none. The frig was large.

Used points and was upgraded to a King corner room which was probably one of the best rooms in the place. Unfortunately there is a massive construction project on the street in front of the hotel (maybe replacing pipes) and the noise starts at 7am. You will not sleep through it though earplugs help. It is also completely unpredictable - it mostly stopped by midday. The staff said the project should be done before October (after all they do get snow here) but who knows. In any case I would strongly urge you to request a room at the back. I reluctantly switched after the first night and could still hear the noise this morning but it was definitely better in back.

Parking is $20/night with in/out privileges and a quick walk into the hotel from the garage. The breakfast was better than most though they need to label to decaf coffee (assuming it was there). Staff is super nice. Never saw anyone in the rather tiny gym or small pool.

The location is super convenient for both the Capitol and UW visitors, and I am looking forward to returning in October. Would be interested if anyone can compare the nearby Doubletree. There is also an AC downtown which has nicer rooms (and a better location) but you pay through the nose there.
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