Crockett's BEST Hotel? Holiday Inn Express Review & Hidden Perks!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into the murky (and hopefully sparkling clean) waters of Crockett's BEST Hotel? Holiday Inn Express Review – and oh boy, did I have some thoughts. I’m talkin’ the whole shebang, from the Wi-Fi that sometimes worked to the pool that I…well, let's just say I experienced it! (Spoiler: I'm not exactly Michael Phelps).
The Promise:
Okay, first things first: This ain’t the Ritz. It’s a Holiday Inn Express. But hey, for the price point, it promises a comfortable, clean, and convenient stay. And let me tell you, I was desperate for a convenient and clean stay. I’d been on the road for…well, let’s just say a long time, and I needed… escape. And some damn clean sheets.
Accessibility - Let's Get Real:
Now, I'm not in a wheelchair, but I always notice this stuff. And from what I saw, they do seem to be trying. Wheelchair access was present – ramps, elevators, the works. It felt like they were making an effort. I didn’t go poking around every corner (ain’t nobody got time for that!), but my initial impression was: thumbs up. However, for more specifics, you’d have to call and ask. I mean, I'm here to give you my honest review, and on wheelchair access, it seemed pretty good. However I'm not an expert on specifics, I am an advocate on the principle that it should be.
Cleanliness and Safety - My Anxiety Relief:
Okay, this is where I really perk up. In these Covid-y times, cleanliness is practically a religious experience for me. And the Holiday Inn Express in Crockett really hammered home the “Anti-viral cleaning products” thing. There were signs everywhere about their Professional-grade sanitizing services, the Daily disinfection in common areas, and the fact that Rooms sanitized between stays. I even noticed the staff vigorously wiping down elevator buttons. (Which, as someone who touches elevator buttons, I appreciated immensely). This was huge for me. HUGE! I felt safe. Really. It’s worth the price tag just for the peace of mind. They even had this thing about Individually-wrapped food options.
The Rooms – My Sanctuary (Mostly):
Alright, here’s the nitty-gritty. The room itself? Decent. Not luxurious, but hey, I wasn’t expecting a gold-plated toilet (though, maybe in my next life…) The Blackout curtains were amazing. God bless blackout curtains. And the Air conditioning was blissful. I’m talking, arctic bliss. The Wi-Fi [free] was, bless its little digital heart, actually mostly reliable. There was a desk, so I could…you know…pretend to work. The desk was good. I like a good desk. The desk was important.
- Available in all rooms: The basics were definitely covered: Air conditioning, an Alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker, Free bottled water, a Hair dryer, Ironing facilities, a Mini bar, a Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Shower, Smoke detector, a Telephone, Towels, and Wi-Fi [free]. Standard stuff, but appreciated.
- The Bed was comfortable enough. Not the best bed I’ve ever slept in, but it did the job. And I slept very soundly.
The Quirks:
One tiny, tiny gripe (because I'm a detail person!): The Soap dispenser. It…dispensed a very small amount of soap. Like, enough for one tiny hand. I ended up using the shampoo as, ahem, body wash. Hey, desperate times, right? (Maybe I should have opted for Bathrobes)
Internet Access – Wireless I gotta be honest, the wireless internet crapped out on me one night. I mean, it happens! I got over it. But still, annoying.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – The Fueling Station
Speaking of breakfast, the Breakfast [buffet] was, well, a Holiday Inn Express breakfast buffet. Pretty standard: eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, the usual suspects. The Coffee/tea in restaurant was hot and decent. I took advantage of them.
They had a little Snack bar in the lobby. Useful for those late-night munchies.
No Bar or Poolside bar in the hotel.
Services and Conveniences – The Helpful Stuff (and the Not-So-Helpful):
- Daily housekeeping was absolutely spot on.
- Concierge wasn’t really a thing, I think it's a smaller place, so there wasn't such a facility.
- Luggage storage – yes, and it was easy and simple.
- Laundry service and Dry cleaning available – a lifesaver for the weary traveler (me).
- 24-hour Front desk – always a good thing.
- Cash withdrawal was easy.
- Convenience store was fine for getting those things you forget to pack.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax – My Personal Spa Mishap:
Okay, confession time. I was really hoping for some serious relaxation. The website mentioned a Fitness center. And…well, it existed. It was small, but it was there. Also, it mentioned a Swimming pool [outdoor]! The website showed a gorgeous pool. I got my hopes up. I was envisioning a relaxing poolside situation. I envisioned me, lounging in the sun, living la dolce vita.
Here’s what happened, I go to the pool. I see the pool. And… it’s green. Like, froggy green. I'm not sure it was the "pool with a view" the website promised. My bubble of relaxation promptly popped. I'm not sure if it was closed or not. But it looked closed.
So, my spa aspirations crashed and burned. There was no Spa. No Sauna. No Steamroom. No Massage. No Body scrub. No Body wrap. And definitely no lounging in the sun.
For The Kids - Family / Child friendly : I saw one of the kids at the hotel, it looked like a family-freindly hotel, so I'm going to give them credit.
Getting Around:
- Car park [free of charge] – Yes! Woohoo!
- Taxi service – available, which is useful.
The Verdict – The Honest Truth:
Look, the Holiday Inn Express in Crockett ain’t the Four Seasons. But it is a solid, reliable choice. It's Clean, safe, and convenient. Sure, the pool was a letdown, but you can't win 'em all.
So, should you book?
YES! (But manage your expectations). If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, and relatively affordable place to stay, this is a good bet.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's perfectly-curated travel itinerary. We're going to the Holiday Inn Express in Crockett, Texas, and trust me, we’re going to experience it. Forget the glossy brochure, this is the real, slightly-stained-with-coffee deal.
Crockett, Texas… or, My Quest for the Perfect Breakfast and the Existential Dread of Room 212
Day 1: Arrival and the Promise of Glory (and Maybe Some Mild Panic)
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at the Holiday Inn Express Crockett. Okay, first impressions: it looks like a Holiday Inn Express. Beige, predictable, a comforting familiarity that also borders on, let's be honest, a little bit depressing. The parking lot? Surprisingly spacious. I'm already overthinking the lack of parking spots. It's fine. I'm fine.
- 1:15 PM: Check-in. The woman behind the desk, bless her heart, seems vaguely annoyed that I exist. She's probably seen it all. I'm not judging – by the end of this trip, I'll probably be her. I get Room 212. "Oh boy," I mutter under my breath. 212 always has the ghosts.
- 1:30 PM: Room Inspection. The room is… a room. Two queen beds that look like they’ve seen their share of questionable naps. The air conditioning? Loud. The TV? Works. (Success!) The lingering scent of industrial cleaner and… hope? Maybe? I'm going to embrace it. I have to.
- 2:00 PM: Unpack. I unpack. Or, rather, I shove my suitcase into the corner and declare victory. Who has time to actually fold things? I'm on VACATION! I deserve messy piles of clothes.
- 2:30 PM: Explore the hotel. Pool? Nope, closed. Fitness center? Well, it seems to exist. I decide to save that for my inevitable guilt trip on Day 3. I find the vending machines, which, let's be honest, are the real highlight. I purchase a Diet Coke and a bag of… mystery chips. Curiosity wins.
- 3:00 PM: Nap time. I tell myself this is to recharge, but it's mostly because I'm already exhausted by… existing.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner. I hit up the Texan diner at the end of the street, after finding the directions on the internet in the Hotel. It's called Mama's diner. I order a patty melt and some fries. It's decent. I'm not exactly blown away, but it hits the spot. The waitress, a sweet grandmother-type, asks me if I'm from out of town. "Just passing through," I say, feeling the familiar sting of loneliness.
- 7:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Watch some TV. Flipping through the channels, it's all the same. Local news, a rerun of some show I don't care about, and a commercial for a local auto dealership. I fall asleep on the bed, the low hum of the air conditioning a constant reminder of the passage of time.
Day 2: The Crucial Quest for Breakfast and Existential Dread's Peak
- 7:00 AM: Wake up! The most important part of day 2 is the pursuit of a decent breakfast. And I'm very serious about this. Holiday Inn Expresses are famous for their breakfast bars. I steel myself for a continental combat zone.
- 7:15 AM: Down to the breakfast bar. Disaster: The eggs look suspiciously yellow, the sausage is anemic. The waffles are… waffle-shaped. I cautiously construct a plate, piling on a single, lonely piece of bacon. I get some coffee that tastes like watered-down sadness. I sit alone, observing the other guests. A family with screaming kids. A businessman in a too-tight suit. And a group of retirees silently munching on their breakfast. I feel a solidarity with all.
- 7:45 AM: Eat breakfast. I eat the breakfast. It’s functional. I'm alive.
- 8:00 AM: I give room 212 a good look over. I start to feel a weird sort of connection with the room. There's a ding in the wall, a slightly-stained carpet square, and a weird stain I can't identify in the ceiling. This is, without a doubt, the room's character.
- 9:00 AM Drive the long drive to the Davy Crockett National Forest, that's actually not that far. It's hot but it's beautiful. I take photos of the trees.
- 12:00 PM: I go back to the hotel, because there's nothing to do. I watch TV for a little while.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch, again at Mama's. We talk.
- 3:00 PM: Nap time? Maybe.
- 6:00 PM: I contemplate dinner. Maybe I'll get room service.
- 7:00 PM: No, I'll go to Mama's. Again. I feel comfortable there. It's familiar.
- 9:00 PM: Back to Room 212. More TV. More existential dread. More… chips?
Day 3: Departure and the Aftermath of the Breakfast Battle
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast Round Two. I bravely approach the breakfast bar. This time, I go for the fruit – an apple.
- 7:30 AM: Coffee. Real coffee with a bit of creamer, so I get the strength to leave.
- 8:00 AM: Pack up. I shove my suitcase in the corner again. Maybe next time.
- 8:30 AM: Check out. The woman behind the desk is different. She's friendly. Good luck to her.
- 9:00 AM: Goodbye, Crockett. Goodbye, Room 212, you weird little microcosm of life!
- 10:00 AM: I'm out, driving in the opposite direction, leaving. I'm already planning the next trip.
Final Review:
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Crockett: It's a hotel. You get what you expect.
- Breakfast: Functional, but nothing to write home about.
- Room 212: The most memorable part of the trip. I wonder what happened there.
- Overall: A perfectly imperfect experience. And that, my friends, is the beauty of it. I'll be back. Probably. Eventually. Maybe.
Alright, spill the tea. Is Crockett's BEST Hotel (Holiday Inn Express) actually *good*? Be brutally honest.
What about the breakfast situation?! Because let's be honest, that's make-or-break sometimes.
Okay, let’s talk about the room. What's the vibe? Are we talking cozy comfort or sterile prison cell?
Hidden perks? Come on, spill the secrets! Is there anything *extra* we should know about Crockett's BEST Hotel (Holiday Inn Express)?
What about the location? Is it actually… convenient? Or are you stuck in the middle of nowhere?
Okay, let's get specific. What *didn't* you like? What were the downsides? (Be honest!)
Would you *actually* stay at Crockett's BEST Hotel (Holiday Inn Express) again? Be honest! Would you recommend it?
