Originally Posted By SuzieQ No cost for the internet access! I didn't drive this time, but I didn't hear Lisann22 complain about parking, either. Her car was always very close to our room.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter They have a policy of only one car per room. Not a problem for most families, but if you have a group of friends sharing the room, it can be.
Originally Posted By junglejoy I personally think parking is a problem, but not as bad as Desert Inn. The spaces are extremely tight so if you're driving a min-van or something of that size, be prepared for some new door dings. Also, there are very few spots, so if you're traveling during a busy time there aren't always spots. The internet access is free, but not all rooms have it. You have to request it and they won't guarantee that you will get a room that has it. As far as I know, the mini-suites are the only ones that have it, and not all of them do. This is the BIG reason we go to HoJo's. DH has to have internet access.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I thought is was now all rooms? It's wireless, so it's pretty hard to contain to just some rooms. I've parked my full size SUV at PPI many times and never had new door dings. Parking is much easier if you go around to the back side of the hotel.
Originally Posted By junglejoy Oh, I didn't realize it was wireless now. My bad... We still won't go. We're HoJo and DLH fans. And GC when we can afford it. The only advantage BWPPI has for us is location and HoJo's just isn't that much further. And we love being across the street from Mimi's. We are pool people, like the larger rooms, it's always been cleaner. We just prefer HoJo's. We've had bad experiences with the staff at BWPPI, parking, pool, laundry facilities - so we won't go back. But I know we all like different things, so that's great. It would be a PITR if everyone preferred HoJo's. We could never stay there! And same for BWPPI for you!
Originally Posted By junglejoy You know what, I correct myself. It was wireless when we were there too. And it was contained to just a few rooms. Maybe that's changed, but somehow the wireless wasn't everywhere. And it also wasn't very consistent. But that all could have changed in the last year. We haven't stayed at BWPPI in over a year (Sept 05) and probably won't again. Just not our cup o' tea!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 It's changed junglejoy. When I stayed there in October it was very aggrevating and I ended up using dial up. I was not a happy camper. I specifically asked before my just returned from trip last week. Hi Speed wireless is now available through out the entire motel.
Originally Posted By junglejoy Good news! Yay!! But like I said, I doubt we'll return. Unless HoJo's is full!!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I used to only stay HoJo's, Embassy or Grand. Now, I've tossed over HoJo's for PPI. HoJo's jacked up their prices and that extra walk lost it's charm, LOL. I agree the HoJo's property is very nice, and if you are pool people it's a better choice.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>I specifically asked before my just returned from trip last week. Hi Speed wireless is now available through out the entire motel.<< Cool news - excellent info all around.
Originally Posted By peachypitts We just stayed at the BWPPI....very dark rooms, I would not like to stay there again, too depressing for my taste, but if you don't get back to the room until it's dark it doesn't make much difference, but if you are a person who loves light like me, I wouldn't stay there. Also parking is a nightmare, very small spaces and not enough.
Originally Posted By drawbridge ^^^ I agree! Some rooms must be better than others because so many people love this place, but we thought it was awful too. The "pool area" was like a stinky cave. There are just too many choices near the crosswalk to consider this place again IMO.
Originally Posted By junglejoy I agree with you both. The only advantage I see to this place is location and I don't mind walking a little further for cleanliness, parking, service, pool and light! All important to me and my little family.
Originally Posted By juicer Wow... I have never had a bad experience at the BWPPI - The rooms have always been clean, fresh and I love that couch - I don't use the pool so that does'nt make much difference to me - It seems to me that BWPPI is above par in relation to the other hotels right nearby
Originally Posted By disneywife just got back and stayed there LOVED IT staff rooms everything AWSOME
Originally Posted By GoofBall this place was awful IMO. Its like we are all discussing 2 different hotels. A question for anyone that loves this place, have you stayed in one of the rooms facing the alley between it and Tropicana? I think that would be facing North (?) or even worse be on the 1st floor, better known as the parking lot. Thats where our room was both times and the rooms were so depressing. Concrete wall for a view and zero light. You need a torch to find the bathroom. Maybe the rooms facing South make a world of difference. I just dont get the love for this place. Its is a 2 story cinder block. I dont care how nice the staff is or spotless the rooms are. I need more than that and you can find it within a couple minutes walk.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ My room faced the Tropicana a couple of weeks ago. Maybe being on the 2nd floor made a difference? It's the only time I've been on that side of the hotel.
