Laramie's BEST Hotel Near UW? (AmericInn Review!)
AmericInn Laramie: My Wyoming Whirlwind (and Probably Yours Too)
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we’re diving DEEP into the AmericInn in Laramie, Wyoming. Not just for the details, but for the FEEL of the place. 'Cause let's be honest, you're looking for a hotel, maybe near the University of Wyoming, but you're also looking for a vibe, right? You want to know if it's a place you'll want to, in the words of my grandma, "hang your hat." And let me tell you, sometimes you just need a place to crash after a long day of… well, Laramie-ing.
First Impressions & Vibe Check: Accessibility, Safety, and…The Wyoming Wind!
Okay, so the AmericInn is definitely playing the accessibility game. Wheelchair accessible is a big YES, which is fantastic. I always appreciate that, especially for my Aunt Mildred, who loves a good road trip but isn't exactly a gazelle. The elevator is a lifesaver, too. They've got the basics covered, which is a huge plus.
Safety & Cleanliness: Let's get down to brass tacks. This is 2024, and clean is NON-negotiable. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Also, check. Hand sanitizer stations everywhere? Yep. They're clearly taking things seriously, and that's a massive relief. I saw staff using the professional-grade sanitizing services, and that alone made me breathe a little easier. The staff are trained in safety protocol, and you could tell – they weren't just going through the motions, they genuinely seemed to care. They've got the CCTV in common areas, and security [24-hour], putting you at ease as well. They offer room sanitization opt-out available which is great! I just wanted to say that sometimes it is a little TOO clean, and a little less "clinical" might make things a little more homely.
My Room: A Sanctuary (Kinda)
Alright, let's talk room. Non-smoking rooms are the standard here (thank the heavens). I'm not sure if they allow pets, because I looked for this category, but it's probably a no to the pets. My room was…well, it was a room. Clean, with basic amenities. The Air conditioning worked (thank you, sweet baby Jesus, because sometimes Laramie gets HOT). The bed was perfectly comfortable. Not the best bed I've ever slept on, but definitely not the worst. They have the blackout curtains which are a godsend for light sleepers like me. Now, there was one thing that bothered me. The window that opens! Great, right? EXCEPT, the Wyoming wind. It would slam the door and made a lot of noise! This is a minor detail but made this the perfect little nightmare for me, but I didn't mind.
Amenities & Extras: Fitness Center? You Betcha (But Don't Get Too Excited)
Okay, here's where things are a bit…mixed. The Fitness Center exists. I went. It had a treadmill, a couple of weights, and the faint smell of someone else's workout. It's functional, but don't expect a state-of-the-art gym. It gets the job done if you just want to sweat out the road trip nachos. I didn't experience the spa or the sauna -- but they have a swimming pool [outdoor]! Now, this is probably great in the summer. It wasn't open when I went, but this is a nice feature. I would have used the pool with a view, too! But I didn't!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Buffet Battle
Breakfast. The dreaded hotel breakfast. AmericInn does the Breakfast [buffet]. And it's what you expect. Think waffles, scrambled eggs that are probably from a carton, and the promise of coffee that's… well, it's coffee. I actually like a good breakfast, so I was sad that the breakfast was just so…meh. No Asian cuisine in restaurant, or Vegetarian restaurant, no restaurants that serve desserts, or amazing salads, but they do have restaurants nearby. They have an Asian breakfast, and a Western breakfast. Breakfast takeaway service is available, which can come in handy.
They have a coffee shop, too, but I don't recall the exact details! I remember the bar being open, though, and I did end up having a drink there. They say they have Happy hour but I didn't check it out. They also seem to offer bottle of water, which is nice. They have a Poolside bar, too!
Services & Conveniences: Your Modern Hotel Needs
They have the basics covered. Daily housekeeping, a concierge (though I never actually used them), and a convenience store for those last-minute essentials (like emergency potato chips). They have a laundry service, which is convenient, but I didn't use it.
Internet Access: The Wi-Fi Saga
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! HELL YES! I need internet. I'm a digital nomad, I work online, and I need constant connection. Seriously. The internet was reliable. They also advertise Internet [LAN], and Internet services, which I didn't use.
For the Kids: Family-Friendly Vibe
They market this as Family/child friendly. I didn't see any extreme things for kids, but it's a pretty chill, quiet place. I wouldn't be afraid to take my kids here. They have Babysitting service as well.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax… or Just Survive Laramie
Let's be real, Laramie is a town, not a metropolis. There's not a ton of "things to do" at the hotel. But honestly, if you're in Laramie, you're probably there to visit the University of Wyoming, explore the local area, or simply breathe the clean mountain air. The hotel doesn't have any real Spa services like Body scrub, Body wrap, or Foot bath.
The Verdict: AmericInn – Worth the Stay?
Okay, so here's the lowdown: the AmericInn in Laramie isn't going to revolutionize the hospitality industry. It's not a luxury resort. It's a solid, clean, comfortable place to crash after a long day. It's accessible, it's safe, and it provides all of the basic amenities you could need. The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean. The rooms were comfortable, the internet was reliable, and the location is great if you're visiting the university.
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Final Score: 3.75 out of 5 stars. It could be better, but it does the job.
Unbelievable Myrtle Beach Getaway: Bluewater Resort Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! You're in for the ride of a lifetime (well, maybe just a weekend in Laramie, but still!). My "itinerary," if you can even call it that, is less a laser-focused plan and more a drunken-sailor-at-a-buffet approach to experiencing AmericInn by Wyndham and the wilds (well, the moderately tamed wilds) surrounding the University of Wyoming. Here we go… and try to keep up, I'm already mentally wandering.
Day 1: Arrival and the Awkward Embrace of the Hotel
- 1:00 PM - Arrival in Laramie. (Ugh, Wyoming.) Okay, so I landed. Let's be honest, the drive WAS a bit boring, and the landscape could use a generous splash of color. But, hey, Laramie. Wyoming. I guess. The AmericInn looms. It's… beige. Beige is the dominant color, with a scattering of what I assume are vaguely Native American inspired patterns—thank god the carpet isn't the usual motel-issue green. The air smells… faintly of chlorine, which is oddly familiar and comforting. Like a slightly sad swimming pool.
- 1:30 PM - Check-In Catastrophe (Possibly). Okay, so I'm at the desk. The woman is smiling, which is good. She says my room is ready, but has that glazed-over look of someone who's seen one too many weary travelers. I have a nagging feeling I didn't print my confirmation. I'm definitely not ready for a "problem." Maybe, just maybe, it'll go off without a hitch. Here's hoping. (Quick aside: I hate the whole "check-in" process. I'm an adult. I'm giving them my ID. Trust me, people!)
- 2:00 PM - Room Reconnaissance and the Inevitable Mini-Fridge Inspection. Okay, room acquired! It's… fine. Cleanish. Bed seems soft enough for a weary traveler. The TV is… a TV. And yes they have a mini fridge. I'm a sucker for mini-fridge items. It is, unfortunately, empty. This is going to require a trip to a store to load it with the essentials.
- 3:00 PM - The University of Wyoming and the Quest for Coffee. Okay, so I can't live on the stale hotel coffee. Time to adventure out. I heard the university has a cute campus. It's surprisingly sprawling. So much walking. Find a coffee shop. NEED coffee. I have a feeling after the long drive that I need to shake off the drive-induced coma.
- 4:00 PM - Campus Ambush (The Bookstore). Coffee acquired! Bless the barista who understands a soul's desperate need for caffeine. Okay, now I hit the campus bookstore. Gotta get something. A sticker. A hat. Anything to feel even marginally like I belong. (Side note: University bookstores are weird vortexes of school spirit and overpriced everything. I swear, that UW mug cost more than my car's oil change last month.)
- 5:00 PM - The Hotel Pool. The Decision. The pool situation. I am a pool person. But, I also had a lot of traveling today. Do I sacrifice a precious evening relaxing in the hotel room, or do I face the potential germs of a hotel pool? I wander down the hallway and peek into the doors. They're all empty. Not even a kid. OKAY! Decision made. I'm going to grab a beer and head to the pool.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner and the Search for Culinary Redemption. Time for dinner! I'm going to eat somewhere that isn't fast food. I hope. I'm also going to try to navigate this back to the room. Hopefully, I won't get lost. Also, I am very hungry.
- 7:30 PM - The Hotel Room Life. The hotel room life is… peaceful. The silence is golden. Except for the humming of the… something. HVAC unit? Who knows. But, it's there. I settle with my laptop.
- 9:00 PM - Bedtime (Maybe?). I am exhausted. Time for bed. A good book, some quiet relaxation, and then sleep. Maybe I'll journal. Maybe I'll doomscroll. The options are endless.
Day 2: The Wild West Adventures (or, My Awkward Attempt at Them)
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast (The Hotel Version). The free breakfast. Let us be real: the free breakfast is the most exciting part of the trip. The waffles! The eggs! The potential for cross-contamination! I prepare myself.
- 9:00 AM - The Real Wyoming: I'm going to go for a walk! I'm a walker. Maybe I'll go hiking. Maybe I'll just walk around. I'm not sure what I'm doing. But I'm going to be outside. And seeing the world.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch and Local Exploration. I found a really great local small business. And I sat with my pizza. I feel a whole lot better, and I think I'm ready to head back to the hotel.
- 1:30 PM - The End of the Trip. Check out. Time to pack. Time to leave. Time to head home.
- 2:00 PM - Drive home! I decide to stop by a coffee shop and sit down and drink my coffee. It's nice.
Post-Trip Ramblings:
Okay, so Laramie wasn't exactly a life-altering experience. But hey, I survived! I enjoyed the free breakfast at the AmericInn. And I slept. That's a win in my book. Would I go back? Maybe. With a good book and a strong coffee supply, I've learned, even a beige hotel in Wyoming can be a perfectly decent escape. Maybe next time, I'll actually do something wild. Wild Wyoming, here I come… eventually.
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Laramie's "Best" Hotel…near the UW? (AmericInn Review!) – Let's Get Real, Shall We?
Is the AmericInn in Laramie *really* the best hotel near the University of Wyoming? Like, *really* really?
Alright, alright, let's be brutally honest, shall we? The "best"? That's a loaded question. What's "best" to you? Pristine luxury? Probably not. Is it convenient? Absolutely. The AmericInn in Laramie… it’s a solid choice. It's like a slightly-worn-in college sweatshirt. Comfortable, reliable, and you've probably got a story or two to tell about wearing it.
It's close to campus, which is HUGE if you're visiting your kid, going to a game, or are hungover enough from the campus bar crawl that walking sounds like a death sentence. I've stayed there a *lot* over the years… and, let's just say, I've seen it all. From the "OMG, my graduation robe!" scramble to the "Where's the coffee?!" morning after a Wyoming Cowboys win. So yeah, it does the job. But "best"? Let's just say, "most pragmatic" is more accurate.
Okay, but like, the rooms? Are they… clean? I'm a clean freak!
CLEAN FREAK?! Oh boy, you've come to the right place… because I am too! (Well, mostly. Sometimes I just throw my clothes on the floor. Don't judge.) The rooms are…mostly clean. Look, it's not a five-star resort. I've found a rogue Cheerio or two tucked under the bed. One time, I *swear* I saw a sock from a prior guest. (Okay, maybe it was a dust bunny shaped like a sock. Close enough!) But generally, the housekeeping staff does a pretty decent job. They're not going to win any awards for meticulousness, but they're generally pretty darn respectable. It's cleaner than, say, the average dorm room, anyway!
My advice? Pack some Clorox wipes if you're *super* sensitive. I usually give the bathroom a quick once-over, you know? Just in case. Better safe than sorry... especially if you're a germaphobe and are also sharing the room with your kid who's been touching all the surfaces with their hands!
What about the breakfast? Is it the usual sad continental spread?
The breakfast. Ah, the breakfast. It's… *America Inn* breakfast. Which means, you get what you expect. I mean, there's usually waffles you make yourself (which is always fun for the kids, even if they end up looking like abstract art, in my case). Cereal, the usual danishes (which, let's be honest, are just vehicle for frosting), maybe some scrambled eggs that *sometimes* look like they were born from a chicken and not a vat of yellow goo. And coffee! Lots and lots of coffee.
Here’s a pro tip: arrive early. Because that waffle maker gets popular *fast*. And on game days? Forget about it. It becomes a battleground. I once saw a dad nearly come to blows with a teenager over a sausage patty. It was…intense. So, grab your breakfast and run. Or, you know, just go to the nearby Starbucks. I’m judging my past self, but I'd recommend that now.
Is there something else... is there a pool?
Oh yes, the pool! And YES, there's a pool and hot tub, which is a total lifesaver after a long drive (or a very long day cheering on the Pokes in freezing temperatures, which is often the case). It's not the biggest pool in the world, but it's good enough. My kids love it. I've spent hours in that pool myself with my siblings in my youth. The hot tub is a godsend when you're sore, or when you've had a really tough day. Just be prepared for the usual array of pool characters: loud kids (guilty!), the couple who are *way* too touchy-feely, and the guy who's wearing a Speedo that's seen better decades. But honestly? It's part of the charm, I guess
Sometimes… sometimes they'll run out of towels. Don't be afraid to *politely* ask for more. Also, be warned: the pool area can be *loud*. It's a happy loud, usually, but if you're hoping for a silent, zen-like experience… well, you might be disappointed. The kids love it though, and that's what matters!
This is all so… vague. Can you tell me about a SPECIFIC experience at the AmericInn? Good or bad, I want the *real* deal!
Alright, buckle up. I got *the* story. It involves a graduation weekend, a blizzard, and a near-meltdown. It was my niece's graduation from UW. We booked *months* in advance. Got our rooms. Everything seemed great. Then… the weather forecast turned. Wyoming weather. You know the drill. Blizzard warning. And not a cute, cozy blizzard. A "roads-closed-and-stranded-for-three-days" blizzard.
So, we arrive Saturday, the day of the graduation ceremony. The roads were already starting to get dicey. We get to the AmericInn, and it's CHAOS. Every parking space was taken. Families were unloading mountains of luggage, exhausted and stressed. The line to check in snaked around the lobby. And, oh yeah… the power flickered.
We *finally* got checked in, only to discover our room key didn't work! (Classic!) So, back to the line. Twice. Finally got in the room, and it was fine. Standard issue AmericInn room. We made it to the graduation, barely. Then, the *real* fun began. The blizzard hit. Hard. The whole town shut down. EVERYTHING was closed. The hotel restaurant was closed. The breakfast bar was a ghost town. The only thing open was the vending machines, which had been ransacked of all the good snacks by then.
Picture this: me, my sister, my parents, my niece, huddled in a tiny hotel room, subsisting on stale chips, instant coffee, and sheer frustration. We played endless rounds of card games. We watched bad TV. We nearly went stir-crazy! The Wi-Fi was overloaded, so we couldn't even properly binge-watch something to escape. Every single time I looked at my phone to check the weather, I wanted to hurl my phone out the window! (But, you know, it was too cold outside.) By day three, tempers were short. We were all just… exhausted. BUT, the staff at the AmericInn? They were saints. Seriously. They were incredibly patient and tried their very best to keep things running. They somehow managed to keep the coffee flowing (bless their hearts!). They even ordered some pizzas for all the stranded guests, and I'm convinced those pizzasBook Hotels Now
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