Days Inn Elmsford: Your Unbeatable Escape in New York!
Days Inn Elmsford: My Unfiltered (And Frankly, Unbeatable?) Escape in New York! - A Rambling Review
Okay, alright, alright. So, I just stumbled back from a stay at the Days Inn Elmsford in New York, and lemme tell you, my brain feels like it's been through a blender, but in a good way, mostly. This place…it's kinda got a hold on you, you know? I have strong feelings about it, and I'm about to unpack them, messy structure and all. Consider this your spoiler alert: I might gush, I might bitch, I might just ramble. Buckle up.
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Meta Description: My no-holds-barred review of the Days Inn Elmsford! Find out if it truly lives up to its "Unbeatable Escape" tagline. We're talking accessibility, the pool with a view, the breakfast buffet (yes!), and the overall vibe. Plus, some honest-to-goodness opinions.
Arrival & First Impressions: The "Oh, It's That Kind of Place" Epiphany
Pulling up to the Days Inn, it’s… well, it’s a Days Inn. You know the deal. Solid, bricky, not glamorous, but hey, it screams "practical comfort" and in the New York arena of price gouging, I'll take that. The exterior corridor felt a bit like a movie set, you know? Like a scene from a quirky thriller. I, however, am not the main character of any thriller, so that was okay.
The check-in was smooth, thankfully. Contactless is in the house, baby! Which, in these times (you know, the everything-is-a-germ-factory times), gave me major peace of mind. The front desk guy was super friendly, which always gets you a good start. 24-hour front desk is key – I always feel safer knowing someone's around, even if it's just for a midnight cookie craving (and yes, I considered it). Elevator? Yep. And this is where I started paying attention to the Accessibility stuff.
Accessibility: A mixed bag, but leaning positive.
Here's where it gets interesting. The website says accessible, and I did notice some things. The elevator was clearly a plus. The doors seemed wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, and the hallways were reasonable, again, it seemed designed with accessibility in mind.
I didn't personally need any specific accommodations, but I did spend some time watching a wheelchair user maneuver around and it seemed okay, but I am not an expert. They should definitely put more details in the accessibility section on the website. It's a huge deal. Again, I did not see a wheelchair-accessible restaurant, which is something a lot of accessible hotels tend to overlook. So, yeah, ahem big points to the staff for being genuinely accommodating, but still room for improvement. Facilities for disabled guests are listed but require further investigation.
The Room: Comfort vs. "Hotel Room Aesthetic"
Okay, the room. It had the classic hotel vibe and at this point, I'm used to it. The air conditioning worked like a boss, which is HUGE in the summer. Blackout curtains? Yup. Alarm clock? Did the thing it was supposed to do, which is wake me up. The bed was comfy enough to crash in, and the extra long bed made my tall friend, actually happy. Small touches like complimentary tea and free bottled water are nice. In-room safe box? Sure, if you're into that. I'm, more of the, "hide it awkwardly in the drawer" kind of person, myself.
Oh, and the Wi-Fi? Yes, it's free and it worked pretty well. Free WiFi in all rooms! and I even got some work done when I needed to. Internet access – wireless. Check. Basically, everything in the rooms was well done. Additional toilet? Only in the bigger rooms, which I didn't get, but good to know.
Cleanliness & Safety: The Anxiety-Soothing Essentials
This is where Days Inn absolutely shone. I could tell they were taking COVID precautions VERY seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products were definitely involved. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. The lobby felt clean as a whistle. Rooms sanitized between stays? I’m assuming so, because, well, I’m still alive and thriving. And the fact that they offered a room sanitization opt-out was a nice touch. They also had hand sanitizer stations everywhere.
Staff trained in safety protocol seemed like the truth, and made me feel more at ease. Hot water linen and laundry washing is appreciated too. The CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property gave me an extra layer of security that I really appreciate. I felt safe.
Food, Glorious Food (and a bit of a hiccup)
Breakfast [buffet]: YES. This is where I get seriously excited. The breakfast! Was it Michelin-star quality? Nope. But it was plentiful and exactly what I needed to fuel my days in New York. They had the usual suspects: eggs, bacon (crispy!), cereal, bagels, and waffles. And the coffee wasn't completely awful. I love a good breakfast.
Breakfast takeaway service: Perfect if you're in a rush to get going. I skipped this, so I can't comment.
Coffee/tea in restaurant: Yup.
Restaurants: Uhm, the closest good restaurants are outside the hotel, so make sure you make plans. There's a Snack Bar, but I never went.
Room service [24-hour]: Nope. Sorry, folks.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Reality Check
Okay, here's the slightly disappointing bit. The on-site dining options are pretty limited.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Poolside Dreams (And Not So Much More)
Swimming pool [outdoor]: Yes, they had a pool. A small one, but a pool! I didn't swim because it was too chilly when I went, but people loved it for the location. It’s not a sprawling resort pool, mind you. No swim-up bar or anything fancy. But hey, it’s refreshing, and it’s outdoors! And I was too busy to find time.
Gym/fitness: Unfortunately, there wasn't one. This is a huge miss. I am the kind of person who needs to work out or I’ll go crazy. I could have been a little more disciplined.
Sauna/Spa: Spa/sauna; Nope. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Again, not a luxury resort. This is a practical hotel with the basic needs.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things
Business facilities: They had the basics. You could do basic stuff if needed. Fax/Xerox in business center were available.
Cash withdrawal: You got it. ATM in the lobby.
Concierge: Nope. But the front desk staff seemed capable of answering most basic questions.
Convenience store: I don't think so, so make sure you bring stuff.
Dry cleaning, Laundry service, Ironing service: Yes, it seems like they did.
Car park [free of charge], and Car park [on-site]: YES! Free parking! Huge win for a New York-area hotel!
Luggage storage: They do.
Daily housekeeping: Absolutely.
For the Kids & Furry Friends: The Family Factor
Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: It seemed family-friendly, and I saw some kids. But it wasn’t really geared towards kids.
Pets allowed unavailable: Didn't see any pets! So I couldn't pet any of them.
Getting Around: The Practical Stuff
Airport transfer: Nope but you can call a taxi.
Car park [free of charge], and Car park [on-site]: YES! Free parking! Huge win for a New York-area hotel!
Taxi service: Yup.
My Final Verdict: The Unbeatable Escape? Maybe… for the Right Person (Me!)
Look, Days Inn Elmsford isn't the Ritz. It's not trying to be. It's a clean, comfortable, and decently priced hotel that
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! Because we're diving headfirst into my highly curated (read: mostly improvisational) adventure at the Days Inn by Wyndham Elmsford, NY. Prepare for some bumps, bad choices, and hopefully, at least one moment where I don't want to spontaneously combust from frustration. Here we go…
Day 1: Arrival, Mild Panic, and Chinese Food That's Questionable
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at LaGuardia. Okay, first crisis: the smell. Seriously, what is that thing the airport's been marinated in? The Uber ride to Elmsford was a stressful, sweaty crawl through traffic. My inner monologue was a frantic chorus of, "Are we there yet?" and "Please, God, let my charger work."
- 2:30 PM: Check-in at… the Days Inn. Let's just say the photos online were… optimistic. "Freshly painted!" they crowed. More like "painted a decade ago and then aggressively ignored." But, hey, air conditioning! That's a win. The receptionist? Sweet as pie, bless her heart. She probably deals with cranky travelers all day long. I managed a weak smile and mumbled something about "just needing a place to crash." Nailed it.
- 3:00 PM: Room reconnaissance. Verdict: functional. Bedspread that could double as a tapestry of regrettable floral choices? Check. Questionable stains on the carpet? Double check (and trying not to think about it). The TV? Gloriously ancient. The remote? Probably harboring ancient civilizations. I decided to embrace the "vintage charm."
- 4:00 PM: Hunger strikes. Research (aka: a panicked Google search) revealed a Chinese restaurant a short drive away. "Golden Dragon." Sounded auspicious. Spoiler alert: the dragon was probably running on fumes. The sweet and sour chicken had a suspicious orange hue, and the fried rice tasted of… well, I'm not sure, but it was a flavour I'm not keen on ever visiting again. I ate it anyway. Gotta fuel the adventure, right?!
- 5:30 PM: Back in the room, contemplating the meaning of life, the universe, and why I didn't bring a book. Watched bad daytime TV. It's oddly comforting in a "I've accepted my fate" kinda way.
- 7:00 PM: Attempted to connect to the Wi-Fi. Failed. Repeatedly. Fumed. Vowed to tackle the problem again in the morning.
- 8:00 PM: Decided to face the Wi-Fi problem. After 30 minutes of trying every possible password and rebooting my phone a million times, I went to sleep. Tomorrow is another day.
Day 2: Coffee Catastrophe and a Trip Down Memory Lane (Kinda)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up to the dulcet tones of… construction outside my window. Lovely. Coffee. Must. Have. Coffee. The motel "breakfast," as advertised, consisted of the most underwhelming pastries you've ever seen and a coffee machine from the stone age. The coffee tasted like dirty dishwater. My morning mood? Let's just say it needed a lot of caffeine.
- 8:00 AM: Wi-Fi victory! (Mostly). After another half-hour of fiddling, swearing, and blaming the inanimate objects in the room for causing me so much distress, I manage to get online long enough to check my email and send one message. The joy was short-lived.
- 9:00 AM: Decision time. My goal for this trip was to do… something, anything, besides staying in my hotel room! I decided I would try visiting the local places.
- 10:00 AM: Drove to the place - the route was like navigating a maze designed by a sadist. Took a wrong turn 5 times.
- 12:00 PM: Driving back to the hotel. I really should have brought a GPS because I was hopelessly, hopelessly, lost.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel (leftovers from last night – not gonna lie, I'm kind of proud of myself).
- 2:00 PM: I decided to spend the afternoon just resting in my room to catch up. The room was comfortable, everything worked, and I had my peace and quiet.
- 5:00 PM: Had a dinner at a nearby Sushi Place (the sushi was great).
- 7:00 PM: Evening in the room - TV and trying to ignore the persistent feeling of things not being clean.
Day 3: Departure and Existential Dread
- 8:00 AM: Woke up. The construction outside was still going. This time, it was more tolerable tho.
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the motel. The breakfast this time was worse than the previous days.
- 10:00 AM: I said goodbye to the hotel. The staff were nice.
- 11:00 AM: Uber to the airport. The driver had the radio up really loud.
- 1:00 PM: Flight home.
Final Thoughts:
So, the Days Inn? Let's just say it wasn't a five-star experience (understatement of the century). But you know what? It was… adequate. I survived. I saw some things. I had some feelings (mostly exasperation). And, I'm now convinced I need a serious vacation just to recover from this one. Would I recommend this trip? Maybe not. Did I learn something? Absolutely. I learned that I can handle a lot more questionable Chinese food and questionable Wi-Fi than I previously thought. And that, my friends, is a valuable life skill. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to book a spa day and contemplate the universe. (And maybe learn how to use a GPS.)
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Days Inn Elmsford: Okay, Maybe Not "Unbeatable," But Hey, It's *Something*! Your Absolutely Honest FAQ
Okay, so, is Days Inn Elmsford really an "unbeatable escape"? Because, let's be real, "unbeatable" is a *strong* word.
Look, I'm not gonna lie. "Unbeatable" might be… *slightly* hyperbolic. More like, "Days Inn Elmsford: The Place You Ended Up Because It Was Available and You Were Desperate." But hear me out! It's got its charms. They even have a *pool*! Okay, it's a small, questionable-looking pool, but still. It's a *pool*! And hey, sometimes, that's exactly what you need after a long drive, let's be honest. Plus, parking is free, which is a HUGE win in those parts of New York. Believe me, I learned the hard way about that parking situation. I almost *lived* in my car that one night!
What's the deal with the breakfast? Is it like, continental luxury, or…well, what's it like?
Breakfast... ah, breakfast. It's included, blessedly. We're talking your standard fare: cereal that's probably been sitting there since the Carter administration, lukewarm instant coffee (bring your own, trust me), stale bagels (with those little plastic knives you *know* are going to snap), and the occasional sad-looking orange. They often have a waffle-maker! It's practically the biggest attraction! This is where it gets *interesting*. One time, I witnessed a full-blown waffle *war*. A family, vying for prime waffle-making time, erupted in a passive-aggressive battle of glaring and strategic batter-pouring. I just grabbed a bagel and ran. So, yeah, manage your expectations. It's fuel. It gets you going. Just… don't dream of a Michelin-starred breakfast buffet.
How are the rooms? Clean? Smelly? Like, what should I be mentally preparing for?
Rooms… the rooms are… fine. Let's go with "functional." Some are better than others, I'm not gonna lie. They're usually clean-ish. I mean, you'll want to do a quick once-over for stray hairs, but generally, the basics are covered. The air conditioning is a lifesaver (especially in summer!), the TVs work, and the beds… well, they're beds. Don't expect a cloud-like experience, but you *will* sleep. Honestly, I once heard a rumor (might be just that), that one room had a "haunted" vibe to it. Don't ask me where I heard that, but I'd be a *liar* if I said I wasn't a bit nervous about that. The bathroom is always the litmus test, right? Just say a prayer, check the water pressure, and hold your breath a little. And remember, you're there to explore the area, not to live in the room.
Is there a gym? (Because, you know, gotta stay fit, even on vacation.)
A gym? Let's just say, if "gym" conjures images of gleaming machines and motivational posters, you're in for a slight disappointment. They *mention* a gym. I think it's in the fine "amenities" section of the website. I *think* I heard something about some old treadmills and maybe a weight bench. I'm not entirely sure it still exists. My advice? Pack some running shoes and hit the pavement. The surrounding area has some decent sidewalks, or you can... well, maybe just do some jumping jacks in your room. Look, it's vacation! Maybe you can find a park somewhere, but honestly, I'd just embrace the lack of exercise. It's a holiday, after all!
What's the location like? Anything cool nearby, or am I stuck in the middle of nowhere?
Okay, the location is *actually* decent. You're close to the highway, which is a major plus. You're not *in* the heart of Manhattan, obviously, but you're within a reasonable drive or train ride (take the train, avoid the parking hell). You've got access to a bunch of Westchester County stuff… I spent a whole day just driving around, getting lost (a regular occurrence, if I'm honest), trying to figure out what the heck was around. There's some shopping, some restaurants, and honestly, it's quieter than being right in the city. So many possibilities here, and you can *escape* to the City whenever you want without all the noise. Yes, the City is great, but I'm not going to lie, it can be *exhausting*.
Okay, specific weirdness. Any strange stories or things to watch out for?
Oh, you want the *juicy* stuff? Alright, here's one for you: The Elevator. It's the Hotel's own mini-thrill ride. It's old. It creaks. It stops on random floors. You might get stuck in it. I'm not kidding. Pack a small emergency kit. A water bottle, a snack, your phone (with a good signal, thankfully), and a book. One time I was in it with this *very* stressed-out business man, the kind who always looks like he's about to explode. The elevator stalled between floors. He nearly had a heart attack! I kept him from losing it. We were cool. I think. It was about an hour and the front desk had no idea what was going on! Eventually, things worked out, but... be warned. The elevator is an adventure. Otherwise, there's not much, honestly. It's a Days Inn. It's pretty middle-of-the-road.
So, bottom line: Would you stay there again?
Look, I'm a pragmatist. Would I *choose* it over the Ritz? Absolutely not. But if I needed a place to crash, and the price was right, and the location worked? Yeah, I'd probably do it. It's got its quirks, and you go in with (hopefully realistic) expectations. Sometimes, that's all you need. And hey, at least it's memorable, right? It's better than a completely forgettable hotel chain, isn't it? So... yeah. Maybe. Depends on the waffle situation.
About that pool… is it worth a swim?
The pool. Ah, the pool. It's... well, it's there. It's outdoors, which is nice, if a bit noisy. And the water, it's… uh… it's water. Honestly, it's not the pristine, sparkling oasis of your dreams. I'm notStay Finder Review
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