Providence's Hidden Gem: Courtyard Lincoln's Unbeatable Luxury Awaits!
Okay, Let's Spill the Tea: Courtyard Lincoln – Hidden Gem or Just a Polished Rock? (Providence Edition!)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I just escaped… ahem… experienced the Courtyard Lincoln, and I'm here to give you the unvarnished truth. No sugarcoating, no corporate jargon, just my unfiltered, slightly cynical, and hopefully helpful opinions. Let's dive in, shall we?
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- Title: Courtyard Lincoln Review: Unbeatable Luxury or Just a Nice Place to Crash? (Providence, RI)
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- Meta Description: My honest review of the Courtyard Lincoln in Providence, RI. Exploring its luxury amenities, accessibility, dining options, and overall experience. Is it worth it? Find out!
First Impressions (and a bit of a rant, because, well, life):
Finding this place was a journey. Providence, sheesh. All those one-way streets! But hey, I finally made it! The curb appeal? Pretty solid. Clean lines, modern look. Check. The lobby? Alright, not blown away, but definitely not a train wreck. The check-in process was… interesting. They claim "Contactless check-in/out". Okay, I'm a sucker for tech, I download the app, I navigate it, and then… I still have to talk to a human. A perfectly lovely human, mind you, but the contactless promise felt a little… hollow. But hey, at least the front desk was 24-hour and the doorman was actually there! A win, maybe?
Accessibility: (Because, you know, important.)
Okay, let's get serious for a moment. Accessibility is crucial. I took a good look around. They definitely made an effort! Wheelchair accessible throughout, which is awesome. Ramps, elevators, the whole shebang. The front desk wasn't overly high, which is a simple but often overlooked detail. I didn’t poke around in the rooms too much, but I spotted a couple of designated accessible rooms. I would have liked to see a little more information in advance online about the size and specific features of those rooms, but the initial impression was good. More hotels need to commit to getting this right.
The Room: My Sanctuary (or Maybe Just a Very Nice Box?)
My room? Pretty darn good. Air conditioning, thank goodness! Blackout curtains (a lifesaver!). A super comfy bed, some complimentary tea and coffee maker, a private bathroom, and a safe box. Clean and neat, like it had been professionally cleaned (which it better have been, because the hygiene guidelines!)
Important note: The free WiFi in all rooms was a lifesaver. And free WiFi in public areas too! I'm a digital nomad by trade, so that's huge. But, this internet was fast! I was able to stream the latest episodes of my favorite show and work at the same time.
Amenities: Let's Get Pampered! (Mostly.)
Oh boy. This is where things get interesting. They have a pool with a view, and a swimming pool [outdoor] which was really gorgeous! The fitness center was alright, a little cramped, but did the job. A spa and a sauna exist! Unfortunately, I didn't get to experience them. Time was just not on my side!
And let's talk about the massage. I heard amazing things. I was going to. I really was. But, you know, life. Maybe next time. Sigh. Maybe I should have availed myself of the body scrub and body wrap, too. Oh well, next time.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Adventure (or Avoiding Existential Dread)
Okay, so they had a restaurant. A couple of them, actually. Restaurants. The Asian cuisine in the restaurant was pretty tasty. I had the Western breakfast. It was a buffet. Fine. Nothing to write home about, but it filled a hole. The coffee was decent. They had a bar, too, which, hey, always a plus. I heard the happy hour was good, but I missed it. Boo. There was a poolside bar also. I didn't get to try that either, because I was too busy working, sigh.
Cleanliness and Safety: Did I Survive? (Spoiler Alert: Yes.)
This is CRUCIAL right now. I was impressed! Tons of signs about daily disinfection in common areas, staff trained in safety protocol, etc. I spied anti-viral cleaning products everywhere. They seemed to genuinely care. I felt pretty comfortable. Rooms sanitized between stays? Check. Hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Cashless payment service. All good things in this pandemic-y world. I mean, they even have sterilizing equipment! Okay, maybe I'm too impressed.
Services and Conveniences: The Extras That Make a Difference:
I like the safety deposit boxes. The concierge was helpful - even though I did not need them. The laundry service was pretty quick. Good elevator to help me get around. Daily housekeeping was right there, too.
For the Kids:
I didn’t bring my kids. But they mentioned babysitting service and kids meal.
Getting Around:
They had airport transfer, a car park [free of charge] and a taxi service.
My Honest (and Slightly Jumbled) Verdict:
The Courtyard Lincoln? Definitely a solid choice. Its not perfect, but I loved being there. Clean, comfortable, and has all the things you need. Is it a "hidden gem"? Maybe. Is it a perfect, faultless experience? No. But is it a place I would recommend? Absolutely! With a few adjustments, it's truly is an excellent choice. Final grade: 7.5/10 (Could be higher if I'd made time for that massage!) Go, but be ready to experience some imperfections, and find your peace!
Escape to Paradise: The Lodge at Flying Horse, Colorado Springs
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we’re about to dive headfirst into what could be a beautiful, maybe slightly disastrous, definitely opinionated, and hopefully hilarious trip to the Courtyard Providence Lincoln in, well, Lincoln, Rhode Island. This isn't your perfectly curated Instagram feed, folks. This is the raw, unfiltered truth.
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Pancake Debacle of '24
- 1:00 PM - Arrival & Initial Sigh of Relief (and a little panic): Land at T.F. Green Airport! Okay, hopefully I actually land. My usual record is a delayed flight and a near cardiac event when trying to find baggage claim. Let's manifest good vibes. Alright, got the rental car (fingers crossed it doesn't smell like three-day-old pizza), and the GPS is yelling at me already. Typical. Arrived at the Courtyard. It's a Courtyard. Clean-ish. Looks like a hotel. I'm good.
- 1:30 PM - Check-In and Questionable Room Décor: The lobby seems nice enough. The front desk lady is radiating "I've seen things" energy. I appreciate her level of professionalism. Check-in's smooth! Room… is beige. Oh, so much beige. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if I wandered into a giant beige crayon box. I'm not sure why all hotels insist on this blandness. Who decided beige was a good color scheme for anything other than, like, a really boring accountant's cardigan?
- 2:30 PM - THE PANCAKE INCIDENT: Okay, breakfast. Always the most important meal of the day. Except, this time, it was the most dramatic. I went down to the "bistro" and their "breakfast buffet." The options were… well, let’s just say they weren't exactly conjuring images of gourmet delights. I went for the pancakes. They were, in short, tragedy. Flat as a board, somehow both crunchy and… somehow also soggy. I took one bite and almost choked. I'm pretty sure it was a culinary offense. I stared at it. I contemplated life. I went back to my room and ate the emergency granola bar I'd packed. Moral of the story: Always pack snacks. And maybe avoid breakfast.
- 3:30 PM - Exploring (or At Least Attempting To): Decided to brave the outside world. There’s supposed to be a shopping center nearby. Google Maps says it's “close.” Google Maps also once told me a shortcut would save me 20 minutes and instead led me down a dirt road, past a herd of angry cows. So, grain of salt, people. Okay, it worked this time! (mostly). Got some snacks and a book. Progress!
- 6:00 PM - Dinner Dilemma & Minor Existential Crisis: Dinner is the next hurdle. I'm debating between the hotel bar (convenient, but probably expensive and bland) and driving somewhere… but where? And will I get lost? And will the food be any good? Okay, deep breaths. Maybe I'll just order pizza. Comfort food is a beautiful thing. The pizza was… fine. It filled a hole.
- 8:00 PM - Attempt at Relaxation (and Mild Hotel Room Appreciation): Finally back in the room. Took a shower (the water pressure is surprisingly decent!), and now, sitting on the bed with my book. The beige is still beige, but… I’m starting to get used to it. The bed, at least, seems comfortable. Okay, I kind of like the hotel. I would like a better breakfast, though.
Day 2: The Rhode Island Road Trip (Emphasis on Road)
- 8:00 AM - The Breakfast Debacle 2.0 (Again!): I actually gave breakfast another try. Big. Mistake. The oatmeal was basically wallpaper paste, and the fruit looked like it had been rescued from a zombie apocalypse. Just… why? Why is hotel breakfast so consistently disappointing? I seriously need to find a decent breakfast joint.
- 9:00 AM - Road Trip Prep (and a bit of map-induced panic): Okay, today's the day! Rhode Island road trip. I need to see the ocean. I need to escape the beige. Loaded up the GPS (and back-up Google Maps, you know, just in case).
- 10:00 AM - The Ocean! (Finally!): Drove to Newport. The drive was… pretty. Okay, it was gorgeous. The ocean! Blue. Sparkling. The salty air. Seriously, my mood instantly improved, like a switch had been flipped. I could’ve stayed there all day. Did. Probably should have.
- 1:00 PM - Cliff Walk Clumsiness and Charm: The Cliff Walk! A walking path along the coast. I went, I walked, I nearly tripped over my own feet (multiple times). But the views! Incredible. The mansions! Unreal. (If I ever win the lottery, you can bet I'm buying a place with an ocean view).
- 3:00 PM - The Mansions (and a touch of envy): Visited a mansion. Omg, they are SO EXTRA. Gold leaf, marble, entire rooms dedicated solely to entertaining guests. The sheer opulence is mind-boggling. I think I'm probably jealous, but also they seem like a lot of work to live in.
- 5:00 PM - Heading Back (with rumblings in my stomach): The drive back was long, and my stomach was rumbling so, so loudly, because I got so caught up in the mansions that I forgot to eat! The downside to a fantastic trip.
- 7:00 PM - Dinner (and a moment of reflection): Stopped at the first restaurant I saw, which was a very basic diner. A burger. Sometimes you just need a burger. Honestly, it was perfect. Sometimes, the simple things are the best. The day was incredible. I'm finally starting to relax.
Day 3: Departure and Lingering Thoughts
- 8:00 AM - The Final Breakfast (and a vow): Okay, last chance for breakfast. I skipped the "bistro" and went for the granola bar again. Vow: Next time, I’m researching breakfast spots before I book the hotel!
- 9:00 AM - Packing (and a bittersweet sense of closure): Packing is always a chore. I threw all the dirty clothes and whatever things I had in the room in a bag. This hotel room is still beige, but for some reason it feels more like home.
- 10:00 AM - Last-Minute Shopping (because, apparently, I need more souvenirs): Managed to find a little gift shop so I can finish my shopping.
- 11:00 AM - Check Out & Goodbye Beige Haven: Checkout was smooth. The front desk lady smiled. I think. It was a hard thing to tell with her eyes.
- 12:00 PM - Flight (hopefully NOT delayed): Goodbye, Rhode Island! Goodbye, beige! Goodbye… terrible pancakes. I'm actually sad to go! Overall, not bad.
Post-Trip Reflections:
- The Good: The ocean. The Cliff Walk. Newport. The fact that I didn't get lost. The surprisingly decent water pressure in the shower.
- The Bad: The breakfast. The beige. My inability to walk straight on a scenic path.
- The Questionable: Why do they make hotel rooms so beige? And why are pancakes so hard to get right?
- Final Verdict: Rhode Island, and the Courtyard Providence Lincoln, were an unexpected delight, despite my culinary adventures. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm packing my own breakfast. And maybe some paint. To… you know… liven up the beige. A truly a great experience. Bravo.
Courtyard Lincoln: The Hidden Gem? More Like a Diamond in the Rough (But in a GOOD Way!) - Your Burning Questions Answered!
Is Courtyard Lincoln *really* luxurious? I mean, it's a Courtyard, right?
Okay, let's be real. My initial thought? "Courtyard? Luxe? Hmmm..." I walked in expecting, well, *Courtyard*. You know, the reliable, dependable cousin of luxury. But BAM! I was smacked in the face with… a surprisingly chic lobby. Not *over-the-top* luxury, mind you. Think more like… meticulously curated comfort. They clearly put some effort into the decor – the marble-esque countertops, those comfy chairs in the lobby. It's like they read my mind before I even *thought* about wanting a place to just *chill*. It's not Ritz-Carlton, but it's definitely elevated. I mean, I’ve stayed in places that were supposedly "luxury" and had holes in the towels. This place? Top-notch towel game, people. Seriously.
What's the deal with the location? Is it… actually hidden?
'Hidden' is a strong word. "Slightly off the beaten path, but still accessible" is closer. It's in Lincoln, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly the bustling heart of Providence. BUT! That's kind of the point, right? It's a peaceful retreat! You're close enough to everything (Providence, the beaches), but far enough away from the noise and chaos. I actually *loved* the quiet. After a day of battling crowds in Newport? Pure bliss. Okay, finding it the first time was a *tiny* adventure. My GPS tried to send me down some random dirt road. Seriously. But once I figured it out? Easy peasy. And the proximity to some decent restaurants? Solid gold.
What about the food? Is the Bistro any good?
The Bistro… alright, let's be honest. It's *hotel* food. It's not going to win any Michelin stars. BUT! It's perfectly acceptable. Honestly, I had the burger one night. Not gonna lie, it hit the spot. The breakfast situation? Standard. Think eggs, bacon, continental options. It’s fine, you know? It'll get you through the morning. Coffee was decent, which is *crucial*. I mean, I need my caffeine fix. The biggest plus? Convenient. After a long day of sightseeing, the last thing I wanted to do was drive around looking for dinner. So, convenience points! I kind of wish they had a few more exciting options, but I’m not complaining. It’s not a gourmet experience, but it *isn't* a total disaster. And sometimes, that's enough.
Are the rooms comfortable? Like, *really* comfortable?
Okay, the rooms? That's where it *really* shines. I walked into my room, and I actually *sighed* with contentment. The bed was like sinking into a cloud. Seriously. I slept *amazing*. And I'm a light sleeper, so that's saying something. The pillows! Oh, the pillows! Fluffy, supportive, perfect. I almost stole one. (Just kidding… mostly). The rooms are well-appointed – a nice desk (important for me, since I work remotely sometimes), a decent-sized TV, and… a surprisingly spacious bathroom. And clean! So, *so* clean. I'm very picky about cleanliness, and I was *impressed*. I spent a whole afternoon just lounging in my room, working, watching TV, feeling completely… relaxed. It was pure, unadulterated bliss. This is the part where I start getting really into it. You can tell, can't you?
Pool? Gym? Wifi? Spill the tea!
Okay, let's break this down. Pool: Yes, a very nice indoor pool. I dipped my toes in! Didn't go swimming, shamefully, but it looked inviting. Clean, well-maintained. Gym: Yep, basic gym. Treadmills, weights, the usual suspects. I am a fitness enthusiast, but found it to be *adequate*. You know, if you're desperate for a workout. It's not a state-of-the-art gym, by any means. Wi-fi: Seamless. Fast, reliable. I had no issues with my work, streaming, or keeping up with my social media addiction. Important! I'll give it a thumbs up on all these fronts.
What was the best part of your stay? And the worst (if any)?
Best part? The sleep. Hands down. Seriously, I felt like a new person after a few nights there. It's amazing how a good night's sleep can reset you. The worst part? Okay, I'm being super nitpicky here, but I wish they had a better selection of snacks in the little market. I was craving something... more exciting than a bag of chips. And maybe a slightly stronger coffee in the morning. But seriously, that’s it. I'm reaching! I had such a good experience. It was genuinely relaxing and comfortable. Oh! One thing I almost forgot. I had a small issue with my reservation at first. But the staff was SUPER helpful. They fixed it quickly and were VERY friendly. So, A+ for customer service. Otherwise, that was it.
Would you recommend Courtyard Lincoln?
Absolutely. Yes, *yes*, *YES*! If you're looking for a comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced place to stay near Providence, that also provides a little peace, this is it. It might not be the flashiest hotel in the world, but it's a solid choice. And that bed? Seriously! Go. Sleep. Enjoy. Honestly, I’m already planning my return! I can’t wait to go back to the cozy vibes and my new best friends, the pillows.
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