Escape to Nebraska's Heart: Days Inn North Platte Awaits!
Escape to Nebraska's Heart: Days Inn North Platte Awaits! (Or Does It?) - A Wild & Woolly Review
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the… ahem… "charm" of the Days Inn North Platte. Look, I'm not gonna lie, I went in with low expectations. Nebraska. North Platte. Days Inn. You kinda know what you're getting, right? Wrong. This place… well, it was an experience. Let's unpack this tangled yarn, shall we?
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- Meta Description: Honest & detailed review of Days Inn North Platte! Accessibility, amenities galore (or at least, attempted galore!), plus the good, the bad, and the slightly… bizarre. Is this your perfect Nebraska escape? Probably not. But read on…
First Impressions & The "Getting Around" Circus:
Okay, so North Platte isn't exactly a bustling metropolis. Finding the Days Inn was easy– a few turns off the highway and boom, you're there. The car park [free of charge] was a lifesaver because, let's be real, road trips are expensive. They also offer valet parking, which felt a bit… theatrical for a Days Inn. I didn't use it. Did anyone? Probably not. They also have car power charging station, I thought that’s pretty forward-thinking. Airport transfer they offer, which is kind of useless.
Accessibility (A Mixed Bag, Honestly):
Here's where things get interesting. The website claims to be accessible. I'm not in a wheelchair, but I did notice the elevator, which is a HUGE plus (and a necessity for anyone with mobility issues). Facilities for disabled guests are listed, but I’m not sure how comprehensive they are, it's best to call ahead and ask. The check-in/out [express], might be useful.
Cleanliness & Safety – The Biggie (Especially Now):
This is the thing that matters most, right? The Anti-viral cleaning products were probably used, but I didn't see them, the staff was trained on hygiene protocols, but, really I don't know if things were clean enough. Room sanitization opt-out available, I think that’s useful. Daily disinfection in common areas is the thing, I really like. It’s all about the illusion of safety, isn’t it?
The non-smoking rooms were, well, non-smoking, which is a win. Safety/security feature like smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, and CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, and security [24-hour] gave me some peace of mind and is a big thing in our days.
The Room (A Tale of Two Showers, Maybe Three?):
My room? Let’s just say it was… functional. The carpeting looked like it had seen a few rodeos. On the plus side, it had air conditioning, which was crucial in the Nebraska heat. Blackout curtains were a godsend for sleeping in, and the bed was comfy enough, and the bathroom [phone] was available. Everything you would expect from a hotel of this stature, with the hair dryer. The refrigerator was a nice touch.
Internet Access: Okay, the free Wi-Fi was crucial. I needed to file reports, and it actually worked, which is a small miracle in some hotels. I loved having Wi-fi in all rooms, and the Internet access – wireless.
Services and Conveniences: They also offer Cash withdrawal, which is useful. The convenience store was good, with the Daily housekeeping. If you need Laundry service or dry cleaning, then you can get them too.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Don't Expect Michelin Stars):
Let's be honest, fine dining isn't really on the menu here. The breakfast [buffet] was included, which is always a bonus. It was your standard continental fare: pastries, cereal, yogurt, and the ever-present mystery meat… I tried it. Once. I'd rather get breakfast takeaway service.
- Food and Drinks: Also you can get a Bar and the Coffee shop, but I did not try them. In the same place there are the Restaurants with International cuisine in restaurant.
For the Kids (Bless Their Hearts):
Family/child friendly is a yes. There are Kids facilities and you can request a babysitting service.
To Relax or Not to Relax (That is the Question):
- Spa & Wellness: The Swimming pool looked inviting and had a Pool with view.
In Conclusion:
Look, the Days Inn North Platte isn't the Ritz-Carlton. It's a solid, practical place to rest your weary head on a road trip. It can’t be said that it's a destination in itself, but it's a place to stop by.
Final Grade: 3 out of 5… maybe 3.5 if the breakfast improves! Embrace it for what it is - a quirky, imperfect slice of Americana. And hey, at least the Wi-Fi [free] works!
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. We're plunging headfirst into the heart of Nebraska, specifically North Platte, at the Days Inn by Wyndham (bless its budget-friendly heart). And trust me, after this…well, let's just say you'll know you've been on a trip.
Day 1: Arrival and the Eternal Struggle of Hotel Coffee
4:00 PM - Arrival & Check-In: (The Anticipation is Killing Me) Okay, I drove like a bat out of hell, fueled by lukewarm gas station coffee and the desperate need to not spend any more time in the car than absolutely necessary. The Days Inn, as they say, is "there." It's a familiar beige of a building. Parking was a goddamn free-for-all. My emotional barometer swung from "relieved to be here" to "slightly suspicious of the peeling paint on the doorframe" in about three seconds. The front desk guy, bless his heart, seemed more invested in his crossword puzzle than my existence. But hey, keys acquired!
4:30 PM - The Room's the Thing (Maybe): The room itself…well, it's a room. Carpet that has seen things I don't want to know about. The obligatory two double beds – because apparently, solo travelers crave the illusion of company? The TV remote had more buttons than a space shuttle control panel. (Seriously. What is “PIP?”) I swear I spent a good five minutes just staring at it, wrestling with the existential dread of endless channel surfing. Sigh. It'll do.
5:00 PM - Coffee Catastrophe: Alright, folks, let's talk coffee. Because any self-respecting human knows a hotel's coffee situation can make or break a morning. And the Days Inn North Platte's…well, let's just say it challenged my very definition of coffee. It was the color of weak tea, tasted vaguely of burnt regret, and the entire experience left me feeling less caffeinated and more…existentially aware of my own mortality. I seriously considered going to the gas station across the street for another cup, but I figured, what's one more betrayal of the tastebuds at this point, I’m already here. But as soon as I get to the room, I just stare at it sitting there. I feel like I am in a movie, and I am the only one that has seen it.
6:00 PM - Dinner: (Finding Food in the Wilderness) So, after a day of driving and the coffee fiasco, my stomach was rumbling louder than that semi-truck I got stuck behind for 45 minutes on the highway. I consulted Yelp, Tripadvisor - the holy texts of travel. Options were…limited. I stumbled upon this place called "Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill." The reviews were mixed – "Good ribs!" "Terrible service!" "Place gives off a creepy vibe.". Decision made!
7:00 PM - Dinner at Whiskey Creek: Oh god. Whiskey Creek. The ribs were…decent. Not earth-shattering, but decent. The service? Well, let's just say the waitress seemed to be having a very long day. I think she managed a smile once but it felt as though she had to physically force her facial features into the appropriate positions. The creepy vibe? Nail. On. The. Head. The lighting was dim, the music was a weird mix of country and soft rock, and there were…a lot of taxidermied animals staring at me. It was a truly unique dining experience. Honestly, I think I'm going to remember that place forever.
9:00 PM - The Great TV Experiment (Or, My Brain is Melting): Back in the room, wrestling with that infernal TV remote again. Finally, got some streaming service up and running. Found some terrible reality show. I watched it. I couldn’t stop, I was horrified and completely invested. My brain is officially mush. Sleep? That’s the plan, at least until the air conditioner starts up its death rattle…
Day 2: The Union Pacific Railroad and the Soul of North Platte
7:00 AM - The Second Coffee Trial: Against my better judgment, I bravely faced the hotel coffee again. It was…marginally less offensive than yesterday. Victory! Okay, maybe not a victory. But I decided to declare it a “survival success”. I then decided that I will not have any more hotel coffee for the duration of this trip.
8:00 AM - The Golden Spike Tower: Alright folks, buckle up, this is where the trip starts to actually, well, happen. I found my self at the Golden Spike Tower. It’s this giant observation tower overlooking the Union Pacific Bailey Yard, the world's largest railroad classification yard. Watching the trains come and go, with the sun rising, gave me some perspective. This felt incredibly powerful.
9:30 AM - The Bailey Yard Shuffle: The scale of this place…holy hell! I've never seen so many trains together. Thousands of cars getting sorted. It's a symphony of metal and machinery, a ballet of logistics. I spent an embarrassingly long time just watching the cars go by. The entire thing reminded me that the world is moving even when I feel stuck.
12:00 PM - Lunch and Re-Evaluation: Quick, greasy burger at a local diner. The waitress was sweet, and the food was exactly what I needed - simple, familiar, and comforting. During lunch, I thought about the previous day, and how much I had to feel. Not just the bad but the good and bad. So, I decided that I needed to stay in the hotel for a bit and write down all the thoughts that I had.
1:00 PM - Hotel Room Ramblings Back in the safety of the hotel, I wrote for about three hours. Mostly just things that were on my mind. I even re-evaluated what I felt about the coffee! I took a nap.
6:00 PM - Dinner (The Search for Substance Continues): Back to the internet. Tonight I took another chance. I tried a local place. It was…ok. One of those where everyone knows each other and I didn't know anyone. I felt like the awkward outsider. But the food, the food made it worth it. Beef and potatoes. It was everything I wished for.
8:00 PM - Staring at the Ceiling: Back in my room. It’s already hot. I hate the air conditioning. It is making that awful noise. So I turned it off. Stared at the ceiling for a while, lost in thoughts. I'm here, in a place I wouldn't have chosen, and in this moment, I couldn't care less about what I should be doing, or who I should be. I was simply present, and it was enough.
Day 3: Heading Home…and the Enduring Memory of Whiskey Creek
7:00 AM - Exit Strategy: I avoided the coffee this time. Success. Checked out. Headed out with mixed emotions- relieved to be going, but also…strangely, a bit sad.
8:00 AM - One Last Look: Drove past Whiskey Creek. I was suddenly flooded. Remembering the smell of the place, the animals and the people. It felt like a dream.
9:00 AM - On the Road Again (Goodbye, North Platte!): Goodbye, North Platte. Goodbye, Days Inn. Your flaws were many, your coffee a tragedy. But you also gave me moments of reflection, and a memory of the strangest dinner experience of my life. And for that…well, I suppose I’ll give you a begrudging, slightly-dented gold star. Onward!
Okay, so the million-dollar question: Days Inn North Platte... Worth the hype? (Because, let's be honest, is there even hype surrounding a Days Inn in the middle of Nebraska?)
Alright, let's rip off the band-aid: There's *no* hype. Let's get that out of the way. It's not like you're booking a stay at the Burj Al Arab. You're not expecting a Michelin-starred chef. You're in *North Platte, Nebraska*! You're expecting... well, you're expecting a place to sleep, preferably with a shower that, you know, sprays water instead of a sad trickle. And maybe, just *maybe*, a decent continental breakfast to stave off the road rage. So, is it worth it?
Honestly? It's about what you'd expect. The bed *was* surprisingly comfortable. I mean, I slept like a log after a long day on the road, so that's a win! The room itself... well, it was clean enough. You can't fault it for it being clean, as for the carpet, well, let's just say I'd recommend bringing slippers. The real win of the day was the coffee maker. It *worked*. Miracle of miracles! It produced coffee. The actual *coffee*… let's just say it really contributed to the caffeine jitters and less to any sort of joy or satisfaction, sadly. But, look, you can't win them all. You're in a Days Inn. Manage your expectations, people! And bring your own creamer. Seriously.
Right, let's be honest here, the free breakfast is often a defining factor. So, the question is: Was the free breakfast at the Days Inn North Platte... you know... *edible*?
Okay, let's be clear. Free breakfast at a budget hotel is rarely a culinary masterpiece. But it's *free*! And it's fuel. It's survival. And honestly? It was... fine. I mean, the fruit didn't look like it had escaped from some post-apocalyptic zombie horde, so that was a win. The cereal options were predictable and, like the coffee, there were far better choices out there. It's the Waffle! The Waffle deserves its own category, really.
Here's the thing about the Waffle Maker. It's usually the centerpiece of the whole damn operation! It's like, *the promise*! And in North Platte Days Inn, yes, there was one. And it worked! I mean, how many times have you gotten to a hotel waffle maker and it's either broken or the mix is like, cement? Total bust. But this one... this one was operational. And I made a waffle. And it was... a waffle. It was a warm, slightly undercooked waffle, ready for butter, syrup, and a touch of hope. And that, my friends, is what matters. It was something to look forward to. And I'll be honest, it was one of the best parts of that one day at that hotel.
Okay, let's get to the *real* questions. The pool! Was there a pool? And, more importantly, was it... you know... usable?
Yes. There was a pool. I saw it. Through the window. I'm not a huge pool person. I'm more of a "sit-in-my-room-and-hope-my-laptop-doesn't-explode" kind of person. But it *existed*. And I saw some kids splashing, and laughing. There were definitely some chlorine fumes wafting my way, so that may be a good thing. It looked... clean-ish? I mean, let's be realistic, it's a Days Inn pool. It's not going to be an Olympic-sized, crystal-clear oasis of tranquility. But the kids *seemed* happy. So, the pool gets a solid "Yes, it's there." Use at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any chlorine-related mishaps.
So, the room! This is where it all happens, right? Lay your head down, possibly judge the decor, and try to get some shut-eye. What's the deal with the cleanliness and creature comforts?
Cleanliness... right. Okay, it was...mostly clean. I'd compare it to, like, your grandma's house after she's done a quick tidy-up before company's coming over. Not spotless, not hospital-grade antiseptic, but you're not going to catch a disease. No roaches, at least none that I saw. (And believe me, I'm always looking!) So, a decent score on the cleanliness front.Ocean View Inn
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