Ithaca Getaway: Unwind at the Stunning Country Inn & Suites!
Ithaca Getaway: Unwind at the Stunning Country Inn & Suites! - My Honest, Unfiltered Take
Alright, let's be real. Planning a getaway – especially when you want actual unwinding – is a minefield. You're scrolling through endless websites, reading reviews that feel suspiciously robotic ("Excellent service! Five stars!") and trying to decipher what's actually good. Well, buckle up buttercups, because I've been to the Ithaca Getaway: Unwind at the Stunning Country Inn & Suites! and I'm here to give you the real deal. No sugarcoating.
Let’s Start with the Good Stuff (Because, Honey, There IS a Lot of Good Stuff!)
First off: Accessibility. Crucial, okay? I’m not in a wheelchair, personally, but good accessibility means everyone gets to enjoy themselves. They do have facilities for disabled guests - a huge win! I’ve seen some hotels that just pretend to be accessible, so I’m happy to see this one getting it right.
Cleanliness and Safety? YES, PLEASE! Honestly, these days, it's all I’m thinking about. They’ve got Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Professional-grade sanitizing services… the whole shebang. I even saw a staff member meticulously wiping down a light switch! I'm a bit of a germaphobe (don't judge!), so this was pure gold. They clearly have staff trained in safety protocol. Room sanitization opt-out available? Smart! They're giving guests options, which is always a good sign.
Rooms & Comfort: Cozy Factor 10/10
Okay, let's talk rooms. My room was fantastic. Let's just say, after a long drive, the Air conditioning, Blackout curtains, and Extra long bed were literal lifesavers. I am obsessed with hotels that remember the little things - the complimentary tea and free bottled water? Absolute genius. Plus, Wi-Fi [free]? Yes, please (especially when you need to work, okay, or just catch up on Real Housewives). The soundproofing was excellent; I could barely hear anything from the hallways, which is a HUGE deal if your a light sleeper like me. The Interconnecting room(s) available would be brilliant for families, and the non-smoking rooms make my lungs happy. The bathroom phone was a bit of a throwback, but hey, sometimes you just want to avoid walking to the kitchen! The in-room safe box gave me a bit of peace of mind, and the coffee/tea maker meant I could wake up slowly, without having to change out of my pajamas (a crucial daily ritual).
Food, Glorious Food (and Drinks!)
So, the important stuff. Let’s talk Dining, drinking, and snacking. There's a restaurant (actually, several!) with both Western and Asian cuisine. Now, I didn’t try the Asian (I'm a creature of habit), but the Western was solid. They've got breakfast [buffet], which is perfect for a lazy morning. A la carte in restaurant gives you options (good for those fussy eaters), and there's even room service [24-hour]. Happy hour at the bar? Sign me up! I’m not sure the poolside bar was open when I was there (it was a bit chilly), but I’m mentally picturing myself with a margarita, anyway. The Coffee shop was a welcome addition. And seriously, where can I get a bottle of water in the middle of the night? The staff is very accommodating too - they even offered an Alternative meal arrangement - excellent for dealing with food sensitivities.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: The Real Treat
This is where the Ithaca Getaway really shines. They've got a swimming pool (outside), but trust me, a Pool with view is a game changer. Now, I’m not a spa person… I’m more of a “Netflix and a bath bomb” kind of girl. But, the fact that they have a spa with sauna, steamroom, and massage options (and even Body scrub and Body wrap) is a huge draw for those who like to get pampered. However, its the Gym/fitness that I’m the happiest with. I hit it every day. The Fitness center is well-equipped, and honestly? It’s nice to burn off those buffet calories. They even have a foot bath! The hotel has things to do and is a perfect spot for ways to relax.
Hidden Gems & Quirky Observations
- The Terrace: Perfect for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Seriously, find it.
- Cashless payment service: This makes everything SO much smoother.
- The concierge: Super helpful. They knew about all the local spots.
- Family/child friendly: They have a babysitting service.
The Slightly Less Shiny Aspects (and My Honest Feedback)
- Pets allowed unavailable: Sadly, no furry friends allowed, and I am a huge dog lover.
- They do provide complimentary tea in the rooms, but I could have done with more options.
- The elevator made it easy to haul all my luggage to my rooms, its a welcome addition.
Overall Impression
Look, the Ithaca Getaway isn't perfect. No place is. But it is a damn good stay. It's clean, comfortable, and offers a ton of amenities. It’s the kind of place where you can genuinely unwind, whether you’re hitting the treadmill, soaking up luxury at the spa, or simply reading a book by the pool with a view.
My Honest Recommendation
Go. Seriously. Book it. You deserve a break. It's ideal for couples, families, and anyone who just wants a bit of peace, quiet, and some well-deserved pampering. Now, I'm off to book another trip, you should too, and maybe I will see you there.
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Escape to Luxury: The Frederick Hotel, Tribeca's Hidden Gem
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This ain't your average, polished itinerary. This is my attempt at surviving a few days at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Ithaca, NY. Consider yourselves warned…
Ithaca, NY: The Country Inn & Suites – A Love/Hate Story (Probably Mostly Love, Let's Be Honest)
Day 1: Arrival, Anticipation, and the Questionable Charm of Free Cookies
- Time: 3:00 PM - Officially checking in! Oh, the thrill! I’m practically vibrating with the contained glee of a woman who hasn’t slept in her own bed for approximately… a week? The car ride was… eventful. Let's just say my GPS had a serious identity crisis and led me down a dirt road that definitely wasn't paved. But we made it!
- Location: Country Inn & Suites Lobby. Immediately, I'm hit with that hotel-lobby smell. You know the one. It's a mixture of air freshener, chlorine (from the pool, I assume), and a faint undercurrent of… other things. Like maybe the ghost of a thousand slightly stressed travelers? Anyway, the check-in was blessedly smooth. The woman at the desk was super friendly, probably used to dealing with lost GPS victims like myself.
- Anticipation: The pool! Oh, the pool! I'm picturing myself, gracefully slicing through the cerulean water, Olympic gold medal already dangling from my neck. (Reality: I'll probably do a clumsy dog paddle for five minutes and then need a nap.)
- Imperfection Alert: The free cookies. They were… there. I snagged a chocolate chip. It was… you know. Free cookies. My inner child was momentarily appeased. My adult self is silently judging the texture.
- Quirky Observation: The lobby carpet. It’s one of those designs that tries to be modern but ends up feeling like a kaleidoscope threw up. Intensely distracting. I swear it was making me slightly seasick.
- Evening: Dinner at a recommendation. We'll get to that later. First, I need to unpack. This is usually a disaster. There’s a 50/50 chance the contents of my suitcase will explode across the room. Pray for me.
Day 2: Ithaca Falls (Almost), the Pool (Mostly Avoided), Dinner (SUCCESS!)
- Time: 9:00 AM - Breakfast! Another hotel staple. The continental spread beckons! What will it be? Waffles? Stale pastries? Possibly a questionable scrambled egg situation? Tune in to find out!
- Location: The hotel's breakfast room. Okay, the waffles were… edible. The scrambled eggs were… a testament to human survival. The coffee, though, was surprisingly decent. I will say it was better than the coffee maker in my room. In fact, the coffee was the first thing I had in the morning.
- Emotional Reaction: I'm feeling surprisingly optimistic. Waffles are a strong start to the day. Definitely puts me in a good mood. The pool? Still a maybe.
- Morning: Ithaca Falls. OH. MY. GOD. It was beautiful. The power of the water cascading… it's incredible. It makes you feel insignificant but in a good way. I actually stood there for a good 30 minutes, just staring. I even tried to take some artsy photos, but the mist kept messing with my lens.
- Anecdote: And here's the thing about Ithaca Falls. I went to the top. There was a bridge. I hate bridges. I'm pretty sure I almost died of a panic attack. I'm not sure what the deal is with bridges and I. I'm fine taking pictures of it, but actually being on a bridge makes me want to lay down until everything is okay. But hey, I did it! And everyone clapped! …Okay, no one clapped, but I clapped for myself. Big win.
- Lunch: I grabbed a sandwich near the falls; picnic style.
- Afternoon: The Pool! Alright, people, I did it! Yes, I did. I went down to the pool. And you know what? It wasn't disastrous. I dipped my toes in, took a few tentative steps, and then decided… nah. Too many kids. I’m a wimp. I'll just admire it from afar.
- Dinner! Tonight's dinner was the saving grace. I had a recommendation from a friend to go to some place. It was excellent. I ordered a thing that I hadn't heard of before. The food was actually delicious. And, even better, they had a great wine selection. I thoroughly enjoyed myself
- Evening: Back at the hotel, I'm crashing…hard. The day of nature and food has taken its toll. I will now binge-watch bad reality TV until I fall asleep (which will probably be in approximately 30 seconds).
Day 3: Check-Out? Regrets? Maybe…
- Time: 7:00 AM - Another day, another breakfast. This time, I'm going straight for the coffee and the (what I actually hope will be) good pastries.
- Emotional Reaction: Mixed. Happy to be going home. But also… kinda sad it's over? I'm weird, I know.
- Messier Structure: So, what did I actually do? I saw a waterfall. I ate some waffles (questionably). I considered swimming. And, most importantly, I wrote some of this down.
- Rambles: I realize this itinerary is basically just me rambling. I didn't exactly "conquer" Ithaca. I mostly just… existed in it. But that is fine. The entire point of my trip was to relax. So, whatever. I'm proud of myself.
- Opinionated Language: People, Ithaca is beautiful. Go. Just go. But bring your own snacks and maybe a stiff drink for the bridge.
- Anecdote: As I am writing this, the person in the room next to me is clearly on a call. To be honest, I think I just heard them say the word "poop". I'm unsure how I feel about it.
- Check-Out: It went without a hitch. I gave the woman at the front desk a big smile, and I told her how much I loved Ithaca. We'll see whether or not that was true as I'm driving away…
- Departure: Goodbye, Ithaca! Goodbye, Country Inn & Suites! I'll probably be back. (Mostly for those free cookies. Don't judge.)
- Post-Trip Update: Okay, a few days later, and my thoughts are still jumbled. Did I actually relax? Maybe. Did I see the things I wanted to see? Mostly. Did I enjoy myself? Absolutely, and 10 out of 10 stars. Would recommend. Would go back as long as I get to bring me with me.
So... Is this place *actually* stunning? Like, truly?
Okay, hold up. "Stunning" is a loaded word, right? Picture this: You've driven for like, a bajillion hours, arguing with the GPS ("I *swear* I turned right!"), and you're cranky. Then you pull up. Is it the Taj Mahal? No. But is it… pretty darn charming in a "Grandma's house with a really good porch" kind of way? Absolutely. The photos online? Yeah, they're prettied up. But the real deal? Cozy fireplaces, a view of… well, it depends which room you get but mine had some nice trees, and the feeling of, "Okay, I can actually *breathe* now." So, stunning? Maybe not runway model stunning, but definitely that "comfort food" stunning. You know?
How's the breakfast? Because breakfast is *everything*.
Alright, let's get real about the breakfast. I've stayed at places where the "breakfast" was a sad, deflated croissant and a suspicious-looking apple. Here? Not that. They had, and this is crucial, *decent* coffee. And waffles! Like, those "make your own waffle" situations? YES. I may have eaten three. Don't judge me. There were also the usual suspects - eggs, toast, little sausages that were maybe a *little* too…breakfast sausage-y? But hey, it filled the hole. And the woman working the breakfast bar was an absolute ray of sunshine. Seriously, that level of cheerfulness at 7 am? Legendary.
Tell me about the Wi-Fi. Because, you know, the *modern* world.
Ugh, Wi-Fi. My eternal nemesis. Okay, so the Wi-Fi was... *there*. Let's just say it wasn't Warp Speed. I tried to upload a video of some particularly stunning (again with the word!) fall foliage, and it took… well, let’s just say I had time to fold the laundry I swore I wasn't going to do on vacation. It worked, eventually. Was it ideal for streaming? Maybe not. Was it sufficient for checking emails and pretending to work while actually staring out the window? Absolutely. Consider it a digital detox disguised as internet connectivity issues, a blessing really.
What are the rooms like? Are they clean? Because… bedbugs. Shudder.
BEDBUGS. The very word sends shivers down my spine. I *always* check. Okay, deep breath. The rooms were… clean. Genuinely clean. No creepy crawlies in sight, or at least, none that I saw. (And believe me, I looked.) The decor? Let's call it "classic country inn." Think warm woods, a bit of floral chintz, and a vibe that says, "Relax. You're safe from the outside world… mostly." The beds? Comfy enough. I slept like a log. Which, considering my general state of insomnia, is high praise indeed. The only complaint? The pillows are a little… fluffy. Almost too fluffy. But you know, a minor gripe. Bring your own pillow if you're picky.
Is there anything to *do* nearby? Besides, you know, “unwind”?
Okay, so this is where Ithaca REALLY shines. Unwinding is a big part of it, *definitely* do that. But YES, there is stuff to do. SO much. The gorges! The waterfalls! (Seriously. Ithaca Falls? Breathtaking.) The wineries! (I may have sampled a few… or five. Don't tell anyone.) The cute little shops! The farmers' markets! (Get the apple cider donuts! They are life-changing.) It's all super accessible, a short drive from the inn. I spent a glorious afternoon hiking one of the trails, got completely lost (thankfully, cell service wasn't *completely* nonexistent), and then found a little roadside stand selling homemade jam. Best. Day. Ever.
Okay, okay, sound like fun. But *honestly*, is the staff nice? Tell me the *truth*!
This is where Ithaca Getaway truly wins. The staff? They were genuinely, ridiculously NICE. Like, not a forced, plastic-smile-because-they-have-to-be-nice. But actually friendly. I had a small issue with my TV (it was me, I couldn't figure out how to turn it on) and the guy at the front desk came up to my room, fixed it (apparently, I was using the *wrong* remote – *shame*), and then we chatted about the local breweries for a good ten minutes. They remembered my name! They offered suggestions! They actually seemed to enjoy their jobs. It’s a small thing, but it makes a HUGE difference. They really made it feel like a home away from home. Or, you know, a slightly more luxurious version of my (slightly messy) home. A-plus for staff, folks. A-plus.
The Pool? Good? Bad? The Truth.
Okay, the pool. Let's dissect this. The pool is... *there*. It's not Olympic-sized. It's not some fancy infinity pool overlooking a tropical paradise. It's a perfectly functional indoor pool. I went for a swim, once. The water was clean, the temperature was decent. There were kids, naturally. One kid was doing cannonballs with an enthusiasm that bordered on reckless abandon. Another was practicing his butterfly stroke with the focused intensity of a seasoned athlete. It was… entertaining. Overall, a solid "meh." Useful for cooling off. Not necessarily a destination unto itself. Don't expect the Four Seasons, but it does the trick. A solid 7/10.
Anything you *didn't* like? Be honest!
Okay, the truth? I'm a creature of habit. I like my coffee *strong*. The coffee at the inn, while perfectly acceptable, was… not strong. I may have drunk approximately six cups to achieve my desired caffeine level. That's a personal problem, I know. And the pillows, as I may or may not have mentioned, were a bit… much. Also, the elevators… a little slow. But really, those are minor quibbles. The biggest “problem”? That I didn’t stay longer. Consider that a ringing endorsement.
