STAY DETAILS
September 28-29, 2008
1 king room with continental breakfast
Price: $84.10/night at DaysInn.com

I would definitely recommend this hotel for the price, location, convenience and the very friendly staff.

The rate we got was pre-paid and non-refundable.  You can get a refundable rate for more money.  If you want the option of canceling and getting the money back, I suggest getting the refundable rate.  On the last day of cancellation, check if the cheaper non-refundable rate is still available.  If it is, book that and cancel the refundable rate.

LOCATION
The locatio is great.  The Days Inn Hyannis is adjacent to the Cape Cod Mall.  It is on Route 132 where a lot of businesses (i.e. restaurants, stores) are located.  There are several beaches 3-5 miles away.

PREMISES
The place looked dated and not very nice in the outside.  But when we got in, we were glad that the place was prettier inside and very clean.  The lobby was tiny, but it had a lounge area and a desk with a computer guests can use.

The building was two stories high.  Rooms on the first floor had patios and those on the 2nd floor had balconies.  We were only there for the night and I didn’t notice an elevator, I’m not sure.  There was ample parking outside that was free.

STAFF
The staff were the friendliest I’ve ever met.  They mingle and always acknowledge their guests.  The front desk were very eager to help and check-in and check-out was a breeze.

ROOMS
Our room (135) was on the first floor and very close to the lobby.  There was a sliding door to the patio.  We were able to park right across our room which was very convenient.  The room smelled great and looked clean.  There was only one night stand and lamps by the bed were propped up on the wall.  The room had a small fridge under the sink counter.  The bed was comfortable, but we’re not that finicky about beds.  The pillows were not too soft so they were a bit high which made my neck cramp a bit.  I’m not used to high pillows.

The bathroom was tiny and the sink is located outside the bathroom right by the door.  I don’t like this setup, but it is expected for hotels such as the Days Inn.  The whole bathroom was clean until I got nosy and tried to peak under the “round” plastic attached around the steel drain and the steel shower switch.  The area under the plastic around the steel drain was dingy and rusty.  Obviously, dirt gets trapped in there.  I don’t know why they have those “round” plastic flaps in there, but they better take it out or clean under it.

AMENITIES
Internet
There was free wireless internet access in the room and the speed was good.  You don’t need a password to access it.  I am not sure if there’s a charge if you use the computer in the lobby though.

Breakfast
Continental breakfast was served 6:30am to 11:30am.  It was your typical continental breakfast with toast, muffins, fruits, cereals, hard-boiled eggs, juices and coffee.  It was nothing special.  But the dining room was immaculate and everything was presented beautifully.  The staff replenished the items quickly and was always on the move.  But he managed to greet everybody that came in.

Pool
The hotel had both an outdoor and heated indoor pool.  Unfortunately we weren’t able to use it.

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STAY DETAILS
May 24, 2008
1 double room with free breakfast and wifi
$89/night at DaysInn.com

I wouldn’t recommend this hotel/motel for long stays because of the small space.  The location, convenience, and good wi-fi connection may make it good enough for short stays or business travelers.

LOCATION
The location was great. The Days Inn was right off of RT-5. The area was quiet enough, but there were a lot of restaurants, stores, cinemas just a very quick drive up RT-5.

PREMISES
The lobby vestibule had a weird smell. But the lobby was alright. The inside of the hotel looked outdated. It was quiet and check-in was a breeze. The front desk staff was friendly. I saw one reviewer complained about the staff not telling them there was an elevator. I don’t think it necessary since the elevator was right by the reception desk to the right.

ROOM
We were given a handicapped room (room 312) when I didn’t request one. The bathroom was huge, but the shower head was too low.  You would have to hold it to wash your hair.  But the bathroom was the only handicapped-friendly part of the room. The rest of the room was tiny! We had a double bed and there was only one night stand with a lamp. The “closet” (with no doors) was on the other side of the bed. The TV was really old, but at least it had remote control. However, it didn’t show on the TV screen what channel you’re on, so you will have to stay close to the TV to read the tiny channel screen that didn’t light up. The cable stopped working in the middle of the night. Right before we left, the cable still wasn’t working. There was a small table with 2 chairs which made the room more cramped. There was no clock/alarm. I think the TV had an alarm, but I didn’t try to use it.

AMENTIES
Pool:
The outdoor pool was right in front near the road, so it wasn’t very private. It’s the first thing you see when you enter the premises. The pool on the photo at the hotel’s website looked huge, but it wasn’t. The pool wasn’t open at the time of our stay.

Wi-Fi:
Wireless internet was free. They had a wireless network for each floor and the connection was fast enough for John to play his game.

Breakfast:
Breakfast was included in the room rate. The breakfast area was tiny and offered so little, so we skipped on that.

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