Escape to Detroit: TownePlace Suites Troy Awaits!
Escape to Detroit: TownePlace Suites Troy Awaits! – My Honest (and Slightly Rambling) Review
Okay, buckle up, because this isn't your average, vanilla hotel review. I'm obsessed with finding a good hotel, that mix of comfort and escape that's hard to nail down. And TownePlace Suites in Troy, Michigan… well, let's just say it's got its own little quirks. So, here's the real deal, the good, the slightly iffy, and everything in between. And yes, there will be some rambling. Consider yourself warned!
First Impressions & Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, But Overall Solid
Right off the bat, the location is clutch. Seriously, Troy's got everything. Shopping, restaurants galore, and you're not far from anything Detroit-related. (More on that later.)
Accessibility: Now, this is important. Wheelchair accessible? YES! The website claims it and the physical setup seems to back it up. That's a huge win right there. I didn't need a wheelchair myself, but I was actively looking for features like wide doorways and accessible bathrooms, and I saw those things while visiting hotel. I am not totally sure if there are rooms designed with accessibility, but the hotel is friendly of special needs.
Check-in/out [express] was a breeze. Super quick and friendly. Contactless check-in/out? Tick, tick, tick. They're definitely on top of the times.
The Rooms: Cozy Chaos (in a Good Way)
Available in all rooms: Okay, let's dive into the room itself. Air conditioning? Check. Thank god. Alarm clock? Yep. Bathrobes? No, which is a bit of a bummer since I crave a fluffy bathrobe. Bathroom phone?… really? Who even uses those anymore? Bathtub? Mostly, Blackout curtains? Major win, crucial for sleeping in (or hiding from the world, depending on your mood).
Carpeting? Yes, and a little bit stain, which could use an update. Closet? Plenty of space to hang whatever you haul in. Coffee/tea maker? Essential! That morning coffee is a lifesaver. Complimentary tea? Score! Daily housekeeping? Absolutely, which is a godsend. Desk Spacious, which is nice if you need a laptop workspace. Extra long bed? Thank goodness. I need space. Free bottled water? Another win! Hair dryer? Check. High floor? Didn't get one, but the view wasn't bad.
In-room safe box? Nice to have. Interconnecting room(s) available? Probably great if you're traveling with family, but I was solo. Internet access – LAN and Internet access – wireless? Both available, and the Wi-Fi [free] worked flawlessly. The internet was super reliable. Ironing facilities? Check. Laptop workspace? Yep, comfortable. Linens? Clean and fresh. Mini bar? Nope, but I'm not really a mini-bar person anyway. Mirror? Yes, plenty of them. Non-smoking? Of course. On-demand movies? A definite plus for a lazy evening. Private bathroom? Yes. Reading light? Check. Refrigerator? Another essential for snacks and drinks. Safety/security feature? Of course. Satellite/cable channels? Lots of options, so you're not stuck with just the news. Scale?…well, no comment! Seating area? Decent, good for relaxing. Separate shower/bathtub? Depends on the room. Shower? Yes. Slippers? Nope, but hey, I can live without them. Smoke detector? Yes. Socket near the bed? Crucial for charging your phone while scrolling through Instagram. Sofa? Some rooms have them. Soundproofing? Pretty good, but you can still hear the occasional hallway chatter. Telephone? Still there! Toiletries? Basic, but adequate. Towels? Fluffy and clean. Umbrella? Didn't see one, but I didn't need it. Visual alarm? Hopefully, in rooms. Wake-up service? Available. Window that opens? Yes, thank god for fresh air!
Cleanliness and Safety: Comforting Assurance
Cleanliness and safety: This is HUGE, especially in the current climate. Anti-viral cleaning products? Definitely a plus! Daily disinfection in common areas? I saw it happening. Hand sanitizer? Everywhere! Hot water linen and laundry washing? Seems likely. Hygiene certification? Didn't see a specific one, but everything felt clean. Rooms sanitized between stays? Promising. Safe dining setup? Yep. Sanitized kitchen and tableware items? Yes, I ate a continental breakfast and thought the selection was impressive. Staff trained in safety protocol? I got the sense they were. Sterilizing equipment? I assume they were using it.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Continental Breakfast
Breakfast [buffet] was there and the selection was decent. Coffee/tea in restaurant? Plenty. Breakfast service was efficient enough.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Not Exactly a Luxury Spa, But…
Fitness center? Yes, and it looked well-equipped. I didn't hit the iron but I saw the equipment. Gym/fitness? It's there. Swimming pool [outdoor]? I didn't use it, but it looked inviting. The Pool with view? Meh, ok. Spa? No, not really.
Getting Around: Super Convenient
Airport transfer? Nope, but taxis are readily available, and the location is close to all the roads. Car park [free of charge]? YES! Huge bonus. Car park [on-site]? Yup.
Services and Conveniences: The Essentials Covered
Air conditioning in public area? Yes. Business facilities? Decent. Cash withdrawal? Possible. Concierge? Didn't use one. Convenience store? Nah, not right there. Currency exchange? Nope. Daily housekeeping? Yes! Doorman? No. Elevator? Yes, which is brilliant. Facilities for disabled guests? Yes. Food delivery? You bet. Gift/souvenir shop? Nope. Indoor venue for special events? Probably. Ironing service? Check. Laundry service? Yes. Luggage storage? Yes. Meeting/banquet facilities? Yes. Safety deposit boxes? Yes.
For the Kids: Family-Friendly Vibes
Babysitting service? No, but it’s a family-friendly place.
Is TownePlace Suites Right For You?
Look, it's not the Four Seasons. But if you're looking for a comfortable, clean, and convenient base for exploring Detroit and the surrounding area, TownePlace Suites Troy is a solid choice. It's got the essentials, it's accessible, and the free Wi-Fi is a lifesaver. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the location is perfect.
My Quirky Verdict:
Would I stay again? Absolutely. For the price, the location, and the general vibe, it's a winner. It's got a low-key charm that I really dig. It's the kind of place where you can relax, recharge, and then go out and explore the amazing city of Detroit.
(I’m not affiliated with TownePlace Suites. This is just my unfiltered opinion.)
Escape to Paradise: Richstein's Posthotel Awaits in Bad Fussing!
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this isn't your grandma's pristine, color-coded itinerary! We're going raw, we're going real, we're going… to TownePlace Suites Detroit Troy, or as I'm affectionately calling it, "The Troy Trap."
My Imperfectly Perfect Detroit Adventure (With a Side of Troy, MI):
Day 1: Arrival and Existential Dread in the Comfort of TownePlace Suites
- 1:00 PM - Arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Ugh, airports. The fluorescent lights, the stale air, the sheer volume of people… it’s a sensory overload before you even hit baggage claim. My flight was delayed, naturally. I just knew it would be. Started the trip already stressed.
- 1:30 PM - Car Rental Debacle. The car rental place… ah, the car rental place. Let's just say that "compact" is a very generous term, and the "GPS" is powered by a grumpy 12-year-old who clearly hates my driving. I'm pretty sure she directed me through a cornfield at one point.
- 2:30 PM - Head to TownePlace Suites Detroit Troy. My chariot of questionable mechanical integrity. The drive was… well, uneventful. Mostly. Found the hotel. The TownePlace Suites is fine. Clean-ish. Free breakfast? Definitely gonna need that.
- 3:30 PM - Check-in and Settle. That's the plan, anyway. Check-in was smooth enough, but the key card never works on the first try. This is a cosmic law, I've decided. First world problems, I know! But… come on!
- 4:00 PM - Room Reconnaissance and the Perpetual Search for Peace. Okay, room. Big. Clean-ish. Sofa. TV. The holy grail of the traveling introvert – a mini-fridge. I need to find a reliable source of diet coke, or this whole trip is doomed. There is a weird smell in the room. Probably from all the hockey gear they said used to be here.
- 5:00 PM - Unpacking and Contemplation. I am unpacking and trying to figure out why I came here. What am I doing and thinking of the future. Deep, I know. The emotional rollercoaster begins.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner at a Chain Restaurant (sigh). I needed something. Anything. Settled on somewhere close, something familiar. I ordered way too much, because I am sad, and ate it all. Now I need to walk it off.
- 7:30 PM - Walk of Shame Around the Hotel. Yes, I am walking around the TownePlace Suites. I am a lonely man trying to not have a panic attack. I see some other people. I wave to them. Don't want to make them feel as awkward.
- 8:30 PM - Back to The Room Need time to breathe, and to contemplate the meaning of life.
- 9:00 PM - Netflix and Bed. I'm not going to lie, I fell asleep watching something. Don't know what it was.
Day 2: Detroit City, Here We Come (Maybe with a Side Eye)
- 7:00 AM - Free Breakfast Bonanza. The breakfast at TownePlace Suites. It is what it says, free breakfast. I'll eat anything even remotely edible at this point. The waffles are… questionable.
- 8:00 AM – Detroit Day Trip Prep and the Fear of the Unknown. I will go to Detroit today. I am nervous. Detroit is known for a lot of things. The good and the bad. I do not know what to expect.
- 9:00 AM - Embarking on a Detroit Adventure. I get in the car. This car is now my companion. And the GPS is still grumpy.
- 10:00 AM - The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). This place is amazing. The Diego Rivera murals are stunning, they're overwhelming, and they definitely make you feel something. I was just staring at them. I am not sure what to say. I needed to see them. People were taking pictures. I didn't. I just wanted to absorb it all. It's like someone punched me in the gut with beauty.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at a Diner. After the DIA, I needed to do something. Found a diner. It was filled with old Detroit. I felt a little out of place. But the food was good.
- 1:00 PM - Motown Museum. Oh. My. God. Motown. It's more than just music; it's history, it's soul, it's magic. Standing in that studio, imagining the Supremes, the Temptations… pure goosebumps. I actually got a little teary. I was there!
- 3:00 PM - Eastern Market. Colorful, vibrant, and I just felt the energy. I wanted to buy everything! Produce, flowers, art. My wallet was like, "Slow down, buddy." I got some fresh fruit. They were good.
- 4:30 PM - Navigating the City and Finding My Way Back. I probably got lost a little, even with the GPS. But I made it.
- 6:00 PM - Returning to the Troy Trap. I get back to the hotel. I am exhausted. I am happy. I am sad, but I like the city. I need a shower. And a lot of water.
- 7:00 PM - Dinner and Reflections. I order some food. I reflect on what I saw today, and what I want tomorrow.
- 8:00 PM - Bed. The bed is so comfortable. I close my eyes to the world, and fall asleep.
Day 3: Troy? More Like, "Trying to Enjoy It"
- 7:00 AM - Repeating the Breakfast Ritual. Free breakfast. Waffles. Coffee. I am going to need the fuel today.
- 8:00 AM - Trying to find a new place. I am going to go to a local coffee shop.
- 9:00 AM - Coffee shop visit. I have no idea what is going on in this place. But I like it. I get a coffee. And a small pastry. It is pretty good.
- 11:00 AM - Somerset Collection Mall. This place is huge! And fancy. I don't need to buy anything. But, I went. I just walked around, mostly lost.
- 1:00 PM - Somewhere for Lunch. Found somewhere. I ate.
- 2:00 PM - Trying to figure out where to go. I don't know. Maybe.
- 3:00 PM - A bit of Nature. Maybe I should go for a walk.
- 4:00 PM - Back to The Room. I am tired. I sit.
- 5:00 PM - Dinner. Dinner.
- 6:00 PM - Thinking. I am thinking about the world.
- 7:00 PM - Bed. Tired.
Day 4: The Long Road Home
- 7:00 AM - The Breakfast Send-Off. Yep, breakfast. I'm going to miss these waffles… not.
- 8:00 AM - Last Minute packing. Need to pack. Need to leave.
- 9:00 AM - Final Check-out. Everything is okay.
- 10:00 AM - The Drive to the airport. I said goodbye to the place. I made it.
- 11:00 PM - The airport. Waiting. Stress. I made it. I am okay.
- 1:00 AM - The flight. I can sleep.
- 2:00 AM - Goodbye, Detroit. Goodbye, Troy. Goodbye, Sanity. Goodbye.
Okay, so maybe I didn't climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but I survived the Troy Trap. And hey, I saw some cool stuff, felt some feelings, and now have a story to tell. And honestly, isn't that what a trip is all about?
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Escape to Detroit: TownePlace Suites Troy Awaits! (Or, My Slightly Unhinged Review)
...Because honestly, "unhinged" is about right after my trip.
Okay, So...Troy? Detroit Adjacent? Seriously? What's the Deal?
Look, I know, Troy isn't *actually* Detroit. It's like...Detroit's slightly-less-gritty, mall-filled cousin. But hey, it's close enough! And the TownePlace Suites? That's the real kicker. They lure you in with the promise of a free breakfast (hello, instant decision maker) and a comfy-looking bed. Honestly, after the drive from...well, let's just say a long drive, the siren song of a free continental breakfast was impossible to resist. Plus, the price? Pretty darn good, considering I wasn't exactly looking to break the bank after my last impulse online shopping spree. Okay, maybe that's too much info. Forget I said that. But yeah, the location? Fine. Drivable to Detroit, walkable to...well, the aforementioned malls. You get the picture.
Tell me about the Room! Was it, you know, *Clean*?
Clean? Mostly. Look, I'm not a germaphobe, but I'm also not thrilled about finding someone else's hair in the shower. And, uh, there was *one*… speck of something on the bathroom mirror. I'm just gonna leave it at that. But honestly? The bed was comfy! Like, "slept-like-a-log-after-eating-an-entire-pizza" comfy. And there was a kitchenette! Mini fridge! Microwave! I felt like a college student again, except this time, I *wasn't* forced to eat instant ramen every night. It's the smaller things, ya know? Like, having access to a mini-fridge for my emergency stash of chocolate (that's personal, okay?). The air conditioning worked, hallelujah. Because summer in Michigan? It can get *sticky*.
Breakfast! The Free Breakfast! Was it... Glorious? Or a Total Flop?
Okay, buckle up. The free breakfast is… an experience. It's a *vibe*. There's the usual suspects: waffles (yay!), cereal (meh), fruit (some days it's…fresher than others, but don't get me wrong, I appreciate it), and a rotating selection of hot items that range from "surprisingly decent" to "questionable." I’m not going to lie, the first day, the scrambled eggs looked… a little pale. And then the second day, they were kind of… *green*. But hey, it’s free! I stuffed my face with waffles (because...waffles!) and kept the expectations low. Coffee was plentiful, and that's all that *really* mattered. Actually, scratch that. I'm a coffee snob. The coffee was passable. Let's just say, it got the job done. But if you're a coffee fanatic, maybe bring your own. Oh, and the waffle iron? Challenging at times, a real battle of man vs. machine. The war was eventually won, thankfully.
The Staff! What Were They Like? Were They Friendly?
The staff? Ah, the unsung heroes of a hotel stay. They were…fine! Friendly enough! They smiled, said hello, and answered my questions with varying degrees of enthusiasm. One night, I locked myself out of my room (yeah, completely my fault, I was juggling too much). The staff, with a weary but professional glint in their eye, got me back in within minutes. Bless their hearts. They certainly deal with a lot of crazies, so I will give them that. Not that I'm admitting *anything* about my behavior here, *ahem*. The front desk was always around, answering questions, and handing out extra towels when I inevitably needed more (who am I kidding? I *always* need more towels). No complaints, really. Not a soul. In fact, the one time it was something that was needed, they were quick to act.
Did You Use Any of the Amenities? Gym? Pool?
The gym? Ha! Let's just say, the only workout I got was lugging my suitcase through the lobby. The pool? Tempting, very tempting. But I'm one of those people who feels like it's a *mandatory* social event, even if there’s no one else there. And I'm not a social swimmer. So no, I didn't brave the pool. I did, however, spend a significant amount of time in my room, watching bad TV and eating chocolate. Which, in my book, is also a kind of self-care. And definitely a lot more fun then working out.
Okay, So, Would You Recommend It? The TownePlace Suites Troy, That Is.
Honestly? Yeah, I would. For the price, and the location, it's a good option. Especially if you're not expecting a five-star experience. It's clean-ish, the bed is comfy, breakfast is... well, you already know about the breakfast. The staff are nice (for the most part). And it's close to…things. Malls, restaurants, the highway. It’s convenient. It's no luxury resort, but I've stayed in far worse places (seriously, you don't even *want* to know). Would I go back? Probably. Especially if I need a quick escape and some waffle-based therapy. Just…don't expect perfection. And maybe bring your own coffee.
Any Tips For Future Guests? Like, Secret Tricks?
Okay, here's some unasked-for wisdom. First, if you're a light sleeper, request a room away from the elevator and, potentially, the pool. Second, pack your own coffee (seriously, the convenience store is more than just the coffee station). Third, embrace the free breakfast's imperfections. Consider it a quirky charm. Fourth, be nice to the staff. They're just trying to get through the day. And fifth... um...oh, yeah, pack your own snacks. Never underestimate the power of emergency chocolate. And extra towels.
Anything Else that Stands Out? Random Ramblings?
Okay, I'm gonna go on a limb that this hotel might be known for its *hallways*. Long hallways. Endless hallways. I think I walked around the hallways for exercise more than I worked out in the gym! It's a sensory experience – the gentle hum of the air conditioning, the faint scent of… something floral (maybe?). Actually, and I'm not even kidding, one night I ran into a room with a woman in a floral dressing gown who was walking her dog. I wanted to ask her if she was enjoying her stay, but I got completely flustered. It just reinforced the whole slightly-off-kilter vibe you get when you'Around The World Hotels
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