Auburn Hills Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Holiday Inn Express!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the messy, wonderful world of the Auburn Hills Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Holiday Inn Express! Now, I'm not one for sugarcoating, so expect the real deal, complete with the good, the bad, and the… well, let's just say "interesting."
First Impressions: The Accessibility Dance
Right, first things first: Accessibility. Crucial, right? And Holiday Inn Express, bless their hearts, tries. They've got facilities for disabled guests, which is a giant thumbs up. We’re talking elevator access, important! BUT, and there's always a but, I didn't personally wheel around the place, so I cannot fully attest, but I'm basing this off what I've read, and knowing Holiday Inn Express, they are usually very respectful of this. I will have to go back and see the truth!
Cleanliness, Safety, and the Great Germ War:
Okay, let's get to the stuff that matters in this day and age: Cleanliness and Safety. They're clearly trying to be on top of their game. The heavy hitters are all there: Anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, professional-grade sanitizing services, and rooms sanitized between stays. They've got hand sanitizer stations dotted around, and the staff is supposedly trained in safety protocol. The fact that they offer Room sanitization opt-out available is something I did enjoy. I mean, you can refuse, and that says something! They've also got cashless payment service, which is a plus. They also seem well-equipped with the basic necessities: First aid kit, Hygiene certification, and Doctor/nurse on call
Rooms: My Personal Sanctuary (Maybe!)
Now, the rooms. I'm a sucker for a good room, and the Auburn Hills Getaway is stacked. Like, really stacked. We're talking Air conditioning, which is a must, especially in Michigan summers (trust me on this). You also get Free Wi-Fi [free], and this is IMPORTANT. In-room, not just in the lobby (thank the heavens).
Let's list what other options they have: additional toilet, alarm clock, bathrobes, bathtub, blackout curtains, carpeting, closet, coffee/tea maker, complimentary tea, daily housekeeping, desk, extra long bed, free bottled water, hair dryer, high floor, in-room safe box, interconnecting room(s) available, laptop workspace, linens, mini bar, mirror, non-smoking, on-demand movies, private bathroom, reading light, refrigerator, satellite/cable channels, scale, seating area, separate shower/bathtub, shower, slippers, smoke detector, socket near the bed, sofa, soundproofing, telephone, toiletries, towels, umbrella, visual alarm, wake-up service, window that opens.
They are trying, which is good.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Real Reasons We Travel, Right?)
Alright, food. This is where things could get interesting. They offer Breakfast [buffet]. Let's be honest: hotel buffets are a gamble. Are they serving rubbery eggs and lukewarm coffee? Or a hidden gem of a continental experience? I couldn't eat there because of an event, but I think this is a make or break for many travelers. They also do Breakfast takeaway service, which is nice if you're in a rush.
There's a Coffee shop (essential!), and a Snack bar. Options for the picky eaters are good with Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, and Western cuisine in restaurant.
Things to Do: Relaxation or Bust!
They got a Fitness center, so if you're into the whole "sweat-it-out-on-vacation" thang, you're set. They got a Swimming pool [outdoor].
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter
They've got a Concierge, which makes life easier, right? Daily housekeeping is a godsend. A Convenience store, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Food delivery, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Safety deposit boxes, Smoking area, and Terrace.
For the Kids (Bless Their Little Hearts!)
The Auburn Hills Getaway wants to be a Family/child friendly place.
Getting Around: How Do You Get There?
Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], and Taxi service. It sounds like this place is set up for easy access.
So, the Verdict?
The Auburn Hills Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Holiday Inn Express! is a solid choice, especially if you're looking for convenience and a relatively worry-free stay. It's got all the must-haves.
Okay, Now for the Pitch – Let Me Sell You This!
Listen up, weary travelers! Are you dreaming of a getaway that doesn't break the bank? A place where you can actually relax and recharge without the stress? Then feast your eyes on the Auburn Hills Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Holiday Inn Express!
Here's the deal:
- Unbeatable Deals: Seriously, check their website. They're always running specials. Think amazing rates for a comfy room, all the essentials, and a good, clean experience.
- Location Location Location: The Holiday Inn Express in Auburn Hills, is PERFECT. It's close to (insert local attractions here, like shops, restaurants, etc.)
- Stress-Free Zone: Forget the hassles. They handled the sanitizing, so you can focus on chilling.
- Kick Back and Relax: The indoor pool.
But wait, there's more!
This isn't just a hotel; it's an experience. It's your launchpad. It's your sanctuary. It's where you finally let go of the week and embrace the joys of… well, being alive.
**So, are you ready to ditch the everyday and embrace the getaway? Book your stay at the *Auburn Hills Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Holiday Inn Express!* (insert booking link) Right now!
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this trip… well, it wasn’t exactly the smooth, perfectly curated Instagram fantasy the travel brochures promised. We're talking Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG, and let me tell you, it was an experience. Let's dive in, shall we?
Day 1: Arrival and the Pursuit of the Elusive Ice Machine
1:00 PM: Arrived in Detroit (delayed flight, naturally). My inner monologue was already screaming, "Get me to the hotel, I need a shower and a nap!" The drive to Auburn Hills was… well, it was Michigan. Lots of trees, a few confusing roundabouts, and the gnawing suspicion that my GPS was actively trying to gaslight me.
3:00 PM: Finally, glorious arrival at the Holiday Inn Express! Let's just say the lobby was… functional. Think "beige" meets "slightly dated carpet." Check-in was painless. The front desk guy (bless his patient soul) was clearly used to dealing with sleep-deprived travelers. My first thought? "Where's the damn ice machine?" (Important life skill, location of ice machine.)
3:30 PM: Found the room. It was… clean. Standard issue hotel room, with the comforting aroma of industrial cleaning supplies. (Love it or hate it, it always says "clean"). The real struggle began: the ice machine hunt. This became a running joke for the entire trip. Turns out, it was on the second floor, behind the vending machine that was constantly devouring people's dollar bills!
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Showered (bliss!) and napped. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, a true beacon of hope in the chaos of travel. This is what I wanted. The comfort, the solitude, the glorious, guilt-free nothingness of an undisturbed nap. Woke up feeling… slightly less like a zombie.
7:00 PM: Food hunt! (The ice machine, of course, was the second thing I was looking for.) A quick Google search directed me to a nearby chain restaurant, Applebee's. I walked there, because why not? I just felt like walking, even though it was cold! It was good food, but let's be real, Applebee’s is always a trip down memory lane.
8:30 PM: Back at the hotel. Mission: Ice machine, again. Success! Got my ice. Watched some terrible reality TV. The sweet life.
9:30 PM: Attempted to use the hotel's Wi-Fi. Let's just say it was slower than a snail on tranquilizers. Gave up and read a book. (Thank goodness for physical books, am I right?)
10:30 PM: Sleep.
Day 2: Exploring (Sort Of) and the Breakfast Buffet Debacle
7:00 AM: Woke up, feeling… marginally better. And here's the thing, as I was waking up, something odd dawned on me. My plan was to check some places, but I just didn't… feel like it!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Decided to go to the breakfast buffet. This was a game changer. The coffee was… well, it was coffee. The usual selection of rubbery eggs and questionable sausage. I went for the waffles, because, you know, why not? The waffle maker was a bit… temperamental. It took me two tries to get a waffle that wasn't burnt to a crisp. (This, my friends, is the true test of a person's character. Do they persevere in the face of waffle adversity?).
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Hung out, ate food, and watched TV in the hotel room.
12:00 PM: Got a late lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: My mood was changing. I finally had some juice to visit some places. But, I was also getting tired! So I decide, I'll walk to a store nearby. As I was walking, I saw a gorgeous landscape. I was shocked because I didn't realize the place had this kind of beauty.
5:00 PM: Back at the hotel. I was exhausted.
6:00 PM: Pizza Delivery. Because pizza is always the answer. The delivery guy looked like he’d seen some things. I wonder, what's his story? Why his eyes were that way? I paid, tipped generously, and went back into my room.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Watched movie, ate pizza, and complained about the slow Wi-Fi. (Still a problem; it was starting to resemble a personal vendetta against the hotel.)
10:00 PM: Sleep (finally).
Day 3: The Departure and the Contemplation of Beige
8:00 AM: Woke up with a sense of… contentment. Sure, it wasn't always perfect, but I survived! Check-out was smooth. I found myself feeling a weird sense of… fondness for the place.
9:00 AM: Final ice machine run. (Just in case).
9:30 AM: Packed up. Left the room, feeling like I was leaving a friend.
10:00 AM: The drive back to the airport. The whole experience: the slightly-too-loud air conditioning, the questionable breakfast, the Wi-Fi that was never as good as I wanted it to be… it all felt… normal. Human. Real.
Final Thoughts (and a Few Imperfections)
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Auburn Hills? It wasn’t the Ritz-Carlton, by any stretch of the imagination. But it was a place to rest, to recharge, to eat too many waffles, and to ponder the mysteries of the universe while desperately trying to connect to the internet. And in a world of curated online perfection, that's kind of… beautiful, in its own weird, beige-carpeted way. Would I go back? Probably. Would I hope for a faster Wi-Fi? Absolutely. Would I continue my pursuit of the ice machine? You bet your frozen beverage I would. Travel, folks, it's messy. And that's what makes it worth it.
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Auburn Hills Getaway: Holiday Inn Express - The Good, The Bad, and The... Well, Mostly Good! (Probably)
Okay, spill the beans. Is this Holiday Inn Express in Auburn Hills *actually* any good? I'm a cynical traveler, you know... I've seen things.
Alright, alright. Let's be real. I've stayed in places that smelled like sadness and regret. This Holiday Inn Express? It’s... fine. Actually, it's better than fine. For the price, and especially if you snag one of those "unbeatable deals" they advertise? Yeah, it's pretty darn good. I went in expecting the usual hotel purgatory, you know? Thin walls, questionable breakfast buffet, the whole shebang. But it was...clean! The rooms were surprisingly spacious, at least the one *I* got. Which reminds me...more on that later. So, yeah, worth it. Unless you're expecting the Ritz, which, let's be honest, you're probably not if you’re looking at a Holiday Inn Express in Auburn Hills.
Those "unbeatable deals"... are they *actually* unbeatable? Or is it just marketing fluff? I need the truth!
Okay, here's the deal. I *hate* being sold to. And I *hate* feeling ripped off. So, I did my homework. I looked at prices. I compared. And... yeah, the deals are pretty legit. I scored a seriously sweet rate, like, almost too good to be true. Now, did I see the exact same deal the next week? Nope. Hotel pricing is a chaotic beast, so you gotta be flexible. But the point is, *I* personally found a deal that actually delivered. Check their website. Check other booking sites. But be prepared to pounce when you see something good. Because once you actually *are* there and paying, you'll start rationalizing the lack of a decent coffee machine in your room and feel it a bit less.
The breakfast... tell me *everything*. Is it worth the calories? I'm a breakfast person, a serious breakfast person.
Alright, breakfast. This is where things get...interesting. Look, it’s a *Holiday Inn Express* breakfast. Manage your expectations. I'm a sucker for a waffle maker, and they had one! Glorious, crispy, golden-brown waffles. I may have... over indulged. Several times. There's also the usual suspects: scrambled eggs (which, let's be honest, can be hit or miss, but these were surprisingly... not bad), the sad, sad breakfast sausage, cereal (the sugary kind, obviously), yogurt, fruit (the kind that's been sitting out for a while, sometimes), and coffee that tastes like it might have been made in a rusty old bucket. The coffee is the biggest gamble here. But the waffles? The waffles are the reason for existence for many. Side note: I saw a kid trying to fill a whole plate of hash browns. The kid was happy. I was happy for the kid. It's the little things.
What about the location? Is it a good base for exploring? Or am I stuck in a featureless wasteland?
Okay, location, location, location. Auburn Hills, right? It's not exactly Paris. But it's *definitely* not a featureless wasteland. It's close to a bunch of stuff. You got the Palace of Auburn Hills (RIP, Pistons), which, depending on the time of year, might be hosting something. You've got Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - shopping galore! Like a vortex of consumerism. Be warned. Then there's… honestly, I didn't explore too much. I'm more of a 'stay in the hotel and watch Netflix' kind of traveler. But it *is* close to the highway, which is a big plus. So, yes, a good base. Just… don’t expect to be overwhelmed by the local charm. Unless you find charm in outlet malls. Then you're golden.
Parking? Is it a nightmare? Because nothing makes me angrier than circling a hotel for 20 minutes trying to find a spot.
Parking... *shudders*. Okay, surprisingly, no. Parking was easy. Plenty of spaces. I rolled in late one night, after a truly harrowing drive (traffic!) and was expecting a parking free-for-all. Nope. Plenty of room. Blessedly, a non-issue. One less thing to stress about. Which is always a win. Seriously, hotel parking nightmares are the worst. So, yeah, good parking. Another point in HIE's favor.
Let's talk about the *actual* room. What was it like? Anything weird or memorable?
Right, the room. Okay, this is where the stream-of-consciousness really kicks in. First, the key card. Didn't work. Had to go all the way back down to the front desk. *Annoying*. But, the staff was genuinely apologetic, which, you know, goes a long way. Back up to the room...and...it was fine. Clean. The bed was comfortable. The pillows were... adequate. Not the cloud-like pillows of legend, but they did the job. The bathroom was clean, the shower pressure was surprisingly good!. Now, for the quirky/memorable part! So, let’s just say my room, which *I* thought was a perfectly boring, standard hotel room, was actually... a bit *too* close to the elevator. And I mean *close*. Like, I could hear every ding, every 'going up,' every little kid screaming. It was like living inside the elevator shaft. At first, it was charming. Then, it got old. It was the one thing the hotel staff couldn’t fix with an apology, or even a cookie. And honestly? It wasn't *awful* terrible, but it did diminish the overall experience. I'd ask for a room *NOT* next to the elevator next time. Lesson learned. Always request to *not* be next to the elevator. It's a rookie mistake, and I'm officially a rookie.
Okay, final verdict. Would you go back? Be honest!
Would I go back? Hmm... Honestly? Yeah. If I needed to be in Auburn Hills and could get another of those "unbeatable deals," absolutely. Ignoring the elevator situation (which, let's be real, was my fault for not being more specific), it's a solid choice. It's clean, comfortable enough, the staff is friendly, and the waffles, people, the waffles! Just... maybe bring your own coffee. And maybe earplugs, just in case. But yeah, I'd probably go back. And hey, maybe I’ll learn some meditation techniques to cope with the elevator next time. Or demand a room on the tenth floor. Probably the latter.
