Review: Hoodoo Moab, Hilton Curio Collection

I have stayed in a couple Curios and enjoyed one but thought the other one was just ok. But they were both very unique historic properties. So I like the Curio brand as a concept. This one looks like a great choice in Moab.

Thanks for the review. It’s on my list.

That looks like a great hotel for anywhere, not just southern Utah. I’m impressed.

Was the breakfast credit given daily?

I stayed at this hotel January of this year for a short weekend trip to Arches (lived in SLC at the time) and I felt so guilty showering off my snowy/dirty/muddy shoes in that enormous shower.

The drive to the park entrance took about 7 minutes. There are rooms right next to the elevators with water dispensers that dispense water only, ice only, or water AND ice which made refilling my Camelback and extra water bottles for the day hikes super convenient.

Agreed with the other commenters. This is the first thing I've liked on your trip. 🙂

Looks like this is definitely the choice for when I head to visit Arches. Only a 5.5 hour drive for me to get there, so it has definitely been on my list.

I dont see what makes this "full service" versus the other hotels. They all look exactly the same.

Was debating this versus the Hyatt Place when I go in September, but at 70k Hilton points for HooDoo vs 8k Hyatt for Hyatt Place, I'll deal with a hotel a notch lower in quality (and several lower in uniqueness)

@James S,

For the most part these days, 'full service' really just means there's a restaurant on site.

I think you may want to correct the spelling in the title.

I think the 70,000 points vs $214 anecdote just goes to show that Hilton Honors is indexed at 0.3 cents per point and that is basically where you should be spending them. Sad but true! If you're waiting to get 0.5 cents per point, you will be waiting a long time. (Yes, you can spend a 5th night free in Bali or whatever, but when is that even realistic)

"Frankly food wasn’t a highlight on this trip up until this point, as both Springdale and Page weren’t exactly culinary hotspots".... literally let out a giggle. Yeah they definitely aren't.

@TM, if a Motel6 has an attached Dennys, is it considered full service?

@Lucky, your reviews of this trip have really made me realize how little time you've spent at US suburban/small city/rural hotels. Every time you mention that the parking is free and no permit is required I have to chuckle. As someone whose work and a few cross country driving trips have taken me to many hundreds of limited service and full service hotels outside the center of big cities, free parking without a permit is the rule, not the exception. I'm glad that you enjoyed your western road trip and we'll be happy to see more of you, until your international travel reviews can resume!

This review made me hungry! 🙂

Btw - I’ve always wondered why it’s always “steel cut oatmeal”. How else would they cut it?

nice hotel. Thanks for this good review. If I'm allowed in again I will surely check out this hotel.

Hey Ben,

I think it's important you read this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/opinion/coronavirus-meat-vegetarianism.html

Thanks,
V

Whilhelm- there actually quite a few ways for oats to be cut but steel cut preserves most is the good stuff and therefor is considered healthier and more popular - Much better than rolled oats

Moab has come a long way in the hotel market. It was only 12 years ago that the best options were Hampton Inn or Best Western. I'd argue still that renting a home is the best option, it's nice to park your toys in a garage rather than locking them down on/in trailers in the hotel parking lot. And in town is fine but a home in Spanish Valley makes a nice quiet difference (Moab is littered with UTV/Jeep noise nearly all the time). Moab Springs Ranch on the north side of town was VERY convenient to Arches.

I could go on for awhile about Moab, we've loved it there. We've moved on to quieter locations though we love Arches. Best thing about Arches is nighttime, go in after dark on a moonless/cloudless night and you'll be stunned at the vistas.

https://nuts.com/healthy-eating/steel-cut-vs-rolled-oats

Thanks, Ben, for taking the time to give us this wonderful review. Though we can't travel there yet, your report enables us to enjoy the experience vicariously. When I do go I'm definitely going to order that filet mignon steak with the garlic whipped potatoes after hiking around the arches and canyons.

Curio Collection is definitely a bright spot in the brands, especially comparing to the underwhelming Canopy.
Also while I was able to get a $0.045/p in Hilton hotels for the past couple months, looking through award calendar I do agree it's going to at most $0.035/p. Always earn and burn for Hilton……

We stayed there last week at the start of our Rocky Mountaineer Moab to Denver train excursion (which we HIGHLY endorse). Truly an exceptional hotel. We had two minor issues with the plumbing, and they had a service technician to our room within five minutes. We loved the decor and the quiet of being a block off the VERY busy highway through town. And not least, really good pillows. - a rarity among hotels.