Review of my stay at the newly opened Le Meridien Tampa, which is a converted federal courthouse in downtown Tampa. My thoughts on SPG Platinum status, rooms, restaurant, gym, etc. I happened to randomly notice that Le Meridien Tampa was opening that day, and had reasonable rates of $119. I had never stayed at a…
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My OCD side absolutely loves an opportunity to stay in a new hotel with new sheets, towels, no bathroom wear and tear, mold, chairs aren't beat and stained, etc...
Speaking of OCD, I keep meaning to ask, and sorry if you've covered this previously, but how are you doing with the laundry aspect of things as you live in hotels full time?
How was the shower Pressure? Can you evaluate this on every hotel review? Nothing worse than trying to take a shower and the water barely comes out.....
I'm surprised to see you write: "The service throughout lunch was over the top good — my water must have been refilled a dozen times. Every time I took a sip it would be refilled."
I *hate* that style of service. I find it cloying, fussy, intrusive, overbearing... like when a server removes one guest's plate while other diners at the table are still eating. Let us have our private leisure. Let me sip my water in peace. Refill it when I've almost finished my glass, but don't hover around interrupting me after every sip.
But then, I'm not American. Is this a cultural thing? (And/or a topic for a blog post...?)
Think you meant "which I loved" not "while I loved" in the paragraph about the classic hallways.
@ LindaK -- Hah, I've spent a ton of time with my parents, so the laundry situation has been ideal! 😉