Moncton Getaway: Unbeatable Days Inn & Suites Deal!
Moncton Getaway: Unbeatable Days Inn & Suites Deal! - A Rambling Review
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because I just got back from a Moncton getaway that, well, tried to be something special. This review isn't sponsored by anyone, just a burned-out, coffee-addicted travel enthusiast with a keyboard and way too much time on their hands, so buckle up, because here's the real deal on the "Unbeatable Days Inn & Suites Deal!"… or whatever they were calling it.
(Note: This isn't a clinical analysis. It's more like a diary entry from someone still battling jet lag and the lingering scent of… well, let's just say "Days Inn." 😉)
Accessibility (and the Quest for the Elevator):
First things first: the accessibility. Now, I didn't need full accessibility in my room, but I did have a friend who uses a wheelchair, so I was keeping an eye out. The website said it was good, but my first impression was… good thing I wasn’t in a wheelchair. The entrance was definitely manageable, thankfully (I think… can't fully remember, sorry brain fog!). The elevators? Okay, so they had elevators. That's a win. Finding them when arriving however was a bit of a treasure hunt, especially late at night navigating the parking lot. Inside the building, everything SEEMED alright, with the obligatory "accessible" signage. Let's just say it's advertised as accessible, and I'd definitely want to confirm specifics and maybe call for the room to be checked before I arrive.
Rooms (and the Mystery of the Missing Blanket):
The room itself? Ah, the room. Standard Days Inn fare, truly. Clean-ish. The bed was comfy enough after a long day of driving… but that blanket… I swear, it was the thinnest, scratchiest, most insultingly pathetic blanket I’ve ever seen. Like a glorified sheet. I ended up stealing an extra towel from the bathroom in a desperate attempt to stay warm. (Don't judge me, it was chilly!)
- Available in all rooms: You know, the usual suspects: Air conditioning (thank goodness!), alarm clock, a small, but functional desk, a hairdryer that might or might not set your hair on fire, a mini-fridge that barely kept things cold. They also have INTERNET, and I used it a lot.
- Internet: They promise free Wi-Fi, and for the most part… it works. Sometimes. The speed? Not exactly lightning-fast. I watched one episode of something and it dropped out 3 times. My friend just used their phone.
- Internet Access: [LAN]: LOL. Who uses LAN cables anymore? I did not.
- In-room safe box: I just put my stuff in a drawer, lol.
Cleanliness and Safety (and the Slightly Suspicious Stain):
Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room… or, well, the stain on the carpet in the room. Look, I’m not expecting pristine perfection at a Days Inn, but a lingering stain does make you wonder. However, they did have a serious commitment to cleanliness. Hand sanitizer everywhere – like, ALL OVER. And signs about professional-grade sanitizing? Check. Individually wrapped food? Check. Staff wearing masks? Check. So, despite the stain, I felt relatively safe. They do have anti-viral cleaning products, which is good. Important note: I wasn't offered an "opt-out" from room sanitization. I think I'd prefer if it was implied that the rooms are cleaned regularly.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (and the Breakfast Buffet Debacle):
The "Unbeatable Deal" apparently included breakfast, and that's where things got interesting. Now, the brochure promised a "delightful buffet." Delightful it was not. The usual suspects were there: lukewarm scrambled eggs, suspect sausages, stale pastries, and instant coffee that tasted… well, like instant coffee. I tried the "Asian breakfast" one morning. Let's just say it wasn't authentically… Asian. I think it was just fried rice and some egg rolls. Sigh. But points for having it, I guess? There were also "restaurants" (plural!) but they didn't seem to be open. I think the pool-side bar was closed too.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Coffee was available, and weak. tea was available, but I don't like tea, so whatever.
- Breakfast [buffet]: I'm not going to dwell on it. Just… lower your expectations.
- Breakfast service: See above.
- Restaurants: None open for dinner.
- Snack bar/Coffee shop: Closed.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (and the Quest for the Pool with a View):
This is where the "Unbeatable Deal" kind of fell apart. They advertised a pool. An outdoor pool. A pool with a view! Well, guess what? Either the view was invisible, or the pool was out of order. I didn’t see either. The gym? Looked like one of those hotel gyms where the treadmill is from the 80s and the weights are… well, are the weights. I didn't bother. I did notice a Sauna but there was no way I wanted to get into a sweaty, germ-infested sauna.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Closed.
- Fitness Center: It was there.
- Sauna: Not for me.
- Spa: There was no spa.
- Gym/fitness: See fitness center.
Services and Conveniences (and the Mysterious Absence of a Concierge):
Standard stuff here: Free parking (yay!), a convenience store (overpriced, but hey, convenience!), and laundry service (didn't try it). There was no concierge, which, in a Days Inn, isn't the end of the world, but it would have been nice to have someone to ask about, you know, stuff.
Final Thoughts (and the Unanswered Questions):
Look, for the price, the Days Inn & Suites in Moncton was… fine. It's not luxury. It's not a dream vacation. It's a place to lay your head, and maybe you'll feel safe. The staff was nice enough, and the location was… somewhere. (I didn't leave much, I'm not going to lie).
- My weirdest observation: Why were there so many vending machines with nothing in them? It was surreal.
- My biggest frustration: Being promised a pool with a view and getting… nada.
- Would I recommend it? If you're on a budget and need a place to crash, sure. Just don't expect the "Unbeatable Deal" to live up to its hype. Manage your expectations, pack a good blanket, and maybe bring your own breakfast. You'll survive. And hey, at least there was free parking!
- Would I go back: Probably not. But I'm a picky traveler. You might feel differently.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to embark on a Moncton adventure, specifically at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham. This isn't your glossy travel brochure, folks. This is real – messy, emotional, and probably involves a questionable amount of coffee.
Day 1: Arrival and Mild Panic
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM). Okay, first hurdle: luggage. Pray to the travel gods that my suitcase, currently housing half my wardrobe and an excessive number of snacks, actually arrives. I swear, one time… (okay, maybe another time, the details are still a little raw). Flight was delayed, of course. Nothing like starting your vacation with a dash of existential dread.
- 2:00 PM: Check-in at Days Inn. First impressions: clean! That's a huge win. The front desk guy seemed a bit… over it. But hey, I get it. Dealing with tired travelers is an art form. I did request a room with a view, so fingers crossed on that.
- 2:30 PM: Room reveal! (Dramatic music). Okay, view secured! (Not the ocean but the parking lot and a Tim Hortons, close enough). The room itself? Standard Days Inn fare; it appears clean and functional. The bed… well, let’s just say I’m going to test its structural integrity later tonight.
- 3:00 PM: Coffee break. Mandatory. Found a decent-ish coffee maker in the room. Praise be! This is going to be a long trip.
- 4:00 PM: Aimlessly wander the hotel. See the pool. Decide it is not appealing, no one in it and no one I know enjoying the pool.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner at a nearby pub. (I'm starving!). The food was, ahem, hearty. Let's leave it at that. Ate far too much, because, well, vacation calories don't count. This is a fact.
- 7:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Stumble upon a vending machine – score! Chocolate and chips – the essentials.
- 7:30 PM: Attempt to watch TV, but the cable is being difficult. Spend an hour wrestling with the remote. Eventually give up, and read a book.
- 9:00 PM: Reflect on Day 1. Feeling slightly jet-lagged, mildly overwhelmed, and already plotting my escape to the chocolate stash. And, the bed is pretty comfortable.
Day 2: Magnetic Hill and the Struggle is Real
- 8:00 AM: Rise and shine! Breakfast at the hotel. The continental breakfast is… well, it’s free. The quality reflects that. Ate a sugary stale waffle and drank a cup of weak coffee. The lack of fresh options is disappointing.
- 9:00 AM: Embrace the local attraction of Magnetic Hill. Okay, the whole "car rolling uphill" thing is mildly amusing. It’s cool, I guess.
- 9:30 AM: The gift store. I hate gift stores. The pressure to buy something mediocre for Aunt Mildred… the struggle is real
- 10:00 AM: Visit the Magnetic Hill Zoo. Animals! It’s the only way to make me happy. The polar bear was a highlight, I spent what felt like an hour just staring at it.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a diner. (Fries dipped in gravy!).
- 1:00 PM: Return to the hotel to cool off, chill a bit. The pool is still not appealing, but I did learn there is a hot tub.
- 2:00 PM: The rest of the afternoon I spent watching tv.
- 6:00 PM: Ordered takeout from a local pizza place. The delivery guy seemed a bit lost, but at least the pizza was hot.
- 7:00 PM: Went to bed, happy, full, and tired.
Day 3: The Tidal Bore and Existential Musings
- 9:00 AM: Check out. Breakfast again. Still not impressed. But I’m alive.
- 10:00 AM: Went to the Tidal Bore. Watched the water. A bit underwhelming, honestly. Nature is beautiful, but sometimes it just…rolls along. Still, the river walk was nice. Spent a bit of time with my thoughts and I am still thinking about what my life is all about.
- 12:00 PM: Stopped to eat. A little bit disappointed.
- 1:00 PM: Checked out of the Days Inn. Goodbye, you somewhat adequate hotel. The staff was nice there. I went on to my next location.
Final Thoughts:
Moncton… it's a place. Honestly, the Days Inn was fine. No real complaints, no big wins. Overall, the experience was… well, ordinary. Would I go back? Maybe. The snacks were good. But hey, that's life, right? A mix of underwhelming tides, semi-decent coffee, and a whole lot of reflection (and maybe a few questionable food choices). And for that, it was perfect.
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Okay, so... what *is* this supposed to be all about? Like, seriously, what are we even doing here?
Ugh, good question. Even *I'm* not entirely sure. It's... like, a FAQ (that's the "FAQPage" thing, right? I skimmed a guide, don't judge me). But instead of those boring, sterile "Here's the answer in a concise, bullet-pointed list!" deals, we're aiming for… Let's call it a *human* FAQ. Expect tangents, opinions, and maybe a minor existential crisis or two. The goal is to share my experiences... (or at least the ones I *remember*), and hopefully, maybe, just maybe, offer a chuckle along the way. Or at least make you feel less alone in the world of "What the Heck?".
Is this going to be some kind of sales pitch? Because if so, I'm out. My inbox is already overflowing with garbage.
Absolutely not. If there's a pitch, it's gonna be a pitch *for* sanity. Look, I'm already exhausted by the constant barrage of "buy this!" and "get this!" I’m just trying to make sense of the world, and maybe, *maybe* help someone else along the way. Promise. Unless, you know, finding a way to make this into a cash cow suddenly becomes irresistible. But for now? Nope. Just a rambling soul searching for answers (and maybe a decent cup of coffee).
So, tell me about your biggest screw-up. You *must* have one. We'll get this started with something juicy. Come on, spill the tea!
Oh, wow... where to *begin*? Okay, alright, buckle up. This one involves a misplaced sense of confidence, a questionable decision regarding a *very* expensive piece of equipment, and a whole lot of egg on my face. Picture this: [Long rambling story removed, details of a failure to use a specific program]... Let's just say I *massively* underestimated the complexity and, well, let me tell you I had to buy a whole new thing. The end result? Weeks of frustration, a near-breakdown, and a lesson learned the hard way: *Read the manual, dummy!* I still wake up in a cold sweat sometimes thinking about it. The shame, the sheer *waste* of time and money... Ugh. Don't even get me started on the customer support calls. They probably still have nightmares about me.
What about the good stuff? What makes all the frustrations worth it?
Okay, okay, *fine*. I admit it. There are moments where the chaos just… clicks. When everything lines up, and suddenly… BAM! That moment of pure, unadulterated *joy* when a project comes together, when you finally understand something that's been baffling you for weeks... There's a feeling of accomplishment, this quiet little buzz inside you. It’s like… remember that time I [mention a story of success that took a long time]. Seriously, after *that*, I felt on top of the world! That feeling of satisfaction, pride... It's a drug. And it's what keeps me going, even when I'm buried under a mountain of "what ifs" and technical mumbo jumbo.
Okay, you've mentioned several potential types of work and failures (or even successes! gasp!). How do you deal with the sheer *volume* of stuff and the constant learning curve?
Ah, the "constant learning curve," my old nemesis. Coffee, for one. Lots and lots of coffee. And caffeine, definitely. Real talk, it's overwhelming sometimes. You *will* feel like you're drinking from a firehose. My advice? First, breathe. Seriously. Then, *don't* try to learn everything at once. Focus on the most important things in the immediate moment. Break down the big, scary tasks into smaller, bite-sized chunks. Find reliable people (aka mentors, friends, and even those random online forums) and *ask for help*. Oh, and expect to fail. A lot. It's part of the process. Embrace the mess. It's where the good stuff happens. And maybe, just maybe, invest in a good noise-canceling headset. Trust me.
Any advice for someone just starting out? Something you wish you'd known?
Oh, man. Where to begin? Okay, here’s the unvarnished truth: * **Be Patient:** Success isn't going to happen *overnight*. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Enjoy the journey, and don't get discouraged by the slow progress, it’s gonna happen at the pace it is suppose to. * **Embrace Failure:** Seriously. It’s not a weakness. It's a learning opportunity. Every mistake is a lesson. * **Seek Community:** Find a tribe. Whether it's an online forum, a local group, or just a couple of friends who "get" what you're trying to do. Loneliness in this stuff is the worst. * **Don't Overthink It:** Overthinking is your enemy. Get started. Experiment. Learn. Repeat. * **Seriously, Take Breaks:** Seriously. Burnout is real. Take walks, listen to music, do whatever helps you recharge. And maybe consider... if you can... to not take things quite so seriously. Laugh at your mistakes. Because if you can't, at least you’ll be grumpy and alone.
So, what's your *favorite* thing about all of this? (Besides the money, of course... hypothetically.)
Wow, okay... (pauses, looks off into the distance) ... that's a tough one. It's messy. It's unpredictable. There are a lot of days where I question my life choices! But if I *had* to pick one thing... It's the *potential*. The ability to create, to learn, to *build* something from nothing. The idea that you can take an idea, refine the idea, find a way to make it real. That’s pretty incredible. It's a rollercoaster, for sure. A terribly awkward, sometimes nauseating rollercoaster. But it's *my* rollercoaster. And sometimes, just sometimes, when you're at the top of the loop, and you can see everything, you feel like you're flying.
