Kalamazoo's Wings Stadium Stay: Comfort Inn's Best Deal!
Kalamazoo's Wings Stadium Stay: Comfort Inn's Best Deal!… Or Is It? A Messy, Honest Review
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to unravel my recent stay at Kalamazoo's Comfort Inn – specifically their "Best Deal!" offering for those visiting Wings Stadium. Let me preface this with: I'm no pampered travel blogger. I'm just a regular person who needed a place to crash after a truly memorable… um… experience at Wings Stadium (more on that later). So, here's the raw, unfiltered truth.
First Impressions: Checking In (and the Great Toilet Paper Crisis of '23)
Accessibility? Check. The entrance was wide open, the ramps were actually ramps and not death traps, and the front desk staff – bless their hearts – seemed genuinely happy to help. Excellent first impression, right? Well… Almost.
Check-in itself? Absolutely the epitome of your standard Comfort Inn experience. Pleasant enough… until I get to my room, and the toilet paper situation is… dire. I mean, like, one-ply tissue paper situation. This, my friends, kicks off a minor INTERNAL CRISIS. (I'm a comfort-seeker, okay? Roughing it isn't in my vocabulary, especially not after that game.) But, I digress…
The Room: Comfort…ish
Okay, let's be fair. The room was… functional. Air conditioning? Praise the heavens, yes! (Michigan summers, am I right?) The bed? Decent, maybe a little on the firm side for my delicate sensibilities. Cleanliness? Seemed okay at first glance. Then, after closer inspection… let's just say I'm not entirely sure the cleaning crew comprehends the term "dusting." (I'm a bit of a germaphobe, so that's a HUGE negative).
Now to go through everything:
- Available in all rooms: Air conditioning was working, it was good. Alarm clock was there and it worked. Extra long bed was needed (I'm tall). Free bottled water was a lifesaver after… the aforementioned game. Hair dryer, check. High floor? Sadly, no. Internet access – wireless, absolutely. Ironing facilities? Yep. Laptop workspace? Uh, yeah. Mini bar? No, but the fridge was there. Non-smoking, yes. Private bathroom, yep. Reading light, yes. Refrigerator, yes. Shower, yes. Smoke detector, let's hope so. Socket near the bed, yes. Soundproofing? Hmm. Maybe. Telephone, check. Toiletries, the usual suspects. Towels, yes. Umbrella, no. Visual alarm, I think so, though didn't used. Wake-up service, yep. Wi-Fi [free], yup. Window that opens, yes, though you wouldn't want to.
Let's talk specifics of the room situation, what it's like to be in there…
- Additional toilet: There isn't one of those fancy things.
- Bathrobes: Nope, didn't get one.
- Bathroom phone: What is this, the 80's?
- Bathtub: Yes, and I needed it.
- Blackout curtains: Needed, and they were there.
- Carpeting: Yep, but you could tell it was well-worn.
- Closet: Functional. Needed.
- Coffee/tea maker: The holy grail!
- Complimentary tea: Nice touch.
- Daily housekeeping: Should have been better based on the dusting situation.
- Desk: Basic, but it worked.
- In-room safe box: Nope.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Probably.
- Internet access – LAN: Don't remember, but who uses LAN anymore?
- In-room safe box, no.
- Linens: Felt clean.
- Mirror: Yes.
- On-demand movies: Good, but never managed to use it.
- Reading light: Essential.
- Scale: Nope.
- Seating area: Yes.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Only separate shower.
- Slippers: Didn't see 'em.
- Smoke detector: Hopefully.
- Sofa: There was a chair.
- Soundproofing: Well… you could still hear your neighbors…
- Satellite/cable channels: Yes.
- Toiletries: Basic, get your own.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Breakfast Buffet Blues
The "Best Deal!" supposedly includes breakfast. Ah, the breakfast buffet. Let me just say… it was… there. Think lukewarm scrambled eggs, rubbery sausage, and questionable-looking pastries. The coffee was strong, though. (Needed that after the game, trust me.) They had all the usual suspects, and there was Asian breakfast. The food wasn't the best, mind, but it fills you up.
- A la carte in restaurant: No restaurant.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Nope.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: None.
- Bar: No real bar, just a sad little snacks area.
- Bottle of water: Provided at check-in, I think.
- Breakfast [buffet]: Adequate, but not exceptional.
- Breakfast service: Yes.
- Buffet in restaurant: Yes.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Good, strong and black.
- Coffee shop: Nope.
- Desserts in restaurant: Not worth the calories.
- Happy hour: Nope.
- International cuisine in restaurant: Nope.
- Poolside bar: Are you kidding?
- Restaurants: A few of those…
- Room service [24-hour]: Never used it.
- Salad in restaurant: Nope.
- Snack bar: Yep.
- Soup in restaurant: Never saw any.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Nope.
- Western breakfast: Yes.
- Western cuisine in restaurant: Nope.
Amenities: The Gym… and the Pool of Dread
Okay, this is where things get… interesting. There's a fitness center. I peeked in. Looked like it hadn't been touched since the 90s. A sad treadmill, some weights that I wouldn't trust, and a general air of neglect. I skipped it.
The pool! Oh, the pool. Let's just say I've seen more inviting swamps in Louisiana. Indoor, kinda murky-looking, and the view? Well, it wasn't exactly inspiring (mostly just parking lot). I didn't go in. I opted to relax, or try to.
- Body scrub: Are you kidding?
- Body wrap: Absolutely not.
- Fitness center: Yes.
- Foot bath: Maybe in a dream.
- Gym/fitness: The same as the fitness center.
- Massage: Nope.
- Pool with view: No.
- Sauna: Nope.
- Spa: Uh-uh.
- Spa/sauna: Nein.
- Steamroom: No.
- Swimming pool: An indoor one.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Nope.
Cleanliness and Safety: A Mixed Bag (And My Anxiety)
This is always important. The staff seemed to be doing their best, lots of hand sanitizer stations, and I think they had anti-viral cleaning products because I didn't get sick. However, the dust situation I mentioned earlier… yeah. It didn't fill me with confidence. I mean, they were on it, but it wasn't perfect.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Probably?
- Breakfast in room: Nope.
- Breakfast takeaway service: Not applicable.
- Cashless payment service: Yes.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Seemed to be a thing.
- Doctor/nurse on call: Probably.
- First aid kit: Surely.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere, thankfully.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Yes, I hope.
- Hygiene certification: Doubtful.
- Individually-wrapped food options: The breakfast, maybe…
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They tried.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Possibly.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Nope.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Yes, hopefully.
- Safe dining setup: Yeah, during breakfast.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: I hope.
- Shared stationery removed: Good, no need for it.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seems so.
- Sterilizing equipment: Maybe.
Services and Conveniences:
Business facilities were there, but I was on vacation. Currency exchange? No. Daily housekeeping? Hopefully. Elevator? Yes. Facilities for disabled
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the glorious, messy reality of a Kalamazoo adventure, specifically at the…drumroll…Comfort Inn Wings Stadium! Yeah, I know, the excitement just courses through your veins, right? (Don't worry, mine too. Okay, maybe not at the moment. But we'll get there.)
Day 1: The Kalamazoo Crash Landing (and questionable airport coffee)
9:00 AM: Ugh. Okay. So, the flight. Let's just say I'm pretty sure the airline's "on-time arrival" promise was, shall we say, aspirational. We were delayed. Obviously. But hey, more time to people-watch in the airport! My personal high-score? The guy in a full lumberjack outfit, complete with axe keychain, texting on his phone like it was totally normal. Kalamazoo, you weirdly wonderful place, you.
10:30 AM: Landed! Hallelujah! Now, for the critical first step: coffee. And the airport coffee? Let's just say it tasted vaguely of despair and the lingering scent of airplane peanuts. But, beggars can't be choosers, right? Chugged that sad, brown liquid gold and headed for the rental car. (Side note: Always take the insurance. Just trust me on this one.)
11:30 AM: Comfort Inn check-in. My initial impression? Clean enough. The lobby smelled vaguely of chlorine and… optimism? Maybe it was just me desperately hoping for a good stay. The front desk clerk was a sweet lady, who clearly dealt with countless travelers. I swear, she has seen everything.
12:00 PM: Unpacked. My room? Standard Comfort Inn fare. Beige, beige, and more beige. But the bed looked comfy, and honestly, after that flight, that’s all that mattered. A quick inspection revealed the usual: a questionable mini-fridge, a TV that probably only gets PBS, and that suspicious stain on the carpet near the corner. Nope, I'm not even going to think about it.
1:00 PM: Food. What to eat? After a moment of hesitation, I realized I arrived too early at the destination, decided what to eat at the destination. I decided to grab some food to eat. I decided to eat something quick and convenient. I went to the convenient store nearby for the hotel. I grabbed my favorite snack and headed back to my hotel.
2:00 PM: Let's face it -- I could have easily slept for 24 hours. But I'm trying to be a good tourist (sort of). Decided to go to the Wings Stadium. It's a stadium by the way. Why am I bothering to mention this? Well, it's because, I am at the Wings Stadium for a reason.
3:00 PM: Wings Stadium!. I spent some time looking around. The Wings Stadium is a pretty decent place. It's not the flashiest stadium around, but it's got a certain charm to it. I spent some time just looking at pictures and reminiscing.
5:00 PM: This is where it gets interesting. I decided to go to a certain place. I won't tell you where, I'm sorry. But this is where I spent the bulk of my time. I really got interested in this place. It was great. I don't want to give spoilers here. If you're up for it, you can find out for yourself. You do you.
7:00 PM: Dinner. Ate some delicious food. I won't be giving more spoiler alerts.
8:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Fell asleep.
Day 2: Day of the Wings
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Free hotel breakfast, baby! I had no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Waffles? Check. Scalding hot coffee? Check. A weirdly compelling view of a parking lot? Double-check! It was a symphony of lukewarm everything, but heck, free is free, right? (Plus, I needed the fuel for the day's adventures.)
- 10:00 AM: Wings Stadium again. I just really got into this place. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I wasn't getting tired. Maybe it's because I didn't want to leave. Maybe I was just so relaxed I didn't want to deal with the hassle of going somewhere else.
- 12:00 PM: I was starving. I had to eat. I ate.
- 1:00 PM: Wings Stadium again. Okay, I think I have an issue. I may just be in love with this place. I'm not even sure. It could be something else. Whatever it is, I'm going with it.
- 3:00 PM: Started planning for the next day. I was feeling good. I don't know.
- 4:00 PM: Started packing up. I'm not sure if I'll stay another day. I'm actually considering it.
- 5:00 PM: Had time to think. I thought long and hard about what to do. I even called someone.
- 6:00 PM: Last meal. This time, I looked around. I ate, and headed back.
- 7:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Wrote the last bit of the day.
Day 3: Departure - The bittersweet end
- 9:00 AM: Another hotel breakfast. The waffles, they called to me. I answered. Did you know I really like waffles?
- 10:00 AM: Final check. It's a quick check-out, and then a quick goodbye to the hotel. It was nice while it lasted.
- 11:00 AM: Airport. A quick goodbye to the airport. Now, the flight. I don't want to talk about it.
- 12:00 PM: Departure.
Well, there you have it. My Kalamazoo Comfort Inn adventure. It wasn't perfect, of course. It was messy, a little bit weird, and probably a whole lot more fun than anyone would admit upfront. But that's the beauty of travel, isn't it? The unexpected, the slightly off-key, the moments that make you think, "Well, that was interesting." Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go dream of lukewarm breakfast and the lingering scent of chlorine. Kalamazoo, you crazy little town, you. Until next time!
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Kalamazoo's Wings Stadium Stay: Comfort Inn's Best Deal! (Or Is It?) - The Honest FAQs
Okay, so, Wings Stadium...Comfort Inn... Is this *really* a good deal? Spill the beans!
So, you're saying the breakfast isn't always a win? What about the room? Is it clean?
Wings Stadium proximity: Is it *really* walkable? Because my pre-game beer consumption is a factor.
What if I have kids? Is this a family-friendly kind of place?
Any hidden fees or random surprises I should know about?
Let’s be frank, would you stay here again?
Okay, but *really* what about the breakfast? Is the coffee drinkable?
