Hotel Review: DoubleTree Syracuse, NY
Last weekend I enjoyed a road trip to Syracuse, NY for a girls shopping weekend. We chose to stay at the Doubletree Syracuse because of its location, price and reputation.
Room
We booked the double room at the hotel for an Advance Purchase rate of $123.20 per night. The double room is perfect for a Girls Weekend away but would be a tight fit for a family. There wasn’t a lot of room around the beds which would be challenging ifyou needed to accommodate a crib or a number of suitcases.
While touring the hotel I had the opportunity to see their Deluxe King room which is ideal for a family travelling with small children. I could imagine my boys in their cribs with lots of room to roam. Unfortunately if you are looking for two beds your only option is the double room.
Pack n’ Plays Available
If you are travelling with small children, the DoubleTree has pack n’ plays available for use as in-room cribs. There are three on site, so if you are like us and are travelling with multiples you might want to bring your own.
Internet and the Smoking Area
A couple of negatives at the DoubleTree Syracuse. Internet is not included in the price of your room so you will be charged $9.95 for 24 hours. However, internet is free in their Business Center and in the hotel’s public areas. The most significant negative for me was the location of the smoking area of the hotel. It is placed right outside the front doors. Benches and extinguishable ashtrays are provided, it it means that every time you arrive at the hotel you need to walk through the smoking area to enter. On Saturday night, with a wedding at the hotel, there were more than 15 smokers outside that we had to wade through. While this is a minor annoyance when travelling with a friend, I would be really unhappy if I was travelling with my family. I think with a hotel as big as the DoubleTree the smoking area could be moved to a more discreet location.
Hotel Breakfast
We were lucky enough to have breakfast both Saturday and Sunday at the hotel. The breakfast buffet is very good, has the BEST homemade granola I have ever eaten and David, the cook is not only charming but makes a pretty fantastic omelet. The breakfast is a good value for an all-you-can-eat at $14.95 and is family friendly.
Other Amenities
Unfortunately, we were so busy shopping that we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the other amenities of the hotel. The pool and fitness center are really worth exploring. Make sure you pack your bathing suits!
My friend and I had a positive experience at the DoubleTree. It has a great location, delicious food (still thinking about that granola) and comfy clean rooms. It was a perfect hotel for a girls shopping weekend. And, if you haven’t tried a DoubleTree cookie, it is the best part of checking in!
*This review is based on my opinions and experience. The photos (except for the cookie and the Omelette bar are courtesy of the DoubleTree Syracuse)
That cookie looks delicious!
Have you ever been to Grove City? That’s my fav place for a weekend to shop!
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The cookie was delicious! Didn’t last very long. I haven’t been to Grove City. I believe that Syracuse is closer. Only a 5 hour drive. Great shopping, great outlets. :)
Yes!!! Grove City is awesome. We were just in Michigan (also Premium outlets) last weekend — husband prefers Michigan than Pennsylvania even if it means we have to pay taxes on our purchases. The deals were amazing last weekend!
This hotel looks nice especially the pool!
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Love Premium Outlets. Have you been to Woodbury Commons in Woodbury, NY. I wrote a post on it in the summer. Awesome.
What I love about Syracuse is that there is so much to do besides shopping. So, we often go with the boys and make it a family vacation.
It looks nice! I’ve only stayed in a Double Tree once, but I really enjoyed it.
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Sounds like you have a great time!
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Girls weekend? I’m SOOO jealous! :)
I have to agree about the smoking area – it shouldn’t be right in front of the door. I know it is nice for the smokers but it sometimes makes the lobby smell, too.
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Have a great weekend!
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That looks like a fun weekend!
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It was great – lots more posts to come. So nice to get away for a bit!
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I’m so happy you had a great weekend away with a great friend. I’m looking forward to reading your next post about your #Syracuse getaway!
Thank you Danica. A few more posts to come. Mirbeau Inn and Spa is up, and my shopping post will be later this week.
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