Четыре звёздочки рядом с аэропортом Солт-Лейк-Сити: Вау-эффект гарантирован!

Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States

Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States

Четыре звёздочки рядом с аэропортом Солт-Лейк-Сити: Вау-эффект гарантирован!

Alright, let's dive headfirst into this review, shall we? Четыре звёздочки рядом с аэропортом Солт-Лейк-Сити: Вау-эффект гарантирован! That's the promise, and honestly? After…well, after my experience, let's just say it’s… complicated. (Yeah, I’m already breaking the rules. Sorry, not sorry.)

Accessibility: The Good, The Annoying, and the… Well, Just Be Aware

First things first, ya know? This hotel tries on the accessibility front. They've got elevators! Elevator. (Thank you, powers that be.) And they list "Facilities for disabled guests." I mean, that's a thing, right? But here’s the kicker: I'm not specifically disabled, so I can't fully vouch for the nitty-gritty details. Let’s just say, when they say "accessible," read the fine print and perhaps call and ask some direct questions. Better safe than sorry, yes?

Internet: The Savior…And the Occasional Glitch

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Hallelujah! Because let's face it, in this day and age, no Wi-Fi is a deal-breaker. And the Wi-Fi mostly held up. Mostly. There were a few times I wanted to chuck my laptop out the window (it is a window that opens, by the way. More on that later), but generally, the connection was decent. They also offer Internet [LAN] (I feel like I'm back in 2003!), which is a plus for those who like, uh, cables. So, overall? Solid. But don't expect lightning-fast speeds for that Zoom call.

Cleanliness and Safety: Trying Hard, Bless Their Hearts

Okay, this is where things get…interesting. They're mentioning anti-viral cleaning products. And "daily disinfection in common areas." And hand sanitizer. Look, in the post-pandemic reality, you want to see this. The emphasis is there, the effort is there. They are doing something, which is good. They also offer Room sanitization opt-out available, which is a fantastic options for saving the planet. And they’ve got staff trained in safety protocol? Kudos. However, one random crumb on the hallway carpet near the end of my stay told another tale. It's a fine line, I’d guess.

Dining, Drinking, and …Snacking… (Ah, The Food! The Memories!)

Alright, let's talk food! I'm gonna ramble a bit here, okay? Because the breakfast… the breakfast was a microcosm of the whole experience.

Breakfast [buffet]. Yes. And they offer Asian breakfast. I’ve been looking for an Asian breakfast in Utah all my life! (Okay, maybe not all my life, but you get the picture.) But… the execution? Well, it was there. A good selection, everything from waffles and fruit to… well, let's just say you could tell it was, intentionally, a buffet. I swear, the waffle felt like it had been left there since the initial breakfast service. And the coffee? Let me just say that I quickly learned to stick to the juice. They have Restaurants. They serve International cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, which, you know, are good things!

Now (and get ready, because this is the part I'm fixating on) I noticed a single, lonely, glorious plate of… green beans… sitting there, looking forlorn. And I wanted them, so bad! The waiter, saw my eyes, and he brought me some. It became a moment, you know? One of those weird, unplanned moments that sticks with you. The green beans were the best thing I consumed that entire day. (Yes, better than the coffee).

Then I tried to order something with my breakfast. I didn't know the exact Russian word for "egg", so the the waiter, who did not speak English, and I tried to resolve this. I pointed at some eggs. He shook his head no. I pointed at some more eggs. He shook his head no. We had this little dance for fully 10 minutes. But the waiter brought me the best omelette I have had in my life, which, looking back, was completely worth it. I now remember the omelette more than the hotels description of itself.

Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Promise Kept? Maybe?

Pool with view. I didn’t go to it. I saw it. It looked… refreshing. Fitness center. I didn't. The thought of the gym was enough to make me want to sit on the couch and eat more green beans. Body scrub. Now, that sounds appealing.

Room Amenities: A Mixed Bag of Comforts (and a few minor irritations)

Air conditioning: Definitely a plus, especially in Utah. Blackout curtains: also a blessing, because sometimes you just want the world to disappear. Coffee/tea maker: crucial! Complimentary tea: Nice touch. Hair dryer: Essential. Refrigerator: handy. And they actually had an extra long bed. I appreciated this as some beds are short and I do not like to sleep with my feet hanging off. But…the carpet…was the carpet clean? Yes. But it felt…old. And the shower? Perfectly functional, but not exactly spa-like. I loved the window that opens! It's the little things, you know? Fresh air is a winner. Soundproofing. Okay, this is where I get a little… snarky. The walls mostly blocked out the noise, at least until the guy in the room next to me started… well, let’s just say he was enjoying himself very loudly. The soundproofing could have been better.

Services and Conveniences: Good Intentions, Uneven Results

They offer Room service [24-hour]. Fantastic! Daily housekeeping? Always welcome. Front desk [24-hour]? A lifesaver at 3 AM when you can't find the coffee maker. Concierge? They have one, in theory. But, calling for help to get the room's coffee maker working was not the best experience, I'll say that.

For the Kids: A Family Affair?

They mention Babysitting service and Family/child friendly. If you are traveling with kids, do your homework.

The "Wow" Factor and the Bottom Line

Did I experience the "Вау-эффект"? Honestly? Parts of it. The green beans alone almost warranted a "wow." The hotel, well, it's a solid four-star attempt, doing its best.

SEO-Friendly Points (Because, you know, we have to):

  • Keywords: Salt Lake City Hotel, Airport Hotel, Utah Hotel, Accessibility, Free Wi-Fi, Restaurant with buffet, Pool, Spa, Cleanliness, Safety, Breakfast [buffet], international cuisine, Meeting/banquet facilities, Daily housekeeping
  • Location: Mentioned the proximity to the airport multiple times.
  • Accessibility: Highlights of the elevator and the presence of facilities for disabled guests, while noting further probing for information is needed
  • Foodie Content: Buffet reviewed with humor and focus on detail
  • Unique Selling Points: The Green Beans! The open window! The extra long bed!
  • Emotional Tone: Honest, relatable, and slightly cynical, but ultimately appreciative of the hotel's efforts.
  • Call to Action: Book your stay at the hotel, but be sure to call ahead if accessibility is a major concern.

My Final Verdict (And a Compelling Offer… of Sorts):

Look, it's a hotel. It's close to the airport. It has a pool (I think). It has green beans. It offers the major necessities. It's doing its best.

Book this hotel if: You need to be near the airport. You like a good omelette. You appreciate a decent bed. You can tolerate a little…quirkiness.

But please, take the green beans. Seriously. You won't regret it.

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Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States

Alright, садись, поехали! Here's my attempt at a travel itinerary for Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport. It’s… well, let’s just say it’s gonna be less "perfect postcard" and more "real life, baby!" Buckle up, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride (pun intended, ‘cause, you know, airports and stuff).

Four Points by Sheraton SLC Airport - The Unofficial Itinerary (with a dash of Russian Soul)

Day 1: Arrival – The Great American Inconvenience (and a Prayer to the Coffee Gods)

  • 7:00 AM (ish): Завтрак, a.k.a. breakfast, is the most important meal of the day, да? So, the flight lands. Assuming the baggage handlers aren’t on strike (again, fingers crossed), I finally grab my suitcase. The first order of business: finding something that resembles coffee. American coffee? It's a gamble. Pray that it's strong enough to raise the dead. I'm not a morning person, especially after a long (and probably delayed) flight.
  • 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Shuttle to the hotel. Hopefully, it’s not a beat-up van with a driver who seems to think he's auditioning for a Nascar race. Fingers crossed for a smooth ride. The views on the way to the hotel remind me of the vastness of the Russian steppes, ironically.
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Check-in. This is where things could go south. Hopefully, the room is ready, and it's NOT next to the ice machine. Been burned before. The front desk person better have a friendly face. After a long flight, a grumpy receptionist is THE WORST.
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Room reconnaissance! Is it clean? Does the AC work? Is there enough coffee in the room? These are the crucial questions. I'm also checking for internet speed because let's be honest, I need to update my Instagram with a picture of the coffee I'm about to chug.
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Nap time. Необходимость. A solid nap is required to beat jet lag.
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Look, I'm not expecting Michelin stars at the hotel restaurant, but hopefully, they have something edible. Maybe a burger? Or something vaguely resembling Russian cuisine.
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Exploring the hotel’s amenities. Do they have a pool? Seriously, if they do, I’m spending the afternoon there, pretending I'm on a beach in Sochi. If not, I'll probably just wander aimlessly, trying to figure out where the ice machine is and looking for a stronger coffee.
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Gym. Okay, okay, I said I’d nap, but let's be real. I'll probably spend 20 minutes stretching, then wander again to the coffee machine. But, I give it a try, so, points!
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner. More food. I’m already wondering if I'll even remember what I ate. Hopefully, it's not the same burger I had for lunch. The hotel restaurant better have something to give my hungry beast of a stomach.
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Some time to chill. Netflix and chill, but in my case, it's just Netflix; I'm alone, and that's perfectly fine.
  • 9:00 PM-10:00 PM: Bedtime routine. Brush teeth, set the alarm, and pray for a decent night's sleep.

Day 2: Airport Adventures and… More Airport

  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast. Let the coffee flow!
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Pre-flight anxiety. This is the time I start to second-guess everything. Did I pack my toothbrush? Did I close the window? Am I forgetting something crucial? Check, double-check, and triple-check my travel documents. This needs Russian prayers.
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Shuttle to the airport. This time, definitely in a hurry. More American traffic! I am hoping to make the flight, but I am sure it is not going to be easy.
  • 10:00 AM: Airport! Security lines, screaming children, and the general chaos that is air travel. Is it not the worst form of travel? I question my life choices as I shuffle through security.
  • 11:00 PM: Flight.
    • Emotional Reaction: Good, bad, indifferent, all, all, all.
  • 12:00 PM: Landing.

Postlude: Reflections and Existential Dread

So, there you have it. A whirlwind tour of Four Points and the surrounding airport zone. Will it be glamorous? Probably not. Will it be memorable? Absolutely. I’ll be the one looking utterly bewildered, desperately searching for a decent cup of coffee, and probably complaining about the price of everything. But hey, that’s part of the adventure, right? And you know what, I'm gonna give it my all and enjoy myself, even if that means embracing the chaos and the occasional existential crisis along the way. Жизнь прекрасна! (Life is beautiful!)

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Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States

Ну что, правда, "Вау-эффект гарантирован" в этих четырёхзвёздочных отелях возле аэропорта Солт-Лейк-Сити? Я вот скептик...

Ах, этот "Вау-эффект"! Знаете, как говорят, "не верь глазам своим"… но вот вам моя история. Прилетели мы в Солт-Лейк-Сити поздно вечером, уставшие, как собаки. Думали: переночевать, выспаться, да и ладно. Выбрали отель с четырьмя звёздами... ну, возле аэропорта же, чего ожидать? Обычная командировочная коробка для сна. Ага, щас!

Во-первых, стойка регистрации. Такое ощущение, будто я попал в голливудский фильм. Девушка, улыбается во все 32 зуба, предлагает воду, полотенце (горячее!), и говорит что-то вроде: "Добро пожаловать домой!". Не знаю, как для вас, а для меня после 12 часов перелёта – это уже заявка на вау-эффект! Просто представьте: вываливаешься из самолёта, как выжатый лимон, а тебе тут – "Домой!". Чувство, будто тебя обнимают, не успев даже раздеться.

Номер… О, номер! Огромная кровать, подушки, как облака (я, кстати, до сих пор ищу марку этих подушек!). Ванная комната - просторная, с шикарной косметикой. Я, конечно, не разбираюсь в этих ваших "люксах", но даже я понял, что это уже не стандартный "номер для ночлега". И знаете что? Идеальная температура. Как будто они знают, что ты вымотан, и сами регулируют климат, чтобы тебе было комфортно. Вот это и есть – настоящий вау-эффект. Не знаю, у вас как, а у меня даже настроение поднялось – хотя, честно, я вообще не ожидал ничего особенного.

Да, и еще: фитнес-центр. Я, конечно, не поклонник спорта, но этот вид из окна… Вид на горы! Я даже на беговую дорожку залез, просто чтобы полюбоваться. Ну и кофе утром, конечно. Не растворимый, как в большинстве отелей, а нормальный, ароматный. В общем, да, "Вау-эффект" – был. Не гарантирую, что у всех, но я был приятно удивлён.

А что там с завтраком? Всё включено или как? И вдруг шведский стол с "пластиковой" едой?

Завтрак – это отдельная песня! В большинстве отелей, где я бывал, шведский стол – это компромисс. Типа "что-то есть, и ладно". Тут же – не знаю, может, мне просто повезло, но было всё на уровне.

Во-первых, разнообразие. Были и традиционные омлеты, и свежие фрукты, и выпечка. И даже, знаете, что-то вроде "здорового" завтрака – каши, йогурты… Я, честно говоря, фанат "вредной" еды, поэтому первым делом метнулся к блинчикам. И они были… Боже, какие они были!

А вот это отдельная тема – обслуживание. Официанты, как пчёлки, снова улыбаются, постоянно предлагают кофе, убирают тарелки, никогда не заставляют долго ждать. Нет вот этого стандартного вопроса: "Всё ли у вас хорошо?" (который все воспринимают как формальность). Они действительно заботятся о тебе. Я даже почувствовал себя VIP-персоной, хотя, скорее всего, я просто был один из многих голодных туристов.

Да, и ещё. Меня всегда удивляет, когда в отелях делают "свежевыжатый" сок. Ну, то есть, как, типа, из концентрата, но с претензией. Тут же – настоящий сок! Из апельсинов, яблочный… В общем, завтрак был достойный, я даже не поленился подняться раньше, чтобы всё попробовать. Кажется, завтрак – тоже вау-эффект, особенно после долгой дороги.

Неужели всё идеально? Наверняка, есть какие-то недостатки? А то уж больно всё сладко звучит...

Эх, да, не бывает идеального мира. Идеальный отель – тоже. Вот, помню, приехали мы с женой… Настроение было, мягко говоря, не очень. Поругались ещё в аэропорту. И вот этот отель… казалось бы, должен был сгладить углы, но…

Во-первых, шум. Да, номера вроде бы звукоизолированы, но… По ночам слышно, как самолёты взлетают и садятся. Не знаю, может, я просто слишком чутко сплю. Жена, вроде, не жаловалась. Но мне, честно говоря, мешало немного. Не смертельно, но…

Во-вторых, мелочи. Вот, например, в номере не было штопора. Мелочь, конечно, но когда ты открываешь бутылку вина, а его нет… Пришлось бежать на ресепшн. Благо, дали быстро. Но осадок – остался.

И, наверное, ещё один минус – цена. Да, отель отличный, но и стоит, соответственно, не дёшево. Хотя, если сравнивать с уровнем сервиса, то, в принципе, оно того стоит. Но для тех, кто привык экономить… В общем, это не самый дешёвый вариант. Так что, идеальным его, конечно, не назовёшь. Но в целом, положительных моментов, безусловно, больше.

А как с транспортом? Легко добраться до центра города или что там с этим?

Транспорт… Ну, тут всё зависит от ваших предпочтений и бюджета. Отели, как правило, предоставляют трансфер до аэропорта – это, конечно, плюс. Сэкономите на такси, да и удобно.

До центра города… Ну, тут уже сложнее. Я, честно, не любитель общественного транспорта. Он какой-то медленный, непредсказуемый… Такси – дорого. Поэтому, если вы планируете активно перемещаться по городу, лучше всего взять машину напрокат. Парковка в отеле, как правило, есть, но тоже платная.

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Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States

Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport United States