We spent a 3 day weekend at The Cliff Side Hotel— actually a bed and breakfast— a Hilton Hotel property. The house is old, which brings character, but as part of a major hotel company, I had expected it to be in much better state of repair.
We were in the “Garden Suite.” On the Hilton website it looks nice, with carefully cropped and curated images. No images include the entire room to get the full impression. The description of it as a duplex with a stairway to a separate bedroom, and a private entry sounds charming.
The reality is remarkably otherwise. The stairway is an extraordinarily narrow spiral. The entry downstairs, with no key entry, is invariably to satisfy fire code, as this stairway would never be adequate and entry to both levels from outside is necessary, although the downstairs is only accessible by being unlatched from inside.
There are two heating systems, one of which was initially in disrepair. 2 remotes for the tv and cable tv, to add inconvenience, a slow shower drain.
The big issue, however, is the staircase. We were literally trying to avoid going to the bathroom— downstairs— as the bed is upstairs. Downstairs the only seating is behind the stairway—called a library, by virtue of a book case. Not comfortable or communal for sitting. The staircase is narrow, steps are triangular and therefore VERY shallow, with a single handrail for most of the way, and is VERY steep. A risk to avoid, especially if you EVER use the restroom after going to bed.