Hotel berhampiran Dutch Plant Farm, Frederick

The hotel is nice. I practically live in hotels, especially Marriotts. So, I have my fair share of ups and downs. Some of the downs were, there was no soap. I had to go down to the front desk to ask for soap, and i stayed for an entire week straight and they only serviced the room once during the stay. I know some properties nowadays clean or service once every other day now, but once in an entire week is a bit much. Now, you’re getting to the point of needing to ask to replace toilet paper and tissue paper. Not to mention the stockpile of recycling and garbage. Pre-COVID, there was a program that was optional, to have your room serviced once every 3 days or five and you’d get bonus points as the guest. Now, the option is taken away with the hotels saving a great deal of money on not servicing as often, but now you are sacrificing the quality of the institution of the property itself. It’s a Courtyard. However, I recently returned from several weeks in Central America. It was amazing. They’d make animals out of towels, clean the room daily, everything was pristine, breakfast was included and was as great as some breakfasts I’ve had at JW Marriott properties. But Courtyards in the U.S. don’t have breakfast included, not even for Titanium or Ambassador Elite members. So, not all of the same name brand are created equal. I’ve stayed at several Courtyards in California that stand out from the rest. So, it depends. The suite was great. There’s no gym at the moment, it’s under construction. Plenty of parking and tons of things nearby. I’d stay again. But, hopefully they’d address servicing the room more than once a week.

Was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. First, the rate was very reasonable despite our stay being over the 4th of July holiday. Staff was very nice and efficient at check in and through out our 3 night stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Did have to watch a spot where the tile floor met the carpet. It was damaged and we were cautious when walking in that spot. We also had an issue with the tv remote and they took care of it while we were out for the day. The sink was on the outside of the bathroom. And the shower was a step in shower. I did not realize it when I booked the room, it doesn't show in the photos. I do have severe arthritis and this was is so helpful to me verses a tub shower combo or a handicap shower with seat. I think the website photos should show this, helpful to folks like me or maybe a family who needs the tub and shower combo for bathing little ones. Breakfast was enough to get you going and out the door. Saturday and Sunday it was the same breakfast offering of the egg with cheese. We opted to do breakfast elsewhere on our way out our last day. Our stay was very quiet over all and we were pleased with things over all. This was probably one of nicest stays at Choice Hotels location.

Motel is located a short drive south of Frederick, Md., on interstate 270. Checkin 3pm (we were allowed a noon checkin) and checkout is noon. Rooms are clean, modern, and well equipped with microwave, mini-fridge/freezer, coffee machine, toiletries and plenty of towels. Ideal if you want to save some money. There is also a hairdryer and iron/ironing board. Breakfast is served every morning near the lobby. As noted in many reviews, the breakfast is basic but decent with most of the items served in sealed packaging with microwave and toaster available. The offerings include: coffee, tea, milk, juice, coffee mate, sliced bread, packaged dry cereals, yogurt, frozen waffles, and microwavable “Jimmy Dean” breakfast sandwiches. The breakfast starts at 6am weekdays and 7am on weekends. Coffee/tea offered in the lobby 24 hrs. Free parking around motel. There is plenty of shopping and restaurants in the area. I recommend this motel if you are looking for clean, decent accommodations at a good price. Enjoyed our stay and would stay here again when I am at Frederick.

I have been here for an unfortunately extended stay, but the staff here has made that unfortunately long stay very homey and relaxing. To those who complain about bugs riding on their luggage as they come into the hotel, please remember that you are in fact on planet earth, and there are more bugs in one state than people in the world lol The crew always keeps things tidy, the breakfast options are inclusive, and I've not had one bad experience during my entire stay. (8+ months FYI) Quadruple A Plus Plus!!!

We stayed at the Spark in Germantown for a family event. It was a disappointing experience. ROOMS - there's an infestation of ants in several rooms, one family member had to check out, the ants had taken over the counters. Hotel said they were sold out, so she went to the Sheraton. Another family member changed rooms after she found bugs under the bed sheet. a third family member had a smelly wall air conditioner unit-they changed the filter, but it didn't help. No ice, no microwave, no cups in bathroom, no alarm clock-bare minimums. The rooms have a stale odor. BREAKFAST - I would suggest going to the area restaurants, the bagel breakfast offered didn't taste fresh. FITNESS CENTER - water was dripping from the ceiling, as such tile had fallen to the floor. Called the front desk to let them know..., they sent someone who did a very poor job in attempting to clean it up, dripping water wasn't addressed. ROOM RATE - was very attractive for the first night, but the rate was increased for the second and third nights. I have never experience a hotel changing the room rate after the rate has been confirmed. Felt like bait and switch, the room rate shouldn't change after the reservation is confirmed. At check out the manager wasn't around, I called back and got a supervisor who told me that's the way they price rooms, rate is subject to change based upon occupancy. Even after they have confirmed the reservation. STAFF - all seemed pleasant, but young and inexperienced. At checkout the young man was yelling from behind the wall that he was coming..., took him almost 5 minutes to come check us out. RECOMMENDATION - I would not stay here again and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. There are many hotel choices in the area, it was a poor hotel experience.