Bentonville Getaway: Days Inn & Suites - Unbeatable Deals!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your average travel brochure review. I'm hitting Bentonville, Arkansas, and the "Bentonville Getaway: Days Inn & Suites - Unbeatable Deals!" is my battlefield. Prepare for a rollercoaster of opinions, quirky observations, and the absolute truth (or at least my truth) about this place.
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First impressions, you know? I pulled up, and… okay, it's a Days Inn. That's the baseline. No soaring architectural statements here, folks. But hey, "unbeatable deals," right? I'm a sucker for a good deal. Let's see if it lives up to the hype…
Accessibility: The Good, The Bad, and the Slightly Confusing
Okay, important for me. I was especially focused on how accessible the hotel was.
Wheelchair Accessible: This is a HUGE win. I saw ramps everywhere, and I tested the doors, and they seem wide enough. I even checked out a room, and it had grab bars in the bathroom and a roll-in shower. Major kudos. I hate hotels that say they’re accessible but…aren’t.
Elevator: Yeah, obvious, but necessary. Thankfully, the Days Inn had an elevator. No one likes lugging luggage up multiple flights of stairs.
Facilities for disabled guests: Beyond the accessible rooms, I saw… Well, I'd need to stay longer, but good start.
The Room: My Temporary Castle
- Cleanliness: This is, honestly, usually a HUGE deal for me. My own bathroom is a disgrace, but when I'm paying for a hotel, I want clean. The room looked clean. I mean, I didn’t dissect every inch with a magnifying glass, but the sheets seemed crisp, and the bathroom didn't scream "horror movie set."
- Air Conditioning: Thank GOD. It was HOT outside. It worked. I’m happy.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: It worked, no complaints at all. I streamed a late-night movie, and it didn't buffer. This is important.
- The Details:
- Alarm clock? Check.
- Hair dryer? Check. And it worked! (Sometimes those things are useless).
- Coffee/tea maker? Yes, and essential, especially when I didn't want to walk for coffee, which was often.
- Desk? Yep, perfect for a late-night journaling session or ordering pizza.
- "Room Sanitization Opt-Out Available": Awesome, but I opted in. I’m not risking any germs!
- Non-smoking rooms: I'm not a smoker, so, yay.
- Additional thoughts: My room decor screamed generic hotel room, but hey, I wasn't looking for a palace. The bed was comfy enough, and the blackout curtains worked wonders.
Cleanliness and Safety: Covid Craziness
Okay, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: COVID. I appreciated the effort.
- Daily disinfection in common areas, Room Sanitzation Opt-Out, Anti-viral cleaning products, and Staff trained in safety protocol: Good. It's essential, and from what I saw, they were trying to do it.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere. Good.
- Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and Staff trained in safety protocol: This is what’s important. I did watch how the staff interacted. They looked to be aware of the safety protocols.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Adventure
Oh, breakfast… the essential hotel experience!
- Breakfast [buffet]: Okay, here’s the thing with buffets. They can be incredible, and they can be… well, less so. The Days Inn breakfast was… adequate. Think basic scrambled eggs, pre-packaged pastries, and cereal. But there was coffee and juice, and honestly, after a night of travel, I’m not expecting a Michelin star breakfast. It did the job, and it was free. I had a plate of scrambled eggs…a pastry…and a cup of coffee. Perfectly serviceable.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Always appreciated.
Things to Do/Ways to Relax (or Try To!)
- Swimming pool: Ooh, outdoor pool. In August. Perfect. It looked inviting from my window…but, to be honest, I was too lazy to put on a swimsuit.
- Fitness Center: I peeked in. It looked…like a fitness center. A few treadmills, some weights, probably a TV. I didn’t break a sweat, but I saw others using it.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Extras
- Front desk [24-hour]: Helpful. The staff was friendly, and, importantly, they knew when the free breakfast started.
- Laundry service: Not used by me, but helpful that it was available..
- Elevator: Essential.
- Car park [free of charge]: Bonus. I hate paying for parking.
- Daily housekeeping: My room was cleaned every day, which I appreciated.
For the Kids
- Family/child friendly: I saw several families and kids, and while I didn’t have kids with me, it seemed like a family-friendly spot.
Getting Around
- Car park [on-site]: Easy. I zipped in and out with zero issues.
- Airport transfer: I did not use this, as I drove.
Accessibility – Recap
- Rooms: The accessible room was well-equipped, which definitely boosted my rating.
- Public areas: As far as I saw, getting around seemed easy.
The Imperfections – My Grumbles
- Okay, and I need to address the one thing: the noise. The walls weren't exactly soundproof. I could hear a bit of hallway chatter and some…ahem…enthusiastic revelry from the room next door. If you are a light sleeper, consider bringing earplugs.
- There were no extras like a mini-fridge, but I survived.
Final Verdict: Is it a Bentonville Getaway? (and is it "unbeatable"?)
Yes, I'd stay here again. It's clean, accessible, conveniently located, and the price was right. It's not a luxury resort, but it’s a solid choice for a budget-friendly stay in Bentonville. The accessibility features are a huge win, and that matters a lot. The "unbeatable deals" thing? Okay, maybe not unbeatable, but it was a good value. This isn't going to be a place where I'll necessarily have an experience, but it's a fine place to crash.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Solid. Definitely recommend.
Would I go back? Hell yeah, especially for the price and accessibility.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned travel itinerary. This is…well, let's call it a “highly caffeinated suggestion box” for a stay at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Bentonville, Arkansas. Prepare for the bumpy ride, the unexpected detours, and the sheer, glorious mess of being alive and on vacation.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bentonville – An Attempt at Order (Fat Chance, Really):
Day 1: Arrival and…Existential Dread?
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at the Bentonville airport. Okay, first impression: smaller than a Costco, which is both comforting and…slightly terrifying? Like, where does all the luggage go here? Grab a rental car – hopefully, they don't give me the one with the questionable suspension this time. Praying for a good, non-dented ride because there's enough baggage in my life without a car reflecting my general state of being.
- 2:00 PM: Check into the Days Inn. Initial thoughts: "Clean. Not amazing. But it’ll do." The pool’s a sad little rectangle of chlorinated possibilities. (I'm a pool person, sue me.) I unpack, immediately regret the "minimalist" packing strategy, and realize I forgot my favorite travel-sized deodorant. The existential dread sets in. It always does when I'm about to be away from home for a while. I need my comfort items.
- 3:00 PM: Quick drive to the Walmart Museum. This is the thing to do, I know. It’s on everyone's list. But as soon as I step inside, I'm…slightly overwhelmed. The sheer scale of it, and the sheer Wal-Martiness… it’s a sensory overload. Maybe I need a pre-emptive nap?
- 4:00 PM: Okay, I'm taking a deep breath and going back. The history bit is genuinely interesting! Sam Walton's story is surprisingly compelling, and the original store? Charming in a "time capsule of retail ambition" kind of way.
- 5:30 PM: Nap time. Needed that nap after the museum!
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a random BBQ joint. Okay, this deserves its own section. This place, (I'm not even going to name it because I can't remember)… it was…an experience. The ribs were good, not great, but the side of "slaw" looked suspiciously like a green, soupy substance. I tried being adventurous and went for it. I don't recommend adventures in slaw that resemble alien goo. I'm not sure if I'm scarred for life or just severely dehydrated.
- 9:00 PM: Back at the Days Inn. Staring at the bland walls, contemplating the nature of time, and scrolling through social media while trying to convince myself I’m having fun. Is all this fun? I hope so, because otherwise, this entire vacation is going to be a colossal disappointment.
Day 2: Art, Bikes, and More Existentialism
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. The "continental" breakfast at the Days Inn. Let's just say it's…adequate. The waffles are, perhaps, the highlight. The coffee? The very essence of beige. I choke it down anyway. Coffee before the existential crisis hits is a necessity.
- 10:00 AM: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Whoa. Now, THIS is what I'm talking about. The architecture is stunning. The art is…well, very art-y. I wandered, I stared, I felt things. (I think.) The Monet in the permanent collection? Jaw-dropping. The whole place feels…elevated. It's a nice offset to the Walmart Museum.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch – a pre-packed sandwich from the gift shop, which I ate on the grass. The sandwich was a good sandwich. The whole experience? Peaceful.
- 2:00 PM: Biking the Razorback Greenway. This is the part I was really looking forward to because I’m a sucker for a good bike path. The trail is beautiful, well-maintained, and a glorious escape from…everything. I rented a bike, wobbled a bit, almost crashed into a small child, and then remembered how to, you know, ride a bike. It was exhilarating. I saw…things. Birds, trees, a family of ducks who judging me. It was…amazing. I got thoroughly sweaty and covered in happiness. This is what vacation should feel like.
- 5:00 PM: Back to the room for a shower. The water pressure is…questionable. But at least it's hot.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner again this time it's pizza, and it's not the greatest (the crust was a little cardboard-y). It's fine, but it doesn't make me forget the great experience from biking.
- 7:30 PM: Evening spent reading a book. The fluorescent lights are a little harsh in the room.
Day 3: Farewell…and the Lingering Smell of Chlorine
- 8:00 AM: Another waffle. (I have accepted my fate.)
- 9:00 AM: One last stroll through the town square. Bentonville has a certain charm, I have to give it that.
- 10:00 AM: Packing. Sighing. Wondering where all the time went.
- 11:00 AM: Check out of the Days Inn. I leave the room, vaguely relieved to leave and already missing the…what was it about? The waffle? The freedom? The sheer predictability of a motel room?
- 12:00 PM: Drive to the airport, which is still smaller than a Costco.
- 1:00 PM: Flight home.
- 1:01 PM: Already planning the next trip. And maybe, just maybe, I'll remember to pack the deodorant.
Look: this wasn’t a perfect trip. It was a messy, imperfect, human experience. But isn't that the best kind? And, in the end, I think I had some fun. And if nothing else I had a good story to tell. If you find yourself in a Bentonville Days Inn, just embrace the glorious, imperfect reality of it all. And maybe pack your own coffee.
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Bentonville Getaway: Days Inn & Suites - Unbeatable Deals! (...Maybe?) - FAQ & Rants!
So, Unbeatable Deals, Huh? What's the Catch? (Besides the Obvious)
Okay, let's be real. "Unbeatable Deals" is marketing speak. It's like when my aunt Brenda says she makes "world-class" potato salad. It’s… well, it's potato salad. But hear me out. I *did* score a pretty sweet rate for the Days Inn in Bentonville, especially compared to some of the art-museum-adjacent hotels that looked like they cost more than my car. The catch? (And there *is* a catch, obviously!) Maybe the pool was a little… questionable? More on that later. And the free breakfast? Let's just say I spent a solid five minutes contemplating the nutritional value of a single, slightly-stale blueberry muffin. But hey, a deal's a deal, right? Right?!
Is the Location Actually Good? (Like, Close to Stuff?)
Okay, the location. This is where it gets a bit… meandering. It's not *central* central, you know? Like, it's not *right* on the town square, which, let's be honest, is the vortex of all things awesome in Bentonville. You'll need a car (or be prepared to Uber like a fiend). But! It *is* a relatively quick drive to the Crystal Bridges Museum *and* the amazing mountain biking trails. That’s kind of a win, right? I mean, I spent my mornings shredding the trails (after a questionable breakfast of course), and my afternoons admiring modern art! It felt very… balanced? Until I realized how sore I’d be. The hotel had a *terrible* parking situation, so if you're a light sleeper, get ready to be annoyed constantly, which actually wasn't great.
The Rooms... What's the Vibe? (Clean? Moldy?)
Look, I’m not going to lie. It's a Days Inn. Temper your expectations. Think… functional. Think… potentially a little worn around the edges. My room? It was… clean enough. I did a quick once-over (like I always do – I'm not trying to catch anything!). The bed? Surprisingly comfortable. The AC? Worked like a champ. The TV? Actually, it worked *too* well. I spent a solid hour watching infomercials for kitchen gadgets I'll never buy. Which, in retrospect, might have been better than browsing the internet. It was what you'd expect for a Days Inn... maybe a tad better? The whole decorating motif was a little… beige. Like the hotel was actively trying to be forgotten.
Tell Me About the Pool! (Because I'm Obsessed with Hotel Pools)
Okay, the pool. Here's the truth: I *love* a good hotel pool. I picture myself, cocktail in hand, lounging in crystal-clear water, the sun kissing my face... Reality? The pool looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the Reagan administration had a pool party. Okay, maybe a *slight* exaggeration. But the water was a bit cloudy. And there was a suspicious-looking green film clinging to the sides. So, I chickened out and skipped the swim. Yes, I'm a coward. But hey, at least I didn't catch anything.
Breakfast: The Myth, The Legend, The Free Food. Spill the Tea!
Ah, breakfast! The cornerstone of any "free" hotel experience. The Days Inn breakfast was… an experience. I’m going to be honest, I arrived expecting a culinary masterpiece (okay, maybe not), but it was still a bit of a letdown . There was a waffle maker (which I *love*, though mine never actually made a perfect waffle, even after multiple attempts). The usual suspects: sad-looking pastries, pre-packaged yogurt, questionable juices… and the aforementioned, slightly-stale blueberry muffin. But you know what? I ate it anyway. Because FREE. And I had coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. To this day I still get heart-palpitations thinking about it.
Would You Stay Here Again? (The Ultimate Question!)
Honestly? Yeah, probably. I mean, that’s the thing about these “unbeatable deals.” The location was *decent* even if it wasn’t perfect. The price was right. And despite the slightly questionable pool and the breakfast of despair, It was a functional place to crash after a day of art and mountain biking. I'm not saying it was the *best* hotel experience of my life, but I survived! And I *did* score some killer deals on art supplies at Walmart, which, let's be honest, is a legitimate Bentonville perk. So, yeah. Maybe. Just pack your own pool cleaner, and maybe a backup breakfast. And you know, lower your expectations just a tad.
Were There Any Hidden Upsides? (Beyond “Cheap Bed”?)
Okay, besides the cheap bed and the slightly-less-than-stellar breakfast, I discovered an unexpected perk: the people-watching was *amazing*. The clientele was a vibrant mix of families, solo travelers, and people who looked like they were *definitely* on a road trip to… somewhere mysterious. I spent a couple of hours just observing. It was fascinating. Also, the front desk staff was actually pretty friendly and helpful, which is always a bonus. See? Not *all* bad!
How's the Wi-Fi, Though? (Because, You Know, Modern Life)
The Wi-Fi, to put it mildly, was inconsistent. Sometimes it worked like a charm. Other times… well, let’s just say I spent a good amount of time staring at the spinning wheel of doom. I’d even say it’s the reason why I ended up watching so many infomercials. So, if you're relying on Wi-Fi for work, I’d suggest you bring your own hotspot or prepare for some serious moments of digital frustration. On the plus side, it forced me to disconnect which may have been what I actually needed but wasn’t what I originally wanted.
Anything I Should *Definitely* Avoid? (Besides the Pool?)
Besides the pool? Hmm... I'd say, temper your expectations for a luxurious experience. Also, I overheard a staff member talking about some plumbing issues, so… maybe avoid relying on hot showers if their system is having a bad day. And finally, be prepared to embrace the "charm" of a budget hotel experience. It’s not the Ritz. It's notHotel Blog Guru
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