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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the Days Inn Thornton experience. Forget the perfectly polished brochure – this is the real deal, warts and all. And honestly? After my stay? I'm still trying to decide if I want to book again… or run screaming into the mountains. Let's break it down, shall we?
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First things first: Accessibility. They claim to have it. But let's be real, "facilities for disabled guests" can mean anything. I'm not in a wheelchair, so I can't give a firsthand account, but the presence of an elevator is a good start. I hope for the sake of everyone, the accessible rooms are actually, you know, accessible. This is a massive, gigantic, HUGE need in the modern world. So Days Inn Thornton, let's not mess around. Don't just claim accessibility. Make. It. Work. The very concept of the internet "LAN" seems ancient, but the internet access is available in all rooms, so I have to give them credit there.
Cleanliness and Safety – The COVID Chapter:
Alright, let's face it: we’re all a little obsessed with germaphobia these days, thanks to the pandemic. Days Inn claims to get it.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good. Makes me feel slightly less like I'm stepping into a biohazard zone.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Okay, that's the bare minimum, honestly. Hoping for more than just a quick wipe-down, but let's go along with it.
- Hand sanitizer: Present. Always a plus.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: I saw a dude with a spray bottle. So, again, claims.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Hopefully, they aren’t just told to be trained.
- Physical distancing: Tried to maintain it in the very cramped breakfast area, but it's tough when people are elbowing each other for the last waffle (more on that later). This is where things start getting sketchy. I saw a few staff members sans masks.
- Cashless payment service: Smart move. Less touching, more peace of mind.
- Individually-wrapped food options: A necessity now. Which brought us to the breakfast…
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Appreciated option.
- Safe dining setup: More or less. Seemed fine.
- Hygiene certification: Where is this? I'm not seeing it. Transparency, people! Help me, help you!
- Shared stationery removed: Fine by me. Who needs pens these days?
- Sterilizing equipment: Does it actually work? Is it visible?
Okay, overall, the ideas are there. The execution…well, let’s just say I brought my own wipes.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - (The Waffle Incident)
This is where Days Inn Thornton REALLY tests your expectations.
- Breakfast [buffet]: This is what it promised. This is what it delivered.
- Breakfast service: As in, service-wise.
- Asian Breakfast: Yes. I think. It wasn't marked.
- Western Breakfast: This is what it was, though very bare,
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Present, and also not very good.
- Snack bar: Didn't see one.
- Restaurants: There are none.
- Coffee shop: No.
- Poolside bar: LOL. No.
- A la carte in restaurant: Impossible. There are no restaurants.
- Buffet in restaurant: Yes. It's the bare minimum.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Nope, but maybe some of the eggs are vegetarian?
- Salad in restaurant: Nope.
- Soup in restaurant: Nope.
- Desserts in restaurant: LOL - No.
- Happy hour: Yeah, right
- Poolside bar: Absolutely not.
- Room service [24-hour]: I'm guessing it's nonexistent.
- Bottle of water: Provided! Blessedly cold and refreshing.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Possible, but I wouldn't bet on it being great.
- Coffee/tea maker: Yes. Coffee? Not great, but it's there. Tea? Probably fine.
- Essential condiments: I think they’re in the "buffet".
- Individually-wrapped food options: Important.
The Waffle Incident: Now, about that breakfast… The highlight was the waffle maker. However, this waffle maker, and here’s the thing, took forever. And the line! Oh, the line. It snaked around the sad little breakfast area, and the tension was palpable. People were hovering, eyeing each other's waffle progress with thinly veiled suspicion. It was like a low-budget, carb-loaded Hunger Games. My waffle emerged, a little pale, a little sad. It tasted like…well, it tasted like a waffle that had endured a long, arduous wait.
- Quirky observation: The syrup dispensers were… questionable. Things have a certain texture to them. Let's just say, I skipped the syrup.
- Emotional reaction: Mild anger, then acceptance, then a weird sort of camaraderie with the other waffle-waiters.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax – (Is There Anything, Really?)
Let’s be honest: this isn’t the Ritz.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: There is one. I saw it. It appeared to be…open.
- Gym/fitness: Nope. Though maybe you can get your workout in waiting in line for the waffle maker.
- Spa/sauna: A spa? At a Days Inn? Don’t joke!
- Sauna: Again, no.
- Massage: You wish, friend.
- Pool with view: Nope.
- Things to do: Depends what you call things.
- Body scrub/wrap/foot bath: HA!
Services and Conveniences – (The Good, the Bad, and the Questionable)
- Air conditioning: Yep, they have that! It works well.
- Elevator: Thank goodness.
- 24-hour front desk: Essential.
- Concierge/Doorman: Absolutely not.
- Laundry service: Yes. But I didn't use it.
- Dry cleaning/Ironing service: I'm guessing so.
- Cash withdrawal: No.
- Currency exchange: No.
- Convenience store: Nope.
- Gift/souvenir shop: No!
- Business facilities/Meeting/banquet facilities: A little bit on these. Nothing fancy tho.
- Invoice provided: Probably.
- Luggage storage: Yes.
- Daily housekeeping: Yes. Sometimes a little too eager, but yes.
- Facilities for disabled guests: As mentioned, claims.
- Food delivery: Probably… from somewhere.
- Car park [free of charge]: Yep. That's a win.
- Car park [on-site]: Yep. That's a win too.
Available in All Rooms – (Your Personal Space)
Air conditioning (thank god), alarm clock, bathroom phone, bathtub, blackout curtains, carpeting, closet, coffee/tea maker, complimentary tea, desk, extra long bed, free bottled water, hair dryer, in-room safe box, internet access – LAN, internet access – wireless, ironing facilities, laptop workspace, mini bar, mirror, non-smoking, on-demand movies, private bathroom, reading light, refrigerator, satellite/cable channels, seating area, shower, slippers, smoke detector, socket near the bed, sofa, soundproofing, telephone, toiletries, towels, umbrella, wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], window that opens.
Additional toilet, bathrobes, bathroom phone, interconnecting room(s) available, linens, scale, separate shower/bathtub, smoke alarms: All these claims are fine.
Soundproofing – Claims
For the Kids – (If You Dare)
- Babysitting service: Nope!
- Family/child friendly: Yes.
- Kids facilities: None.
- Kids meal: LOL.
Getting Around – (What's Your Ride?)
- Airport transfer/Taxi service/Bicycle parking/Car power charging station/Car park [free of charge]/ Valet parking: It's a Days Inn.
Overall - (The Verdict)
Okay, so here's the messy truth. Days Inn Thornton? It’s not fancy. It's not luxurious. But it is a place
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive DEEP into my Thornton, Colorado adventure. This ain't your polished, "everything went perfectly" travel blog. This is REAL. This is messy. This is ME, at a Days Inn, trying to find the good in America's most…well, let's just say "distinctive" motels.
Day 1: Arrival and… Existential Dread? (Plus, the Mystery of the Disappearing Ice Bucket)
- 1:00 PM: Land at Denver International Airport. Holy Mother of God, that airport is HUGE. The scale just overwhelms you.
- 1:30 PM: Rent the car (a surprisingly clean Chevy Impala, thank you very much). The woman at the counter gives me a look that says, "You sure you know how to drive in Colorado?" I give her my practiced "I'm-a-competent-driver-and-not-a-menace-to-society" glare. I hope it worked.
- 2:30 PM: Arrive at Days Inn Thornton. Okay, first impressions: the exterior looks… optimistic. Like whoever designed it was really aiming for "vibrant" and wound up with "mildly unsettling."
- 2:45 PM: Check-in. The guy at the front desk is wearing a name tag that proclaims him "Bob, the Happy Camper." Bob seems… subdued. He hands me a key and a look that says, "You came here. That's on you."
- 3:00 PM: Room inspection. The carpet looks like it's seen a lot of things. Things I probably don't want to know about. The TV, thankfully, has HBO. Small victories, people. Small victories. Oh, and the ice bucket? Vanished. Poof. Gone. Is this a Test? Am I supposed to survive this trip without ice?
- 3:30 PM: Sit on the bed, staring at the ceiling. There is a faint coffee stain that vaguely resembles the state of Wyoming. Is this my life now? Contemplating stains as art?
- 4:00 PM: Decide I need a beer. Stat. Head out in search of a local watering hole. This is where the real adventure begins… or at least, the adventure involving questionable bar decor.
Day 2: The Watering Hole and the Taco Dilemma
- 10:00 AM: Wake up, slightly fuzzy from the night before. The beer was a good idea, by the way. The coffee stain in my room still looks like Wyoming. That’s a sign, right?
- 10:30 AM: The continental breakfast. Let's just say the "continental" part is doing some heavy lifting. Stale bagels and questionable yogurt. I went with the sugary cereal. Embrace the mediocrity!
- 11:30 AM: Driving towards a local watering can. And the bar's name? "The Rusty Nail". It was not a misnomer. The decor was aggressively "dive bar," complete with dim lighting, a jukebox playing something vaguely country, and a collection of…interesting… patrons.
- 12:00 PM: Found a table close to the door and order a burger. The bartender, a woman with a tattoo of a majestic eagle on her arm and a face that said "seen some things," takes my order with a stoic efficiency. The burger was surprisingly good! I think that's the only thing that I can say about this bar.
- 1:00PM: Taco joint: Now, I’m a sucker for a good taco. I found one place that seemed promising. The place was decorated with a mural of a sombrero-wearing chihuahua. I'm in heaven!
- 1:30 PM: The taco. Ordered three, all different. Carnitas, al pastor, and…I don’t even remember the third. The carnitas were perfect. Just perfect. The al pastor? Okay. Nothing to write home about. The mystery taco was…something. I think there was a lot of cilantro. Too much. I actually choked. The experience? A rollercoaster with a sudden drop.
- 3:00 PM: Back in the Days Inn. The ice bucket situation is still critical. Still no ice. Still no bucket. Is someone out there watching me and laughing? Probably Bob, the Happy Camper. I'll bet he knows.
Day 3: Red Rocks and…The Motel Shower Revelation!
- 9:00 AM: Decide I need to see Red Rocks Amphitheatre. It's… iconic, isn't it? Plus, it's supposed to be breathtaking.
- 10:00 AM: The drive to Red Rocks. The Colorado scenery is undeniably gorgeous. The mountains, the sky… even the billboards are beautiful, advertising things like "Colorado Weed Tours."
- 11:00 AM: Red Rocks. Okay, they weren't kidding. It's breathtaking. Standing in that amphitheatre, surrounded by those colossal rock formations, I felt… small. In a good way. It's a humbling experience and the acoustics…chef's kiss. It makes you feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself.
- 1:00 PM: Back to the Days Inn, for the mandatory nap, and…
- 3:00 PM: The Shower Revelation! The shower here, in theory, is pretty standard. But the water pressure? Magnificent! It's like standing under a waterfall. I'm telling you: the water pressure alone is worth the price of admission. I stayed in the shower for like 45 minutes, just letting the water wash away the lingering Taco mystery and the existential dread. It really works. I was in a good mood.
- 4:00 PM: The ice bucket. There. It’s back! Bob, The Happy Camper, must have heard my silent prayers. Ice! I load up the bucket. Life can be good!
Day 4: Packing, reflection, and the long goodbye.
- 8:00 AM: Packing and planning, a slight bit of regret when I think about the trip.
- 10:00 AM: Check out. I say goodbye to Bob. He gives me a small smile this time, a slight nod. Maybe I can manage to go back here again…
- 10:30 AM: Drive to the Denver International Airport.
- 12:00 AM: The flight back.
- 1:00 AM: Back home.
- 2:00 AM: The story of the days in Days Inn.
So, Thornton, Colorado, and this particular Days Inn… it wasn't perfect. It wasn't glamorous. But it was… real. It shook me up, made me mad, made me joyful, and gave me the greatest moment in the most mundane place. And after all the imperfections, the weirdness, and the unexpected moments… that's what made this trip truly unforgettable. Would I go back? Maybe. Probably. After all, who knows when you might be in the next trip here!
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Days Inn Thornton: You *Need* To Know This Stuff (Seriously)
Okay, so you're thinking about Days Inn Thornton. Smart move! But before you click "book it," lemme fill you in. I've stayed there. Let's just say... it was an experience. A *memorable* one.
Is the "Unbeatable Deals" thing... *actually* true?
Listen, let's be honest. "Unbeatable Deals" is marketing speak. But, yeah, it's generally pretty darn cheap. I snagged a room for under $60 one time. SIXTY BUCKS! Now, don't expect the Ritz. You're paying for a roof over your head and a place to crash. Think of it as… budget-friendly. Like, "I need a place to crash and McDonald's is my only food group" budget-friendly.
What about the "Comfort"? Is it, you know, *comfortable* comfort?
Okay, "comfort" is… subjective. My room had a bed. It *was* a bed. Did it have, like, actual plushness? Not really. The pillows? Let's just say they were more "supportive" than "cuddly." But hey, I slept. Slept *relatively* well, considering I was probably stressing about all the money I saved. Which, ironically, made it less comfortable. It's a trade-off. Like choosing between a Ferrari and a used Honda Civic. One is obviously more "comfortable" in a luxurious way... but the other gets you there for, like, a third of the price.
The Rooms: What's the Deal? Will I find a cockroach party? (Please tell me no.)
Alright, honesty time, no sugar coating. I *didn't* find any roaches. Thank God. But. Look, hotels in general, especially budget ones, can be a crapshoot. My room was... clean-ish. The sheets looked clean. The bathroom... well, it had a bathroom. I'd recommend bringing your own Lysol wipes, just in case. Seriously. That's sound advice, not a guarantee. You know. Things happen. I was distracted in my room. I looked up and saw tiny, itty bitty ants making their way on the window. Like ants in an ant farm. You either kill them, or leave them. I left them. They were barely a nuisance.
What about parking? Is it a free-for-all?
Parking? Relatively painless, I’d say. There's plenty of it, BUT… it does get a little weird late at night. You know, the sort of people who get in and out of cars, looking like they *might* be up to mischief. But hey, maybe they’re just night owls. I was just trying to get some sleep. Parking's free though. You know, the little wins.
Breakfast? Is there even a breakfast? And is it *edible*?!
Oh, the breakfast. The legendary Days Inn breakfast. Okay, so it’s… continental. Meaning: expect pre-packaged pastries, sugary cereal, and instant coffee. There was also a waffle maker. A *single* waffle maker. And the line for the waffle maker? Hmmm. Let's just say I skipped that breakfast and hit up a Dunkin’ Donuts. You know, maybe I should have had the waffle? I should've, I regret it. That's the problem with regret, you don't know it's coming.
Is the staff friendly? Do they *care*?
The staff? They *existed*. And sure, they were polite enough. But I wouldn’t say they were, like, Disney-level enthusiastic. They got the job done. And that’s fine! They are there to handle a revolving door of guests, not be your best friends. I am being harsh, I'm sure they're good people. Probably working hard. I was happy to find a person at the front desk at all. That's all that matters, right? The necessities?
Location, Location, Location! Is it, you know, *safe*? Close to anything?
Location is pretty decent. It's in Thornton, of course, so don't expect a bustling metropolis. It's close to restaurants, grocery stores, and easy access to the highway. I felt safe enough. You're not going to be stepping out into the heart of the action, but it's not a complete wasteland by any means. Just keep your wits about you, as you would anywhere. And, remember, lock your door! Always, always, lock your door.
Okay, so, the bottom line: Should I stay at Days Inn Thornton or run screaming?
Look. If you're on a serious budget and need a place to crash, and you don't mind a bit of... let's call it "character"... then yeah, go for it. I survived, and I didn't get bed bugs. It's a decent place to lay your head after driving all day. If you're looking for luxury, skip it. If you're looking for an adventure, maybe it's the place for you. But bring wipes. Seriously. Wipes and maybe a good book. You'll need something to occupy your time after the first hour, when you realize its the same hotel room, same everything. It's a memory, at least. And you have me to talk about how you think about it.
