Unbelievable Views Await! Your Dream NH Getaway at Best Western Plymouth Inn
Unbelievable Views Await! (And Maybe a Little Mild Panic): A Review of Best Western Plymouth Inn - My Unfiltered Take
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the beans (and maybe a little Best Western coffee) on my recent stay at the Best Western Plymouth Inn. They promise "Unbelievable Views," which, let's be honest, is a bold statement. But did they deliver? Did I find my dream NH getaway? Let's dive in, warts and all.
Accessibility (Okay, getting this out of the way early - gotta be fair, right?):
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yep, seems like they've got it covered. Always a plus for inclusivity, and good on ya, Best Western.
- Facilities for Disabled Guests: Hopefully, they're actually functional, not just ticking a box. More on that later, maybe.
Cleanliness and Safety - Did I Get the "A" Team?
Okay, this is where things get REALLY interesting in the post-pandemic world, and where I start really paying attention.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good initial sign, shows they care, but it's all in the execution, right?
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Check.
- Hand sanitizer: Present and accounted for - I basically live on the stuff these days.
- Hygiene certification: Hmmm, gotta check that out next time, never hurts to ask
- Individually-wrapped food options: Sounds promising for the breakfast buffet.
- Physical distancing: Not always perfect, but they tried.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Good to know, but makes me wonder what they're hiding. (Just kidding… mostly.)
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Kinda like opting out of wearing shoes in a restaurant. Weird, but I suppose some people want to live on the edge.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Essential.
- Safe dining setup: We'll see about that breakfast…
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Fingers crossed the coffee cups aren't a biohazard.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Hopefully! They seemed to be wearing masks properly.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Essential.
- Sterilizing equipment: Sounds intense. I hope they're not using a flamethrower!
My Verdict on Safety: Overall, they seem to be taking it seriously, which is HUGE. Peace of mind is a priceless commodity these days. Now, whether they execute flawlessly is another story…
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Will My Taste Buds Survive?
Okay, this is where I get really critical. A hotel can have every bell and whistle, but if the food sucks, the whole experience craters. And I'm a sucker for a decent breakfast.
- Breakfast [buffet]: The big question. Were the scrambled eggs watery, or were they a glorious, fluffy mountain of deliciousness? (Spoiler: I'll get to it!)
- A la carte in restaurant: Interesting, but I'm usually a buffet person. You know, the glutton in me.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Essential for waking up.
- Coffee shop: Never hurts to have a dedicated source of caffeine.
- Restaurants: Plural! Potential for variety!
- Room service [24-hour]: This could be a lifesaver late at night. And when I'm feeling lazy.
- Snack bar: Perfect for those late-night cravings.
The Breakfast Buffet - A Close Encounter of the Scrambled Egg Kind
Okay, let's talk about the breakfast. I walked in, eyes wide, eager to tackle the buffet. First impressions? Pretty standard, maybe a little too standard. The usual suspects: scrambled eggs (the big test!), sausage, potatoes, waffles, and a sad-looking fruit salad. Oh, and the coffee.
The coffee was… okay. Drinkable, but not the kind that makes you do a little happy dance.
The scrambled eggs? Sigh. They were… serviceable. Not the fluffy, cloud-like dreams I secretly crave. More like slightly-above-average hotel eggs. A solid B-. But hey, at least they weren’t rubbery!
There was, however, this one waffle. Maybe because it was the first one I made, It was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – it was a masterpiece. I’m talking, “I’d frame it and hang it on my wall” good. I spent the next 5 minutes trying to replicate the breakfast, but alas, it was never quite the same.
Things to do, ways to relax - Spa Day Dreams (Or Not?)
Okay, here's the fun stuff! Let's rewind a bit. Best Western Plymouth Inn has made a promise with "Unbelievable Views Await!", right? Did I get them? Let's see:
- Pool with view: Potential! This is the ticket.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Yes! Sun and water, what isn't there to love?
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: Gotta work off that breakfast, am I right?
- Spa/sauna: Okay, now we're talking relaxation!
- Massage: Yes please!
- Steamroom: Like a warm hug.
- Body scrub, Body wrap: I could treat myself.
- And then I went. And I was utterly disappointed by its lack of views.
So, the real question is, what unbelievable views did I get?
The View - Did they Deliver?
This is where things get a little… complicated. My room, as it turned out, did not have a view. It faced… another building.
Now, the brochure promised something different. Something epic. I did request one, but the front desk were so overwhelmed and running around, I just gave up. So, the dream of a picturesque New Hampshire morning was dashed on the rocks of… a parking lot.
The Upshot - Would I Stay Again?
Honestly? Yes. But with a few caveats.
Pros:
- Cleanliness: They seemed to be taking precautions seriously.
- Pool: A pool is a pool, and it was still refreshing.
- Location: Plymouth is a cute town in the area, and that's exactly what I was looking for.
- Amenities: They had Wi-Fi, parking, and all the basics.
- Staff: Friendly and efficient.
Cons:
- The Missing View: A bit of a letdown.
- Breakfast Quality Could Improve: (But that one waffle…)
- Lack of charm: The place is a standard hotel, lacking a little oomph.
Final Verdict:
Best Western Plymouth Inn is a decent hotel. Not mind-blowing, but a perfectly solid choice. It's clean, convenient, and the staff is good. The absence of the promised view was disappointing.
My Honest Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your average, sterile travel itinerary. This is the BEST WESTERN PLYMOUTH INN - WHITE MOUNTAINS (Campton, NH) edition… and we're going to get REAL. Like, "I haven't showered in two days and I still think I smell amazing" kind of real.
Day 1: Arrival and the Grim Reaper's Gym
- 1:00 PM - Arrival at Best Western Plymouth Inn. Okay, so the outside? Kinda…meh. Beige, you know? The official hotel pic on their website is WAY more flattering. Inside? The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and… hope? I hadn’t quite nailed down what that was yet. Check-in was smooth, though the receptionist had the thousand-yard stare of someone who’s seen it all. I asked if they had a decent view. "Rooms are rooms," she replied. Right. Setting the tone.
- 1:30 PM - Room Reconnaissance. Our "Mountain View" (and I use THAT term loosely) was mostly the hotel's parking lot. But the bed? Oh, the bed was calling my name. After a loooong drive, it was like the siren song of cotton and springs. The bathroom had those little, annoying, foil-wrapped soaps. WHY?!
- 2:00 PM - The Grim Reaper's Gym (or, the Hotel Exercise Room). I’d promised myself I’d start a new fitness regime. This room, however, was doing the opposite of motivating. One treadmill, which looked like it hadn't been touched since the Reagan administration, plus a rusty elliptical, and some free weights that probably predate the internet. I did a single bicep curl, decided the weights were plotting to kill me, and left. Victory!
- 2:30 PM - Nap Time. Bed. I repeat. bed.
- 5:00 PM - Dinner Roulette. The hotel doesn't seem to have a restaurant. So, we ventured forth armed with a map. First stop: a place called "The Lucky Moose" - CLOSED. Second Stop: a place called “The Big Boy”… also closed. Starting to get a little bit hangry. Finally, found a pizza place a few miles down the road called “Campton Pizza.” Their pizza was not bad at all!
Day 2: White Mountains Wanderings & a Squirrel Sabotage
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast Blunders. The hotel breakfast situation… let's just say it was “free, but at what cost?” Dry scrambled eggs, questionable sausage links, and the waffle maker seemed to be actively rebelling. I ate two waffles. I needed sustenance! Lots of it!
- 9:00 AM - White Mountain National Forest: The Scenic Route. Okay, HERE'S where things got good. A scenic route through the White Mountains. The foliage (it's fall, after all) was popping. Trees bursting with color! This is what I'd come for. Took SO MANY pictures. I even learned to recognize a few trees! One was a birch - that’s an easy one.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch: Picnic Perfection…or Panic? We packed a picnic. Sandwiches and… well, more snacks. Found a picturesque spot by the river. Bliss! Until… a squirrel. A SQUIRREL! This fluffy little demon decided my sandwich was his, launching a full-scale assault of chittering and desperate, cunning, attacks. The fight was on. I lost the top half of the sandwich. The squirrel won. It was a massacre… of my bread.
- 2:00 PM - Flume Gorge: Okay, I'm doubling down on this experience. I didn't know what to expect, honestly. But, WOW! I was genuinely stunned. The gorge itself? Amazing. The huge boulders and waterfalls? GORGEOUS. The wooden boardwalks winding through this natural wonder? Totally Instagrammable. The whole thing was like stepping into a fairytale. And a little bit like a natural water park. It was freezing and damp in there! I had to change from my flip-flops to my boots. It was worth it!
- 5:00 PM - Poolside Pondering (and a near drowning). The hotel pool. It looked inviting. I put on my Speedo and, after about 10 minutes, realized I needed to go to the bathroom. So, I decided to walk to the bathroom in the hotel and return. I was half-way back when I realized I'd forgotten my towel! No problem! I walked back to the room. And guess what? I had forgotten to take the key from the front door! I was locked out of my room! The staff were extremely nice and got me a new one, but I was a bit mortified.
- 7:00 PM - Dinner and the Case of the Missing Gravy. Found a diner in a nearby town. Old school American. They had meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Perfect, right? WRONG. The gravy - the lifeblood of any self-respecting meal of meatloaf and mashed potatoes - was suspiciously… thin. Like, water-with-a-hint-of-brown-stuff thin. I sent it back. Then got a new one. It was better. I felt vindicated. The gravy-less meal was the ultimate insult.
Day 3: Departure and the Aftermath
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast: Redemption! The waffle maker was, thankfully, working. Another waffle was consumed. It had become a religious experience.
- 9:00 AM - Farewell to the White Mountains. More scenic drive, more pictures. It was definitely hard to leave.
- 10:00 AM - Check Out and a Moment of Reflection. The room was… messy. Let's just say the bed was not made, and the bathroom towels may or may not have formed a small, fluffy mountain on the floor. But hey, I lived there for three days! The receptionist seemed unfazed. Apparently, she'd seen worse. And as I drove away, I couldn't help but smile. It wasn’t perfect, but it was REAL.
- 12:00 PM - Road Trip Home. The hotel was fine but the memory of the mountains and the squirrel that stole my sandwich. That's a memory that’ll stick with me forever. Until next time, Campton, NH! And, Best Western? Maybe invest in some decent gravy next time!
So, uh, is this whole "Unbelievable Views" thing… legit? Like, should I pack my binoculars and a dramatic sigh?
Okay, *deep breath*. “Unbelievable Views.” That’s… ambitious. Let's just say, my expectations were higher than the guy who ordered extra hot sauce on his breakfast burrito. We're not talking the Grand Canyon here, people. Think… Pleasant Valley Road in autumn, maybe? Pretty? Definitely. Jaw-dropping? Depends on your definition of a "jaw-drop." It’s more of a gentle, "Oh, that's nice" kind of view. Unless you *really* love hills. And trees. Which, hey, no judgment. Look, the views *are* there, technically. You can *see* mountains. But my *unbelievable* view was mostly the parking lot. (I'm kidding! Mostly...)
The free breakfast. Spill the tea. Is it the sad, sad continental kind? Or… something better? Because I have STRONG feelings about sad continental breakfasts.
Okay, the breakfast. This is where things get… interesting. It's not the *worst* thing I've ever encountered, and it's CERTAINLY better than a stale bagel and regret. They had waffles! WAFFLES! (Fresh, hot waffles, I might add. Okay, I might have had three. Don't judge.) There was also some... *mystery* meat. I'm not going to lie, I gave it the side-eye. Big time. But the coffee was passable, and listen, when you're fueled up with waffles and trying not to make eye contact with the mystery meat, you're golden. So, not award-winning, but hey. Free waffles. Can't complain *too* much.
Let's talk room vibes. Clean? Cozy? Or like, "My Great Aunt Mildred's living room on a bad day?"
The rooms? Uh, yeah, they were… rooms. Clean-ish. Let's go with "clean-ish." The decor? Think "early 90s motel chic." Beige. Lots of beige. And…things. I swear, there was a picture on the wall that looked like someone had vomited paint onto a canvas and called it "Abstract Mountain Sunset." I'm not saying it was *bad*, I'm just saying it was… a choice. The bed? Comfortable enough to fall asleep after your third waffle. Did it have a certain *je ne sais quoi*? No. Did it have an electrical outlet conveniently located by the bed so you could endlessly scroll on TikTok? YES! Winner. They get points for that. Because let's be honest, in 2024, a bed outlet is the ultimate luxury.
Okay, so are the staff even… *human*? You know? Are they friendly? Helpful? Or do they look like they're silently plotting your demise?
The staff were actually *really* nice. Like, genuinely kind. There was this woman at the front desk, bless her heart, who seemed to know EVERYTHING about hiking trails, local restaurants... she even knew where to get the *best* maple syrup (a vital piece of information, obviously). They're the kind of folks who actually *seem* happy to help, which is a game-changer, honestly. That alone made the whole experience a lot better. They are very human! I think she's secretly a mountain goat who loves to help tourists.
The pool! Don't you dare skip the pool. Is it a shimmering oasis, or a slightly-chlorinated swamp of despair?
The pool... Okay. The pool. This is where the dream *might* unravel a tiny bit. (Slightly chlorinated swamp of despair is a bit harsh, though.) It's... a pool. It's indoors. The atmosphere? Let's just say the air is thick with humidity and the faint aroma of chlorine and… something else. Something I couldn't quite place. It's not the fanciest pool you'll ever see, but it's a pool! And I saw kids having a blast. So, you know, if you need to jump in and splash around, go for it. Just manage expectations. And maybe shower *thoroughly* afterwards.
What about the *location*? Is it actually close to the "Dream NH Getaway" stuff?
The location is... pretty good, actually. You're in Plymouth, which is a decent base for exploring the White Mountains. Hiking trails? Yep. Cute little towns? Yep. Restaurants that are better than the mystery meat? Double yep. Everything is a reasonable drive away, which is a HUGE plus. My only complaint? That blasted parking lot... again. It was right outside my window.
Okay, final judgment. Would you… go back? Seriously, be honest.
The burning question! Would I return? Hmm… Look, if I needed a cheap, comfortable-enough place to crash while exploring the White Mountains, and they still had those waffles… then yes. Yes, I probably would. It's not a luxury resort, but it's cleanish, the staff are lovely, and it's in a good location. It's a solid option for a budget-friendly adventure. But… and this is a big but… I'm still holding out for the elusive "Unbelievable View." Maybe on my next visit, the parking lot will have improved?
Is there anything to do near the Best Western? Restaurants, shopping, etc.?
Plymouth itself is a pretty charming town, and the Best Western is close to a lot of the action! Within a five-minute drive, you'll find restaurants. I particularly enjoyed a local diner with classic American eats. There are some cute shops downtown, as well. You're also not far from hiking trails, so there's that. The main 'thing' to do seems to be to go out and look at the various mountains and hillsides.
About the hotel amenities. Are there any other benefits of staying here other than a cleanish room and free waffles?
Well, yeah! They’ve got a fitness room, but I didn't look in there. A business center, which I'm not sure anyone still uses, but it was there. Oh! And free Wi-Fi, which is a lifesaver, especially if you're the type to binge-watch movies on your phone. Parking is free, always a good thing, and the front desk is open 24/7. This means you can come and go pretty much whenever you want,Cozy Stay Spot
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