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Minot ND Hotels: Grand Hotel Review

 

Grand Hotel Review:  Minot ND Hotels with Flair

By Jan Ashby

 

 

I very much enjoyed my stay at the Grand Hotel of Minot.  If you or your family is traveling and you pass through the Minot area (western ND),  I highly recommend it.

 

memory-foam-mattress-bed

 

Why?  Well, first of all the Grand offers a lot of comforts.  If you like a spot to rest your weary limbs, it has COMFY memory foam beds!   I think they’re Pillowtop.  And lots of plush pillows.

I slept well.

Now some may think the bed a bit firm – but that can be easily solved by bringing a 2 inch or 3 inch topper.  I found it to be extremely comfortable – and I liked the fact the pillows (and there were 6 of them) were of different densities.

This way, I could pile some up when I wanted to watch TV, or just get comfy.  Oh, and speaking of the tv,  it is a flat screened monitor.  Very clear picture.

 

ROOM  CONTENTS

Now onto the furnishings and the furniture.  Mind you, I stayed in a ROOM with King-sized beds.  Yours may vary slightly.

So… basically the hotel room came with a 3-drawered dresser (and an OPEN space above the drawers), plus a Full-sized closet.  The closet was no more than 2 1/2 feet deep – but it did have different kinds of hangers (pants hanger, skirt hanger, & shirt hangers).

This is where you’ll find the iron and ironing board.  There is also a Laundry bag.

 

 

room-with-frig

*To see the SPECIFICS on suites at this place – in case you want a kitchen with a Full sized refrigerator and storage – Go HERE

>> The Above will take you to a Virtual Tour <<
 

DESK AREA:  Lamp above table (yes) and also plugin for your Laptop.  Wifi is pretty decent

NIGHTSTAND:  With a clock radio and a drawer  (There are reading lights over each bed )

 

Additionally,  there’s a plush easy chair with a lamp overhead.  And a Nuker — or should I say “microwave”.

 

 

There is a Conference room and a Business Ctr.   Also:  Dry cleaning/laundry service

There is ICE on each floor.  And there’s a Large Pool & Jacuzzi (with Seating Area) & Fitness Center.

This is on 3rd Floor and has a small refrigerator with Bottled Waters.

 

HOTEL RESTAURANT REVIEW:  You may read my “PRIMO GRAND” restaurant review

or you can SEE MENU

 

 

Video of Minot Restaurants

(At 1 Minute, 17 Seconds PRIMO GRAND is mentioned )

 

FINAL TIP : Just call and ask what your room features  (800) 735-4493

 

TIP:   IF You are disabled or need assistance, there is a Bellman.  Also they will take you anywhere in Minot ND you need to go  (24 Hrs a Day/7 Days a Week)

PLUS:  There’s an ELEVATOR, ATM, and ROOM SERVICE !

 

Thanks For Visiting Us at Ndmotels.com

 

 

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ND Motels: A Comparison of Hotel/Motel Amenities

 

Hotel Amenities: A Discussion on Supplies

By Jan Ashby   Jan Ashby

Do you think that motel towel upgrades should be “on the menu” at the point of check-in?  For that matter, do you feel that hotels and motels should offer more upgrades?

 

I realize a person can choose a suite at said motel and receive better accommodations – but this does not include TOWELS.   SHould management be thinking of additional ways to make the guest comfortable?  I would think the ANSWER to this would be a resounding “yes” .

 

 

motel-towelYet my thoughts today lead me to more than just TOWELS… It occurs to me that some ladies (and men) might appreciate an upgrade on soap – you know, instead of those tiny soaps that hotels and motels give you.  So that’s one idea..

 

Or a PLUSH, soft bathmat – as an upgrade – might be nice.  You know, I feel that North Dakota could go a long way toward improving accommodations.  Look AT that word in the previous sentence

 

A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N  – You’ll note that the ROOT word of this noun is “accommodate” – and I do feel that many

ND motels

and hotels can improve.

 

 

Have I “Walked the Walk” Though?

I say this after having traveled around the state (on and off for 7 years) – and I do notice some room for improvement on

HOTEL soaps and amenities

hotel soaps and amenities

What about the idea of providing organic laundry detergent in the hotel or motel laundry room – i.e., offering a choice for those people who have “soap allergies” or sensitivities..

Of course, Management may say that it’s an expense to store extra items such as this — yet if Management did a survey of what residents wanted, it could be worked out.

 

There is a way to do such things.  An upscale hotel (or motel) can place a survey in the room – and simply OFFER a discount  to get the guest to actually fill out the survey.

For example, a free spa visit for a future stay.  Motel and hotel owners can do joint ventures with other small businesses in North Dakota, too.  This way, both parties benefit.

local business promotions   (The spa owner or massage therapist gets introduced to new customers, while the hotel/motel accomplishes their end goal)

This can be implemented online, as well.

 

>> Please post your suggestions and ideas (in the form of a comment) < <

And don’t be shy about sharing.. if you like this post.

–  Jan Ashby

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Super 8 Motels: Airport Super 8 Suite in Fargo ND..

ND Motels – Features at The Airport Super 8

By Jan Ashby

Jan Ashby My Stay in a Quiet ND Motel: Near Airport, Decent Parking, Restaurant Nearby

 

Super 8 Fargo Airport

1101 38th St NW, Exit 66 Off Of I-29, Fargo, ND 58102

(855) 261-1567

 

You may wonder if I enjoyed my stay in this Fargo ND motel  Super 8 MotelsWell, in a word “yes” – for the most part, as it was amazingly quiet – except for 1 time in my 4-day stay.  This was on Sunday when they started up some LOADS of laundry.  You see, I was situated in a suite next to the motel’s laundry center.

Located near I-29 and the airport, the Super 8 I stayed in had the following features:

  • POOL
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry
  • Free Breakfast
  • Comfortable Beds
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Close to Hector Int’l Airportsuper 8 motel

For me, this motel was just right.  I needed a quiet stay – and as I was travelling during the off-season, the staff was able to offer me a SUITE.  The rooms all open to the inside of the motel – so I felt pretty secure and safe.

  My room was large, and came with a sitting room complete with brand new flat-screen TV and a good lamp – for reading !

I actually really enjoyed this last feature – the lamp  ND motels and amenities

Why?  Because it enabled me to read my mystery novel and “unwind” LATE at night.  Unlike the picture above, the Super 8 Fargo ND motel’s lamp was big – and gave off a LOT of light !

Of course, I liked the hell out of my FLAT screen tv – hey, what’s not to like?  It got a lot of channels, and every channel came in crystal clear.


The Kitchen Area:  Pretty Large for a Motel

What I liked the most – the available storage, and the mini-frig.  No, not a mini-bar – but hey, you can get ICE  from down the hall & make up some drinks if you like.  It will store quite a few.

When you get the suite (as I did), you get LOADS of free coffee, and a nice ice bucket.

coffee at the motel

The parking lot is nice and large – not only AMPLE parking, but parking for both cars and trucks.  Additional Comment:  The fact that I could go for a little walk was nice.  If you have a pet travelling with you, then you’ll be happy (the motel accepts PETS with a deposit).

Restaurant Nearby is none other than Arby’s – you can walk .. it’s within a few hundred feet.  For other restaurants, you pretty much have to hop on I-29.   Here’s a few for you:

 

  1. Monte’s DowntownSophisticated Fare: Incredible Review here

2. Doolittles Woodfire Grill  – My Fav

 

This motel is blessed with elevators, btw.  No lugging around suitcases.  Enjoy your stay.

P.S.  I suggest you tour the rooms ahead of time, and check out the bed for firmness.  Don’t be shy – you’ll be happier in the long run IF you’re comfortable.

P.P.S. If you’d like to see my review of “The Olive Garden” in FARGO, visit my review

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Professional Staff and European Flair

Noble Inn:  A European Style Hotel with Friendly Staff

By Jan Ashby

     ND Motels in Devils Lake

Location:  1009 20th Avenue Southeast, Minot ND 58701

CHECK IN TIME: 3 PM

CHECK OUT:      12 NOON

Today I’d like to tell you about a nice inn I found, quite by accident.  It has charm and a “european flair“.  Plus it has decent hotel amenities – specifically, there’s a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a kitchenette in every room.  Also it’s convenient to have the laundry on EACH and every floor!

              Minot ND motels

Minot ND Hotels: Additional Amenities to Consider

Are You a Techie?  Well, you’ll be pleased to know that every room includes wi-fi. Plus there’s a 32 inch flat screen tv.  And if you like the feel of memory foam, you’ll be jazzed to know you can request a memory foam topper!

The bed is a pillow-top bed – all the rooms are new, and are quite sound-proof. This is a quiet inn and is close to the airport. It features a large walk-in closet.  And if you need something (extra pillow, information) just ask; the Noble Inn has courteous staff who want to HELP you out.

Simply call (701) 837-1500. The professional staff will be glad to assist you.

 

The rooms are non-smoking, but there’s a designated area for smokers.

Many online reviews confirm this – as you can see 😎 .


Minot Activities and Events

The North Dakota State fairgrounds are 2 miles away, and host many events.  The North Dakota State Fair is in July – yet there are year-round programs, and you have only to LOOK up the calendar.

The Taube Museum of Art is nearby, as is the Old Soo Depot Transportation museum.  For dining, there’s a variety.  I’ll list some fine dining establishments:

If you prefer oriental – thai food for example – there’s the Baan Rao restaurant on  40th st. (it’s at 401 40th Street SE, Minot ND)

Final Notes

Some people like to know if a place has any newspapers. This one does. Also, there are banquet facilities on site.  And if you happen to have a lot of luggage, well, you’ll be relieved to know that this inn does have an elevator.

For summertime, there’s an outdoor barbecue to be enjoyed.

It is a new hotel, arriving during the boom time in North Dakota (oil boom) – with plush features (granite countertops, nice silverware & a kitchen), a bar, and full “hot” breakfast.. what’s not to like?

 

 

Additional Services at The Inn

Services

Vending Machine (snacks), Vending Machine (drinks), Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Fax/Photocopying, Business Center, ATM Machine on site, Newspaper

If this doesn’t strike you as a charming place to stay, well, you drive a hard bargain. You may want to check other Minot hotels such as Four Points by Sheraton Minot.

  – Jan Ashby          Jan Ashby
Staff Reporter

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