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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this is gonna be a sprawling, messy, and hopefully hilarious review. I'm diving deep, not just into the features, but into the feeling of this place. Think of it as a therapy session… for a hotel.
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Okay, now that the corporate overlords are appeased… let's get to the meat of it.
THE GRAND ENTRANCE (and the Potential for Disaster): Accessibility & First Impressions
Right, so the website said wheelchair accessible. And, you know, technically it was. But the "accessible" ramp… let's just say it felt like a rollercoaster designed by someone who'd never seen a wheelchair before. I mean, the gradient! My travel buddy, bless 'em, nearly face-planted into the lobby. This is where knowing the hotel's name and location would be more useful.
- Accessibility: Check. …Well, mostly. Maybe call ahead and ask for a room close to the elevator that doesn't require navigating the obstacle course known as the "accessible route."
- Wheelchair Accessible: See above. Needs improvement. But bonus points for the effort.
- Doorman: Spotted! But did he actually help with luggage? I am not sure.
- Elevator: Yes! Important.
- Facilities for Disabled Guests: The website promised something. The reality was… a work in progress.
Room with a View (and a Few Glitches): The Room Itself
Okay, so the room. Free Wi-Fi? YES! Thank the digital gods. But getting the actual signal was another story. It was like the Wi-Fi was playing hard to get. Then I got the giggles.
- Available in all rooms: This is the most important checkbox, and boy, did they deliver, once I found how to get a strong signal
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: A massive plus. Actually, massive is an understatement
- Internet [LAN]: I did not touch it because I had a strong enough wi-fi signal
- Air conditioning: Worked like a champ, which was a lifesaver
- Non-smoking rooms: Essential, obviously. My lungs would revolt.
- Bathrobes: Fluffy and comfortable. I felt like royalty.
- Bathtub: Heaven after a long day of trying to locate the perfect ramp.
- Blackout curtains: Crucial for catching up on sleep
- Coffee/tea maker: Needed that caffeine. Needed it bad.
But Wait, There's More! (And Sometimes, Not Enough): Amenities & Convenience
The amenities were a mixed bag, really. The pool looked gorgeous in the pictures. The reality? Slightly different.
Things to Do: There aren't many more options
Ways to Relax: Sauna, Steamroom, Spa, Gym/fitness, Pool with view, Massage
Pool with view: Yes! The view was spectacular. The pool itself? Clean and refreshing. But I swear, there were more screaming kids than actual adults relaxing.
Sauna, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: My travel buddy used them, he loved them.
Fitness center: Looked decent, though I didn't hit the gym. Vacation, baby!
Massage: Ah, yes. The massage. I did use the service. It was… okay. Maybe not the best.
Cash withdrawal: Yes! Lifesaver.
Concierge: helpful
Convenience store: Had the essentials, plus a few overpriced souvenirs.
Daily housekeeping: Spot on. The room sparkled.
Ironing service: Yep, that was there.
Laundry service: They had it too!
Luggage storage: Very useful.
Safety deposit boxes: Always a good idea.
Food Glorious Food (and the Occasional Disappointment)
The food… well, let's be honest, it was the wild card.
Dining, drinking, and snacking:
- A la carte in restaurant: Always a good option.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: I ate it more than once!
- Breakfast [buffet]: Meh. The usual.
- Breakfast service: They make a great omelet!
- Buffet in restaurant: It's there.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Good.
- Desserts in restaurant: Sometimes okay.
- International cuisine in restaurant: Everything.
- Poolside bar: I liked this!
- Restaurants: Several.
- Room service [24-hour]: A godsend after a long day of… well, things.
- Salad in restaurant: Okay.
- Snack bar: Useful for a quick bite.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Don't know!
- Western breakfast: Average.
- Western cuisine in restaurant: It was good and there was a lot to order.
Breakfast [buffet]: A solid choice.
Asian cuisine in restaurant: Worth trying!
Room service [24-hour]: Perfect for night owls and the perpetually hungry.
Cleanliness & Safety (Because We Need That Now More Than Ever)
Okay, this is where the place really shined.
Cleanliness and safety:
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Checked!
- Cashless payment service: Convenient.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Fantastic.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Essential.
- Hygiene certification: Appreciated.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Okay.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They tried.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Good to know.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Reassuring.
- Safe dining setup: Yes.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: They seemed to be.
- Sterilizing equipment: Good.
Overall: Excellent. Made me feel safer.
Services & The Nitty Gritty
- Services and conveniences:
- Air conditioning in public area: Check!
- Air conditioning: Worked, so I did not care
- Airport transfer: Helpful!
- Baby sitting: Nice!
- Bank: Was there!
- Bar: Yes.
- Bicycle parking: I am not sure!
- Business facilities: I did not review them.
- Car park [free of charge]: Nice!
- Car park [on-site]: Available.
- Cash withdrawal: Yes.
- Concierge: Helpful
- Contactless check-in/out: Nice.
- Convenience store: Convenient
- Currency exchange: Helpful.
- Daily housekeeping: Yes
- Doorman: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Facilities for disabled guests: Mostly.
- Food delivery: I do not know.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Available.
- Invoice provided: I did not need.
- Ironing service: Yes.
- Laundry service: Yes
- Luggage storage: Useful.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: There were!
- Non-smoking rooms: Essential.
- Room service [24-hour]: A godsend after a long day of… well, things.
- Safety deposit boxes: Always a good idea.
- Smoking area: Yes.
- Terrace: Yes! Beautiful at sunset.
For the Kiddos (and the Kid in You)
No kids on this trip. But I saw some kids and their parents were happy.
- Family/child friendly: Yes!
The Verdict: Would I Return?
Okay, despite the wonky ramp and the occasional Wi-Fi woes, I'd probably go back. The cleanliness, the genuine effort to make things accessible, and the fantastic view
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Rodeway Inn Medford South: My Oregon Adventure (aka Surviving the I-5)
Alright, folks, buckle up. This isn't your pristine, perfectly-planned itinerary. This is real life, Oregon style, with all the glorious messiness that entails. I'm just back from my Medford South I-5 adventure, and let me tell you… it was an experience. A Rodeway Inn experience. Let's dive in:
Day 1: The Arrival (and the Hope that Survived the Drive)
- 1:00 PM (ish): Landed in Medford. After what felt like a lifetime cramped in a tin can with recycled air, I was giddy to be OUT. Southwest, thankfully, mostly on time. My inner child, though, still thinks every landing is an absolute miracle. We made it! First stop: the glorious, open road of Oregon.
- 2:00 PM: Picked up my rental car, a somewhat-smelly sedan from a company I swore I'd never use again, but hey, the price was right (ish). The paperwork? A blur. The guy behind the counter? Definitely seen better days. Didn't blame him, honestly.
- 2:45 PM: Hit the I-5 North. The scenery? Well, it started off promising. Rolling hills, a few cows (or were they beefy goats? I can never tell). Then it was just hours of…well, the I-5. Endless asphalt. Trucks that seemed determined to merge into me. My bladder, screaming for a break.
- 5:30 PM (ish): Arrived at the Rodeway Inn. Oh, the Rodeway Inn. It was…something. The exterior looked like it hadn’t been updated since the Reagan administration. The parking lot? Well, let's just say it was populated with more than just rental cars. Met a guy in the parking lot arguing with a vending machine about a bag of chips that refused to eject. Welcome to Medford!
- 6:00 PM: Checked in. The receptionist was… friendly enough, if a bit glazed over. My room? Smelled faintly of stale cigarettes and… hope. Hope that the bed wouldn’t be too lumpy. Hope that the TV would actually work. Hope that I could find some decent takeout.
- 6:30 PM: Unpacked. (Which, let's be real, mostly meant throwing my suitcase onto the bed and rummaging for the snacks).
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. Found a surprisingly good pizza place nearby (Pizza Mias - shout out!). Ate it in my room, watching awful TV. This is the life, right?
- 8:30 PM: Realized I'd forgotten my phone charger. Panic briefly ensued. Remembered I had an old one buried in my bag. Crisis averted! (Note to self: always pack a spare charger.)
- 9:00 PM: Slept. Like the dead. Woke up confused, was this a dream?
Day 2: Crater Lake and… More I-5 (Dear God, the I-5!)
- 7:00 AM: Woke up, feeling vaguely human. The bed, surprisingly, wasn’t terrible.
- 7:30 AM: Coffee! The hotel coffee was… well, it was coffee. I drank it anyway.
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast. (Free breakfast, baby! Let's go!). The selection was… limited. Waffles (thank goodness), some sad-looking pastries, and questionable fruit. I opted for the waffle and tried to focus on the positive.
- 8:30 AM: Hit the road to Crater Lake National Park. The drive itself was… beautiful. Trees! Mountains! Seriously, Oregon is stunning. Even the I-5 segments weren't entirely torture.
- 10:30 AM: Arrived at Crater Lake. WHOA. Just… whoa. Pictures don't do it justice. The color of the water? Insane. The scale? Humbling. I spent a good hour just gaping. Found myself strangely emotional, which I wasn’t expecting. Nature, man. It gets you.
- 11:30 AM: Started the Rim Drive. Holy moly, the views! Pulled over at every overlook, taking a zillion photos (because, you know, social media).
- 1:00 PM: Ate my packed lunch (peanut butter and jelly, a classic). Satiated.
- 2:00 PM: Explored a trail. I think it was the Discovery Point Trail, or something like that. Let's be honest I'm not exactly Ms. Hiker extraordinaire (more like Ms. Mildly-Overweight-Person-Who-Enjoys-Air-Conditioning-and-Netflix). But the hike? Worth it.
- 3:30 PM: Headed back to Medford. More I-5. My soul began to wither.
- 5:00 PM: Back at the Rodeway Inn. Crumbled. The reality of the motel-ness crushed the dream.
- 5:30 PM: Stared in the mirror, contemplating my life choices.
- 6:00 PM: Went to the same pizza place, because what else was there to do?
- 7:00 PM: Managed to order some ice cream.
- 8:00 PM: The ice cream was gone.
- 9:00 PM: Watched some garbage on TV.
- 10:00 PM: Slept. Again.
Day 3: Medford Misadventures and The Departure (and the Sweet, Sweet Relief)
- 7:00 AM: Woke up. Felt the familiar ache of tired-ness. The clock mocking me.
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast. Waffle (again, still good, don't judge), some limp fruit, and another cup of the mysterious coffee. I could definitely feel the caffeine kicking in.
- 8:00 AM: Decided to explore Medford. Found… a park (nice), a few stores (meh), and a general sense of "small town charm."
- 9:00 AM: Drove around, got a little lost. Saw some really interesting architecture. Or maybe I was just sleep-deprived.
- 10:00 AM: Wandered in a bookstore.
- 11:00 AM: Checked out of the Rodeway Inn. Adios, oh dingy-ness, your memory shall fade, hopefully quickly.
- 11:30 AM: Grabbed a last lunch at a diner. The waitress was an elderly woman who looked like she’d seen everything. I kind of liked her.
- 1:00 PM: Headed to the airport. The drive felt like an eternity.
- 2:00 PM: Dropped off the stinky rental car.
- 2:30 PM: Security. Always a thrill.
- 3:00 PM: Sat at the gate, staring out the window, watching planes.
- 4:00 PM: The plane took off. Goodbye, Oregon! Goodbye, the I-5! Goodbye, Rodeway Inn!
- 6:00 PM: Landed home. Exhausted but… content.
- 6:30 PM: Realized I left my phone charger at the Rodeway Inn.
- 6:45 PM: Decided I didn't care.
Reflections:
So, yeah. The Rodeway Inn wasn't exactly the Ritz. But the beauty of Crater Lake? That's forever. The I-5? Well, it's something to be endured. Medford itself? A little sleepy, a little quirky, and definitely… memorable. Would I go back? Maybe. But next time, I'm bringing my own coffee maker and DEFINITELY packing an extra phone charger. And maybe, just maybe, I'll splurge on a nicer hotel. Or, you know, not. The mess is part of the fun, right? Right?
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So, what *is* this whole "thing" anyway? Be straight with me, I haven't got all day.
Alright, alright, getting right down to it. Think of it like... trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions. You *kinda* know what you're aiming for, but the journey is a glorious, chaotic mess of frustration and unexpected triumphs. We're talking about a journey, a thing, a whatever-you-want-to-call-it. You see, it's complex. And anyone who tells you it's simple is either lying or hasn't actually *done* it. Me? I've done it. I've cried, I've laughed, I've had a good cry at the sheer absurdity of it all. And I'm still here. That already says something, right?
Okay, fine. But is it actually *worth* it? Because, time is precious, you know?
Worth it? Oh, honey, that's the million-dollar question, isn't it? It's like asking if a rollercoaster is worth the stomach-churning fear. For some, the answer is a resounding YES. For others... well, let's just say they'd rather be on the beach sipping a Mai Tai. Personally? I've spent a good chunk of my life doubting myself. Constantly. It felt like pushing this giant boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down the moment I thought I'd *almost* made it to the top. I seriously considered giving up many, many times. Then, something would click. A small victory. A moment of clarity. And suddenly, I was hooked back in. So, is it worth it? The short answer: I *think* so. Maybe. Ask me again tomorrow.
What are the biggest challenges? Give me the lowdown.
Oh, where do I even *begin*? Okay, so, imagine a swamp. A really, really *thick* swamp. That's kind of the vibe. First, the self-doubt. That little voice in your head that is constantly telling you you're not good enough? Yeah, it's like a never-ending loop. You just gotta learn to mute it, or at least turn it down to a whisper. Then there's the sheer *volume* of information. And the amount of time you spend doing. And don't even get me STARTED on the unexpected pitfalls. Oh, and the planning, the scheduling... The exhaustion is real, folks. Especially when you find yourself at 3 AM, hunched over a computer, questioning every life choice you've ever made. Did I mention the swamp? Because yeah, it's a swamp. You'll get stuck in the muck. Don't be afraid to get dirty. Then you'll get out and then you'll be clean again. It's a cycle.
How do I *actually* start? Like, what's the FIRST thing? Need a step-by-step.
Okay, okay, no panic. Step-by-step... Right. The *very* first thing? Take a deep breath. Seriously. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Feel that? Good. Now, figure out *why*. Why are you even considering this? What's driving you? Pinpoint that. Write it down. Stick it on your fridge, your bathroom mirror, everywhere! Then... make a list. A ridiculously long and slightly terrifying list. Break it down. Small, manageable bites. And try to be, I don't know, *realistic* about your capabilities. I have a rule: overestimate the time it will take. I *always* do. You'll thank me later. Okay, so do that. Breathe. And then take the first damn step, even if it's a tiny one. And you know what? It's okay if you trip. We all do.
What's the biggest mistake people make? Avoidable?
Overthinking. Hands down. I've seen it a hundred times. People get paralyzed by analysis. They spend so much time planning and researching that they never actually *do* anything. They spin their wheels. Procrastinate. *Overthink*. They get bogged down in the "what-ifs" and the "could-haves" until they're so exhausted, they just give up. It's like wanting to learn to swim, so you spend years reading books about swimming but never actually *getting in the water*. Trust me. Plunge in. Even if you're splashing around like a drowning cat. You'll learn faster that way.
How do I deal with setbacks? Because, let's be real, there will be setbacks.
Oh, honey, *setbacks*? Consider them a given. Like taxes, or the sun rising every morning. The absolute secret: Prepare yourself. Accept that you're going to trip, fall on your face, and maybe even want to curl up and cry into a pile of blankets. Happens to the best of us. I once spent *months* on a project, poured my heart and soul into it, and then... it all went up in flames. Literally, like a dumpster fire. Okay, maybe not *literally*, but metaphorically, it felt that way. I wanted to quit. Right then and there. But I didn't. And that, my friends, is the key. Pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. Learn from your mistakes. Then, take a deep breath and... keep going. And it's fine to eat a whole pint of ice cream while you process it. Really it is. Just... don't make it a habit.
Alright, fine, one more thing. Should I really listen to *any* advice I see?
That's a trick question! I *could* say yes. I could say no. But if you listen to me *blindly* you're missing the point. I honestly have no idea. Do *your* research. Find experts. Talk to people. Learn from their mistakes. Then decide what *you* want to do. That's the best answer I can give you. Everyone has an opinion. But advice is just that: advice. Use your head. And your heart. And your gut. In fact, trust your gut *more* than anything else.
