Residence Inn by Marriott Melville

I’ll be back next Thursday, even if I don’t have a reservation, because the bar team’s energy was so welcoming. Nina, Miguel, and Joe made great old fashioneds, and Eric the chef let me sample a couple of menu items. The rooms were beautiful and very clean, and breakfast was amazing.

Our suite felt more like an apartment than a hotel room, with two bedrooms, two large bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining space, couch, and desk. The hotel itself is beautiful, spotless, and thoughtfully designed. The fireplace lounge was especially cozy. Staff were friendly and accommodating throughout. David, the General Manager, personally made sure we were looked after, which meant a lot. The restaurant and bar were a big plus, with delicious food and specialty drinks. Joe, Nina, and Miguel behind the bar made us feel very welcome. There were lots of extras too: a gym, pool, free hot breakfast with a big selection, and coffee available 24/7. Jennifer does a wonderful job running breakfast, keeping everything fresh and organized. We’d absolutely come back and recommend the hotel.

We stayed here on and off for two months while between homes, and I love this hotel. Everything is new and updated, including the rooms and their nice kitchens with a stove, microwave, oven, and dishwasher. The staff are excellent, and I always felt safe leaving early for work or coming back late. There’s a really good gym with Pelotons, a heated pool, free breakfast every morning, and laundry. Parking is plentiful, and hotel guests with Teslas can use the Tesla chargers. It’s close to a lot of things in the area, and I recommend it to anyone visiting. I’m excited to stay here one more time soon. :-)

Shocked I ended up here instead of somewhere else in the area, and I’m so glad I did. The hospitality was great, and the food was so tasty and classy that hotel food like this almost seems hard to believe. Chef Eric is really showing out. The bar was amazing too, with Joe, Miguel, and Nina bringing real class. For a drink, try Empress with St Germain, soda water, and citrus, lime or lemon. I personally prefer Roku.