Escape to Paradise: Unwind at the DoubleTree BWI Airport
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into a review that's less "perfect brochure" and more "unfiltered hotel experience." We’ll tackle this place, warts and all, and I’m promising you, it's going to be a wild ride.
Let's call this place… The "Splendiferous Sanctuary" – (and let’s hope it lives up to its name, eh?)
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(The Review – Hold onto your hats!)
Right, so I’m here, at the Splendiferous Sanctuary. And honestly? The name sets the bar high. Splendiferous implies, well, splendor. Sanctuary suggests… peace. We'll find out. First impressions? It's… big. Really big. Like, you need a map to navigate the lobby big.
Accessibility: The Real Deal?
Okay, let's get the serious stuff out of the way first. I'm always nervous about accessibility. Wheelchair accessible? That's a must. The good news: ramps are plentiful, the elevators are spacious, and there are accessible rooms. I didn't personally check out the rooms, but seeing those things gives me hope. Facilities for disabled guests: I saw signs galore, but let's be honest, until you use them, you don’t know. More research is needed, and I’d love to hear from anyone who’s actually stayed in one. Elevator: Check. Essential stuff here.
On-site Accessible Restaurants / Lounges: Now that's the burning question, isn't it? Navigating around the place with a wheelchair might be easy, but if you can't be served in the main dining room… what's the point? I'll report back when I've explored more. But hey, at least the beginning looks promising.
Internet: The Modern Necessity
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Hallelujah! This is non-negotiable in this day and age. And you know what? It seems to actually work. I'm typing this review on my laptop, and the connection is… well, it's not exactly warp speed, but it's passable. More than a little bit better than the sometimes disastrous internet connection you'd be stuck with using Internet [LAN] or Internet services. Wi-Fi in public areas: Similarly strong, at least in the lobby. (Spoiler alert: I may or may not have checked my Instagram while waiting for the concierge. Don't judge.)
Rooms & Amenities: The Stuff Dreams (and Nightmares) are Made Of
Okay, let's break down what's actually in the rooms.
(Available in all rooms)
- Air conditioning: Essential. And thankfully, it works. I hate a stuffy room.
- Alarm clock: Check. Though, let's be real, who uses those anymore? Phone alarms are the new sheriff in town.
- Bathrobes: Yes! I am a bathrobe enthusiast. This is a major win.
- Bathroom phone: Okay, a little old-school. But hey, if you need to call room service from the throne room, go for it.
- Bathtub: Big plus. Although, I didn't personally have time for a bath. Maybe next time.
- Blackout curtains: Crucial for a good night's sleep. Another win!
- Carpeting: Meh. I prefer wood floors. Carpeting can be a harbor for dust bunnies.
- Closet: Adequate. Not a walk-in, but sufficient for my meager wardrobe.
- Coffee/tea maker: A lifesaver. I need my morning caffeine.
- Complimentary tea: Excellent. Bonus points for the variety.
- Daily housekeeping: Wonderful. Coming back to a tidy room is a luxury I appreciate.
- Desk: Functional. Enough space for a laptop and a mess of papers.
- Extra long bed: Yes! I'm tall, so this is a huge plus!
- Free bottled water: Always appreciated. Dehydration is nobody's friend.
- Hair dryer: Yup. (Saved me lugging mine along. Score!)
- High floor: I'm a sucker for a view!
- In-room safe box: Always a good idea for valuables.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Useful for families, I suppose.
- Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Wi-Fi [free]: We’ve covered this, and it's generally good.
- Ironing facilities: Eh, not for me.
- Laptop workspace: See "Desk."
- Linens: Clean and comfortable.
- Mini bar: Well-stocked, but expensive, as usual.
- Mirror: Check. Need to check your hair, you know.
- Non-smoking: Thank goodness. The clean air is a godsend.
- On-demand movies: Tempting… but I’m here to explore!
- Private bathroom: Obviously. I'd be concerned if there wasn't one.
- Reading light: Essential for late-night reading.
- Refrigerator: Handy for storing snacks and drinks.
- Safety/security feature: Hopefully it works!
- Satellite/cable channels: Plenty to choose from.
- Scale: Sigh. Reality check, anyone?
- Seating area: Nice for relaxing and pretending to be fancy.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Luxurious!
- Shower: Fine.
- Slippers: A pleasant touch!
- Smoke detector: Mandatory.
- Socket near the bed: A lifesaver for charging phones. Absolutely essential.
- Sofa: Comfortable.
- Soundproofing: Pretty decent. I didn't hear the noisy neighbors.
- Telephone: Useful, but I prefer my phone.
- Toiletries: Adequate. Mostly.
- Towels: Clean and fluffy.
- Umbrella: A nice touch in case of rain.
- Visual alarm: Good for everyone.
- Wake-up service: Maybe a backup for that alarm clock.
- Window that opens: Fresh air! Yay!
- Additional toilet, Additional toilet: I didn't see any of that personally, but for some extra space it's a bonus!
(The Slightly Less Glossy Bits)
- Room decorations: A bit bland, I'd say. Nothing particularly inspiring.
- Closet: A bit small maybe?? More space would be nice.
- Carpeting: I prefer wood floors.
(The Really Good Stuff:
- Bathrobes: Yes! I am a bathrobe enthusiast. This is a major win.
- Extra long bed: Yes! I'm tall, so this is a huge plus!
- Free bottled water: Always appreciated. Dehydration is nobody's friend.
- Coffee/tea maker: A lifesaver. I need my morning caffeine.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Food Glorious Food… and Booze?
Okay, this is where things get interesting. I’m a major foodie, so a hotel's food and beverage options are crucial.
(Restaurants)
- A la carte in restaurant: Excellent! Variety, baby!
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: I'm a fan. Hopefully it's authentic.
- Bar: Always a good spot. I intend to test this out later.
- Breakfast [buffet]: Classic. This is where I will start my day.
- Breakfast service, Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service: Options are good!
- Buffet in Restaurant: Okay, I love this, but I'm also slightly afraid of them.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, Happy hour: Check.
- International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar: My kind of place!
- Restaurants, Room service [24-hour]: All good.
- Snack bar: Awesome.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Good to see!
The BIG Letdown: I did experience one major dining issue. The vegetarian restaurant advertised was closed for the week, and I'm currently staying here. What a disappointment?! More disappointment to come?
(Other Options)
- Bottle of water: It's the small things, ya know?
(Overall):
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, 'cause this ain't your grandma's travel itinerary. This is me, surviving – hopefully thriving – at the DoubleTree by Hilton BWI Airport in Baltimore. Consider this less a plan, and more a… let’s call it a possibility stream. And trust me, it's probably going to be a beautiful disaster.
Day 1: ARRIVAL AND THE GREAT COOKIE CONUNDRUM
- 1:00 PM: Touchdown BWI. Ugh, airport smells always get me. That weird mix of stale pretzels, aggressive air conditioning, and existential dread. Okay, breathe. Time to find the complimentary DoubleTree shuttle. Praying it’s not driven by a speed demon.
- 1:30 PM: Shuttle arrives! Driver looks pretty sane. Success! Except the luggage carousel situation at baggage claim was a complete zoo. Why does everyone seem to have the same black suitcase?! Almost grabbed a stranger's, mortified.
- 2:00 PM: Check-in. The anticipation… the LEGENDARY chocolate chip cookie. Oh, sweet, sugary salvation. Please tell me they haven't run out.
- 2:02 PM: Cookie received. It's… perfect. Crispy edges, gooey middle, just the right amount of chocolate. I may have almost wept a little. Okay, I definitely shed a tear. Don't judge me, it's been a long day. This cookie is the universe, and I, its humble consumer.
- 2:30 PM: Room assessment. Okay, it's… a room. Standard hotel room fare. Bed looks comfy, thank goodness. The view? Of the airport parking lot. Sigh. But hey, I'm warm, I have a cookie (or what's left of it after my emotional breakdown), and I'm not sleeping on a park bench. Small victories.
- 3:00 PM: Unpack. Or attempt to. My suitcase exploded, revealing my usual travel chaos – half-folded clothes, rogue socks, and a crumpled copy of a romance novel I swear I didn't pack. Maybe the cookie did this to me.
- 3:30 PM: The Gym: Okay, maybe the cookie has set me off. I should probably, maybe, check out the gym. This is where the cracks in my "plan" start to show. Gym is… well, it's got treadmills, ellipticals, and the faint scent of despair and old sweat. It's the last place I want to be, but I do it.
- 4:30 PM: Pool time. Gotta love a hotel pool. And the pool is… cold. A very brisk, very cold temperature. Did I mention I am wearing a swimsuit? Oh well, I am here.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. The hotel restaurant. I hope it's decent, because a late-night airport snack bar is not something I'm looking forward to. I shall eat.
- 7:00 PM: Okay…I should do something. Anything. I will have another cookie, and I guess I will watch TV.
Day 2: BALTIMORE BLUES (And a Baseball Dream?)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Ugh. I hate mornings. Especially in hotels. The lack of a proper coffee maker is a crime against humanity. Quick look at the news. The world is still a mess, just like my suitcase.
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast. Hotel breakfast. Pray to the cereal gods for at least a hint of freshness. I'm mentally preparing for the inevitable rubbery eggs.
- 8:30 AM: Decide to go to a local coffee shop. I need proper coffee.
- 9:30 AM: Heading downtown. Driving through Baltimore. It looks great and then it looks, not so great.
- 10:30 AM: Inner Harbor tour. So touristy, but I hear it's a must-see. Get a little lost.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a seafood place. Crab cakes, people, crab cakes! I'm in Maryland! This is mandatory. Fingers crossed they're good.
- 1:30 PM: Consider a visit to Fort McHenry, but… honestly, I'm starting to feel a bit "historical-ed out." Too much historical stuff. Probably need to find a baseball stadium.
- 2:30 PM: Head to the Oriole's. It is beautiful. The baseball is good. I think it is the best time I have had since I arrived.
- 6:30 PM: Pizza. My hotel eating has not been great. Gotta have pizza.
- 7:30 PM: Okay, time for a swim again? I think I am going to drink, watch TV, and eat a cookie.
Day 3: DEPARTURE AND THE GREAT COOKIE DEPARTURE
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. More coffee. More despair. The end is nigh.
- 7:30 AM: Check out. Try to find some cookies.
- 8:00 AM: Airport. I go through security, and I buy a lot of snacks.
- 8:30 AM: My flight boards.
- 9:00 AM: Flight to whatever place I am going to. I leave.
- 9:30 AM: I am gone. I have the cookie, and that it is OK.
This has been your absolutely-not-professional travel guide. May your journey be less messy than mine, and may your cookies be as perfect as the ones at the DoubleTree. Until next time, Baltimore! (Maybe.)
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So, like, what *even is* this "FAQ" thingy, anyway? I'm lost.
Okay, okay, deep breaths. An FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions. Think of it as a giant, often-untidy, collection of answers to the things people are *always* asking. It's like, the digital equivalent of that one friend who's always explaining stuff. Except... maybe less patient, depending on the day. Today? We're going for "moderately patient, fueled by coffee and a healthy dose of cynicism." See? Already messy. That's the spirit. It's technically built with `
Why bother formatting with ? Isn't just, like, writing the questions and answers enough? Lazy much?
Alright, alright, no need to get personal. Technically, you're right. You *could* just vomit text onto a page and call it a day. But here's the thing: *I* want Google to know what I'm talking about. It helps search engines understand the structure of the content and, hopefully, show these answers to people who are actually *looking* for them. Plus, it makes the whole thing (in theory, at least) easier to follow. Think of it like organizing your sock drawer: you *could* just shove all the socks in there, but you'd spend half your life searching for a matching pair. This is trying to avoid the sock-drawer chaos of the internet! (And yes, I *am* slightly OCD about organization. Just a little.)
Is this going to be boring and technical? Like, filled with code snippets I don't understand? Please say no.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Well, mostly not. I mean, we *are* talking about the techy stuff, but my goal is to make it…bearable. I'll try to explain things in a way that even *I* understand (which, let's be honest, isn't always a high bar). If it gets too dry, I'll throw in some personal anecdotes, my general feelings about the world. It's gonna be like having a chat with that tech-savvy friend who also likes to complain about the weather. Who also tends to go off on tangents about their cat. Be warned.
Okay, enough chit-chat. How does it actually *work*? Like, what *is* that `
Alright, let's dive in, but look out for the reef of jargon. Basically, `
` is a container. Think of a box. This whole giant thing? It's one big box. That `` is like saying, "Hey Google, this whole box over here? It's an FAQ page!" Then, each of the smaller boxes inside that box `(questions)` and `(answers)` are also wrapped in div tags and marked up with the schema.org type. Like `itemprop="mainEntity"`, `itemprop="name"`, and `itemprop="text"`. It's a little bit of code that tells Google, "This is the question. This is the answer." It's like labeling everything in your, uh... *sock drawer: The sequel*. It's there to structure the data so Search Engines can do their magic, even if the magic doesn't always work. And sometimes, frankly, it just *doesn't* work. I swear, I've written things explaining <`div`> or HTML/CSS that Google just... *completely* ignores. It's infuriating. But hey! When it works, it's glorious.
Do I *have* to use `itemprop`? Can't I just use like, `class` or something?
Yes, you *have* to use `itemprop`... or at least, Google *wants* you to. `class` is more for styling (fonts, colors, all that jazz). `itemprop` is for telling the search engines what the content *is*. It's like, one's the outfit, the other's the actual person. You can't just put a nice suit on a cardboard cutout and expect it to *be* a person, can you? (Well, theoretically you *could*, but people would probably get suspicious. And Google *definitely* will.) It's the "Semantic Web," baby! We're all about the meaning... though sometimes I feel like half the internet is desperately *trying* to hide its meaning.
So, could you give me an example, in simple terms? Like, actually show me how this works?
Alright, buckle in, because here comes an example! Let's make up a question and answer (and also a super deep dive into my own, personal struggle with the whole thing). Let's say, the question is "Why is the sky blue?". Okay, here's the *basic* structure (we could add more to it if we wanted to get crazy... but then *I'd* get crazy!):
```html
Why is the sky blue?
Because of Rayleigh scattering! Basically, sunlight interacts with tiny particles in the atmosphere, and blue light is scattered more than other colors. Ta-da!
```
See? That's it. The top-level container says, "FAQ Page!" Then each question and answer gets their own box with their *own* type. Inside those, the question and answer text get their own properties. Easy peasy... when it works smoothly. Which, as anyone who has ever coded a single thing knows, is *never* a given. I remember spending *an entire weekend* trying to fix a simple HTML error. **An entire weekend!** I was hunched over my laptop, fueled by instant coffee and sheer, incandescent rage, ready to throw the whole thing out the window. Finally, I found it: a missing closing bracket. *One bracket!* The point? Even when something seems simple, the tiny details can drive you crazy. But with this, the sky *will* be blue...eventually. (And if it's not working, I'm probably drinking coffee and yelling at my computer again.)
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Alright, alright, no need to get personal. Technically, you're right. You *could* just vomit text onto a page and call it a day. But here's the thing: *I* want Google to know what I'm talking about. It helps search engines understand the structure of the content and, hopefully, show these answers to people who are actually *looking* for them. Plus, it makes the whole thing (in theory, at least) easier to follow. Think of it like organizing your sock drawer: you *could* just shove all the socks in there, but you'd spend half your life searching for a matching pair. This is trying to avoid the sock-drawer chaos of the internet! (And yes, I *am* slightly OCD about organization. Just a little.)
Is this going to be boring and technical? Like, filled with code snippets I don't understand? Please say no.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Well, mostly not. I mean, we *are* talking about the techy stuff, but my goal is to make it…bearable. I'll try to explain things in a way that even *I* understand (which, let's be honest, isn't always a high bar). If it gets too dry, I'll throw in some personal anecdotes, my general feelings about the world. It's gonna be like having a chat with that tech-savvy friend who also likes to complain about the weather. Who also tends to go off on tangents about their cat. Be warned.
Okay, enough chit-chat. How does it actually *work*? Like, what *is* that `
Alright, let's dive in, but look out for the reef of jargon. Basically, `
` is a container. Think of a box. This whole giant thing? It's one big box. That `` is like saying, "Hey Google, this whole box over here? It's an FAQ page!" Then, each of the smaller boxes inside that box `(questions)` and `(answers)` are also wrapped in div tags and marked up with the schema.org type. Like `itemprop="mainEntity"`, `itemprop="name"`, and `itemprop="text"`. It's a little bit of code that tells Google, "This is the question. This is the answer." It's like labeling everything in your, uh... *sock drawer: The sequel*. It's there to structure the data so Search Engines can do their magic, even if the magic doesn't always work. And sometimes, frankly, it just *doesn't* work. I swear, I've written things explaining <`div`> or HTML/CSS that Google just... *completely* ignores. It's infuriating. But hey! When it works, it's glorious.
Do I *have* to use `itemprop`? Can't I just use like, `class` or something?
Yes, you *have* to use `itemprop`... or at least, Google *wants* you to. `class` is more for styling (fonts, colors, all that jazz). `itemprop` is for telling the search engines what the content *is*. It's like, one's the outfit, the other's the actual person. You can't just put a nice suit on a cardboard cutout and expect it to *be* a person, can you? (Well, theoretically you *could*, but people would probably get suspicious. And Google *definitely* will.) It's the "Semantic Web," baby! We're all about the meaning... though sometimes I feel like half the internet is desperately *trying* to hide its meaning.
So, could you give me an example, in simple terms? Like, actually show me how this works?
Alright, buckle in, because here comes an example! Let's make up a question and answer (and also a super deep dive into my own, personal struggle with the whole thing). Let's say, the question is "Why is the sky blue?". Okay, here's the *basic* structure (we could add more to it if we wanted to get crazy... but then *I'd* get crazy!):
```html
Why is the sky blue?
Because of Rayleigh scattering! Basically, sunlight interacts with tiny particles in the atmosphere, and blue light is scattered more than other colors. Ta-da!
```
See? That's it. The top-level container says, "FAQ Page!" Then each question and answer gets their own box with their *own* type. Inside those, the question and answer text get their own properties. Easy peasy... when it works smoothly. Which, as anyone who has ever coded a single thing knows, is *never* a given. I remember spending *an entire weekend* trying to fix a simple HTML error. **An entire weekend!** I was hunched over my laptop, fueled by instant coffee and sheer, incandescent rage, ready to throw the whole thing out the window. Finally, I found it: a missing closing bracket. *One bracket!* The point? Even when something seems simple, the tiny details can drive you crazy. But with this, the sky *will* be blue...eventually. (And if it's not working, I'm probably drinking coffee and yelling at my computer again.)
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Alright, let's dive in, but look out for the reef of jargon. Basically, `
Do I *have* to use `itemprop`? Can't I just use like, `class` or something?
Yes, you *have* to use `itemprop`... or at least, Google *wants* you to. `class` is more for styling (fonts, colors, all that jazz). `itemprop` is for telling the search engines what the content *is*. It's like, one's the outfit, the other's the actual person. You can't just put a nice suit on a cardboard cutout and expect it to *be* a person, can you? (Well, theoretically you *could*, but people would probably get suspicious. And Google *definitely* will.) It's the "Semantic Web," baby! We're all about the meaning... though sometimes I feel like half the internet is desperately *trying* to hide its meaning.
So, could you give me an example, in simple terms? Like, actually show me how this works?
Alright, buckle in, because here comes an example! Let's make up a question and answer (and also a super deep dive into my own, personal struggle with the whole thing). Let's say, the question is "Why is the sky blue?". Okay, here's the *basic* structure (we could add more to it if we wanted to get crazy... but then *I'd* get crazy!):
```html
Why is the sky blue?
Because of Rayleigh scattering! Basically, sunlight interacts with tiny particles in the atmosphere, and blue light is scattered more than other colors. Ta-da!
See? That's it. The top-level container says, "FAQ Page!" Then each question and answer gets their own box with their *own* type. Inside those, the question and answer text get their own properties. Easy peasy... when it works smoothly. Which, as anyone who has ever coded a single thing knows, is *never* a given. I remember spending *an entire weekend* trying to fix a simple HTML error. **An entire weekend!** I was hunched over my laptop, fueled by instant coffee and sheer, incandescent rage, ready to throw the whole thing out the window. Finally, I found it: a missing closing bracket. *One bracket!* The point? Even when something seems simple, the tiny details can drive you crazy. But with this, the sky *will* be blue...eventually. (And if it's not working, I'm probably drinking coffee and yelling at my computer again.)
