Loved this hotel!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/9/08
First, let me say that my stay in the hotel was terrific! The hospitality staff was friendly, the woman at the front desk (Pam, I believe her name was) was one of the nicest people in this business I have ever dealt with, the rooms were clean, the Continental breakfast was good, and the bed was even very comfortable. Nothing negative to say about the hotel.
I will say, however, that when I checked in, the gentleman at the front desk recommended a stop in the Mine Saloon, so later that evening, I took a walk over to it and went in. It was a quaint little place. The hallway coming in did look like a mine tunnel. It could use a good cleaning and maybe a coat of paint, but for a hotel bar, it wasn't so bad. Inside, I enjoyed the mine theme, and especially enjoyed the fireplace.
That said, I will not be going back, and I would advise others not to go their either. Maybe on a night if there would be a different bartender, I don't know, but here's why I say this. Where should I begin?
Have patience if it's busy and you want a drink, because the old woman who tends bar there gets so wrapped up in conversation with her friends or regular customers that she ignores everyone. else. I had to finally raise my voice and wave at her after almost 5 minutes for another drink. Then, I was rewarded with a dirty look and a draft beer that was half full of foam, and not even a thank you.
It's obvious this woman is in pain and is not happy in her job. How can I tell this? She made it a known fact. She has a very deep voice that carries well, and she used it to complain about everything. I don't know who the guy, Ivan, is who sat at the bar, or why he would want to stay there, because she was nothing but mean to him as well. Do bartenders usually swear at customers? This one did!
If I'm on vacation and go to a bar, I don't need to hear, "I'm sore! My back hurts! I really don't want to be here!...etc." Not a comfortable or relaxing atmosphere.
Then, after complaining all night about not being busy (and occasionally swearing about it, as well), what happened at around 10:30? A group of 5-6 people came in. Guess what happened? "Where have they been all night? That takes a lot of nerve! They're out somewhere else all night, and now I'm stuck cleaning up after them." I could hear her, and I'm sure they could to, because they left after only one drink. So would've I! I've never seen someone who's income was based on tips complain when people who would tip came in. Mayeb I'm misiing something.
Anyway, on a good night, with a different bartender, the place might be good. I liked the atmosphere, the decor, and most especially the fire. I didn't like the nasty, slow, miserable bartender.
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — Cleanliness
Disliked — The Bartender! Stay away!