Comfort Suites, Clovis

10/4/13

Well, you know youre in Clovis when you pay $130 and get a GIANT jacuzzi tub with jets next to your King bed with lots of pillows (soft on one side, firm on the other). Two people fit very, very comfortably. I can hardly get a Motel 6 room in Walnut Creek for that price! We generally don't spend that much on a room (about half that is what I aim for), but we were in town for a wedding and the groom would be staying here the next night so it was a good pick for us, too. And given the small price difference between rooms, the king suite was an amazing  choice. Lots of room to get ready (important before a wedding!) Full length mirrors (also important!) A nice size bathroom with 2nd tub and shower. Huge flat screen that swivels to tub and bed directions. Microwave, coffee, and fridge. AND a very, very comfortable bed.

We used the fitness center both days we were there. Tiny, but we enjoyed getting our 15 minutes in. The pool was horribly cold. I mean it: Horribly!!! Oh, but that reminds me about towels... the in-room towels were baby soft! How often do you get stuck with some nasty, rough, old towel? Even once is too often. These were wonderful. Please think of the environment and reuse your towels!

The walls are paper thin. We heard TVs and slamming of doors all night. I say "we" but once I'm asleep I hear nothing. Kept poor hubby up though. Hot breakfast is served from 6-9a.m. If you don't intend to get up that early, perhaps someone will burn their toast and set off the fire alarm, like happened to us. But I didn't mind because it got me up in time for eggs.  After breakfast we took the two-block walk to downtown Clovis. LOTS of antique stores and even a free museum you should check out.

We were allowed to do late checkout - but we had to ask a second person after the first one told us no. Hey, doesn't hurt to keep asking. Helped in our case. We were able to keep our room until 2, which was when the groom was to be arriving.

They sell snacks and drinks here but nothing substantial. Nearby we found pizza. Laughed at a drive-thru sushi stand!!! Also not far was CVS where we bought bubbles for the bath ($2) - the hotel should sell this! I cleaned the mostly-clean tub first and then filled 'er up! So relaxing.  If you like cats, lots of feral ones seem to scavenge the dumpster. Don't go near it; too sad. The parking lot for this (rather small) hotel seemed well-lit and safe. And inside it was very nice - especially in the breakfast room. Ice cold water is available in the lobby and front desk was very friendly. Overall, very happy with the stay.

PS - Don't overuse bubbles when youre getting in a hot tub with jets :)  Or do... that's kind of fun too!