Davenport's BEST Kept Secret: Eldridge's Luxury Inn & Suites!
Alright, buckle up, because I'm about to spill the tea on Davenport's secret. Eldridge's Luxury Inn & Suites. Forget those cookie-cutter hotels. This place… this place is different. And honestly? I'm still trying to figure out exactly how different. Let's dive into this whirlwind, shall we?
First Impressions & Accessibility - Or, "Will I Trip Over My Own Feet?"
Okay, so I'm clumsy. Let's get that out of the way. But Eldridge's gets major points immediately for accessibility. Finding the entrance wasn't a scavenger hunt (thank God), and the whole place feels, well, accessible. Wheelchair accessible? Absolutely. Elevator? Yep, no Stairmaster workouts needed. CCTV in common areas and outside the property? Comforting. And hey, 24-hour front desk, a doorman, and security? Feeling safe is HUGE, especially when you're wandering around a new place where you literally don't know where you're going.
The whole "luxury" thing starts with the basics, right? Like, can I get to my room without a Herculean effort? Check.
Internet Access & Tech Shenanigans - My Love/Hate Relationship
Alright, internet. Gotta talk about it. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, which is bloody essential these days. In fact, Wi-Fi in public areas too, which is a lifesaver if you need to work on the sly. Internet access [LAN], for the old-school folks who still dig that wired life. And the internet services overall? Pretty decent. Look, I’m not a tech guru, but I need to stream my shows, and I didn't get the buffering blues. I also used the Laptop workspace because I am a "digital nomad," and the Complimentary tea and the Coffee/tea maker got me through. It was great, honestly.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax - Spa Days and Poolside Dreams (Maybe)
Okay, this is where Eldridge really shines. Or at least, where it tries to.
Spa/sauna situation is pretty solid. I’m talking Sauna, Steamroom, the works. This is where things get slightly messy, because I made a total rookie mistake: went to the sauna before the massage. Don't do that. You'll be a noodle. Lessons learned. I did manage to get a Massage (ahhhh, bless the masseuse who fixed my over-sauna'd self), and it was divine.
The Swimming pool [outdoor] and the Pool with view were calling my name, but the one day it wasn't raining (because Iowa, amirite?) I was knee deep in deadlines. I did peek, though, and it looked gorgeous. Made me want to plan the whole day around a poolside cocktail…
For those who like to be active, they have a Fitness center. The Gym/fitness looked better than my gym, which is, like, a sad repurposed storage room. So bonus points there. And if someone needs a Body scrub or Body wrap? Yep, they've got that too.
Cleanliness & Safety - The New Normal (Thank God)
Okay, let's be real. The world is a bit… germ-y right now. Eldridge gets this, and they are all over the safety protocols. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, the whole shebang. Staff trained in safety protocol? Check. Hand sanitizer stations everywhere? Check. Cashless payment service? Double check, especially if you are me!
Food Glorious Food - Dining, Snacking and Sipping from the Soul
Okay. Let's talk food! Food is life, and hotels should have something.
Breakfast [buffet] was a thing. I'm talking Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, the standard hotel fare. Also, a Breakfast takeaway service if you’re in a rush. Oh, and Coffee/tea in restaurant? Essential. The Restaurants themselves serve International cuisine in restaurant, alongside Asian cuisine in restaurant and some pretty good Western cuisine in restaurant. The A la carte in restaurant was pretty good, too. If you have dietary needs you could request an Alternative meal arrangement
The Poolside bar was a welcome sight! But I am not a fan of spending too much time and therefore I appreciated the room service [24-hour] - sometimes, you just want to chill in your pajamas with a pizza and not see another human.
Rooms - My Personal Sanctuary (Mostly)
Alright, let's talk about the actual rooms. They're pretty decent.
My room had Air conditioning, a must in Iowa summers. Also, Air conditioning in public area. Again, bless. The Blackout curtains were a lifesaver for those pesky, early sunrises.
Things I loved: Free bottled water (hydration is key, people!), a Coffee/tea maker (see above), a Refrigerator (hello, snack stash!), and a Seating area. The Balconies were awesome. I was too nervous to open the window that opens, because of the fear of bugs! Bathrobes? Of course. Slippers? They thought of everything.
Things I didn't love: OK, my room was a bit dim, but I fixed it with extra lighting. I am not a fan of Carpeting and the Seating area felt a little odd.
Overall, the rooms are comfy, well-equipped, and they certainly felt like an escape.
Services & Conveniences - The Little Things That Matter
Eldridge is pretty darn good on the services front. Concierge? Yep. Laundry service? You betcha. Daily housekeeping? Absolutely.
For the kids! They had Babysitting service, and Family/child friendly accommodations.
My Crazy Anecdote: The Proposal Gone Wrong (and Right!)
Okay, this is where things get wild. (And slightly embarrassing.) I was not expecting this… I was there alone - I was in my thirties! I am not saying anything, just… it was not me. But what? I was still in bed! I had no idea! I was not expecting it, but I heard people's reaction. It sounded weird. The proposal didn't go as planned, and it was kind of a disaster, with the ring getting dropped and the tears flowing… but it ended with the couple saying yes. The Eldridge team handled it with grace and actually made it memorable. They must have offered my the Couple's room! And also, they have the Proposal spot.
The Quirk Factor – This Place Has It
It’s not just the amenities; it’s the vibe. The staff is genuinely friendly. The whole place feels… lived in, in a good way. It's not a sterile, corporate hotel. It’s got a personality. It’s got the little quirks that make a place memorable.
The Imperfections? Yep, They're There (And That's Okay)
Look, Eldridge isn't perfect. There were some minor things, like a wonky door handle (seriously? My room had a wonky door handle! Me). The WIFI gave me issues.
The Final Verdict: Davenport's Secret Weapon (and Your New Happy Place)
Eldridge's Luxury Inn & Suites is a winner. The Access, Accessibility is exceptional. The dining and drink menus are delightful. The rooms are comfy. The staff is genuinely friendly. But it's more than just the "stuff" - it's the feel of the place. It's got a soul.
The Imperfect Offer - Making you feel the mess and the love
Here's the Pitch:
Tired of the Same Old Hotel Routine? Craving a Real Getaway?
Come to Davenport’s BEST Kept Secret: Eldridge's Luxury Inn & Suites!
We’re talking luxury, but with a dose of real-world charm. Forget the boring and embrace the genuine…
What You Get:
- Unmatched Comfort and Access: Easy accessibility, comfy rooms, and amenities designed to make you feel amazing.
- A Foodie Adventure: Restaurants featuring international cuisine, bars, pool-side cocktails, and convenient room service!
- Spa Sensations: Indulge in massages, saunas, and everything to melt your stress away.
- Safety as a Priority: Clean and safe with top-notch anti-viral cleaning and hygiene protocols.
- The Quirk Factor: A friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and plenty of personality.
Book now and receive…
- A complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival.
- **15% off
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This ain't your pristine, color-coded spreadsheet itinerary. This is the messy, glorious, slightly chaotic reality of a trip to… well, the Quality Inn & Suites Eldridge Davenport North. Let's see if we survive this.
The Eldridge/Davenport Debacle: A Travel Itinerary (Maybe? We’ll See)
Day 1: Arrival and Existential Dread in the Hawkeye State
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: The Great Descent (of the Airplane, Hopefully) Land at the Moline Airport. Alright, quick assessment: did I pack enough snacks? Crucial. Seriously, the pre-flight "meal" on that budget airline was basically a cracker and the existential knowledge of my impending arrival in… Iowa. Already questioning my life choices.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: The Car Rental Gauntlet: Picking up the rental car. Oh boy. Pray for my patience. Always the most stressful part. Will they try to upsell me the "extra-strength insurance" that can withstand a nuclear holocaust? Probably. I'll fight them. I will! (internally, while outwardly smiling politely)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: The Scenic Route (If I Don't Get Lost): The drive to the Quality Inn. My GPS says it's like, a whole two minutes away. Ha! Famous last words. Prepare for the inevitable construction zone pitfall and the resulting internal monologue of "Is this the right hotel? Do I live in the wrong reality?"
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Check-in and Room Reconnaissance: The hotel lobby. I'm praying for a clean lobby. And hopefully, a friendly face, because let's be honest, I'm a disaster at this point. The room, the holy grail. Will it smell vaguely of chlorine and despair? Will the air conditioning actually function? The anticipation is killing me. Plus, time for that first, crucial, room inspection. Bed bugs are my mortal enemy.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The Pool: A Potential Sanctuary (or a Catastrophe) Okay, this is where it could get interesting. The Quality Inn always has a pool, right? The listing says they have a pool. I'm envisioning it: chlorine-tinged, maybe slightly cloudy, but a glorious moment of relaxation after the travel hellscape. Or… it could be overrun with screaming children, the air thick with the scent of wet chlorine and broken dreams. I'll be sure to bring a towel and my stoic face.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner: The Quest for Edible Food. Gotta eat. Always gotta eat. Finding a decent restaurant in Eldridge. Hmm. This is Iowa. Not known for trendy vegan eateries, i'll have to go with somewhere with a classic buffet.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Settling in and Unpacking: Ah, the joy of unpacking. Or, more accurately, the joy of throwing everything vaguely near a surface. Then, I shall watch some TV or start a book and let this day go to sleep.
Day 2: Davenport Delights (and Maybe Regrets)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: The Continental Breakfast Conundrum: Free breakfast. That siren song. Will it be a greasy, lukewarm disaster? Or a surprisingly delightful array of waffles and questionable fruit cocktail? I will try it. Just to be sure. Important to stay open-minded.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: The Davenport Exploration (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Riverfront): I'm going to actually try to leave the hotel and explore the city. Okay, so, things to see: the Davenport Skybridge? The Figge Art Museum? I don't know, I'll probably just wander, getting lost, and experiencing the true vibe of a tourist trap.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch: Fueling the Fun (or the Mild Disappointment): Find a local eatery for lunch. Hopefully something that isn't a chain. I kind of want to be adventurous, maybe try something Iowan. Or, you know, get a burger.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Museum Madness: Yeah, the Figge is definitely on the list. I'm actually getting excited about this. Maybe discover some hidden artistic talent I never knew I possessed.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The Riverfront Ramble: Gotta see the ol' Mississippi. Gotta soak in the river views. Maybe I will be a poet. Hopefully, it won't be too windy or smell like fish.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dinner: More Food. Same Dilemma.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: A Return to Base and Reflections: Back to the hotel. Maybe I'll actually finish that book. Maybe I'll stare at the ceiling and contemplate the meaning of life while the vending machine taunts me with its overpriced snacks. Either way, total relaxation.
Day 3: Departure (and the Sweet, Sweet Freedom)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast: The Sequel. Will it be a repeat performance of yesterday's culinary adventure? Will the waffle machine finally win? Or will the fruit cocktail actually cause me to question my very existence? I need answers!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Checkout Chaos: Gotta check out. The last dance with the hotel. Packing up. Attempting to leave the room in some semblance of order. Finding my keys. Praying I didn't leave anything vital in the mini-fridge.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Airport Run: The dreaded drive back to the airport. Pray for no traffic. Pray for smooth sailing (or, you know, a slightly less bumpy flight).
11:00 AM: The End (or at least, the momentary pause before the next adventure. Or headache.) Boarding. The feeling of impending freedom.
The End… Maybe.
So there you have it. A travel itinerary, as seen through the lens of a caffeine-fueled, perpetually anxious, and borderline sarcastic traveler. It's subject to change, to the whims of the weather, the internet connection, and my general state of mind. Wish me luck. And may the odds be ever in your flavor.
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Eldridge's Luxury Inn & Suites: Davenport's... Well, Secret-ish! FAQ (Prepare Yourself!)
Okay, so is Eldridge's *actually* a secret? Because I saw a billboard.
Alright, alright, "secret" might be a *slight* exaggeration. Look, they have a website. And yes, that billboard on the I-74. But ask anyone who's *been* there… it's more of a "hidden gem." Like finding a ten-dollar bill in a used bookstore – you're pretty stoked, even if a few other people already found it first. I thought it was some kind of weird, exclusive club thing until I accidentally stumbled in. And *wow*. The lobby alone… forget what you think you know about Iowa hotels. It's... legit. It used to be *my* secret, until I started gushing about it to EVERYONE.
So. Not a secret, but definitely a cut above.
Luxury? In Davenport? Seriously?
YES. SERIOUSLY. Look, Davenport's lovely & all, but we're not exactly the Ritz-Carlton capital of the world. I went in with *zero* expectations. Honestly, I was picturing… well, let's just say I'd seen a lot of Holiday Inn Expresses. Eldridge's? Total game changer. The lobby is stunning. Like, I almost tripped over myself gawking at the chandelier the first time. And the rooms? Okay, I'm gonna be honest, it's been a few years, but the last time I stayed, it was... I got the Presidential Suite. Let me just say that I never thought I'd be so obsessed with a bathtub. The kind you can *actually* swim in. And the robes... oh god, the robes. I may or may not have accidentally stuffed one in my suitcase. (Don't tell anyone!)
What's the food situation? Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Gimme the deets!
Okay, okay, food. This is important. Breakfast is included, and it's...pretty darn good. Not your typical sad continental situation. They have the usual suspects (eggs, sausage, waffles) but usually something interesting too. The last time I was there, they had these amazing blueberry pancakes. I may or may not have eaten like, eight. Worth every calorie. Lunch and dinner? They have a really nice restaurant. I’ve only eaten there once, that was a few years ago, and it was a bit… stuffy. But, the food was fantastic. They also have room service, which, let’s be honest, is a major perk when you’re luxuriating in a giant bathtub with a view.
I was at the bar one night, and I can distinctly remember the bartender, whose name I think was Dave, making me the most complicated martini I've ever had. Just to be clear, this was *after* I had a few. Totally worth it. Although, I paid with a slightly embarrassing credit card… I may have over ordered. Who cares?
Is it family-friendly? I have a gaggle of kids…
Hm. Well, I haven't traveled with a gaggle of kids, but I saw a few families there. I got the distinct impression it was fine. The pool is great, always a plus. The big suites are perfect for families. Just… maybe keep the kids away from the bar. Dave makes a mean martini, you know. And the robes... well, probably not for little ones. They'd just get them dirty.
Anything I *shouldn't* expect at Eldridge's?
Don't expect to be roughing it. This isn't a hostel, and it's not cheap. It’s an investment in you. Bring a sense of wonder. And maybe a good book. And, for the love of all that is holy, be prepared to actually *relax*. Don’t expect to rush out of the hotel at 7am, and don't expect to rush from the spa! It’s a place to indulge.
Okay, you mentioned a spa… tell me everything!
Oh. The spa. Right. Okay, deep breath. The Eldridge's Spa… is a *sanctuary*. I'll tell you a quick story. My first time. I was stressed. Like, *deeply* stressed. A bad week at work, a fight with my… nevermind. I was a mess. I booked a massage. And… oh my god. The ambiance. The quiet. The scent of whatever magical oils they use… I completely melted into the table. Pure bliss. Pure, unadulterated, *expensive* bliss. But WORTH IT. I went back for a facial the next day. And then, I just hung out in the relaxation room, drinking herbal tea and reading magazines. I'm not even a spa person, usually! But I felt like a different human when I left. Like, *born again* in the land of fluffy towels and hushed voices. It was amazing… and totally ruined me for every other spa experience. I'm forever chasing that Eldridge's high. I was like, "can I just *live* here?". I didn't want to go back to reality. The memory of the spa… it is something else. I wish I could live there forever.
What about parking? Is it easy?
Yes! It's generally very easy. Depending when you go, however, it can get very busy. But, generally speaking, parking is never really an issue.
Are the staff nice? I'm awkward.
Honestly, the staff is one of the best things. They are *genuinely* nice and helpful. And I'm awkward too, believe me. But they make you feel… well, not awkward. They're professional, warm, helpful. They clearly care about making the experience as lovely as possible. So, don't worry. They've seen it all. And if you're anything like me, they probably think you're quirky, not awkward.
Would you go back?
In a heartbeat! I'm already checking my credit card balance. Yes. Absolutely. Run, don't walkStay Finder Review
