Alfond Inn
Social: Score 5/5
- Large L shaped lobby with lots of natural light. It has space for multiple groups of people throughout the center and around the periphery
- How large and small can you accommodate: Multiple tables for groups is 4-8 around the periphery, in the center and even outside
- Indoor and outdoor seating: yes, with a small area for kicking or throwing a ball or tossing a frisbee
- Natural Light: mostly large windows with a lot of natural light during the day
- Beverages: free water throughout the day and coffee in the morning
- Food and drink: bar and restaurant adjacent and connected to the lobby
- Free food and drink: wine and cheese daily for an hour free to guests if the hotel, must show hotel key to participate
- Noise level for conversation: moderate
- Entertainment: great environment to spend time with a family or group of friends
Family: 4/5, not as secure for young ones running around, but lots of room to accommodate a larger gathering.
- Space for families: Large L shaped space with sitting areas for 1-10 around the periphery and through the center of the lobby
- Games: no obvious available board or card games, but plenty of available space and outlets
- Open space: there is plenty of open space outside the back of the hotel to throw, kick or catch a ball or for other outdoor type of family activities
- Outlets: Plenty of outlets around the periphery
- Tables and chairs: there are several sitting areas around the periphery and the center along with outlets around the periphery for games
- Safety: if you have little ones that need to be attended to closely, they will need to be watched. There are multiple exit points
Business: 5/5 The Alfond Inn received full marks for all business/professional categories.
- Outlets: There are outlets around most seating areas. If you are in the center of the large room, you may not have access to one, but with minimal maneuvering you could find a great spot.
- Noise Level: Workable. Currently listening to Gymnopedie. If you don’t like classical piano you may not care for this spot, but it isn’t too loud that you couldn’t rock it out on your own headphones,
- Wifi: Free WiFi. Enough said.
- Beverages: There is a cold water dispenser in the lobby and coffee in the mornings. If you need a substantive breakfast, the associated restaurant is accommodating.
- Amenities: They do have a business center in the middle of their lobby floor plan close to the action. I almost like it better than my home office.
- Could you meet up with out of town clients for a business meeting or an interview? Absolutely. There are smartly coordinate seating areas to have a comfortable chat with a colleague at any time of day.
Bottom Line: Would definitely recommend.