I am a frequent "staycationer" and usually sort my booking search by 4+ stars, 9+ guest rating. This time I risked lowering my filter to 8+ rating and selecting The Duniway based on the appealing patio and lobby photos. It was among the more expensive options, yet of the places I have *stayed, the room was disappointing. Stained carpet, scuffed pleather headboards, odd paint touch-ups, no character.
The beds were comfy and the TV, shower, and lobby were nice, but for the price it was an average value at best. As for the patio that tempted me to book, it was an attractive space but the seating was pretty worn out and uncomfortable. I am guessing this hotel was great at the time it opened, but it needs TLC, or to lower its rates to match its current state.
I regret that I chose this relative "splurge" as a special treat when I could have stayed at the Heathman or The Nines for a similar price, or the more comparable Bidwell or lovely Dossier for significantly less. This mini-vacation was a consolation prize for the milestone Vegas b-day trip that BFF and I had to cancel because she recently suffered a house fire, and it was not the luxury experience I had hoped for.
*I have also stayed at The Benson, Woodlark, Deluxe, Vintage, Royal Sonesta, Zags (similar upkeep issues but way cheaper), Hi-Lo, and Vance. I am probably the LEAST likely to return to Duniway unless they were running a big promotion.
Not a bad hotel, just a poor value compared to competitors. (Nice staff!)