the don cesar hotel
room 324 (april 2024)
ugh, the beds...
Final Verdict: Check In, Just Don’t Expect Perfection
Room 323 at the Don Cesar Hotel offers a stay filled with charm and polish in its public spaces, but the room itself is a mixed affair. If you’re planning to bask in the glow of the Don’s surroundings and aren’t too fussy about the fluff factor of your pillow, it’s well worth a visit.
The Don’s Room 323: A Stay Fit for a Duke, But Not Quite a King"
The Bed: Where Dreams Were...Almost Sweet
The linens and mattress of Room 323 at the Don Cesar scored a respectable 60%, offering a solid foundation for rest—though the pillows (a paltry 40%) felt like they belonged at a sleepaway camp. While sleep wasn't a nightmare, it wasn’t quite the royal slumber you'd expect at this iconic property.
The Room: A Mixed Bag of Beauty and Basics
Room 323 dazzles with cleanliness and a sense of style, both earning impressive 80% marks. The HVAC keeps things cool (or cozy, as needed) at a robust 80%, and the noise insulation deserves applause with the same score. Yet the rest—layout, workspace, and amenities—all hover at a serviceable but unspectacular 60%. Overall, the room scores a solid 70%, balancing charm and function without tipping too far into luxury.
The Bath: A Splash of Mediocrity
The bathroom is a tale of adequacy. Cleanliness gleams at a sparkling 80%, but water pressure and temperature languish at an uninspired 60%. Towels, too, fall into the “meh” category, offering just enough fluff for a decent dry. Overall, it’s a 64% experience—pleasant but unlikely to inspire poetic odes to the power of plumbing.
The Hotel: Living Large Beyond the Room
This is where the Don Cesar truly shines. With a perfect location (100%) and strong showings in style, service, and the bar/restaurant (all 80%), the property exudes an air of effortless grandeur. The lobby wows at 80%, and WiFi ensures productivity or streaming nirvana, also at 80%. While the fitness offerings land at 60%, the overall hotel experience is a triumphant 80%, proving that the Don knows how to impress.
StayIQ: Smart, Stylish, but Room for Growth
Room 323’s StayIQ of 3.34 (67%) tells a story of potential unrealized. The Don Cesar dazzles in many ways, but the details—pillows, bath pressure, and room amenities—leave just enough to desire. Still, its unbeatable location and overarching sense of style make it a worthy contender for another visit.
