The Inn at Saint Mary’s
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What is important to you when booking a hotel stay? Cleanliness is number one priority for me. I also look for a convenient location, free breakfast, a reward point system and pet friendly accomodations. The Inn at Saint Mary’s, South Bend, Indiana, provides ALL of that and so much more!
The well manicured grounds were immaculate. I didn’t see one piece of litter! Equally as clean, was the interior of the hotel. Things that you often see at hotels: spilled coffee at the coffee bar, food droppings at the breakfast area, trays outside of rooms…none of that could be found at this hotel.
Beginning at check-in, I appreciated how welcoming they were to my fur baby. Although, Sophie has a pancreas condition, that doesn’t allow her to have treats, there was a treat station located at the front desk for doggies. That simple gesture won me over from the start! Fur babies also receive a water bowl and special treat upon arrival.
The Inn at St. Mary’s is a member or Stash Rewards. If like me, you aren’t familiar with that, it is a reward point system, like many of the larger chain hotels offer, but this is for independent boutqiue hotels. You can use your points to earn free stays in participating hotels across the country and the Carribean!
Start your day with some fresh brewed Starbucks coffee at the Innjoy Cafe, located in the front lobby. A COMPLIMENTARY hot breakfast buffet bar is provided daily to guests. I have to say, it is one of the most well maintained breakfast buffet bars I have seen. The staff is very attentive, making sure all of the items are well stocked. Room service is available daily from 5-10, from the next door Bistro 933. Although South Bend is saturated with fabulous restaurants, if you don’t feel like venturing out, you can still have a delicious dinner delivered straight to your room. Cap your day off with a drink at The Exhale Lounge.
Are you a biking enthusiast? FREE bike loans are available at the hotel. Hit one of the many local biking trails, or even better, go for a self-guided biking tour of the beautiful Notre Dame campus! Speaking of Notre Dame, in town for the game, but forgot your gear? The gift shop is packed with the very best selection of team wear!
Only the best at the St. Mary’s Inn…the bathrooms are stocked with Aveda toiletries! Other ammenities are in-room coffee makers, flat -screen tv’s, complimentary shuttle service and car charging stations! Whatever your room need is…double, king, handicap accessible, even a Notre Dame themed suite…the hotel can accomodate your wishes!
To sum up reasons I love The Inn at Saint Mary’s…every single thing!!! When you are visiting South Bend, Indiana, I highly suggest you stay with them! It absolutely feels like home away from home!
If you have any questions about my stay, please leave them in the comments. Until next time….
Marada