Gulfport Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites I-10 Luxury Awaits!
Gulfport Getaway: Hampton Inn & Suites - Where Luxury (and Maybe a Little Chaos) Meet on the Coast!
Okay, buckle up, because I’ve just spent a week at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Gulfport, and lemme tell you, it's an experience. This isn't your sterile, corporate hotel review. This is the real deal, warts and all. So, grab a coffee (or, you know, a bottle of whatever you prefer), and let's dive in…
First Impressions (and the Sweet Relief of Accessibility!)
Alright, so, landing in Gulfport, sunshine beaming…you know the drill. I was immediately impressed by the accessibility here. Actually, let me rewind a bit. I'm someone who always makes accessibility a priority! The wheelchair accessible aspects are, in my experience, pretty darn good. Ramps are plentiful, the elevators are spacious, and the public spaces felt thoughtfully designed. The elevator is key, especially if you're on a higher floor overlooking the swimming pool, which, by the way, is a beautiful, glistening expanse.
Oh, the Internet! (Or, My Battle with the Wi-Fi Gods)
Let's talk about Internet. Look, modern life demands reliable Wi-Fi, right? Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! they boast. And it mostly works. I'm guessing the Internet access – wireless is better than the wired option listed because, honestly, who's plugging in a wire in 2024? BUT, and this is a big but… the signal in my room (a room on the third floor, mind you) was a little…iffy. I spent a few nights huddled by the door, where the signal strength was strongest. I wanted to use Internet [LAN], but the lack of actual experience says something. The Internet services themselves seemed fine when I could, you know, get online. Thankfully, the Wi-Fi in public areas was generally pretty decent.
Things to Do (and My Quest for Relaxation!)
Okay, so, relaxation. That’s partly why I was there, right? The spa is advertised, and I was pumped. The reality? Well, there's a sauna, a steamroom, maybe one or two other options. It's not, like, a full-blown, decadent spa experience. But it is a nice little escape. The fitness center, on the other hand…it’s functional. Basic machines. Didn’t have a body scrub or a body wrap available during my stay. I did spend hours in the swimming pool [outdoor] because the Gulf Coast heat needed that respite. The Pool with view is a nice touch. I definitely got to relax, eventually.
Cleanliness and Safety (Phew, They Take This Seriously!)
Right off the bat - I did start hearing a lot about safety precautions before I even got there. The Anti-viral cleaning products, and the Rooms sanitized between stays. I definitely appreciated it. The Daily disinfection in common areas gave me peace of mind, and the staff were definitely wearing masks. The hand sanitizer was everywhere…and I mean everywhere. They have a sterilizing equipment and also have a professional-grade sanitizing services.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: (My Food Adventures!)
So, food. Let's be honest, it's important. Starting with Breakfast [buffet] - it’s served in the spacious restaurants. They have a good range of options, including fruit, yogurt, and the usual suspects, the Western breakfast. The Asian breakfast was something I had to try since that's my favorite. I think they have a vegetarian restaurant here, but I wasn't able to confirm it since I had to leave.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Poolside bar. I had several cold drinks there, and the service was consistently friendly. The Happy hour was actually quite happy. The Snack bar was a lifesaver when I was feeling peckish between brunch and dinner. The Coffee/tea in restaurant was a godsend in the mornings. The Bottle of water in the room was a welcome touch. There's an a la carte in restaurant option, but, to be frank, I spent most of my time at the buffet.
Services and Conveniences: (The Little Things That Matter)
The concierge was friendly and helpful. They weren’t always there right away but they helped me find a few places to explore. The Air conditioning in public area…essential. The Elevator is a big plus. Daily housekeeping was efficient. The Room service [24-hour] was handy when I was jet-lagged or lazy (which, let's face it, was most of the time). They offer Contactless check-in/out which worked perfectly. Also, you can have a Cash withdrawal for convenience. They remove all the shared stationery, and use the cashless payment service for the ease of tourists.
For the Kids (and the Kid-Friendly Heart in Us All!)
They have family/child friendly amenities, but it’s not a dedicated kid-centric resort. I saw a few families enjoying the pool and the outdoor areas. The hotel does offer babysitting service.
In-Room Essentials (The Nitty-Gritty of My Room!)
My room? Pretty darn good. It had all the basics. The Air conditioning was a lifesaver. The Blackout curtains were fantastic for sleeping in. Complimentary tea? Always a plus. Loved the separate shower/bathtub, and of course, the Wi-Fi [free]. They also offer additional toilet and a Private bathroom. The In-room safe box will protect your belongings. The Desk was useful for work. My Extra long bed was comfy. The Coffee/tea maker was essential. The refrigerator, and the mirror, and the sofa! All good. The Alarm clock was effective. The Bathrobes were luxurious.
Getting Around (Okay, This Is Important!)
I didn’t have a car, so I relied on Taxis service and the occasional Airport transfer. The Car park [free of charge] is there if you have a car.
Things I Loved, Things That Missed the Mark, and My Honest Verdict:
The Good:
- Accessibility: Top-notch. Truly impressed.
- Location: Close to everything. Literally, everything.
- Swimming Pool: Beautiful and refreshing.
- Service: The staff were, for the most part, lovely and helpful.
The "Meh":
- Internet: Sometimes unreliable in the rooms.
- "Spa": More of a "wellness area" than a full-blown spa experience.
The Imperfect, but Lovable:
Okay, so, it's not perfect. It's got its quirks, like any place. But the Hampton Inn & Suites in Gulfport has a certain charm. It's comfortable. It's convenient. It's a good base for exploring the coast. Would I recommend it? Absolutely.
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Escape to the Smoky Mountains: Hampton Inn Lenoir City Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is… well, this is my trip, and it's going to be a glorious, glorious mess. We're talking Hampton Inn & Suites in Gulfport, Mississippi. Get ready for the Gulf Coast version of controlled chaos.
Day 1: Arrival & the Mystery of the Missing Shampoo
- 1:00 PM - ARRIVAL (Maybe?): Okay, so the drive was supposed to be smooth sailing. Three hours. Easy peasy. Famous last words, right? Turns out, "easy peasy" translates to "two screaming kids in the backseat debating the existential meaning of goldfish crackers for the ENTIRE TRIP." By the time we hit Gulfport, I was ready to trade them for a quiet afternoon with a bottle of wine and a romance novel. (Just kidding… mostly.) The exterior of the Hampton Inn looks pristine, a beacon of hope after that drive. Lobby check-in? Surprisingly smooth. The front desk guy, bless his heart, actually smiled at my haggard appearance. Score one for the universe.
- 2:00 PM - ROOM SEARCH & DISCOVERY: Oh, the room! Pretty standard Hampton Inn fare. Two beds, a desk, a TV that probably works. I immediately begin the critical task of unpacking, a skill honed through years of travel and a low tolerance for living out of a suitcase. Then it hits me: Where's the shampoo? Where's the conditioner? The sheer audacity! I mean, a hotel without complimentary toiletries is practically a crime against humanity. I call down to the front desk. "We ran out, ma'am," the voice deadpans. "But we’ll have more tomorrow." Alright, plan A: Use body wash on my hair. Plan B: Buy an army of travel-sized shampoos at the drug store.
- 3:00 PM - THE BEACH BECKONS (Or Does It?): We are SO close to the beach. The Gulf of Mexico, shimmering and inviting. My inner child, who has been confined to a car for three hours, is practically vibrating with anticipation. But… the kids are now in a full-blown argument over which bed is theirs. Sigh. Time to play negotiator and referee. I think I need wine. And maybe a vacation from my vacation.
- 4:30 PM - Gulfport Beach Reconnaissance: Okay, okay. Beach time. Sunscreen, towels, buckets, and shovels. The essentials. The beach is surprisingly beautiful, with soft white sand and the gentle lapping of waves. I grab a beach chair, plop down and close my eyes for a minute. The sounds of the ocean begin washing over me, finally, a moment of zen. The kids? A few minutes of construction, building a sandcastle castle. Suddenly, chaos. A rogue wave washes in, knocking them over like dominoes, and the sand castle crumbles. Cue tears and wails. Apparently, the ocean is a bully. And this is why I need the wine.
Day 2: Gambling, Gators & the Quest for Good Seafood
- 8:00 AM - THE CONTINENTAL CONUNDRUM: Breakfast time! The complimentary continental breakfast at the Hampton Inn is… well, it's there. The waffles are oddly shaped. The juice tastes suspiciously like it used to be a powdered mix. The coffee, however, is doing the job, it is giving me that jolt of caffeine, keeping the engine running.
- 10:00 AM - Gambling Paradise (Or Not): We have a casino nearby, and my husband, in his ultimate attempt to escape from the family, is heading for the temptations of the tables. I am staying with the kids. eye roll.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch: A Seafood Odyssey: The coast is known for seafood, and I'm determined to find the freshest, tastiest meal. Finding this, is a little more difficult than I had hoped. We head to a highly-rated restaurant, and the place is packed. It smells divine: fresh, salty air, seafood, and fried things. The kids are behaving, which is a positive sign. The seafood is amazing, everything is cooked perfect. I can't help but laugh.
- 2:00 PM - The Gator Adventure: The alligator-filled swamps of Mississippi. This adventure is one that will be unforgettable. We arrive at the swamp tour. We have a naturalist. The tour is awesome. The gators are massive. We see some babies. My kids are mesmerized. I'm a little creeped out but, honestly, it's pretty darn amazing.
- 5:00 PM - The Pool or Bust: Back at the hotel, we make a bee line for the pool. After a day of alligators and seafood, the kids are going to need to burn some energy. The pool is a splash-around kind of place, and we're all happy just to unwind.
Day 3: Departing & Leaving a Little Bit Behind
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast redux: Back in the breakfast room, and the same breakfast awaits.
- 9:00 AM - Pack, Stack, Pray…and Some Tears: It's surprisingly sad to leave, but the time has come. A quick sweep of the room to make sure we haven't left anything vital behind.
- 10:00 AM - Goodbye, Gulfport: We all pile into the car. Gulfport, you've been a wild ride. This vacation has been an emotional rollercoaster. The good: the seafood, the beach, and the alligators. The bad: the kids, the shampoo crisis, the rogue wave. The in-between: everything else. A chaotic mess, absolutely, but my mess. And I wouldn’t trade it for a perfectly planned trip to the Bahamas.
Post-Trip Notes:
- Shampoo Status: Still a mystery. Bought enough tiny bottles to last me a year.
- Gator Trauma: The kids are now obsessed with alligators. Every bath now involves rubber gator sightings.
- Beach Memories: The sandcastle may have fallen to the waves, but the trip itself still has a place in my heart.
- The Next Trip: Already plotting. Hopefully, it'll be slightly less chaotic. Maybe. Wish me luck!
Okay, Seriously, Is This Place *Actually* Luxurious? Because "Luxury Awaits!" feels a bit, you know, *over the top*…
Alright, let’s be real. “Luxury” is a *strong* word. Let's maybe dial that down a few notches. "Comfortable and Clean" Awaits, sounds a little better, right? Look, it’s a Hampton Inn & Suites. My expectations were *low*. I’ve seen some Hampton Inns that felt like they were raided from a forgotten storage unit. This one... it's *fine*. The lobby is decent. The little complimentary coffee station wasn't actively trying to poison me, which is a win in my book. The pool? Looked clean…ish. Did I feel RICH? Nope. Did I feel like I was being pampered by a team of butlers? Double nope. Did I feel like I was in a slightly-above-average hotel room? Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! So, the "Luxury" part? Exaggeration. Let's just call it "Decent-Adjacent."
The Rooms! What's the deal? Are they cramped? Is the air conditioning a jet engine? Tell me everything!
Okay, here’s the room situation, as I remember it. They're… fine. Not palatial suites, but not coffin-sized either. We had that one double bed situation. Decent enough space to, you know, not feel like you were sleeping on top of each other if, like, you're traveling with your kids. The AC? Surprisingly chill! Which is saying something in that humidity. I've stayed in hotels where the AC sounded like a grumpy walrus. This one was pretty quiet and actually worked. The beds were… well, they were beds. Nothing to write home about, but I didn’t wake up with a backache, which is a small miracle. The TV worked! Crucial for late-night channel surfing. Oh, and the bathroom! Relatively clean. The water pressure in the shower was decent. Always a plus. I've had showers that felt like a sad trickle. One time... *I'm getting sidetracked...* Anyway, the rooms? Yeah, they're good enough. Not luxurious, but perfectly functional. I'd live there. For a night or two.
What’s this “Complimentary Breakfast” situation? Is it worth getting out of bed for? Be honest!
Alright, the breakfast situation. This is where things get… interesting. I’m a sucker for a free breakfast, purely out of principle. But let’s be clear: this isn’t a five-star brunch buffet. Think: a slightly above-average continental breakfast. There was the usual suspects: rubbery scrambled eggs (a classic!), lukewarm sausage. Pancakes that looked like they'd been microwaved since the Reagan administration. That said? They had a waffle maker! And fresh fruit! This is where I have to tell you about *the great waffle incident*. I decided, I'm a big kid, I'm going to make my own waffle and go wild! I hit the batter-maker and let it go. Boom. Perfect waffle! I hit the toppings, because I like to be fancy. I ate that waffle. Then I ate another one. Then I ate two more! One with strawberries and whipped cream. Another one with, like, everything, including the syrup. I was in waffle heaven, literally and figuratively. Then, suddenly, I heard an unmistakable *thump*.... I look in the corner, and I see the staff member refilling the food, who looks at the floor. A little kid had taken a tumble directly into the waffle batter. *Cue the record scratch!* I was done with breakfast. So, the TL;DR? Depends on your standards and your tolerance for waffle-related chaos. If you're a waffle fanatic like myself, then YES, GET UP. But be warned...you might witness a waffle catastrophe. Or two.
Pool Time! Is it a crowded free-for-all, or chill?
The pool… Listen, I'm not a pool person. I'm more of a "sit under an umbrella with a trashy novel" kind of person. However, I did venture out there (mostly to avoid the aforementioned waffle carnage, truth be told). It wasn't *too* crazy crowded. Kids were splashing. Parents were doing their parent things. I saw a few perfectly respectable adults actually *swimming*. It was… fine. The pool itself looked pretty clean, the water temperature was decent. I even saw a couple of people lounging on the side. You know, normal pool stuff. Let me tell you though, I found a little kid with a rubber duckie, and for a second, I thought he was going to take on the other kids. But alas, my moment of glory was gone, and was, sadly, replaced by a nap under the sun in the lobby. Not gonna lie, that was pretty amazing.
Okay, Okay, but what's the location *really* like? Is it convenient? Is it near anything fun?
Location, Location, Location! This is where the Hampton Inn wins, honestly. This place is right off I-10. So it’s convenient if you’re just passing through, going East or West, etc etc. It’s relatively close to the beach. I walked, no, I didn't. I drove, yes. It was close enough to drive to the beach. You’re also near some restaurants and shopping, and the whole Gulfport area. You can eat somewhere nearby, but to be honest I kind of wanted to just stay at the hotel, and eat waffles all day. So, location? Above average. Convenient, especially if you're road-tripping. Bonus points for being close enough to the beach that you can at least *smell* the ocean.
Would you stay here again? Give me the final verdict!
Alright, the million-dollar question! Would I stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport, I-10– Luxury Awaits! again? Look, it’s a Hampton Inn. Let's be honest, it's perfectly fine. If you’re looking for a super-fancy, mind-blowing experience, go elsewhere. But if you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, and convenient place to crash for a night or two, then yeah. I'd stay here again. Especially if they've got a good waffle situation brewing. Just maybe keep an eye out for rogue children and the potential for batter-related chaos. Ultimately? It's a decent hotel. Not luxurious. But hey, it beats sleeping in your car. And the waffles, if the spirits are willing, the waffles were a major plus. Consider me… cautiously optimistic. Now, where are those syrup bottles?
