We booked this hotel online, only going on the strength of the Holiday Inn reputation. We needed a place to stay after driving the 8 hours from Toronto, Ontario before heading to Cape Anne, MA.

We were checked in quickly, and our reservation was fine. Because we had booked in advance online, we were able to get the advance $88.00 a night rate (instead of the $129.00 as a walk in). The hotel was recently renovated, so all the carpeting and pillow top beds were new. The television had all the channels you could want, and the room was clean.

A continetal breakfast was included, and how nice that was! Four types of coffee, 2 types of milk, 2 types of juices, hot breakfast rolls, bagels, cereal, toast, etc.....and it was always tended to, so it was full and fresh. There was also a television in the breakfast area to keep you up on morning events.

If you like shopping there is a great mall right around the corner, a large movie theatre almost across the street, and you are minutes from Rhode Island.

The only negative was the pool, which was closed for renovations when we were there. We looked in at it and it was full and looked ready to swim in, but were told it would not be opened.

Overall a real great way to start our trip to New Englan.