Jennifer Felker

Review of The Seelbach Hilton Hotel

The property is by Hilton, and so I expected a bit...

The property is by Hilton, and so I expected a bit more. The room I stayed in was definitely small, which wasn't a problem by itself. But the bathroom was so narrow, that I had to walk around the sink to reach the toilet. I understand it's an historic hotel, but the carpets definitely seemed dated, rather than just reminiscent of the period. The doors are narrow (indicative of the period), but unfortunately it made it feel a little old, too. As with lower-scale hotels, I struggled to find an operational vending machine. In the middle of the night, after a hotel representative happened to see me wandering the halls on several floors, he suggested a floor to which I could go to find a soda or water. It was just annoying, and sub-par for the Hilton brand. The lobby is impressive and ornate, and I enjoyed being able to go downstairs to the old hangout where historic card games were held. The location is right next to Fourth Street Live! which feels like a small Las Vegas being lit up all night.
I ordered room service one evening, consisting of a cheeseburger, a creme brulee, and a glass of wine. It took over an hour to reach my room, which was a disappointment. I was staying for business, but I would probably not choose this hotel again if I was on vacation.