8/10 Very good
Over all, we enjoyed our stay and liked the hotel, but Mint House in downtown Dallas is definitely a unique stay. This is not what I would call a traditional hotel, so be prepared for some new experiences if that’s what you’re used to. Mint House is more like two floors of professionally managed air bnb apartments than a normal hotel. Each room has everything an apartment would have except an oven, and the view from our corner room was great! The pictures generally match what you’re getting with the room. The building has a pretty secure parking garage that is confusing. Speaking of the parking, PLEASE complete the online check in, and get your six digit code. This code is what you use to get into and out of the parking garage. This six digit code is also what allows you access to the series of elevators (yes, I said series) you will go on to get to your room and to open your door once you arrive. After you find a parking spot, you go to any of the elevators in the garage and tap 1 on the touch screen and get onto the elevator us assigns you. Once in the building’s lobby, you go to the elevators that list other floors. Every floor will have a lock symbol except 48, so tap 48. The 48th floor is where Mint House starts. The concierge/check in desk is a podium where we met a very pleasant and helpful guy named Luke. He was great. You will then get onto one of the elevators in this area, type that six digit code in again, and push the floor for your room. Each room starts with either 49 or 50, which matches what floor your room is on. You’ll put in that code to get into your room, and then you’re there!
Now I’ll bullet point some pros and cons.
Pros:
The view of the city is nice, especially at night.
The bed is actually more comfortable than other hotels I’ve been to.
Having couch to relax on is nice.
Everything is well thought out with all appliances, silverware, and even bowls and plates you would need.
The shower is large.
The overall convenience of parking and security.
Cons/Weird Stuff:
The lighting in our room was flickering in the bedroom and bathroom.
The walls are VERY thin, even letting in smells from other apartments.
The ceiling fan was loose and clicking.
The sink was leaking.
Parking and getting into the room was SUCH a hassle the first time. We also ran into two other couples that found it confusing, so we clearly aren’t alone.