10/10 Exceptional
I am typically a loyal Marriott Bonvoy member whenever I travel, especially for work, but WOAH am I pleasantly surprised with the Mint House!!! I booked this somewhat last minute for business and was extremely skeptical because I am EXTREMELY anti-Airbnb types of lodging due to the usual lack of attention, minimal people interaction, and horrid cleanliness that comes with them. But this trip, since it’s around spring break time, the usual Marriott options I stay at in the area were a bit crazy in price and out of the work budget for a multi stay visit— I usually stay at Moxy or AC hotel downtown when I visit St Pete, and Mint House happens to be just like 3 blocks away from Moxy (and when I stayed at Moxy, I always thought this building was just an apartment complex, go figure!). Anyway, overall, the location was great of course since it’s what I’m used to with the Moxy, and the room was fantastic! The studio was spacious, SO quiet, the memory foam bed was comfy, and everything was very clean too! Nowadays it’s rare to have even a mini fridge in your hotel room, but this studio had a full kitchen and even a laundry machine, plus a balcony! I can see why people stay here. It’s MUCH cheaper than the Moxy, but the same in terms of quality (possibly a bit better actually). I do enjoy Moxy due to the rooftop and coffee shop in the hotel, but it’s just a 2 minute walk so that’s what I did, just walked right over with no issues :). The 24/7 in-person concierge people were friendly and super helpful too. If I did have some slight complaints it would be the pillows specifically being very hard and flat, and valet (as most places being the only option) is overpriced in my opinion, but hey, it’s the same price at the Moxy too. I will definitely be staying again without a doubt (but bringing my own pillow)!!