Tioga's BEST Kept Secret: MainStay Suites Review (You WON'T Believe This!)

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Tioga's BEST Kept Secret: MainStay Suites Review (You WON'T Believe This!)

Tioga's BEST Kept Secret: MainStay Suites Review (You WON'T Believe This!) – Seriously!

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I’ve just spent a WEEK – yes, a WEEK – at Tioga's supposedly "BEST Kept Secret": MainStay Suites. And let me tell you, if this place isn't a secret anymore, someone needs to get their marketing department on the ball, stat. Because my stay? Well, it was a rollercoaster. A slightly rickety, maybe a little too-much-caffeine-fueled rollercoaster. But a memorable one, nonetheless.

First Impressions & Accessibility: The Good, the Less-Good, and the "Hold My Beer" Moments

Right off the bat, accessibility earns a solid… tries to think of a solid number, settles on "7 out of 10". There's (thankfully!) elevator access, a big win. The exterior, and the lobby were wheelchair accessible, and I loved the dedicated parking spaces (always a bonus!). Now, the room itself? Ah, that's where things get interesting.

• Wheelchair Accessible: Check. But maneuvering the bathroom (which, admittedly, was pretty well-equipped for accessibility!) felt a little like a Tetris game sometimes. A wider turning radius would have been stellar.
• Elevator: Yes, thank goodness! My knees are grateful.
• Exterior access: Good, especially when unloading my luggage (which I'm terrible at packing efficiently, naturally!).
• Internet Access: More on that later. Let’s just say "Wi-Fi in all rooms!" is a concept they embrace, not always a reality.

Internet: The Great Wi-Fi Conspiracy (Or, My Battle Against the Signal)

Okay, this needs its own section. Because the Wi-Fi – the promised Wi-Fi – was a saga. The promise of "Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" is plastered EVERYWHERE. And, in theory, that’s what you get. In reality? Let’s just say I got to know the staff very, very well.

• Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: (Said with a sarcastic wink). Look, when it worked, it was fine. But there were times I swore I could hear the signal chuckling at my frustration. I'm talking buffering videos, dropped Zoom calls, and the deep, soul-crushing agony of trying to upload photos.
• Internet [LAN]: Nope. Didn't even bother.
• Internet services: Limited. The front desk tried to help, bless their hearts. They even reset the router a few times. But the Wi-Fi gremlins were strong.

Cleanliness & Safety: Sanitized, but Still Not a Hospital (Thank God)

During these uncertain times, cleanliness is paramount. And MainStay Suites mostly delivers.

• Anti-viral cleaning products: Claimed, and seemed believable. The room smelled clean.
• Daily disinfection in common areas: Yep, saw 'em scrubbing.
• Rooms sanitized between stays: Definitely noticed.
• Staff trained in safety protocol: They seemed to know the drill, wearing masks diligently.
• Hand sanitizer: Plenty of it!
• Cashless payment service: Convenient and safe.
• Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: A plus. As I did my own cooking.

Disclaimer: It still wasn't sterile. It was still a hotel room. My inner germaphobe was mostly appeased but… you know how it is.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Breakfast of Champions (Or, The Pursuit of Caffeine)

Breakfast. Oh, breakfast. This is where the "MainStay Suites experience" truly shines.

• Breakfast [buffet]: Sadly, no buffet during my stay, but there was still some selection.
• Breakfast takeaway service: Yes! A saving grace for my early mornings. Bagels, fruit, yogurt… all the grab-and-go essentials.
• Coffee/tea in restaurant: The coffee… it was… coffee. Not the fancy artisanal stuff, but it served its purpose. Kept me upright and operational.
• Room service [24-hour]: No. I was on my own for late-night snacks.

The Rest of the Story: Services, Amenities, and the Oddities

MainStay Suites offers a solid range of amenities. Honestly, it's why I chose it in the first place.

• Fitness center: A small gym. Think treadmill, elliptical, a few weights. It's enough to work up a sweat, but don't expect a full-blown bodybuilding experience.
• Swimming pool [outdoor]: Unfortunately, due to weather, it was closed during my stay, but I’d picture myself unwinding there.
• Laundry service: Yay!
• Meeting/banquet facilities: They have the infrastructure, but maybe not the flashiest. Works in a pinch.
• Business facilities: Fax, printing, etc., as the basics that will make you feel like you are working at your "office."
• Pets allowed: (Unavailable). I’m a dog lover, so that's something I missed. So sad.

Room Details: All That Glitters Isn't Gold (But Most Things Are Functional)

The rooms themselves? Pretty standard, but functional.

• Air conditioning: Thank heavens.
• Complimentary tea/coffee maker: Essential.
• Desk: Where I wrote the (early drafts) of this review!
• Free bottled water: Much appreciated.
• Refrigerator: Ideal for stashing leftovers and keeping drinks cold.
• Microwave: A lifesaver for re-heating those grab-and-go breakfasts.
• Wi-Fi [free]: (Again… see above).
• Blackout curtains: Slept like a baby!
• Seating area: Nice for lounging and contemplating the meaning of life (or just watching TV).

For the Kids: Family-Friendly, But…

• Family/child friendly: Yes.
• Babysitting service: No.

Getting Around: Location, Location, (and a Car Park You Don't Need to Wrestle For!)

• Car park [free of charge]: Praise be! Always a bonus.
• Taxi service: Available, but I had my own car.
• Check-in/out [express]: Smooth and efficient.

The "Biggest Secret" Revealed: My Verdict

So, is MainStay Suites Tioga's "Best Kept Secret?" Maybe, but only if you're willing to embrace a few quirks.

• Pros: Clean, generally comfortable, good amenities (especially for the price), convenient location, and the staff is genuinely nice. They try their best.
• Cons: The Wi-Fi! (Seriously, fix it!), bathroom maneuverability is a bit tight, and the overall vibe is more "functional" than "luxurious."

Would I Stay Again? Honestly? Probably. For the price, the convenience, and the friendly service (even if I did end up wanting to throw my laptop through the window during the Wi-Fi meltdowns), it's a solid choice. Just… pack a book, in case the internet goes down. And maybe a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Just in case.

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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to embark on the most gloriously imperfect adventure that is a stay at the MainStay Suites in Tioga, North Dakota. This ain't no glossy travel brochure, folks. This is the raw, unfiltered, slightly-caffeinated truth.

Subject: MainStay Mayhem & the Mighty Missouri - A Tioga Odyssey (aka, My Sanity Check)

Day 1: Arrival & The Great Tioga Tease

• 1:00 PM - Arrival &… Wait. Where Am I? (That's the spirit, right?) Okay, so I pulled up. The MainStay Suites in Tioga. It… exists. No, Seriously. (This is the moment you realize you’ve chosen a location in a state you can barely pronounce.) The lobby is… lobbyish. Neutral tones, a slightly sad-looking pot plant, and a woman behind the desk who looks like she's seen things. Mainly, a lot of late check-ins. The air conditioning is battling a losing war against the North Dakota prairie sun. Already, I feel a mild case of travel anxiety, which I promptly drown in a complimentary cup of coffee that tastes suspiciously like old shoe leather. Still, free coffee.
• 1:30 PM - The Room Reveal: A Study in Beige. The room. Oh, the room. It's clean. It's spacious. It's… beige. So much beige. It’s like a beige desert of furniture. The bathroom is a marvel of functional blandness. The bed? Looks comfy enough, ready to be a victim of my body.
• 2:00 PM - The Tioga Tour(ist) Begins. I decide to walk. No map. No plan. Just foot. (I did eventually pull up Google Maps when I realized I was strolling past the same gas station for the third time). I'm told there is a historic museum, which is the size of my closet and shut down. I see a few pickup trucks, a lot of wind turbines (they’re HUGE!), and a general sense of…quietude. The kind of quiet that makes you wonder if you accidentally stumbled into a sci-fi film. I find a bar, The Tumbleweed Tavern. (I can’t make this stuff up, folks.) I want a beer. I am not sure whether it's the best idea.
• 6:00 PM - Dinner Dilemma: Options are limited. I find a diner (shocker, I know) and order a burger. It's… fine. Perfectly average. But after a day of beige and quiet, the normalcy feels strangely comforting. I'm exhausted. I can barely eat the fries. Why am I so tired? Is it the altitude? The beige-ness? The existential dread of being in… Tioga? I can't tell.

Day 2: The Missouri River & A Moment of Truth (and a lot of fries)

• 8:00 AM - Free Breakfast… and Existential Angst. Okay, the free breakfast could be worse. There's a waffle maker, which is both a blessing and a curse (because you know you're going to make at least three waffles). The coffee is still… coffee-ish. I'm surrounded by burly men in work boots and I feel like I should be one of them. Instead, I'm going to go explore the Missouri River.
• 9:30 AM - The Mighty Missouri! I drive out of town towards the Missouri River (a surprisingly beautiful drive, actually! Turns out the North Dakota prairie is not all beige). It’s vast. It’s powerful. It’s… cold. (Even though it’s summer.) I stare at it for a long time, feeling… something. It’s profound. It’s lonely. It's like a great, big mirror reflecting my own slightly broken soul. I throw a pebble in the water.
• 12:00 PM - Back in Tioga, the Second Round: I make it back to Tioga. I am hungry. I realize I want fries. I eat a whole lot of fries. I am happy.
• 2:00 PM - Pool time: The pool at the hotel is nice. I am the only one here…
• 7:00 PM - An evening walk (again): I am here to witness a glorious sunset. It's beautiful and all, I feel good.

Day 3: Departure and Reflection (aka, Escaping with My Sanity)

• 8:00 AM - Waffle Apocalypse and Farewell Breakfast. Another waffle. Two. Okay, three. What's the harm? The burly men are gone. The coffee is still… well, we know. But it's a ritual now. I pack my bags, feeling a strange mix of relief and… well, not exactly sadness. But something close to it.
• 9:00 AM - Departure: I turn the key in the lock of the MainStay Suites, my time in Tioga is coming to an end. I am leaving. I'm heading out, back to somewhere that I'm more familiar with, my phone finds a better signal. I wave goodbye to the prairie and to the beige and to the quiet.
• 10 AM-12 PM - The Drive: I think about the fries.
• 1 PM - Back in the Real World: I'm out. Done. I survived. And you know what? It wasn't half bad. It was real. It was messy. It was… Tioga. And maybe, just maybe, I needed that little dose of beige and prairie quiet more than I realized. And I know for sure I need more fries. Maybe I'll go for a burger… somewhere that's not beige.

So there you have it. My MainStay Suites Tioga survival guide. Don't expect perfection, embrace the beige, and for the love of all that is holy, bring your favorite coffee mug. And when you're staring out at the vast North Dakota sky, just breathe. You're alive. You're traveling. You're… in Tioga. And sometimes, that's enough. (Mostly, you just needs the fries.)

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Tioga's BEST Kept Secret: MainStay Suites - You Won't Believe This! (But Maybe You Will, Now...)

Okay, Spill it! What's the Big Deal About MainStay Suites in Tioga? Is it *really* a secret?

Alright, alright, settle down, you eager beavers. The secret? Well, it's not *exactly* a Fort Knox level secret. More like the slightly-less-advertised oasis in a sea of… well, let's just say "adequate" Tioga lodging. For the price, you get A LOT. Think spacious suites, a surprisingly decent breakfast (more on that later – the waffles are a national treasure, possibly), and clean rooms. My first trip? Purely by accident. Lost GPS, middle of nowhere, desperately needing a bed. Ended up there. Now? I actively *plan* trips that involve staying there. Kind of sad, I know. But hey, comfort and value, people. Comfort and value.

The Rooms... Tell Me About the Rooms! Are they REALLY suites? Do they smell alright?

Okay, yes, they are suites. Actual, honest-to-goodness suites. Separate living area – which is crucial if you're traveling with anyone you might need a little space from (looking at you, my lovely but snoring husband!). A kitchenette – perfect for making midnight ramen, or, you know, actually planning a breakfast other than "grab whatever's free." And… the smell. Oh, the smell. They *mostly* smell alright. Sometimes there's a faint whiff of… something. Cleaning products, mostly. Occasionally, a rogue lingering odor of… well, the previous guest. But honestly? Compared to some places I've been, it's a win. I did once find a rogue pretzel stick under the couch. Don't judge. We've all been there.

That Breakfast... You mentioned the waffles. What's the REAL deal?

Okay, LET'S TALK WAFFLES. I'm not even kidding. They're a *thing*. People rave about the breakfast. I mean, it's included, so everyone should be happy. But the waffles? They're consistently crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and they soak up the syrup *perfectly.* (Use the maple syrup, people, not that corn syrup garbage). One time, a little kid near me took, like, five. I mean, good for him! I was seriously considering it, too. They also have the usual suspects – cereal, yogurt (the yogurt isn't amazing, but hey! Yogurt!), fruit (sometimes fresh!), and the usual carb-and-processed-meat suspects. But the waffles, they deserve their own TripAdvisor review. I swear, they are the reason I almost missed a flight once. Just... waiting for that final waffle. Worth it.

Is the Staff... Friendly? Or are they just putting on a show?

The staff, bless their hearts, are genuinely friendly. Look, no one's perfect. You'll get the occasional frazzled front desk worker, but generally, everyone is helpful and kind. They remember things! Okay, so this is going to sound weird, but one time, I was complaining about a missing button on my coat (completely unrelated to the hotel, I know). The next day, the front desk clerk actually *handed me* a needle and thread. I was floored. It wasn't even a big deal. It's those small touches. They genuinely seem like they care, which is… refreshing. And the cleaning staff? Super efficient. Rooms are cleaned spotless, which is what matters at the end of the day.

What about the Pool/Gym? Are they even worth it?

Okay, let's be real. The pool is… a pool. It's clean. It's usually not overly crowded, especially during the off-season. If you have kids? They'll love it. If you're traveling solo and looking for a relaxing swim? It's fine. The gym? It's… functional. A treadmill, some weights. Enough to justify burning off those extra waffles, I suppose. It's not a luxury spa, but it has the basics. Look, it's a MainStay Suites in Tioga. Manage your expectations. We're not talking five-star luxury here.

The Location… Is it actually *convenient* or just pretending?

Convenient. Yes. It's *strategically* convenient. You're close to… well, Tioga. Which, let's be honest, is not exactly a bustling metropolis. But it's close to the highway, which means easy access to… *everything*. Restaurants, gas stations, and (most importantly) the turnoff for the really good fishing spot that some of the locals recommended when I started talking friendly to the front desk staff. So yeah, location is key. Especially when you're slightly lost and HANGRY after a long drive.

Okay, you've convinced me. But... drawbacks? What's the catch?

Alright, gotta be honest. Here's the *slight* downside. Sometimes, and I mean *sometimes*, you can hear the highway noise. It's not a deal-breaker, but if you're super sensitive to noise, bring earplugs. Also? The elevator is a… *delightful adventure*. It works. Mostly. But it's a bit slow. And the Wi-Fi can be spotty during peak times. And occasionally… it is very busy, so booking in advance is a must, otherwise, the room is gone by the time you reach the front desk. Those are the trade-offs. But honestly? For the price, space, location, and (most importantly) those glorious waffles, I'm willing to overlook them. I'd probably deal with a little bit more. I'm addicted to those waffles, remember?

One Last Push: What’s the *BEST* part of staying there, in your messy, honest opinion?

Okay, this is a tough one. Because it's a combination. The space. The convenience. The friendly staff. But… the *BEST* part? Honestly? The feeling of *relief* every time I check in. And this is going to sound overly dramatic, but hear me out. I've stayed in some *awful* places. Creepy motels. Places that made you question the very fabric of reality. The MainStay Suites in Tioga? It's reliable. It's a safe haven. It’s… predictable in a good way. You walk in, and you know you're going to get a clean room, a decent breakfast (those waffles!), and a staff that genuinely seems to care. After aRest Nest Hotels

MainStay Suites Tioga Tioga (ND) United States

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