Escape to Everett: Lake Stickney Views at La Quinta Inn!
Escape to Everett: La Quinta Inn - My Chaotic Lake Stickney Adventure! (Honest Review)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from a stay at the La Quinta Inn in Everett, Washington, specifically the one with the "Lake Stickney Views," and let me tell you, it was an experience. This isn't your sterile corporate review; this is the raw, unfiltered truth, sprinkled with the occasional existential crisis and a healthy dose of caffeine-fueled ramblings.
First Impressions: Entryway and Accessibility - A Mixed Bag
Right, so let's start at the beginning. Finding the place was a breeze, thankfully. The location, a short drive from Seattle and even easier access from the airport, meant I could get some serious relaxation. But when you actually get into the hotel, things get a little… complicated.
Accessibility: I have to tip my hat to La Quinta here. The hotel is reasonably accessible, with elevator access to all floors, which is a HUGE plus. I saw evidence of Facilities for disabled guests, though I didn't personally test them out. The Exterior corridor feels a little motel-y, but it meant I got to enjoy a fresh draft of Washington air instead of just stale air. That's a win, right?
The Internet - My Digital Dependency
Oh, the internet. It's a dealbreaker for me. I need it. I breathe it. I am it. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! YES! Wi-Fi in public areas? Also, yes! But here's the messy part: the signal in my room was spotty. I rely on the internet for work, sanity, and procrastination. Luckily the Internet access - wireless was at least strong enough to stream a rom-com.
Things to Do and Ways to Relax - The "Relaxation" Factor
To be honest, I was looking for a stay to relax. So, what did I see on offer? Let's take a look.
- Fitness center: Okay, a gym. I glanced in, but sadly, my motivation stayed in the room.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: The lure of a dip was tempting. I did catch a glimpse of the Pool with view - it looked refreshing and pretty, actually.
- Spa and sauna. I'm not sure how it fits, but it seems on offer.
Cleanliness and Safety - Are We Actually Surviving the Apocalypse?
Okay, important stuff. The hotel seemed to take cleanliness seriously. I noticed Daily disinfection in common areas, and the staff seemed genuinely trained in safety protocol. Anti-viral cleaning products were likely used too. I felt like I was, thankfully, in a decently safe place. The rooms were Rooms sanitized between stays, and I saw Hand sanitizer stations. The Fire extinguisher and Smoke alarms were clearly there.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Food Glorious Food!
La Quinta's breakfast is well known. It was a Breakfast [buffet], and it was…well, it was breakfast. I mean, it was edible, and that's what I needed. A quick Coffee/tea in restaurant hit the spot. The fact that there was a Coffee shop near the lobby felt like luxury.
Services and Conveniences - The Little Things That Matter
Doorman…nope, sadly not. However, they do have Front desk [24-hour], which is a lifesaver when you have a midnight craving for a snack. Daily housekeeping was a plus.
Available in all rooms:
- Air conditioning: Thank god. Washington gets HOT.
- Free bottled water: A nice touch, especially when you're battling the existential dread of a solo travel.
- Coffee/tea maker: A lifesaver.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Absolutely essential.
For the Kids - Family-Friendly Vibes
I didn't travel with kids, but I did see a lot of families. The hotel seems super Family/child friendly.
Getting Around - Easy Peasy
Car park [free of charge]: HUGE win. Parking in Everett can be a nightmare. Taxi service: Available Airport transfer: Available
My Quirky Observation: The Lake Stickney View
Finally, the view!! I requested a lake view. Guys, let me tell you. Lake Stickney is a lovely lake. And my view…well, it was sort of a view. There were trees. And then glimpses of lake if you looked at the perfect angle!
My Verdict: Should You Escape to Everett La Quinta?
So, here's the thing. La Quinta Inn offers great value for the price. If you're looking for a budget-friendly stay with basic amenities in a convenient location, then yes, absolutely. If you're craving luxury and a spa, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want a clean, safe, and relatively comfortable basecamp for exploring Everett and the surrounding area, then go for it.
But here's my real, honest advice: Pack your sense of humor, embrace the imperfections, and don't expect perfection. That, my friends, is the recipe for a truly memorable escape.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups – because this isn't going to be your clean, color-coded, ironed-itinerary. This is a trip through the real world, lived at the La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Everett Paine Field-Lake Stickney (WA) with all the glorious, chaotic messiness it entails.
The "Not-So-Glamorous Getaway" Itinerary – Or, My Week in Everett (Probably):
Day 1: Arrival and the Glorious Quest for Coffee (and Maybe Sanity)
- 1:00 PM: Flight lands in Seattle. Or, more accurately, lands in SEA (we're geographically challenged, okay?). Immediately hit with that Pacific Northwest "air that bites you in the face" feeling. Should've packed the scarf.
- 2:00 PM: Rental car. Praying it's not the "economy" version. Praying it has working AC. Praying it doesn't smell like stale cigarettes. (Note: the rental car does reek of something, but I can't quite place it. Old newspapers? Despair? The mystery lingers.)
- 3:00 PM: Arrive at La Quinta. Check-in. Discover the magic of key cards that never work the first time. Always gotta shuffle back and forth to the counter looking like a confused puppy, don't you?
- 3:30 PM: The real mission begins: COFFEE. This is crucial. Surviving the afternoon depends entirely on caffeine. Google Maps to the rescue! "Best coffee near me…" Ah, a Starbucks. The usual. But, hey, it's a lifeline.
- 4:00 PM: Starbucks acquired. I buy a venti latte, then spill half of it on the way back to the hotel room. Seriously, how do people do this? Am I just fundamentally incapable of carrying a hot beverage? Question for the ages.
- 4:30 PM: Finally, the room. It's… fine. The bed looks comfy enough – that’s all that matters. This is where the trip goes from feeling like a business trip to feeling like a vacation, honestly.
- 5:00 PM: Unpack. Toss everything onto a chair and vow to deal with it later. Which, let’s be honest, means “never.”
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Maybe grab a burger somewhere. Or… is there a decent happy hour nearby? This is where my brain starts to function again.
- 7:00 PM: Stare out the window. Contemplate life. Maybe start the book I swear I’ll read on this trip. Probably fall asleep instead.
- 8:00 PM: Pass out in front of whatever's on TV.
Day 2: Exploring, or, Wandering Aimlessly With Purpose
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Groan. The coffee effect wore off. Time for round two.
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. It’s the free kind. It involves a waffle maker (always a risky endeavor for someone like me), some questionable fruit, and a general feeling of "well, it’ll fill the void.”
- 10:00 AM: Decide to “explore.” Google Maps says there's a Boeing factory tour nearby. Cool. Except… I'm terrible with tours. I wander. I get distracted by shiny objects. I zone out halfway through.
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: THE BOEING TOUR. Oh, man. The scale of it all! The noise! The people! I get lost. Twice. I manage to actually listen to the interesting facts about the 747. And then I’m distracted again.
- 1:30 PM: Lunch at a touristy place. Realized I forgot my sunscreen. Start to notice the sun reflecting off the water.
- 2:30 PM: A walk along the water. Breathe in the air. It's beautiful. Everything here is beautiful.
- 4:00 PM: Back at hotel. Realized how tiring it is to do and see new things.
- 5:00 PM: Rest.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner, a local restaurant. Maybe a seafood place. I hope I don’t order anything too weird. I get the crab cakes. They’re good.
- 7:00 PM: Walk around some shops.
- 8:00 PM: Back at the hotel. Start to fall asleep.
Day 3: The Deep Dive into… Something Unexpected
- 9:00 AM: Wake up. Feel a mix of both rested and exhausted.
- 10:00 AM: Okay, today, I actually want to do something different. Look up ideas.
- 10:30 AM: I'm going to a park today.
- 10:45 AM: I'm on my way to the park.
- 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM: I’m at the park. It’s beautiful, but the only thing better is the people, the families, and the laughter. I sit and watch. I people-watch. I realize this is what I needed. This is the heartbeat of the place.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch. Still at the park. The sandwiches are awful. It doesn’t even matter.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the hotel room…
- 4:00 PM: Decide to wander the hotel’s hallways, and end up in a random vending machine area.
- 4:15 PM: Accidentally buy a bag of chips I didn't want. This is life.
- 5:00 PM: The hotel’s pool. It’s probably tiny. It’s probably lukewarm. But… I kind of want to soak.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. There’s a sketchy-looking diner down the street. Worth a shot? I go for it. The food's not bad. The waitress is a gem.
- 7:00 PM: Sit for a few hours, watching the rain, which is somehow both comforting and depressing.
- 8:00 PM: Back in the room. Sleep.
Day 4: The "Almost Home" Panic (Even Though I'm Not)
- 9:00 AM: Panic sets in. Only a few days left to enjoy the vacation.
- 10:00 AM: I decide to go to the museum.
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: The Museum. It’s filled with… stuff! History, art, more stuff. I'm actually engaged this time. I learn things. I even take notes. I’m becoming a tourist, a little bit.
- 1:30 PM: Lunch. It's getting to the point where I forget what I'm actually eating.
- 2:30 PM: I decide to walk around some shops.
- 4:00 PM: Back at the hotel. I realize that I have a lot of laundry to do before returning home.
- 5:00 PM: Rest.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner with a group of friends at the local bar.
- 7:00 PM: I realize that I should start packing.
- 8:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 5: The Goodbye (Or, See You Again, Maybe?)
- 9:00 AM: Pack. Really pack. Curse the hotel room for its lack of adequate storage.
- 10:00 AM: Breakfast, one last time. Force myself to at least try a waffle.
- 11:00 AM: Check out. The key card, of course, doesn’t work.
- 12:00 PM: Car rental return. Hopefully, the mystery smell will have dissipated.
- 1:00 PM: Flight. Look at the clouds. Feel a weird mix of sadness and relief.
- 2:00 PM: I’m back in reality.
End of Itinerary.
And there you have it. A real-life, imperfect, messy, and hopefully entertaining account of a trip to Everett. It’s not polished. It's not glamorous. But it's mine. And, hey, maybe next time I'll remember the sunscreen. Or not… because, you know, life.
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Escape to Everett: Lake Stickney Views at La Quinta Inn! – The Totally Unofficial, Probably Biased, and Definitely Rambling FAQ
(Because let's be real, you probably have questions. I have answers... mostly.)
Okay, seriously, is it *really* a "Lake Stickney View" at La Quinta? I'm picturing a majestic vista, not a glorified puddle.
Alright, buckle up. This is the big one. The Lake Stickney View… is… *there*. Look, it's not the Swiss Alps. Or the Mediterranean. I'd say it's… *a view*. You *can* see the lake. From some rooms, particularly if you lean a bit. (Okay, maybe lean *a lot* on the balcony railing.) I'd temper your expectations with a healthy dose of “realistic.” Picture this: me, fresh off a flight, exhausted, and hauling luggage that felt like lead weights. I finally stumble into the room, crack the curtains… and there it is. The lake. Not front-and-center, mind you. But there. And honestly, after the flight, the little bit of water just… *calmed* me. Weird, right? My brain went, "Ah, water. Okay. We're good." So, yeah, you see the lake. Don't build a whole vacation around it. But it's… *present*. And can be surprisingly nice. Unless you're in a room on the first floor with a view of the parking lot. Then... well, you're getting the full Everett experience, parking-lot-and-all.
What's the deal with the free breakfast? I’ve heard whispers…
The free breakfast is… a gamble. It's a roll of the dice every morning. You *might* get hot eggs and sausage. You *might* get… not-quite-hot eggs and sausage. The continental classics – your muffins and bagels – are generally reliable. I once saw a waffle machine that looked like it was built in 1972. (It probably was). The coffee? Hit or miss. Sometimes it's that strong, life-affirming brew that you desperately need after a sleepless night. Other times, it's the kind that makes you question the very nature of coffee. Honestly, bring your own instant and be prepared to supplement. Though, let me tell you, there was this one morning… the sausage was *incredible*. Seriously juicy, perfectly seasoned – pure breakfast bliss. That alone bought me a whole lot of goodwill. But don't hold your breath. It's a crapshoot. Embrace the chaos. Or bring your own protein bars.
Are there any restaurants nearby, or am I doomed to the hotel vending machine for my sustenance?
Okay, good question. You are *not* doomed to a life of stale chips and questionable candy bars, though, let's be honest, the vending machine's a temptation. There are restaurants, thankfully. A bit of a drive, maybe. You'll need a car or some serious Uber patience. You've got familiar chains, if that's your thing (and hey, sometimes you just *need* a predictable burger). And there’s options for the more adventurous eaters. Expect to drive a bit to get to the good stuff, though. My personal recommendation? Do your research. Yelp is your friend. Trust me, I had my first bite of something unbelievably delicious from some small place nearby and it was the best experience! Don’t just settle for the first thing you see.
What's the vibe of the rooms? Modern? Dated? Like your grandma's spare bedroom?
Let's go with… *functional*. I wouldn’t describe it as "sleek." It's not a designer haven. It's not a disaster zone. Think… clean and tidy, generally. The beds were fine (though I’ve had a few nightmares about those patterned bedspreads in some other hotels…) The bathrooms are… well, they function. Not luxurious, but they get the job done. The lighting can be a little… dim. Pack an extra lamp if you’re a reader. And, honestly, sometimes little things make a big difference. I've brought my own air freshener and a nice candle, just to feel extra comfy. The style isn't there but you can make the style yourself!
Is there a pool? Because a pool can make or break a vacation, you know?
Yes! Well... sort of. There *is* a pool. I've seen it. It's, you know, a pool. It looks… fine. I haven’t personally taken the plunge (pun intended), but it appears to be clean. Don't expect Olympic-sized luxury. It's a pool. It's there. It's probably good for a quick dip or for the kids to splash around in. Just don't expect that resort vibe. Okay? Don’t go in with your hopes too high. And always check the chlorine levels. Just saying.
What about the Wi-Fi? Gotta stay connected, you know?
The Wi-Fi… it's there. Most of the time. It can be… a little temperamental. Don’t expect blazing-fast speeds. You might get a bit of buffering with streaming. I’ve had moments of sheer, unadulterated frustration trying to upload a photo to the 'gram only to have it stall out. So, pack your patience. Or, you know, embrace the digital detox. Maybe this is your sign to unplug. Read a book. Actually talk to the people you’re with. Or just hotspot off your phone. Just depends how addicted you are to the internet!
Is the location safe? What's the neighborhood like?
Okay, safety. This is an important one. The area around the La Quinta is… well, it’s like any suburban area. Use common sense. Lock your car. Don't leave valuables visible. I haven't personally experienced any issues, but I always err on the side of caution. Research it yourself and see what the recent reviews say. My general feeling is that it's… fine. I wouldn't go wandering around alone in the dark, but I wouldn't say I was constantly on edge either. Trust your gut. If it feels sketchy, it probably is.
Is there anything to *do* nearby besides stare at Lake Stickney (from varying angles)?
Yes! Sort of. Everett is… Everett. You'Stayin The Heart
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