"I love old things, so The Menger Hotel has been on my list forever. And yes—it’s beautiful. But she comes with quirks. Valet was friendly, but no one mentioned you have to respond to a random, non-local text and enter payment info to get your car back. So when we’re trying to leave for dinner? Delay. Because my fiancé doesn’t click mystery links (as one shouldn’t). You can charge it to your room—would’ve been great to know upfront.
Walking in? Stunning. Antique everything, historic photos, total time capsule vibes. Then you hit the front desk… and the energy drops. Check-in was awkward, they couldn’t find our reservation (it was there), and the vibe was very “this is your fault somehow.” Not rude, just not welcoming.
Room 3067: clean, decent size, nothing special. Bed was comfortable. Partial courtyard view, partial rooftop. Fine.
Now the “old hotel” realities:
Room was muggy, even with AC low
Bathroom is tight (my 6’1” fiancé struggled)
Shower is basic and takes forever
Flush a nearby toilet? Enjoy your surprise ice bath
A few extras:
Dirty plate in the hallway for over a day
One lamp didn’t work
Pool location remains a mystery
The bar is cool, service is… consistent with the rest of the hotel (present, not warm).
Location is right in the tourist area—convenient but busier than we prefer.
Final take:
The Menger Hotel is gorgeous and worth experiencing if you love historic hotels. Just don’t expect modern comfort or standout service."