The old Mallory is alive and well and living inside the new Hotel deLuxe. I was sceptical after having learned that this great Portland hotel had been renovated recently. My fears were short lived. Upon arrival I was met by a very attentive doorman who followed me from my car to the lobby with an umbrella overhead. Nice touch. All I wanted was a quick check in and a martini. Glad to see that the Driftwood is exactly as it should be - the same. My bags were delivered to my room, another nice touch. Too tired to eat in the dining room I ordered room service delivered in less time than expected and prefaced by a very thoughtful phone call announcing that my order was "on the way up". Yet another nice touch.
The rooms are amazing. I especially enjoyed the giant flat screen TV and the fact that I was able to watch American Idol in HI DEF. The beds? Comfortable. Clean? Yes, very. Decor? Very classy and different. While waiting for my car to be brought around I watched as the staff at the front desk interacted with other guests. Note: nothing robotic; instead fun, honest and sincere. You could tell they knew what they were doing. High marks again for this "New" old charmer.
Pros: Sincere service
Cons: NADA
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