Carla

First I would like to say that the staff were very friendly. We picked this hotel as a half-way point in our trip from MA to Myrtle Beach. It was easy to get to and from and not too far from where we decided to eat. Our room was at the side of the hotel and was not as noisy as the rooms in the front would be since they are very close to the highway. The room appeared to be clean and as another poster noted it was nice to have a carpeted floor that our dog didn't slip on.

I hate to find anything negative about a hotel that is willing to allow dogs, but there were a few things to be aware of. The lights are a VERY bright white which is too bright for me so we didn't use more than one lamp at a time. The shower we had was not very strong and the nozzle adjustment didn't seem to work. We did not take advantage of the breakfast the next day before we left. It seemed to have all the standard fare free breakfasts have these days and is definitely something that is not offered everywhere these days.

We stayed in this hotel on two separate occasions a week apart while visiting family in MA. The first stay was just for one night and was better than the second stay which was for 2 nights. As a positive, I would like to say that the staff were all very pleasant. It's nice to have an option to stay with your pet so I hate to say anything negative. This hotel has been around for awhile and definitely shows its age.

The room on the first night was much cleaner than the room on our second stay. After getting out of the shower and stepping on the bath mat during our second stay, the bath mat was filthy on the bottom from the floor. The mattress on the first night was more comfortable than the one during our second stay as I had to sleep more toward the center of the bed since I kept feeling like I was going to fall off the side if I got too close.

The hotel is easy to get to and has a number of dining options which you can use for takeout. Dining with your dog is limited in this area, but we found a great place in Norton where we could sit outside. Visit the Goat City Pub for a relaxing meal with your pup. There is a great bakery (White's) not too far where you can get some nice breakfast items and coffee, which in my opinion is better than Dunkin' or Honeydew.

We stopped here for dinner after checking into our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the drink I ordered (Bulldog Smash) and my husband's beer choice were both great.
We ordered the Steak Frites Au Poivre (delicious!) and the Hot Chicken sandwich. The sandwich wasn't as hot as my husband would have liked it but he said it had a really good taste.
We opted to sit at the picnic table as opposed to the cushioned seating as it was easier to eat.
They are very dog friendly and offer water for your pup. They also have a burger patty priced just for your doggo.
The Gearhouse is a must stop if you are in the area.

This location was perfect for us while we were visiting our kids. The Residence Inn has breakfast every morning with a decent selection of food, but you can't bring your dog with you so we ended up bringing the food to our room. We had a nice table and chairs to sit and eat at in our suite. There is no place for you to go and eat outside when the weather is nice that we could find. There was a picnic table in one area, but wasn't in the best shape.

The bed was comfortable, and we ended up watching the television in the bedroom since the couch wasn't very comfortable. The couch is covered in a faux leather which is very slippery to sit on. I understand that it is probably easier to get pet hair off of, but not good for sitting. Please be aware that housekeeping will NOT come into any room with a dog, regardless of whether you are there or have taken your dog out with you during the day. We were there for a week and just bagged our trash and put it outside the door. When we needed new towels or body wash we asked the front desk and it was brought right up. Not an issue, but something people should know. The staff was VERY friendly and that helped make the stay a pleasant one.

We stayed one night here on our way back to SC. We were checking in during the "Happy Hour" and the place was a mad house. We weren't given any information regarding anything that was happening in the hotel. There is supposed to be a "Yappy Hour" that coincides with the Happy Hour but there was nothing available. There is an outdoor brick patio where you can take your dog, but there was no table service or anything else like in the atrium where you can't have your dog when there is food.

As another reviewer mentioned, there is no place for your dog to "do their business" unless you cross a busy street where there is a small plot of grass. All the other area is either brick or pavement. The suite was nice, but most of the rooms are off the atrium and the sound travels up all the floors. The bedroom was back further away from the noise so we managed to get a restful sleep. Note that some of the doors "stick" like ours did and you have to almost body slam them to get them open. We originally thought ours was locked from the inside. Overall the hotel is nice, but it would be better suited to someone with a small dog they could carry or no dog at all.

We met our son here for breakfast. Patio was full at 9:00 so we put our name in and waited about 15 minutes for a table.
The patio is all concrete but our dog enjoyed the coolness and was happy to lay there. There were a few other dogs there as well.
The food is very good and our server, Jess, was wonderful.

We were traveling from SC and decided to stop and take a break. Looked for a place to stop and the Engine Room came up. Glad we gave it a try. Lots of pups on the spacious deck. We managed to hit happy hour and got burgers, chili dog and more fries than we could eat. Definitely stop if you’re in the area.

Moved into the area in March 2022 & love being able to have our dog with us when we go out to eat. The patio is narrow but the seats are high, so there is plenty of room for our dog to fit. The staff is fantastic and the food is very good. The tacos are delish!
We have been to this location at least 5 times since we have been here and have never been disappointed. The only thing I would caution anyone about is to check where the sun is hitting before you decide to eat on the patio. It can get pretty hot once the sun makes it below the awning.