Good morning.

I have been coming to Raleigh on business for many years.  I’m staying in the same hotel that I usually do, right around the corner from the office.  In all that time this hotel property has changed ownership at least 3 times.   This time it’s a newly refurbished Hilton Garden Inn.   It has that “new hotel” smell, even though it’s the same old building.  They are doing their best to offer perks to make the stay more pleasant… a brand new hairdryer to replace the one that died on me yesterday…warm cookies in the lobby…a little store downstairs where you can buy drinks and snacks… a lovely breakfast buffet….and a great view of this morning’s sunrise from my room.  🙂