Hotel Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana, USA)

The indoor heated swimming pool is of ample size and the surroundings are clean, well decorated and brightly lit. Guests say that the pool is well maintained and refreshing all year long.

The breakfast buffet is a hit with many guests who say that it includes an omelet chef, a variety of baked goods, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, waffle bar, hot beverages and a selection of juices. The buffet is served daily, even on weekdays.

Several guests note that there are plenty of things to do, including basketball, swimming, arcade games, outdoor fire pit, numerous gathering spaces and all sorts of local attractions to take part in year round.

While there is an elevator for guests to use, it is located in the front end of the hotel. Several guests say that they have to walk quite a distance to get to their rooms. If occupancy allows, the front desk staff always tries to make room changes, however.

Some guests comment that the housekeeping staff is not quite as thorough as they could be, with some rooms not being fully serviced each day. Others note that the comfort level and overall value of the hotel's location make up for any areas where the housekeeping is lacking.

For the quality that this hotel offers, guests say that the fitness room could use better quality machines. Some guests note that several machines are barely operable. Others say that the indoor pool is a great alternative to workouts on normal, everyday exercise equipment.