the sonic Hotel is a hotel that could be better.

The staff was friendly and tried to be helpful, The lobby clean, the breakfast fine but not outstanding. Elevator service OK.

First of all there is NO air conditioning in the rooms and the rooms either face the street or the afternoon sun. It was a problem when we arrived but it is claimed it was unusually hot. Aside from that control of the rooms environment warm or cool would be a concern.

The public hallway on the floor we were in needed a renovation and the carpet was gray with dirt. The individual room were clean and orderly.

The hotel restaurant was OK but it seemed that only one of two was operating (although it appeared that there was another restaurant in the attached casino.

The location of the hotel was at the edge of the "downtown". The Octagon which is the center was 2 blocks away.

The location of the hotel is central to the octagon and the huge dining options available.
It was a quick check in and an easy check out the following morning. Staff were all welcoming and friendly.
Our breakfast was included and there was a good spread of choice.
The room itself was spacious. Our twin accommodation included two double beds that were comfortable.
The bathroom was of adequate size, good water pressure and soft towels.

Arrived to the most arrogant of Reception Staff. Every question we asked ie rooms close together, car parking etc her answer was NO & delivered with a smirk . Went to rooms which were comfortable but walls need an uplift of colour & light socket on wall was filthy. Hubby went to reception, met same Receptionist in lift on way down, showed her photo he had taken , she smirked again & answer was ‘Housekeeping Gone Home’ at this hubby told her ‘not my problem & it is going to be sorted - now’ ! Met my friend downstairs & immediately she said ‘I don’t like that receptionist, bad attitude. Problem sorted 2 free drinks . Loved loved Dunedin & staff everywhere were wonderful, helpful, happy but that one girl needs taking back to ‘training’ . Apart from initial problems, we were very happy ..