The Clark is spectacular, with high-end furnishings, exposed brick, lots of windows, and beautifully decorated rooms. And it's not just for the sake of looking nice, it's all part of what makes The Clark such a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay!
It's clear that guests' comfort is a high priority with host Lillian: The Clark includes a big comfy sectional, comfortable beds with luxurious bedding, an oversize kitchen island with lots of seating, extra pillows and blankets in both bedrooms, plenty of towels and washcloths, big bottles of shampoo and conditioner, enough hangers in the closets to hang everything you bring with you, plenty of dishes, 20+ types of spices, coffee and filters, dishwasher detergent, and more — all which make you feel like you are home. In fact, the Clark may be the most generously and thoughtfully stocked place I have stayed — nothing is skimpy, and everything is spotless.
The expectations of guests are very high (which is understandable because it keeps the place so nice). Lillian keeps a very close eye on everything, so you know the building is well-tended and safe. She's also very responsive to any questions or requests.
The parking is very tight, (the first time we parked, we turned around in the parking lot, and it was so tight I thought we might get stuck, lol; after that, we just backed out onto Clark, which is not easy, but certainly doable). That said, we very much appreciated having the convenience and safety of a parking area, especially since a guaranteed parking spot is such a rarity in so much of this area.
I hate to say anything negative, but I do feel like I should point out that the front stairs of the building are very difficult to navigate. I fell, luckily coming up the stairs, not down, because the steps are rough and uneven, and there is not a handrail. (My hand was scraped up a bit, and the first aid kit in the bathroom came in handy.) The steps would not stop me from staying here again — this place has so much else going for it — but I would feel so much better if there was a handrail. (Lillian said I was the first person to fall, and it would be great if my fall was also the last.)
Overall, it's an absolutely lovely place to stay — I can't imagine finding anything nicer.