I wanted to like the Esplanade Mansion. There are few things that I love more than an old house and all it's charm, but overall it missed the mark.
First off, it was hard to find. It's hard to find a mansion on a street full of them. Albeit, we did arrive late at night. The wording in the directions sent to my inbox was confusing and I had a hard time understanding where the entrance was.
if I have to give kudos at all the room was very clean! It smelled damp, which between the self check-in in the night, gave an abandoned feeling. I understand that old houses smell like old houses, but this one needed an air freshener or just to be aired out.
The courtyard with the fountain had patio furniture that was locked up. It just didn't feel very welcoming.
Ultimately, even though I booked two nights, we only stayed one. The smell was overwhelming and the ac wasn't very strong. I hope they can put more money into making it an experience. It's such a beautiful place