4/10 Poor
christopher
Travelled with family
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside is a faded relic of the Redneck Riviera’s fleeting glory, a crumbling reminder of southwest Florida’s slow decline.
The assault begins before you’re inside. Harbor-side rooms sit a stone’s throw from US-41, where diesel-belching trucks thunder past like a rolling demolition derby. Inside, the decay deepens: carpets stained with untold stories of neglect, and air conditioning units rattling like an aging smoker, gasping for one last breath.
The lone dining option is edibly reasonable, while the gym is another sad tale. Broken, filthy equipment wheezes and creaks, barely clinging to functionality. Half the machines don’t work; the other half probably shouldn’t. The pool? A tepid, saltwater puddle that’ll dry out your skin as fast as it cools you, pack your moisturizer.
But the staff? They’re the saving grace, an unshakable testament to Southern hospitality’s ability to evolve. It’s like they’ve taken that old charm; welcoming, easygoing, deeply personal, and fused it with modern inclusivity. Southern hospitality is “woke” when done right: attentive, human, and rooted in making everyone feel valued. They handle every request, from coffee to room issues, with a sincerity that feels effortless.
Four Points may be crumbling, but the staff keeps its soul alive. They’re proof that connection, delivered with heart, can still shine through decay.
christopher
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
