Hampton by Hilton Hotels in Marathon

have been here 4 days, I have at least 4 more days and may extend 4 more! I can not comment on the negative reviews here as I wasn't there.. BUT, I will tell you , I have walked, hung out, spent time and looked at every part of this property that I have access to and it is great!!! The staff is unbelievable!! Friendly, helpful, funny.. they want you to have a good time and enjoy your stay.. and I am!! I have talked to front desk staff, housekeeping, breakfast workers, the dudes cutting the grass.. ohh and the GM! These are regular folks, they care.. My room, a so game with a queen size bed has a large flat screen tv, work station with Ethernet plug as well as USB and 110V plugs.. I have a small sink and counter area, a mid size fridge, a lot of cabinet space, microwave, a safe that is NO extra charge, a fold out couch that is great to sit one... I haven't slept on it . But I might.. very comfortable to sit... A couple stow away ottomans, updated bathroom, huge shower stall, I have a small porch area with 2 chairs and a small table. Water in shower is hot, great pressure , room was clean, carpeted by bed and couch area, some type of tile situation in walkway and bathroom. My room was clean, smelled clean and the AC will freeze you out! I love it! There is a small dock on the water with a few chairs and a table. I sit there have a few beers, watch the boats , enjoy the sun, watch the iguanas.. and relax. There is a very nice pool area with a tiki bar that isn't open at the moment, but it's 15 steps from my room , I can get a beer there. Ohh, the breakfast area is feeling huge!! Breakfast was scrabbled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes. There is oatmeal, breads, bagels , dry cereal, yogurt... You get it... It's nice.. friendly staff, open on time.. There is an office /business center... I see computers honestly not sure what else. I am on vacation man I am not interested in that, but it's there.. Community bathrooms near front desk are ridiculous!! Wicked huge, spotless.. very very nice Dude.. you are in Marathon Key, this place is empty, I am in paradise. There is a great seafood restaurant across the street, even I can walk there... It's freakin great! On the water, fresh seafood, decent happy hour... There is a boat launch across the street. A Winn Dixie and a Publix 3.8mi south of hotel. Gas station maybe 1000' south of hotel. What more do you need? Check my profile, I am not a shill for Hampton Inn... I travel, I see the good and the bad all over the country... These folks here take care of business! I am coming back, if you see.me here... I will even buy you a beer. Be safe, stay here and have fun dammit!! Steve