When we were there for the wedding, as many... - Review of Ayres Hotel Seal Beach

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The Ayres Seal Beach is an elegant hotel at a family price. An internet discount made my cost far less than any other comparable, surrounding area hotels that still didn't live up to the quality of Ayres Seal Beach. I have very high standards for customer service and cleanliness. The Ayres exceeded those standards. I appreciated no charge for using the parking lot that so many other like-hotels charge. The lobby is beautiful and comfortable. Check-in and check-out are very quickly handled by the friendly and helpful staff.

The location is smack in the center of 3 freeways that will connect you to many popular areas of So Cal. Having a full breakfast included in the price can save a family money. The only thing I would suggest is for the chef to alternate each day the bacon and sausage rather than offering the same meat for a whole week. I only had time once to enjoy the evening snacks. Bottled water should be added in with the other drinks as well.

Being there for 10 days/9 nights was like a home away from home. I appreciated the laundry room down the hall from my room since I had many clothes to wash. This immaculate room also includes the ice and soda machine. Housekeeping does an excellent job keeping the entire hotel clean, sanitary, and looking brand new. I think they even change out the comfy quilt before new customers check in. It appalls me how many hotels avoid cleaning blankets, quilts, bed coverings until they are really disgusting. I won't go into that....

I was working 2 different laptops at the comfortable desk in my room and did not have a problem with Ethernet or Wi-Fi. It was nice to have a good size refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

The marble & tile bathroom is huge. It privately separates the shower/tub and toilet from the sink area. Again, it's all very clean with lots of fluffy towels changed daily if you so prefer. The sitting area includes a sofa, coffee table, and small marble-top table with two chairs where you can eat or even do more business tasks. The flat screen TV is nice and located inside a huge Armoire that contains plenty of drawers for all your clothing. The mirrored closet is also roomy with lots of hangers and iron/board.

I didn't have a chance to use the outdoor pool and spa but they looked refreshing. The covered, outdoor courtyard is very pleasant with lots of sturdy tables and chairs. Many chose to eat their breakfast here rather than inside. There's even a working outdoor fireplace to add to the ambiance.

There are plenty of banks/ATMs, shopping centers, gas stations, churches, restaurants, and fast food places, some located within walking distance and the rest all along both sides of Seal Beach Blvd./Los Alamitos Blvd. Unlike many other 3-story hotels, this one has two elevators. Yes, I feel spoiled from my stay and miss the housekeeping now that I'm back home. :-)

If I could suggest just one main thing in the future, it would be for the Ayres Seal Beach to offer Concierge service. I had lots of luggage for my long stay and it was not easy putting it all onto the cart and then trying to push it back inside to fit into the elevator and down to my room. I also had a good distance to take the cart outside as there is not a designated zone for loading and unloading and I certainly wasn't going to park in one of the nearby handicap spaces.

As much as I also enjoy the DoubleTree Hotel Spectrum in Irvine, Ca., the Ayres Seal Beach far surpasses the good things they also have to offer (except for the cookie!!).

Without hesitation, I highly recommend the Ayres Hotel Seal Beach and look forward to one day cashing in my Stash Points (once they build up) for a "free" room. Thank you, Ayres Hotel Seal Beach for having a large, bedroom window that fully opens for that fresh, cool, beach air! It kept me from using the wall A/C most of the time.

Beautiful Oils for Supple Skin and Help with Stretch Marks…

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I mentioned this on the “affordable” stretch marks roundup, but I’ll repeat: I know that beauty people are divided in their opinion of stretch mark oils. Or just the use of body oils in general to prevent stretch marks. From my own personal viewpoint, I have no scientific evidence that they work but I kind of think, why would I risk NOT using one? It’s such an enjoyable thing to do anyway, a bit of massage and oiling, and you don’t have to spend the earth to get a suitable oil. (See previous oils post!) I moisturise my skin after a bath or shower anyway, so it’s not like it’s a total mission to add in a bit of a bump-boobs-bum massage to keep skin supple and hopefully reduce the chances of marking.

Anyway, here are some of the more expensive oils that I’ve been testing – not hideously dear, by any means, but a bit more spendy than your typical pharmacy or supermarket buy. Two of them are dedicated “stretch mark” oils, the rest are just perfect for keeping skin supple and soft. The main difference seems to be in ingredients (such as rosehip) that target regeneration and repair, but let’s take a closer look…

Balance Me Super Moisturising Body Oil: £24.50 online here. This doesn’t shout from the rooftops about being a stretch mark prevention oil, but it certainly says all of the right things when you do a bit of research. High in fatty acids to restore elasticity, rosehip to help repair and rejuvenate, and a high percentage of coconut oil which the brand claims “allows this body oil to naturally tackle, prevent and reduce stretch marks.” Bravo. It also feels great to massage in and it smells nice. Win-win.

Clarins Huile Tonic Body Treatment Oil: £35.20 here. Clarins’ best-selling body oil and the product name that popped up the most whenever I mentioned pregnancy oils in tweets or posts. This seems to be a firm favourite! Clarins claim on their website that this is “effective at removing stretch marks” which is a whopper of a claim, so I’d be interested to know how other people with existing marks have fared. My own thoughts are that it must be a million times easier to try and prevent them than remove them, which is why I have been so totally obsessed with my daily (and twice-daily!) oiling but yes. Let me know your success stories. This oil smells good – very herby – and has a great massage-able texture.

Read about the best affordable stretch mark oils…

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil: £27 here. Excellent, this one, with the lovely signature Mama Mio scent (I think they must have a certain blend of oils and ingredients common to many of their body products because they all smell so invigorating and zesty!) and a good, firm texture for proper massaging-in ability. I went through this bottle like the clappers – I think it has new packaging, now, which might make it a bit easier to do restrained pouring!

Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Argan Dry Oil: £37.50 here. Wah! Seems pricy, this one, but you get 200ml in comparison to the 100-ish from Mama Mio and Clarins. In fact Clarins is fully twice as expensive, so you have to keep things in perspective! I love a bit of Argan (see post on Simple Oils) and this one is a kind of “Argan Lite” dry-oil version that’s quick to apply and rub in. Good for a morning post-shower treatment, rather than a heavier oil that might feel claggy once you get dressed. Downside: loads of ingredients to make it light and dry. If you just want pure Argan, check this out.

Pai’s Pomegranate & Pumpkin Stretch Mark Cream and Stretch Mark Oil: £45 online here. Again, looks expensive, but this is actually the best value stretch mark treatment of the lot. You get 200ml of cream and 100ml of oil, both used the most impeccably sourced and chosen ingredients and are suitable for sensitive, allergy-prone skin. (Full ingredients list here.) A hydrating cream and a replenishing oil, the stretch mark system is essential oil free, so great for those who can’t handle them or who would prefer to avoid during pregnancy. Packed full of essential fatty acids to nourish the skin and formulated to help increase elasticity, this is one of my absolute must-buys. The oil drizzles out at an annoyingly slow rate and the cream dispenser needs some looking at (I have literally never had such bad hand and wrist fatigue trying to extract a body cream from the bottle!) but all is forgiven for the beautiful formulas and soft, supple skin they reveal.

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The Bath Kitchen Pros LLC | Kitchen & Bath in 11246 Timber Tech Ave - Tomball TX - Reviews - Photos

Read article : The Bath Kitchen Pros LLC | Kitchen & Bath in 11246 Timber Tech Ave - Tomball TX - Reviews - Photos

Glenn Morrison

Terrific place to get nice furniture… more »

Terrific place to get nice furniture

Herb McNaspy

We could not be more pleased with how our master bath came out. This is a small company that does quality work at what I consider to be a reasonable price. Everything goes together. The colors blend a…nd all of the materials are high quality.
Our installer, L.J., did almost all of it by himself. He is very professional and did an excellent job. My advice is to leave him alone and let him do his job and you will not be disappointed.
We were interested in a quality product where everything was done the right way and I feel that is exactly what we got. more »

We could not be more pleased with how our master bath came out. This is a small company that does quality work at what I consider to be a reasonable price. Everything goes together. The colors blend and all of the materials are high quality.
Our installer, L.J., did almost all of it by himself. He is very professional and did an excellent job. My advice is to leave him alone and let him do his job and you will not be disappointed.
We were interested in a quality product where everything was done the right way and I feel that is exactly what we got.

Jerry Surber

Wow, Bath Kitchen Pro's do Beautiful shower remodeling. They are professional, timely, and have great quality. That life time, owner-to-owner, warranty they have, adds more value to my house, if…you ask me, thx! more »

Wow, Bath Kitchen Pro's do Beautiful shower remodeling. They are professional, timely, and have great quality. That life time, owner-to-owner, warranty they have, adds more value to my house, if you ask me, thx!

Faith Builders Inc

I have worked with both Mitch and AJ. These guys are some of the best in the industry. They work hard, communicate well, and have a strong sense of integrity. I have always seen them deal fairly with…whoever they are working with, and that says a lot in this industry. I may not be one of their customers, but I am one of their competitors. I think so highly of them that I took the time to share some of my thoughts about them. more »

I have worked with both Mitch and AJ. These guys are some of the best in the industry. They work hard, communicate well, and have a strong sense of integrity. I have always seen them deal fairly with whoever they are working with, and that says a lot in this industry. I may not be one of their customers, but I am one of their competitors. I think so highly of them that I took the time to share some of my thoughts about them.

Glenn Ozburn

We love our new shower including the awesome look of it, its ease to clean, the functionality it brings, and the promise of a mold-free, healthier solution. The Bath Kitchen Pros did a wonderful job…meeting our needs and even going above what we expected. Mitch, AJ, Arnold, and Michael were all great to us treating us with respect, committing to doing things right, working with our schedule, offering wonderful design suggestions, and providing great communication. If we decide to do further bathroom remodeling, we would definitely do business with them again. more »

We love our new shower including the awesome look of it, its ease to clean, the functionality it brings, and the promise of a mold-free, healthier solution. The Bath Kitchen Pros did a wonderful job meeting our needs and even going above what we expected. Mitch, AJ, Arnold, and Michael were all great to us treating us with respect, committing to doing things right, working with our schedule, offering wonderful design suggestions, and providing great communication. If we decide to do further bathroom remodeling, we would definitely do business with them again.

Business Response:

Thank you Glen for all of the kind words. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.

Paul Porterhouse

AJ and his crew did a fabulous job. They were very professional, on schedule and within budget. The workmanship was excellent, down to the finest detail. They will definitely handle my next bath or k…itchen project! more »

AJ and his crew did a fabulous job. They were very professional, on schedule and within budget. The workmanship was excellent, down to the finest detail. They will definitely handle my next bath or kitchen project!

Christen Borgan

My husband and I met The Bath Kitchen Pros owners at the Katy Home and Garden show in January 2017. We discussed our master bathroom needs. One of the owners Mitch came to our house and made an excell…ent presentation, we decided on the spot to commit to the remodeling. The job took 4 1/2 days, and the results were excellent. We would recommend Bath Kitchen Pros. more »

My husband and I met The Bath Kitchen Pros owners at the Katy Home and Garden show in January 2017. We discussed our master bathroom needs. One of the owners Mitch came to our house and made an excellent presentation, we decided on the spot to commit to the remodeling. The job took 4 1/2 days, and the results were excellent. We would recommend Bath Kitchen Pros.

Business Response:

Thank you Christen for the feedback and all of the kind words. It was a pleasure to do business with the two of you. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.

Anne Park Marshall

Easy to work with, dependable, hard-working, responsible! Very happy with the final product!… more »

Easy to work with, dependable, hard-working, responsible! Very happy with the final product!

A Google User

Great customer service, team was courteous, prompt & very professional.
On time, on budget, GO PRO'S!!!… more »

Great customer service, team was courteous, prompt & very professional.
On time, on budget, GO PRO'S!!!

Business Response:

Thank you for all of kind words Gary! You were a pleasure to do business with. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future.

Elijah Thomas Jr.

The Bath Kitchen Pros remodeled our master bath, we are 100% satisfied with project and the price from the beginning to the end. The owners, AJ and Mitch are true to their word and committed to custom…er satisfaction from start to finish. I highly recommend this company and rate them 5 stars. more »

The Bath Kitchen Pros remodeled our master bath, we are 100% satisfied with project and the price from the beginning to the end. The owners, AJ and Mitch are true to their word and committed to customer satisfaction from start to finish. I highly recommend this company and rate them 5 stars.

Business Response:

Thank you so much for the kind words Mr Thomas! We appreciate your business and please let us know if we can be of any assistance in the future.

Gary Wysong

Great customer service, team was courteous, prompt & very professional.
On time, on budget, GO PRO'S!!!… more »

Great customer service, team was courteous, prompt & very professional.
On time, on budget, GO PRO'S!!!

Business Response:

Thank you for all of kind words Gary! You were a pleasure to do business with. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future.

Rachel M.

Bath kitchen pros did a great job replacing an old shower. The shower is nicely updated now. The only reason for the 4 star rating is because I had to request them to
come back out to do a more…thorough job of cleaning up when the job was complete. For the cost of updating, I would expect a nice job of cleaning up when finished. Other than that, the workers were very nice and polite. more »

Bath kitchen pros did a great job replacing an old shower. The shower is nicely updated now. The only reason for the 4 star rating is because I had to request them to
come back out to do a more thorough job of cleaning up when the job was complete. For the cost of updating, I would expect a nice job of cleaning up when finished. Other than that, the workers were very nice and polite.

Kindra Krueger

We love our roll in shower that Bath Kitchen Pros made for our disabled daughter! They were professional, polite, and took steps to minimize the dust and noise. Mitch was available for any questions… that came up, and the team came up with a great solution to keep our daughter warm while getting a shower, using 2 fixed shower heads and one hand held. We are very happy with the work from Bath Kitchen Pros and are happy to recommend them to friends! more »

We love our roll in shower that Bath Kitchen Pros made for our disabled daughter! They were professional, polite, and took steps to minimize the dust and noise. Mitch was available for any questions that came up, and the team came up with a great solution to keep our daughter warm while getting a shower, using 2 fixed shower heads and one hand held. We are very happy with the work from Bath Kitchen Pros and are happy to recommend them to friends!

Kindra Krueger

We love our roll in shower that Bath Kitchen Pros made for our disabled daughter! They were professional, polite, and took steps to minimize the dust and noise. Mitch was available for any questions t…hat came up, and the team came up with a great solution to keep our daughter warm while getting a shower, using 2 fixed shower heads and one hand held. We are very happy with the work from Bath Kitchen Pros and are happy to recommend them to friends! more »

We love our roll in shower that Bath Kitchen Pros made for our disabled daughter! They were professional, polite, and took steps to minimize the dust and noise. Mitch was available for any questions that came up, and the team came up with a great solution to keep our daughter warm while getting a shower, using 2 fixed shower heads and one hand held. We are very happy with the work from Bath Kitchen Pros and are happy to recommend them to friends!

Sheila R.

The Bath Kitchen Pros worked with me to help create the Master Bath of my dreams.… more »

The Bath Kitchen Pros worked with me to help create the Master Bath of my dreams.

Carliss C.

They are an awesome company.… more »

They are an awesome company.

Christine Tsai

Just had our bathroom remodeled where we took out the tub and expanded the shower. We love it. Will post a video soon of the finished product.… more »

Just had our bathroom remodeled where we took out the tub and expanded the shower. We love it. Will post a video soon of the finished product.

joejurak

First and foremost - our new bathroom is stunning. The results of our full master bathroom remodel far exceeded our expectations. How many people can say that after having a room remodeled? Mitchell a…nd his crew with The Bath Kitchen Pros were nothing short of amazing and nearly one year later we are still overwhelmed with the beauty of our new bathroom. This team worked so carefully with us every step of the way to make every single corner / nook / detail - exactly as we dreamed. They are truly passionate about their work and strive to make their customers happy every step of the way. Mitchell is truly one of the nicest and most professional people we have ever met. The industry should use Mitchell as their mold for how to make a perfect remodeling contractor. He is truly a genuine and great guy and his company stands behind their work. The Bath Kitchen Pros will be our first call for any future project. We cannot thank Mitchell and his crew enough for their talent - commitment - and professionalism every step of the way before , during, and after the project. If you have a chance to work with these guys - do it - they are a rare gem. Sincerely - Joe and Lena more »

First and foremost - our new bathroom is stunning. The results of our full master bathroom remodel far exceeded our expectations. How many people can say that after having a room remodeled? Mitchell and his crew with The Bath Kitchen Pros were nothing short of amazing and nearly one year later we are still overwhelmed with the beauty of our new bathroom. This team worked so carefully with us every step of the way to make every single corner / nook / detail - exactly as we dreamed. They are truly passionate about their work and strive to make their customers happy every step of the way. Mitchell is truly one of the nicest and most professional people we have ever met. The industry should use Mitchell as their mold for how to make a perfect remodeling contractor. He is truly a genuine and great guy and his company stands behind their work. The Bath Kitchen Pros will be our first call for any future project. We cannot thank Mitchell and his crew enough for their talent - commitment - and professionalism every step of the way before , during, and after the project. If you have a chance to work with these guys - do it - they are a rare gem. Sincerely - Joe and Lena

Anonymous

The final product looks great, and the high and low fixed shower head plus a third hand-held shower head works very well for giving our disabled daughter a shower and keeping her warm.… more »

The final product looks great, and the high and low fixed shower head plus a third hand-held shower head works very well for giving our disabled daughter a shower and keeping her warm.

Anonymous

None. They met and exceeded my expectations.… more »

None. They met and exceeded my expectations.

Claudia H.

Bath Kitchen Pros is reliable and trustworthy. We were able to leave town and give them access to our home to complete the job.… more »

Bath Kitchen Pros is reliable and trustworthy. We were able to leave town and give them access to our home to complete the job.

Anonymous

I was most satisfied with the quality and style.… more »

I was most satisfied with the quality and style.

Anonymous

I will call you to remodel another bathroom soon!… more »

I will call you to remodel another bathroom soon!

Herman W.

From the beginning to the end we knew exactly what was happening what they were doing and when they would be finished and what the next step would be… more »

From the beginning to the end we knew exactly what was happening what they were doing and when they would be finished and what the next step would be

Anonymous

We're so happy with the way the shower turned out that we decided to go ahead and let them update the rest of the bathroom… more »

We're so happy with the way the shower turned out that we decided to go ahead and let them update the rest of the bathroom