The Gideon Putnam is a lovely hotel in close proximity to the Roosevelt Baths and Spas. As per usual, the room and staff were excellent.
The dining options, however, are another thing altogether. I had hoped in the year between trips to GP, the restaurant would be better but unfortunately, it is still sending out inedible dishes. It’s a shame because the menu looks appetizing and there are no other options nearly as convenient, but buyer beware, it is horrible. It’s hard to screw up breakfast, but the cook managed to do that. My friend ordered an omelet with side of potatoes. The potatoes were under cooked and crunchy and the omelet was over cooked and rubbery. I ordered the oatmeal, which seemed impossible to get wrong, yet the candied pepitas on top were curried, not candied, making for an unwelcome surprise. I love curry, but definitely not in my oatmeal.
What will it take for the Gideon Putnam to hire a chef that cares about food? When I complained to the wait staff and the front desk, they just shook their heads as though they’ve heard it before without offering to make it right. This is the second year in a row that I made a complaint about the food and was not offered a refund or some reduction in the dining bill.